The song introduces several of the key themes on the album, mainly the antagonistic, self-loathing relationship someone struggling with depression can develop, and the complicated relationships they can have with others as a result.
Fill In The Blank
Car Seat Headrest Lyrics
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You are now listening to uh, Car Seat Headrest)
I'm so sick of, fill in the blank
Accomplish more, accomplish nothing
If I were split in two I would just take my fists
So I can beat up the rest of me
You haven't tried hard enough to like it
Haven't seen enough of this world yet
But it hurts, it hurts, it hurts, it hurts
Well stop your whining, try again
No one wants to cause you pain
They're just trying to let some air in
But you hold your breath, you hold your breath, you hold it
Hold my breath, I hold my breath, I hold it
I've known for a long time
I'm not getting what I want out of people
It took me a long time
To figure out I don't know what I want
So you'll ask "Why?" and there will be no answer
Then you'll ask "For how long?" and there will be no answer
Then you'll ask "What can I do?" and there'll be no answer
And eventually you will shut up
You have no right to be depressed
You haven't tried hard enough to like it
Haven't seen enough of this world yet
But it hurts, it hurts, it hurts, it hurts
Well stop your whining, try again
No one wants to cause you pain
They're just trying to let some air in
But you hold your breath, you hold your breath, you hold it
Hold my breath, I hold my breath, I hold it
I get signs
From the cops
Saying "Stay the fuck down"
I get signs
From the audience
Saying "Stay the fuck down"
I get signs
From God
Saying "Stay the fuck down"
I've got a right to be depressed
I've given every inch I had to fight it
I have seen too much of this world, yes
And it hurts, it hurts, it hurts, it hurts
And I will never see the light (so stop your whining try again)
That I've seen shining in your eyes (no one wants to cause you pain)
You just want to see me naked (they're just trying to let some air in, but you)
So I'll hold my breath, I hold my breath, I hold it
Hold my breath, I hold my breath, I hold my breath, I hold my breath
I hold my breath, I hold my breath, I hold my breath
The lyrics to Car Seat Headrest's "Fill In The Blank" convey a sense of frustration, hopelessness, and confusion. The opening lines express fatigue with the world and a sense of resignation. "I'm so sick of, fill in the blank / Accomplish more, accomplish nothing" portrays the feeling of one being stuck in a negative cycle of trying to achieve something without any actual progress. The singer feels split in two, with one part of him wanting to fight while the other simply wants to give up.
The chorus then repeats that one has no right to be depressed if they haven't tried hard enough to like life. This line is significant because, in a larger context, this song highlights the often dismissive attitude people have towards those who are struggling with their mental health. The dismissal is usually in the form of an assumption that the person doesn't like their life or is not trying hard enough to change their circumstances.
The second verse adds a layer of confusion as the singer admits to not knowing what they want, making it even harder to try to change their situation. The singer also feels like no matter what questions people ask in an attempt to understand or help, there will be no answers.
The song's bridge expresses a sense of danger and the idea of being watched, with the cops and the audience telling the singer to stay down. There's also a mention of God advising him to stay down, which could be interpreted as the feeling of being trapped in a negative situation that one can't seem to escape.
Overall, "Fill In The Blank" reflects the frustration, confusion, and struggle of a person dealing with their mental health who feels dismissed and pushed aside. It also highlights the complexity of mental health issues and showcases the damaging effects of dismissing someone's suffering.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm so sick of, fill in the blank
I am tired of dealing with the same problems over and over again without finding any solutions.
Accomplish more, accomplish nothing
Trying to achieve more without a clear plan or direction is like being stuck in one place.
If I were split in two I would just take my fists
So I can beat up the rest of me
Sometimes it feels like the only thing left to do is to turn against oneself, becoming the source of one's own pain and frustration.
You have no right to be depressed
You haven't tried hard enough to like it
Haven't seen enough of this world yet
But it hurts, it hurts, it hurts, it hurts
Well stop your whining, try again
No one wants to cause you pain
They're just trying to let some air in
But you hold your breath, you hold your breath, you hold it
Hold my breath, I hold my breath, I hold it
People may try to invalidate and dismiss one's feelings of depression, telling them that they haven't tried hard enough to be happy, but it's not that easy. It can also be difficult to accept help and support from others, even if they mean well, because of the fear of being hurt again.
I've known for a long time
I'm not getting what I want out of people
It took me a long time
To figure out I don't know what I want
So you'll ask "Why?" and there will be no answer
Then you'll ask "For how long?" and there will be no answer
Then you'll ask "What can I do?" and there'll be no answer
And eventually you will shut up
Feeling unfulfilled and dissatisfied with relationships or with life in general can be frustrating and confusing. Sometimes, there are no clear answers or solutions to these problems, and people may eventually just give up trying to understand and help you.
I get signs
From the cops
Saying "Stay the fuck down"
I get signs
From the audience
Saying "Stay the fuck down"
I get signs
From God
Saying "Stay the fuck down"
The pressure to conform and the constant reminders that one should stay quiet and submissive can come from many different sources, including authority figures and society in general. Even a higher power may seem to be telling one to suppress their feelings and desires.
I've got a right to be depressed
I've given every inch I had to fight it
I have seen too much of this world, yes
And it hurts, it hurts, it hurts, it hurts
And I will never see the light (so stop your whining try again)
That I've seen shining in your eyes (no one wants to cause you pain)
You just want to see me naked (they're just trying to let some air in, but you)
So I'll hold my breath, I hold my breath, I hold it
Hold my breath, I hold my breath, I hold my breath, I hold my breath
I hold my breath, I hold my breath, I hold my breath
Despite the pressure to keep quiet and to fit in, it's important to acknowledge and accept one's own feelings, struggles, and pain. It's not enough to simply try and ignore or suppress them. Even if others don't understand or don't want to see your true self, it's essential to stay true to yourself and keep looking for the light that makes life worth living.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: William Barnes
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Lyrics:
[Intro]
"What's up, guys?
You are now listening to Car Seat Headrest
[Verse 1]
I’m so sick of (fill in the blank)
Accomplish more, accomplish nothing
If I were split in two I would just take my fists
So I could beat up the rest of me
[Chorus]
You have no right to be depressed
You haven’t tried hard enough to like it
Haven’t seen enough of this world yet
But it hurts, it hurts, it hurts, it hurts
Well stop your whining, try again
No one wants to cause you pain
They’re just trying to let some air in
But you hold your breath, you hold your breath, you hold it
Hold my breath, I hold my breath, I hold it
[Verse 2]
I’ve known for a long time
I’m not getting what I want out of people
It took me a long time
To figure out I don’t know what I want
So you’ll ask "why?" and there will be no answer
Then you’ll ask for how long? and there will be no answer
Then you’ll ask "what can I do?" and there’ll be no answer
And eventually you will shut up
[Chorus]
You have no right to be depressed
You haven’t tried hard enough to like it
Haven’t seen enough of this world yet
But it hurts, it hurts, it hurts, it hurts
Well stop your whining, try again
No one wants to cause you pain
They’re just trying to let some air in
But you hold your breath, you hold your breath, you hold it
Hold my breath, I hold my breath, I hold it
[Bridge]
I get signs
From the cops
Saying “stay the fuck down”
I get signs
From the audience
Saying “stay the fuck down”
I get signs
From God
Saying “stay the fuck down”
[Outro]
I’ve got a right to be depressed
I've given every inch I had to fight it
I have seen too much of this world, yes
And it hurts, it hurts, it hurts, it hurts
And I will never see the light
That I’ve seen shining in your eyes
You just want to see me naked
So I'll hold my breath, I hold my breath, I hold it
Hold my breath, I hold my breath, I hold my breath, I hold my breath
I hold my breath, I hold my breath, I hold my breath"
@ITR
fill in the blank
more nothing
take my fists
beat up
right
hard enough
this world
hurts hurts hurts
whining,
wants
trying
hold your breath
hold your breath
breath
hold my breath
(???)
a long time
a long time
what I want
why
no answer
for how long
no answer
what can I do
no answer
shut up
depressed
hard enough
enough
hurts hurts
whining
wants
pain
trying
hold your breath
hold your breath
breath
breath
cops
stay the fuck down
audience
stay the fuck down
god
fuck
ooooooooooh oooooooooooh
right
every inch
too much
hurts hurts
never
shining
naked
hold
my breath
breath
hold my breath
hold
hold
breath
@michaelforerob7464
I’m so sick of (fill in the blank)
Accomplish more, accomplish nothing
If I were split in two I would just take my fists
So I could beat up the rest of me
[Chorus]
You have no right to be depressed
You haven’t tried hard enough to like it
Haven’t seen enough of this world yet
But it hurts, it hurts, it hurts, it hurts
Well stop your whining, try again
No one wants to cause you pain
They’re just trying to let some air in
But you hold your breath, you hold your breath, you hold it
Hold my breath, I hold my breath, I hold it
[Verse 2]
I’ve known for a long time
I’m not getting what I want out of people
It took me a long time
To figure out I don’t know what I want
So you’ll ask "why?" and there will be no answer
Then you’ll ask for how long? and there will be no answer
Then you’ll ask "what can I do?" and there’ll be no answer
And eventually you will shut up
[Chorus]
You have no right to be depressed
You haven’t tried hard enough to like it
Haven’t seen enough of this world yet
But it hurts, it hurts, it hurts, it hurts
Well stop your whining, try again
No one wants to cause you pain
They’re just trying to let some air in
But you hold your breath, you hold your breath, you hold it
Hold my breath, I hold my breath, I hold it
[Bridge]
I get signs
From the cops
Saying “stay the fuck down”
I get signs
From the audience
Saying “stay the fuck down”
I get signs
From God
Saying “stay the fuck down”
[Outro]
I’ve got a right to be depressed
I've given every inch I had to fight it
I have seen too much of this world, yes
And it hurts, it hurts, it hurts, it hurts
And I will never see the light
That I’ve seen shining in your eyes
You just want to see me naked
So I'll hold my breath, I hold my breath, I hold it
Hold my breath, I hold my breath, I hold my breath, I hold my breath
I hold my breath, I hold my breath, I hold my breath
@yashdeshpande249
[Intro]
(What's up, guys?
You are now listening to uh, Car Seat Headrest)
[Verse 1]
I’m so sick of (fill in the blank)
Accomplish more, accomplish nothing
If I were split in two I would just take my fists
So I could beat up the rest of me
[Chorus]
You have no right to be depressed
You haven’t tried hard enough to like it
Haven’t seen enough of this world yet
But it hurts, it hurts, it hurts, it hurts
Well stop your whining, try again
No one wants to cause you pain
They’re just trying to let some air in
But you hold your breath, you hold your breath, you hold it
Hold my breath, I hold my breath, I hold it
[Verse 2]
I’ve known for a long time
I’m not getting what I want out of people
It took me a long time
To figure out I don’t know what I want
So you’ll ask "why?" and there will be no answer
Then you’ll ask for how long? and there will be no answer
Then you’ll ask "what can I do?" and there’ll be no answer
And eventually you will shut up
[Chorus]
You have no right to be depressed
You haven’t tried hard enough to like it
Haven’t seen enough of this world yet
But it hurts, it hurts, it hurts, it hurts
Well stop your whining, try again
No one wants to cause you pain
They’re just trying to let some air in
But you hold your breath, you hold your breath, you hold it
Hold my breath, I hold my breath, I hold it
[Bridge]
I get signs
From the cops
Saying “stay the fuck down”
I get signs
From the audience
Saying “stay the fuck down”
I get signs
From God
Saying “stay the fuck down”
[Outro]
I’ve got a right to be depressed
I've given every inch I had to fight it
I have seen too much of this world, yes
And it hurts, it hurts, it hurts, it hurts
And I will never see the light
(So stop your whining try again)
That I’ve seen shining in your eyes
(No one wants to cause you pain)
You just want to see me naked
(They’re just trying to let some air in, but you)
So I'll hold my breath, I hold my breath, I hold it
Hold my breath, I hold my breath, I hold my breath, I hold my breath
I hold my breath, I hold my breath, I hold my breath
@PatheticallyAwesomeJ
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tannerin :( I'm so sorry
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@PatheticallyAwesomeJ
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