For A While
Charlie Raven Lyrics

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Going outta my mind
I swear I do it all the time
Pour a glass of the wine
Bottoms up and I'll be fine
I've been losing my mind for a while
I've been losing my mind for a while
Going out of my head, I think I'm better off dead
Running out of my meds, happened ever since you left

It happened ever since you left
Tell you all of my problems, they're all that I've got
Pain comes so often, it happens a lot
Happens a lot, it happens a lot (a lot a lot)
I see the stars in the sky, I sit and wonder if they're real
Yeah it's crazy and I know it but it's really how I feel
Yeah it's really how I feel
Smoke passes through the chimney streams
Sometimes I feel like my life is all a dream
It's all a dream
Going outta my mind
I swear I do it all the time
Pour a glass of the wine
Bottoms up and I'll be fine
I've been losing my mind for a while
I've been losing my mind for a while
Going out of my head, I think I'm better off dead
Running out of my meds, happened ever since you left
It happened ever since you left
Can't keep looking back
I lost my mind and now I cannot get it back
I keep on running, but I don't think I'm that fast
I'm not that fast
It's getting cold and I need to face my fears
I wanna cry but I'm running out of tears
I'm outta tears
Can't keep looking back
I lost my mind and now I cannot get it back

I keep on running, but I don't think I'm that fast
I'm not that fast

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Charlie Raven's song "For a While" portray a sense of desperation and struggle with one's mental state. The opening lines suggest a constant battle within the singer's mind, as they feel they are going out of their mind and losing control. The mention of pouring a glass of wine implies an attempt to find temporary solace or escape from their troubles. Despite this action, the repetition of "I've been losing my mind for a while" emphasizes the prolonged nature of their struggle.

The following lines indicate that the singer's mental state has worsened since a significant person, implied to be a romantic partner, left them. The loss of this person has caused them to run out of their medication, which suggests that their mental health was being managed with the help of medication prior to the breakup. This event has had a profound impact on their psyche, leading to the constant experience of pain and problems, which they feel is all they have left.

The reference to stars in the sky reflects the contemplation of existential questions and the singer's feelings of being disconnected from reality. It illustrates their struggle with the idea of whether their perception of the world is valid or if they are simply lost in a dream-like state. The lyrics convey a level of self-awareness about the complexity of their emotions, acknowledging that these feelings may seem irrational or crazy to others, but they are genuine and deeply felt.

The repeated lines in the chorus highlight the ongoing battle within the singer's mind. They express a desperate attempt to find some form of resolution or relief, even if it means resorting to unhealthy coping mechanisms like drinking. The mention of running out of medications and feeling like they are not fast enough suggests that the singer is struggling to keep up with their own mental health needs and is unable to fully escape or heal from their pain. The lyrics further reveal the singer's struggle to move forward and confront their fears, expressing a sense of being stuck and unable to regain their sanity.

Overall, "For a While" portrays a raw and vulnerable narrative of someone grappling with their mental health, the aftermath of a broken relationship, and the longing to find stability and peace within themselves. The lyrics capture the complexity of their emotions and the desperation to regain control of their mind and life.

Line by Line Meaning

Going outta my mind
I'm feeling overwhelmed and mentally exhausted

I swear I do it all the time
This state of mind is a constant struggle for me

Pour a glass of the wine
To cope with my emotions, I turn to alcohol

Bottoms up and I'll be fine
I hope that drinking will temporarily numb my pain

I've been losing my mind for a while
I've been feeling mentally unstable and lost for a long time

Going out of my head, I think I'm better off dead
My thoughts are consuming me and I contemplate suicide as a way out

Running out of my meds, happened ever since you left
Since you left, I've been running low on my medication that helps stabilize my mental health

It happened ever since you left
Your departure triggered this downward spiral in my mental well-being

Tell you all of my problems, they're all that I've got
You are the only person I can confide in about my struggles, as my problems consume me

Pain comes so often, it happens a lot
I experience emotional pain frequently and it has become a regular occurrence

I see the stars in the sky, I sit and wonder if they're real
In moments of deep contemplation, I question the nature of reality and existence

Yeah it's crazy and I know it but it's really how I feel
I am aware that my thoughts may seem irrational, but they genuinely reflect my emotions

Smoke passes through the chimney streams
Metaphorically, my thoughts and emotions flow through me like smoke rising from a chimney

Sometimes I feel like my life is all a dream
At times, I question the authenticity and meaning of my own existence