Nervous Young Inhumans
Car Seat Headrest Lyrics

You should've seen my cursive back then
I used to be meticulous and precise in my writing

Every letter was above the line
I made sure that every letter was written correctly and not out of place

My ps and qs raised their stems
I paid attention to every detail, even the height of the stems on certain letters

So nothing crossed beneath
I made sure that every letter was separate and not crossed with any other letter

I'm a little better now
I have improved my writing skills over time

You never lifted your voice
You never spoke harshly or hurtfully

You never raised your hand
You never resorted to violence or physical harm

You never showed me your inhuman
You never revealed your flaws, weaknesses, or imperfections

You understand
You were always empathetic and compassionate towards me

Art gets what it wants and art gets what it deserves
Art is a reflection of life, and we get what we give in return for our artistic expression

Most people are jokes but you're so real
Most people are insincere or fake, but you are genuine and authentic

Most of the time that I use the word 'you'
When I talk about someone in general or address someone directly

Well, you know that I'm mostly singing about you
I am usually talking about you specifically

You swore you'd never use the face that your ex invented
You promised yourself that you wouldn't try to be someone you're not, especially for a past partner

So let's meet up in uncanny valley
Let's just be ourselves, even if it's a little strange or different from what others expect

You'll get what you want and you'll get what you deserve
You will receive both the good and bad consequences of your actions

I'm a good person, I'm a powerful person
I have confidence in myself and my abilities to do good in the world

I don't believe in evil
I don't think there is inherent evil in the world, only the actions of people and their choices

I think that evil is an idea created by others to avoid dealing with their own nature
People blame an external concept of 'evil' rather than examining their own flaws and mistakes

I understand my own nature
I am self-aware and know my own strengths and weaknesses

Good and evil have nothing to do with it
It's not about choosing between good and evil, but rather being true to oneself and making the best choices possible

I understand myself, I control myself
I have control over my own thoughts and actions

I control everything within myself
I have power over my own emotions and reactions

My domain is my domain
I have autonomy over my own life and choices

I can lie on my back and affect the lives of those I love without moving a finger
Even subtle actions or decisions can have a big impact on others, especially family and friends

But I would only affect them in good ways
I would only want to bring positivity and happiness to those around me

I don't waste time on evil
I choose to focus on the positive aspects of life and avoid negative influences

Is this thing on?
Am I being heard or understood?

Do you know about Jesus?
Do you understand the religious and spiritual beliefs of Christianity and its teachings about love, compassion, and forgiveness?

Do you really know?
Do you have a deep and genuine understanding of these concepts?

All you know is what you've been told
Your knowledge is based on what you've been taught or what you've read, rather than your own personal experiences and understanding

Listen with your heart, sing with your heart
Connect emotionally with the music and lyrics, rather than just listening passively

You've just been singing about girls
The focus of your music has been on romantic relationships with women

What do you know about girls? Fuck
What do you really understand about women and their experiences?

Why are you so tense?
Why are you feeling anxious or stressed?

You've gotta start singing with love in your heart, is this on?
You should approach your music with more positivity, compassion, and empathy.

Adam, are you here?
Are you present and engaged in the moment?

A pain star has entered your house, but what are you going to do about it?
A problem or challenge has entered your life, but how will you address it?

Are you going to touch it?
Are you willing to face the problem head-on and find a solution?

It only once happens every thousand years, maybe even two thousand years
This is a rare and unusual occurrence, and you may not have another opportunity to confront it

And how long is a year, really?
Time is relative, and the way we measure it may not reflect its true nature

It's almost Halloween
It's nearly the end of October, and the holiday of Halloween is approaching

I haven't done shit this year
I haven't accomplished much or achieved any major goals in the past several months

It's been a summer, it's been summer since February, I was in Australia
It has felt like summer for a long time, even since earlier this year when I was in another country

God, California? Then what? June, July, August, a month in Europe
I have traveled to various locations throughout the year, including California and Europe

I can't even go to Ikea anymore, I've got flashbacks, fuck
I have negative associations with a certain store or place that I used to frequent

You should see the lights that I got there, I think you'd like them
Despite my negative memories, I have found something positive and beautiful in that location

Isn't this where we're supposed to check in
A sense of uncertainty or confusion about where we are supposed to be or what we are supposed to do

Make sure we're still alive
Confirming that we are still alive, present, and aware

Make sure we're still human
Reaffirming our humanity and connection to the world and each other

But what does it mean to be human?
Exploring the philosophical and existential question of what it truly means to be human

To be imperfect, to be flawed
Recognizing that humans are not perfect and have limitations or weaknesses

To have strengths and weaknesses
Acknowledging that humans also have positive qualities and skills in addition to areas for improvement

To make mistakes and learn from them
Understanding that mistakes are a natural part of life, and that we can use them as opportunities for growth and improvement

To feel all the emotions, even the uncomfortable ones
Embracing the full range of human emotions and experiences, including those that are difficult or painful to navigate

To connect with others and understand their humanity
Recognizing and empathizing with the experiences and emotions of other people

To appreciate the beauty in art and the world around us
Recognizing and finding joy in the aesthetics and creativity of our surroundings

To question, to wonder, to seek answers
Encouraging curiosity and the pursuit of knowledge and truth

To live, to love, to exist
Affirming the value and importance of our lives and relationships

We are nervous, young inhumans
As humans, we are often uncertain and inexperienced, but we are still growing and learning.