One Day
Cartoon Lyrics

I am in the basement
I feel trapped and isolated from the rest of the world, hidden away in a basement.

Screaming through an air vent
I feel like my cries for help are going unheard, as if I'm shouting into a void.

My crying fills this house
My sadness and despair consume me to the point where it fills not only myself, but the entire space I'm in.

My thoughts tend to leave me
My mind often wanders and drifts away from reality, leaving me feeling disconnected and lost.

For places on the TV
I find myself escaping my reality by living vicariously through what I see on the screen.

I'll never get to now
I am resigned to the fact that I won't ever experience the things I see on TV or in my daydreams.

My knotted up hair
My appearance is unkempt and unimportant to me, a reflection of my overall disheveled state.

It stays fair
Despite my lack of attention to my appearance, my hair seems to remain the same, and time keeps moving forward regardless.

I've lost a few years here and there
I feel like I've wasted a lot of time and missed out on opportunities throughout my life.

But people say I've still got time
Despite my self-doubt, others believe that I still have the potential to turn things around if I take action.

I've thrown away another day
Once again, I feel like I've let time slip away without making any meaningful progress towards my goals.

I surrendered in late June
I gave up on making changes in my life during a specific point in time, maybe due to seasonal depression or other reasons.

Having missed every waning moon
I am missing out on opportunities for personal growth that correspond with the cycles of the moon, a symbol of renewal and rebirth.

And I know it's a sad thought
I am aware of how depressing and troubling my current situation is.

Lying in my bathtub
I am in a vulnerable and exposed state, alone and naked with my thoughts.

My skin will dry out soon
I am neglecting myself and my basic needs, causing physical discomfort and pain.

Afraid my will is weak
I lack the motivation and drive to make meaningful changes to improve my life.

Getting up just to lose steam
I feel like I'm constantly stuck in a cycle of trying to better myself, only to lose momentum and give up.

Oh tonight I'd love to meet
I crave human connection and a sense of purpose, but I'm too afraid or unmotivated to seek it out.

But I won't get enough sleep
I prioritize my unhealthy habits and routines over my own well-being and mental health.

Wake up and lay past noon
I have no sense of urgency or responsibility, wasting the day away in bed.

Lock the door to my bedroom
I isolate myself from the world, finding comfort in the safety and familiarity of my room.

I'll get up on my own soon
I convince myself that I will make changes and improve my life, but I lack the motivation and follow-through to do so.

I'm just not in the right mood
My mental and emotional state prevents me from taking action or making changes, as I feel stuck and immobile.

My knotted up hair
Once again, my disheveled appearance reflects my overall state of mind and personal neglect.

It stays fair
Despite my lack of attention to my appearance, my hair seems to remain the same, and time keeps moving forward regardless.

I've lost a few years here and there
I feel like I've wasted a lot of time and missed out on opportunities throughout my life.

But people say I've still got time
Despite my self-doubt, others believe that I still have the potential to turn things around if I take action.

I've thrown away another day
Once again, I feel like I've let time slip away without making any meaningful progress towards my goals.