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Charlie Lim Lyrics

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Everyday I stare down the barrel
Spent too long picking all my battles
Now the fights gone out of me
Now the fights gone out of me

Something in the water's calling
Getting tired with the over-thinking
We don't choose what we believe

We don't choose what we believe

If you stay with me
If you stay with me
If you stay with me
Will I be holding you back?

If you stay with me
Will I be holding you back?
If you stay with me
Will I be holding you back?

(Whoo hah hah, whoo hah)
No heart ain't lettin' you down
(Whoo huh huh, whoo huh)
You know that I'm always around

Getting high from the crumbs off your table
Patching nastic consequential
Putting out my misery
Putting out my misery

Speculate every slight situation
Just to side off the terms we live in
Trying to write off history
Trying to write off history

If you stay with me
If you stay with me
If you stay with me
Will I be holding you back?

If you stay with me
Will I be holding you back?
If you stay with me
Will I be holding you back?

(Whoo hah hah, whoo hah)
No heart ain't letting you down
(Whoo hah hah, whoo hah)
You know that I'm always around

(Whoo hah hah, whoo-o hah)
No heart ain't letting you down

(Whoo hah hah, whoo hah)
You know that I'm always around

Overall Meaning

In Charlie Lim's song "Welcome Home," he expresses the struggle of trying to let go of past battles and overthinking. The lyric "Everyday I stare down the barrel, spent too long picking all my battles" suggests that he is exhausted from constantly fighting and analyzing every situation in his life. He then acknowledges that something within him is calling for change and that sometimes we do not choose what we believe. This could mean that he is struggling to let go of his past beliefs and perspectives.

The chorus "If you stay with me, will I be holding you back?" highlights the fear of whether his baggage and struggles will burden others if they stay with him. Charlie seems to be questioning whether he is worth the investment of someone's time and energy when he is struggling with letting go of his past. He acknowledges that his tendency to overthink and speculate every situation may result in him trying to write off history, or in other words, trying to erase his past and ignore the lessons it has taught him.

Overall, "Welcome Home" portrays the struggle of letting go of past battles and the fear of burdening others with one's struggles. It emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and accepting one's past while simultaneously striving to move forward and grow.

Line by Line Meaning

Everyday I stare down the barrel
Every day, I face my problems head-on with determination and perseverance.

Spent too long picking all my battles
I've spent too much time choosing which battles to fight instead of taking action.

Now the fights gone out of me
I'm exhausted and out of energy.

Something in the water's calling
There's something in the environment that's pulling me towards something new.

Getting tired with the over-thinking
I'm getting tired of analyzing everything too much.

We don't choose what we believe
Our beliefs are often shaped by external factors outside of our control.

If you stay with me Will I be holding you back?
I'm worried that my partner will miss out on opportunities if they stay with me.

No heart ain't lettin' you down You know that I'm always around
I won't let you down and will always be there for you.

Getting high from the crumbs off your table
I'm grateful for the small things and will make the best of what I'm given.

Patching nastic consequential Putting out my misery
I'm trying to fix the damage that's been done to me and put an end to my suffering.

Speculate every slight situation Just to side off the terms we live in Trying to write off history
I tend to overthink and analyze everything around me by trying to understand the systems and patterns of our society and history.

Contributed by Ellie E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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