Listen
Cameron Philip Lyrics
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Listen to me
Listen to me
Listen to me
Listen to me
I cannot breathe
I cannot see
Who could that be?
Don′t look at me
Listen to me
Can that be me?
Who could that be?
Listen to me
We are not free
Especially me
Listen to me
Who the fuck am I now, huh?
Listen to me
Gotta figure this out, uh
Listen to me
Tryna rid all these doubts, nuh
Listen to me
Scream but don't make a sound, bruh
Listen to me now
Maybe I don′t frown
Don't wanna seem down
Figured it all out
But I am not who I let you see
I do not feel ok being me
I don't wanna hear them lecture me
I′d rather everyone let me be, what
Don′t really feel ok being myself
Really wish I could explain how I felt
I let you in then I can't let you out
I promise you would not like how this felt
Listen to me
I cannot breathe
I cannot see
Listen to me
Who could that be?
Don′t look at me
Listen to me
Can that be me?
Who could that be?
Listen to me
We are not free
Especially me
Listen to me
Who the fuck am I now, huh?
Listen to me
Gotta figure this out, uh
Listen to me
Tryna rid all these doubts, nuh
Listen to me
Scream but don't make a sound, bruh
Everybody wanna hate the man right now
I could never think about a player right now
How could anybody understand right now
Looking at myself can′t even stand it right now, what
I feel like blaming everybody else
Where the fuck where they when I needed help?
I know that I need to work on myself
But I feel so alone stuck in this hell
Listen to me
I cannot breathe
I cannot see
Listen to me
Who could that be?
Don't look at me
Listen to me
Can that be me?
Who could that be?
Listen to me
We are not free
Especially me
Listen to me
Who the fuck am I now, huh?
Listen to me
Gotta figure this out, uh
Listen to me
Tryna rid all these doubts, nuh
Listen to me
Scream but don′t make a sound, bruh
Tell me to figure it out
I don't want to
Tell me to look at myself
I don't want to
Tell me to care ′bout my health
I don′t want to
Tell me to shed all my doubts
I don't want to
Who the fuck do I look like?
Who the fuck do I look like, huh?
Y′all just wanna say goodnight
Y'all just wanna say goodnight, bruh
All I want is one good night
All I want is one good night, but
Everybody just stood by
Everybody just stood by, uh
Listen to me
I cannot breathe
I cannot see
Listen to me
Who could that be?
Don′t look at me
Listen to me
Can that be me?
Who could that be?
Listen to me
We are not free
Especially me
Listen to me
Who the fuck am I now, huh?
Listen to me
Gotta figure this out, uh
Listen to me
Tryna rid all these doubts, nuh
Listen to me
Scream but don't make a sound, bruh
The song "Listen" by Cameron Philip is a powerful expression of inner conflict and the struggle to find one's identity. The repetition of the phrase "listen to me" throughout the song highlights the singer's desperation to be heard and understood. The lyrics convey a sense of anxiety and helplessness, as the singer feels trapped in his own thoughts and unable to breathe or see clearly. The line "We are not free, especially me" suggests a sense of oppression or confinement that is both external and internal.
The chorus of the song features the question "Who the fuck am I now?" which expresses the singer's sense of confusion and uncertainty about his own identity. He is trying to figure out who he is and to rid himself of doubts, but feels frustrated and alone in his struggle. The lyrics also touch on themes of self-blame and the desire for validation, as the singer feels the need for someone to understand his pain and to offer support.
Overall, "Listen" is a powerful and emotional song that speaks to the universal human experience of struggling to find oneself and to be heard and understood.
Line by Line Meaning
Listen to me
The singer wants someone to lend their ear and listen to what he has to say.
I cannot breathe
The singer feels suffocated and overwhelmed.
I cannot see
The singer feels lost and directionless.
Who could that be?
The singer is looking for answers and is unsure of his identity.
Don't look at me
The singer doesn't want to be judged or scrutinized by others.
Can that be me?
The singer is questioning his own thoughts and actions.
We are not free
The singer believes that he is not free to be himself and is bound by societal expectations.
Especially me
The singer feels particularly trapped and oppressed by his own thoughts and feelings.
Who the fuck am I now, huh?
The singer is struggling with his identity and feels lost.
Gotta figure this out, uh
The singer wants to find answers and solve his identity crisis.
Tryna rid all these doubts, nuh
The singer wants to eliminate his doubts and uncertainties.
Scream but don't make a sound, bruh
The singer wants to let out his emotions and frustrations, but feels the need to suppress them.
Everybody wanna hate the man right now
The singer feels misunderstood and disliked by others.
I could never think about a player right now
The singer is not interested in engaging in superficial activities or relationships.
How could anybody understand right now
The singer feels that nobody can relate to his struggles.
Looking at myself can't even stand it right now, what
The singer is unable to face or accept himself at the moment.
I feel like blaming everybody else
The singer is struggling to take responsibility for his own problems and is placing blame on others.
Where the fuck where they when I needed help?
The singer feels let down by those who he counted on for support.
But I feel so alone stuck in this hell
The singer feels isolated and trapped in a difficult situation.
Tell me to figure it out, I don't want to
The singer is resistant to advice and guidance from others.
Who the fuck do I look like, huh?
The singer is frustrated with being compared to others and being expected to fit into a certain mold.
Y'all just wanna say goodnight, bruh
The singer feels that others are dismissing him and his problems.
All I want is one good night, but
The singer just wants a moment of peace and comfort.
Everybody just stood by, uh
The singer feels abandoned and unsupported by those around him.
Writer(s): Cameron Philip
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