Members included:
Vaiko Eplik - vocals
Jaan Pehk - guitar
Ivo Etti - bass
Margus Tohver - drums
Siim MΓ€esalu keyboards
Panic Attack
Claire's Birthday Lyrics
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With the footage
It's a long way down
Ooh it's a little bit dangerous
So crawl on under
And do the twist
Chorus:
It goes and then it comes back
Another panic attack
And you're a little bit stronger
Another panic attack
Another rat in your sack
Another panic attack
And you're a little bit stronger
Another panic attack
Ooh you're a little bit closer
On your mission
It's just a bit too soon
No they'd never let you up there
You can crawl again
Well you know what i'm sayin'
Chorus
Every time you feel your heart go
Fasterfasterfasterfaster that the wind
It's all here in your head but still
You feel so damn 'lone
It feels like home
Feels like home
PENGUINS
Come on penguins
Let me face you one more time
Come on over
Let me in for one more round
How do you do it i don't know
But it scares me to death
How do you do it i don't know
But it scares me
Come on penguins
Let me in for one more round
Let me over
Conversations let us down
How do you do it i don't know
But it hurts me to cry
How do you do it i don't know
But it hurts
How do you do it i don't know
But it hurts me to cry
How do you do it i don't know
But it cuts me
In "Panic Attack," Claire's Birthday delves into the experience of panic attacks, exploring the way that they warp a person's perception of reality. The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song, evoking a sense of danger and confusion. The singer seems to be experiencing a sense of vertigo, describing the footage as something that's both familiar and dangerous. The chorus repeats the phrase "another panic attack," emphasizing the cyclical nature of the experience. It's something that happens again and again, but with each occurrence, the singer becomes a little stronger. The second verse speaks to the experience of feeling like you're on a mission, but encountering a barrier that keeps you from achieving your goal. The crawling imagery is evocative of feeling helpless and powerless, but the singer still finds strength in the repetition of the panic attack experience.
The song takes a bit of a metaphorical detour in the final section, with the introduction of "penguins." It's unclear exactly what the penguins represent, but they seem to be a source of both fear and fascination for the singer. The repeated line "how do you do it, I don't know, but it scares me" suggests that the penguins represent something that's mysterious and beyond the singer's control. The final line, "but it cuts me," brings the song back to the central theme of pain and vulnerability.
Overall, "Panic Attack" is a powerful exploration of the experience of living with anxiety. The lyrics capture the intense physical and emotional sensations that come with having a panic attack, and the repetition of the chorus emphasizes the way that these experiences can feel endless and cyclical. However, the song also speaks to the strength that can come from facing and surviving these experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
So, guess you're all overfamiliar
You're probably already very familiar with what's to come.
With the footage
With what you've already seen.
It's a long way down
It's a difficult journey.
Ooh it's a little bit dangerous
It's somewhat risky.
So crawl on under
So get underneath it all.
And do the twist
And try to handle it in your own way.
Another panic attack
Experiencing another episode of anxiety.
It goes and then it comes back
It comes and goes in waves.
And you're a little bit stronger
After each attack, you become a bit more resilient.
Another rat in your sack
Another obstacle on your journey.
Ooh you're a little bit closer
You're making progress.
On your mission
On your path towards your goal.
It's just a bit too soon
It's not quite the right time yet.
No they'd never let you up there
Others won't give you the opportunity to succeed.
You can crawl again
You can keep going, despite the setbacks.
Well you know what i'm sayin'
You understand what I mean.
Every time you feel your heart go
Whenever you feel your heart racing.
Fasterfasterfasterfaster that the wind
Beating faster than you can keep up with.
It's all here in your head but still
It's all happening in your mind, but it still affects you deeply.
You feel so damn 'lone
You feel very lonely.
It feels like home
It's familiar, even though it's uncomfortable.
Come on penguins
Hey, everyone else.
Let me face you one more time
Let me confront you again.
Come on over
Come closer, don't be scared away.
Let me in for one more round
Give me another chance.
How do you do it i don't know
I don't understand how you're doing it.
But it scares me to death
But it terrifies me.
But it hurts me to cry
But it causes me pain to cry.
But it cuts me
But it hurts me deeply.
Contributed by Aiden F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Enan Ajmain
I uploaded this episode (concised and edited) because it's meaningful to me. There is another episode, from the show The Middle, that deals with a similar issue. Since it looks like people beside myself relate to this video, I'll upload an edited version of that Middle episode as well.
eeveeon
This episode is so important in so many ways. For the kids and teens watching it shows that it's ok to be like Alex but that if they need help or a person to talk to there are professionals they can go to and there is nothing wrong woth it. For parents it acknowledges that kids have it rougher than they maybe realize and they may just need to let their child speak with no judgment only listening ears. And above all, this episode was a big deal for the actress of Alex, she stated in an interview that this episode reflected her real life and how her family in the show had helped her get through her troubles with her biological family.
Enan Ajmain
This episode impacted me in my varsity life, so quite a bit later than "kids and teens." I can't say it helped me, per se, but it definitely was a mature and unique way to look at the issue: the pressure was created not by the parents but by Alex herself (and her school, of course, but what else is new). In kids' shows, this storyline portrays the family in a negative light: the mother or father adopting a dictatorial role, which, sure, may be common, but not as psychologically complex and mature.
One more thing
I was like Alex when I was young, so much internal pressure yet no one helped me. I donβt know what to do on the edge of depression π
Mauro MMR
If it's of any help, identifying there is an issue and looking to overcome it is a big step. I would also recommend looking for professional help (even when there is nothing wrong therapy is always helpful), and for what you can do, deconstructing my issues has helped me a lot in understanding myself, getting overwhelmed by something has a lot to do with not understanding it so writing about things or in some form making them tangible or something you can analyze makes them easier to dissect and even when you feel these things maybe they are less overwhelming because you now know a bit more about the why behind it all and can work towards something instead of just suffering.
Hope you do well and treat yourself kindly through the process, and remember there are people around you who can be a great support. Even when thinking they don't "get you" never underestimate the power of someone just being there for you. It may be your battle but having someone in your corner truly helps.
Camimolly2
it is still a thing?? I definitely recommend to look for a psychologist, it helps a lot to understand how we deal with that
Bradley Cotton
5:58 has me in tears every time I watch this episode. π₯Ίπ’π
Ashwini Mohan
What is the background music that plays during this scene please?
Kim Boyer
Same!
NHMI
Thank you for uploading this. I don't know why I'm crying to this.. I guess, I just want to be understood by others