Restless
Condado Lyrics

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I can't seem to place
A finger on the cause
I see this go to waste
I'm following the moths
On their way to the flame
They seem to call it home
But lately I can only sleep
If the lights are left alone

What would you do if I told you I was on the brink
Dusty knees and scrapes from falling at least once a week
I can't seem to care
Enough to take care of myself

Enough to do this on my own
Let me do this on my own

Overall Meaning

In Condado's song "Restless," the lyrics express the feeling of being lost, uncertain, and struggling to find one's place in the world. The singer is unable to identify the root of their unease, and everything seems to be unraveling around them. The reference to following moths towards a flame suggests a sense of self-destructiveness, unable to resist the pull of the unknown despite the consequences. The line "but lately I can only sleep if the lights are left alone" paints an image of insomnia, feeling unable to rest and find peace, even when the lights are turned off. The whole situation appears to be becoming unbearable for the singer, who is on the brink and falling at least once a week.

The chorus brings intense introspection: the lines "I can't seem to care / Enough to take care of myself" depicts feelings of hopelessness and inadequacy. Despite knowing that they need to take care of themselves, they are unable to motivate themselves enough to do so. In the last line, "Let me do this on my own," the singer is making a plea to take full control of their life, even if it means going through the tough times alone. The song speaks to anyone who has felt lost and helpless during a particularly difficult time in their life.

Line by Line Meaning

I can't seem to place
I am having trouble identifying

A finger on the cause
The reason behind my problem

I see this go to waste
I am witnessing a loss

I'm following the moths
I am drawn to a potentially dangerous situation

On their way to the flame
In the direction of danger

They seem to call it home
They feel at ease in that dangerous situation

But lately I can only sleep
Currently, sleep is my only respite

If the lights are left alone
As long as there is no further danger

What would you do if I told you I was on the brink
If I were to be honest about how close I am to a crisis

Dusty knees and scrapes from falling at least once a week
I am experiencing frequent failure

I can't seem to care
I struggle to feel any concern