Envy
Bracket Lyrics


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I see myself with nothing to do
Nothing to show for the last year or two
I donæ?° have much left that I can prove

I try not to dwell on past mistakes
I try not to believe my lifeæ?¯ been a waste
But it comes to haunt me everyday
Envy fills my mind
Envy takes up all of my precious time
It leaves me with nothing else

I've lost my pride
Jealousy has become part of my life
And everyone else can tell

Suffering regrets of things that I have done




I donæ?° feel content with second to me
I feel like I let down everyone

Overall Meaning

with my lack of success


In these lyrics, Bracket's lead singer reflects on a period of time in his life where he feels like he has nothing to show for his efforts. He seems to be stuck in a rut, with no discernible progress made in the past year or two. Despite his attempts to move on from past mistakes, he can't seem to shake the feeling that his life has been a waste. Envy takes up all his precious time, leaving him with nothing else. Jealousy has become a part of his life, and it's palpable to everyone around him. He suffers regret for things he's done - or perhaps more accurately, things he hasn't done. He can't help but compare his lot in life to others around him and feeling bitter that they've managed to achieve more than he has.


Overall, the song Envy is a poignant exploration of the dangers of comparing oneself to others and feeling envious of their accomplishments. The song acknowledges that jealousy can be all-consuming and can quickly turn into regret, causing us to question our own self-worth. The lyrics offer a cautionary tale, reminding us that life is not a competition, and that it's more important to focus on our own individual journeys rather than comparing ourselves to others.



Line by Line Meaning

I see myself with nothing to do
I feel useless and unproductive.


Nothing to show for the last year or two
I don't have any visible accomplishments or progress to demonstrate from the past two years.


I don't have much left that I can prove
I have very little evidence or achievements that show my worth or capabilities.


I try not to dwell on past mistakes
I attempt to not excessively focus on my past errors and move forward from them.


I try not to believe my life's been a waste
I make an effort to not think that my existence and experiences have been meaningless.


But it comes to haunt me everyday
However, my regrets and self-doubt constantly surface and distress me.


Envy fills my mind
I am consumed by jealousy towards those who appear to have achieved more than me.


Envy takes up all of my precious time
My preoccupation with envy prevents me from utilizing my time for anything else constructive.


It leaves me with nothing else
Jealousy has robbed me of my motivation and aspirations, leaving me with no other fulfilling pursuits.


I've lost my pride
I no longer have confidence in myself or my abilities.


Jealousy has become part of my life
My fixation on envy has become a pervasive aspect of my daily existence.


And everyone else can tell
My insecurities and dissatisfaction with my life are apparent to those around me.


Suffering regrets of things that I have done
I am tormented by remorse over mistakes I have made in the past.


I don't feel content with second to me
I am not satisfied with being anything less than the best.


I feel like I let down everyone
I believe that I have disappointed and failed those around me with my lack of achievements or progress.




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Written by: Timothy James Arthur Wheeler

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