State Of Mind
Broken Bones Lyrics


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I can't breathe, I can't think
What's going one? I've gotta get away
Can't breathe, can't think
What's going on?, it suffocates
Take the pain
I search and find, because you're on my mind
All my feeling denied, (feel like) I want to die
State of mind
Don't know where I'm going on




But I've go to get away
State of mind

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Broken Bones's song "State Of Mind" depict a person who is feeling overwhelmed and suffocated. The repetition of "can't breathe, can't think" illustrates the feeling of being trapped and unable to escape one's own thoughts. The line "take the pain" could be interpreted as a plea for someone to offer a solution or a way out of the current state of mind. The search for something to distract from these emotions is expressed in the line "I search and find, because you're on my mind." The feeling of despair is captured in the line "all my feeling denied, (feel like) I want to die," suggesting that the overwhelming emotions have been suppressed and are causing a significant amount of distress. The repetition of "state of mind" emphasises that the singer is struggling with their mental state and needs to find a way to escape.


Overall, the song conveys the feeling of being trapped in one's own thoughts and the overwhelming emotions that come with it. It highlights the importance of acknowledging and addressing mental health issues in order to break free from a destructive state of mind.


Line by Line Meaning

I can't breathe, I can't think
I am feeling overwhelmed and unable to focus on anything.


What's going one? I've gotta get away
I am unsure of what is causing my distress, and feel the need to escape from it.


Can't breathe, can't think
The pressure and confusion is only getting worse, making it harder to breathe and think clearly.


What's going on?, it suffocates
I am struggling to understand the situation, and it feels like it's physically weighing down on me.


Take the pain
I am trying to find a way to deal with my emotions and suffering.


I search and find, because you're on my mind
I am looking for a solution to my problems, driven by my desire to escape the pain of my current state of mind.


All my feeling denied, (feel like) I want to die
I am suppressing my emotions, even though they are causing me great distress and making me feel like giving up.


State of mind
My mental state is in disarray and causing me great difficulty and pain.


Don't know where I'm going on
I feel completely lost and directionless, unable to find a way out of my current situation.


But I've go to get away
Despite my confusion and pain, I know that I need to find a way to escape and find a better state of mind.


State of mind
My current mental state is a huge obstacle that I need to overcome in order to find peace and happiness.




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