Tortured Soul
Chord Overstreet Lyrics
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I fell in love with your soft brown eyes
I toss and turn most everynight
Insomnia is hard enough to fight
Whiskey taste is on my breath
Part of me is scared to death
What if I told you the truth
One more sip for a tortured soul
Your digging my heart in deeper hole
And a thousand thoughts going through my
mind
Cigarettes keep it occupied
Damn babydoll's got so much light
But damn babydoll's got so much fight
Your cold sometimes with a lot of bite
Just one smile keeps me satisfied
One more sip for a tortured soul
Your digging my heart in deeper hole
And a thousand thoughts going through my
mind
Cigarettes keep it occupied
When I clear the smoke
I only want you more
When all those things wont make me numb
Ill give you all my time and all my love
One more sip for a tortured soul
Your digging my heart in deeper hole
And a thousand thoughts going through my
mind
Cigarettes keep it occupied
When I clear the smoke
I only want you more
When all those things wont make me numb
Ill give you all my time and all my love
Baby doll keeps me up at night
I fell in love with your soft brown eyes
The lyrics to Chord Overstreet's "Tortured Soul" convey a sense of overwhelming longing and internal conflict. The singer is kept awake at night by his thoughts of a woman he loves, referred to as "baby doll" throughout the song. He describes falling for her "soft brown eyes," but also struggling with insomnia and a fear of revealing his true feelings to her.
Throughout the song, the singer touches on the contradictions in his emotions and the way he perceives the woman he loves. He describes her as having "so much light," but also "fight" and "bite." He suggests that he turns to whiskey and cigarettes to distract himself from his thoughts, but ultimately concludes that only the woman herself can bring him true happiness.
Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of deep longing and internal turmoil, as the singer attempts to reconcile his fear of vulnerability with his desire for love and companionship.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby doll keeps me up at night
The person I am in love with is always on my mind, making it difficult for me to sleep.
I fell in love with your soft brown eyes
I am deeply in love with this person and am drawn to their eyes.
I toss and turn most everynight
I have trouble sleeping because my thoughts about this person keep me awake.
Insomnia is hard enough to fight
My insomnia is exacerbated by my love for this person, making it even harder to overcome.
Whiskey taste is on my breath
I have been drinking whiskey, which is leaving a lingering taste in my mouth.
Part of me is scared to death
I am afraid of what will happen if I reveal my true feelings to this person.
What if I told you the truth
I am considering confessing my feelings to the person I am in love with.
But I chase you down with not any proof
Despite not having any evidence to support my feelings, I still pursue this person.
One more sip for a tortured soul
Drinking more whiskey is a way for me to cope with the pain of loving someone who may not feel the same way.
Your digging my heart in deeper hole
My feelings for this person are intensifying, but they are not reciprocated, making me feel even more miserable.
And a thousand thoughts going through my mind
My mind is consumed with thoughts about this person, making it hard to focus on anything else.
Cigarettes keep it occupied
Smoking cigarettes is a way for me to distract myself from my intense emotions and thoughts.
Damn babydoll's got so much light
This person has a lot of positive qualities that I am drawn to.
But damn babydoll's got so much fight
This person can also be difficult and strong-willed at times.
Your cold sometimes with a lot of bite
This person can be distant and unfriendly, which can be hurtful to me.
Just one smile keeps me satisfied
Despite the struggles and obstacles, a single smile from this person can make everything feel worth it.
When I clear the smoke
When I am able to remove myself from my distracting thoughts and emotions,
I only want you more
My feelings for this person only intensify when I am not actively trying to distract myself.
When all those things wont make me numb
When my attempts to distract myself from my feelings stop working,
Ill give you all my time and all my love
I will devote myself fully to this person if they reciprocate my feelings.
Contributed by Charlie G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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