Cabin Fever
Clare Fader Lyrics

The light is moody
The lighting in this cabin feels off and contributes to my current state of unease

the walls are smirking
The walls seem to be mocking me and my discomfort

The fire is cackling
The fire seems to be laughing at my distress

at my unease
The fire's noise is a reminder of how uncomfortable I am in this cabin

The kitchen's crass
The kitchen feels unpleasant and insensitive

The stove has gas
The stove is ready and waiting to cook but I'm not in the mood to use it

As I succumb
Despite my reluctance, I'm submitting to the problematic atmosphere of this space

to your disease
I'm giving in to the madness that comes with being trapped in this cabin

The fridge is listless
The fridge seems to lack life or energy

The drapes are twisted
The curtains are drawn in an uncomfortable or unsettling fashion

I hear them mocking
I sense a feeling of ridicule coming from the curtains

the window's pain
The feeling of isolation in this cabin is painful, especially when looking out the windows

And I am restless
I cannot find comfort or peace in this cabin

The house is guestless
There are no visitors or guests to provide any distraction from my isolation

No one comes knocking
There is nobody around to provide escape from cabin fever

'cept cold, hard rain
The only company I have is the sound of cold rain

Oh cabin fever
This song is a commentary on the experience of feeling trapped indoors for a prolonged period of time

I'm a believer
I now understand the reality of cabin fever and its effects

In the evil
The feeling of cabin fever seems malevolent or malicious

Of your ways
The specific aspects of isolation that cause cabin fever are detrimental to one's mental health

You numb my senses
The overwhelming feeling of isolation dulls my senses and makes me feel numb

And jump my fences
The feeling of cabin fever pushes me past my emotional or mental boundaries

You been hanging 'round
Feeling stuck in a cabin has a continuing and lasting effect

For days
Being trapped indoors for days on end is resulting in feelings of cabin fever

The rugs are edgy
The rug feels tense or uncomfortable, adding to my stress levels

The kettles hisses
The sound of the kettle boiling water seems to be more irritable than it should be

A thousand tea bags
There are too many small irritations in the cabin that are adding up and causing stress

Have blocked the drains
The small stressors in the cabin are adding up and causing blockages in my ability to function normally

My face is ashen
I look and feel pale and worn out from the effects of cabin fever

I'm lacking passion
I've lost the passion I had for my daily routines or hobbies

I'm sucking caffeine
I'm drinking coffee to stay alert and active but it's not working

Outta coffee stains
I'm resorting to drinking the leftovers of old coffee cups because I'm running out of options

I'm out of toothpaste
Small, everyday items are adding up and contributing to the overall feeling of stress and discomfort

I'm out of tonic
I'm running low on basic items for taking care of myself

It's a million miles
The feeling of isolation is made worse by the impracticality of getting more supplies

To the corner store
The nearest store is too far away to get to easily and quickly

Where I'd buy icecream
The thought of getting something small for myself, like ice cream, is a fantasy that's out of reach

Or maybe morphine
The thought of getting something stronger to help me through this time is tempting but unrealistic

I'm crazed from craving
I'm struggling with strong desires for things I cannot have or access in this cabin

All I adore
Everything that normally makes me happy or brings me joy is just out of reach

The butcher's block
Even normally reliable fixtures or furniture seem to be failing me and causing me additional stress

has writer's cramp
Even the butcher's block, which should welcome food preparation, seems stuck or uncooperative

The cuckoo clock
The sound of the cuckoo clock is aggravating my anxiety and making me lose track of time

fears rising damp
The cabin itself seems as if it's decaying and falling apart, causing me additional stress

The fish tank's dank
Even the fish in the tank seem to be suffering and adding to the bad atmosphere of the cabin

The liquor's drank
I've already drank all of the alcohol I have access to, which isn't helping my mood

I'd drink the dregs
I'm so desperate for something to take the edge off that I would even be willing to drink the remnants of old pickled eggs

Of pickled eggs
Anything to distract me from the feeling of being stuck in this cabin for so long

I lie awake
The feeling of isolation is causing me to have trouble sleeping

and curse the birds
Even the birds outside seem to be mocking me and contributing to my stress levels

Their morning song
The sound of the birds' singing is making me more agitated and stressed

Their mocking words
The birds outside seem to be making fun of my desperation and isolation

Oh haunting night
The feeling of loneliness and isolation is causing me to feel haunted by my own thoughts

Oh taunting day
Even the daylight seems to be mocking me and the fact that I can't leave this cabin

Oh charming life
The normal, charming aspects of life that I normally treasure are completely inaccessible to me in this cabin

I waste away
The stress and isolation of being stuck in this cabin are slowly draining my energy and well-being

I'm tired of silence
The oppressive silence that surrounds me is making me feel even more stressed and anxious

And burning incense
Even the small things that normally help me relax like burning incense aren't working in this cabin

I crave my each
Every small pleasure or normally pleasant aspect of life is now a source of extreme craving for me in this cabin

And every vice
I'm craving every small indulgence or luxury that normally brings me comfort, but they're unavailable to me here

Without distraction
The feeling of being stuck without any escape or stimulation is draining me mentally and emotionally

I'm out of action
I've lost my ability to be productive or creative under these circumstances

But I've done my time
The experience of cabin fever is one of feeling trapped and stuck, but I've endured it for what feels like a long time

I've paid my price
Cabin fever takes a physical and mental toll on a person, and I'm feeling the effects of that

The walls behind me
Even the walls of the cabin, which should provide safety and shelter, seem to be trapping me and causing stress

The worlds before me
I yearn to be out in the world where I can experience more than just this cabin and my own thoughts

I walk the streets
I'm eager to get out and explore the world outside of this cabin

to find a dive
I'm willing to go to seedy or less than ideal places just to get out of this cabin

I meet a stranger
I'm open to meeting new people and seeing new things after being stuck in the cabin for so long

Who warns of danger
There are people who might warn me about potential hazards or dangers that come with re-entering society after being isolated for so long

But there ain't no hell
I'm willing to bear any consequences or dangers that result from re-entering society after my isolated experience

I won't survive
I'm so desperate to get out of this cabin that even potential danger is preferable to being stuck here

No cabin fever
I've left the cabin and the experience of feeling trapped and isolated behind me

I'm no believer
I don't believe in the idea of cabin fever anymore because I've finally escaped it

I'm through with you
The experience of being trapped in a cabin has ended, and I'm ready to move on from it

And all your ways
I'm leaving the negative aspects of cabin fever behind me and moving forward with a more positive outlook on life

I'm feelin' closure
I've resolved the negative feelings and experiences that were associated with feeling trapped in the cabin

Regained composure
I've regained my ability to be calm and level-headed after experiencing stress and anxiety

I'm counting down
I'm looking forward to something better and am excited for the future

To better days
I'm optimistic about the future and the potential for happy, healthy days ahead of me