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Pretty Situation
Coliseum Lyrics
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The lyrics of Coliseum's "Pretty Situation" are quite introspective, exploring the struggles of the singer within their own mind. The song starts with the singer admitting that most days, they simply get by. However, there is a storm brewing in their mind that suggests a deeper mental struggle. The singer has been struggling with self-hatred for a long time, and it seems as though this has become their default mode of thinking. Unfortunately, much of this self-hatred has been fueled by external factors, such as the voices that whisper in their ear that they'll never be good enough or loved.
The singer is clear that they've been fighting the urge to drown themselves in a pitcher or perhaps the river out back, which highlights the severity of their mental health struggles. This situation is described as pretty, which could allude to the idea that there is something aesthetically pleasing about personal struggles. The following lines touch on the idea that it's not just the singer's inner world that is in disarray, but also the world around them. Antiquated stations and circles turning all suggest a sense of stagnation, of being stuck in a place that's no longer relevant or advancing. Moreover, the hands shaking could suggest that the singer is having a physical reaction to their inner turmoil. Finally, the image of a picture containing a million words reflects that there is no easy way to describe the singer's situation.
Line by Line Meaning
Most days I just get by.
On most days, I only manage to survive.
There's a storm churning in my mind.
I am struggling with chaotic and turbulent thoughts.
I've hated myself for so long that I don't know any other way.
I have been self-loathing for a long time and have become accustomed to it.
I've been beaten down by the voices in my ear. They whisper you'll never be good enough, you'll never be loved.
I have been harassed by negative self-talk, convincing me that I will never be good enough or find love.
I've been fighting the urge to drown myself in a pitcher. Or maybe the river out back. It's a pretty situation.
I have been struggling with the temptation to end my life and that seems like a pleasant idea.
It's a pretty situation. Antiquated stations. Circles turning. Hands shaking. Picture contains a million words.
Despite being in a terrible mental state, everything around me seems to be in motion and I can see the complexity of the world.
I'm stumbling on the streets alone.
I am wandering aimlessly and without companionship.
It's a pretty situation.
My current circumstances, despite being difficult, are aesthetically pleasing.
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