Numb
Cooper Lyrics


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Here we go again
Another attack on me
I pull the trigger and youll see
What I mean
Way to go!
Everything you said did hurt
Through the flesh right to the nerves
Where it hurts
Ask why I lay back and swallow
Its cause your words are so hollow
Thats why I lay back and swallow
Because youre words are so hollow
Tend to shout
Tend to break things that I love

Is enough
Second thoughts
Dont exist in your small world
Youre acting like a little girl
A little girl
Thats why I lay back and swallow
Because youre words are so hollow
Thats why I lay back and swallow
Because youre words are so hollow
Thats why I lay back
And stay back
Its helping me
To clearly see that youre wrong
I dont wanna be alone




But as long as you are beating me
Cant you see that Im gone

Overall Meaning

Cooper's song "Numb" depicts a scenario where the singer is being attacked with words that wound them deeply. They try to defend themselves by lashing out with their own words but eventually give up and retreat. The chorus, "That's why I lay back and swallow, because your words are so hollow," highlights the singer's realization that the attacker's words have no substance or truth. It's a powerful statement about the harm that can be done by words while also acknowledging the singer's choice to disengage from the negativity.


The song touches on themes of emotional abuse and the impact that words can have on a person's mental health. The singer struggles to shake off the negativity and find peace in themselves, ultimately realizing that they need to let go of the negativity in order to move forward. The line "I don't wanna be alone, but as long as you are beating me, can't you see that I'm gone" is particularly poignant, highlighting the sense of isolation and desperation that can come with being in an emotionally abusive situation.


Overall, "Numb" is a powerful song that speaks to the universal experience of being hurt by words. It encourages the listener to consider the impact of their own words and to choose kindness over cruelty.


Line by Line Meaning

Here we go again
Starting another conflict


Another attack on me
Being subjected to verbal or physical abuse


I pull the trigger and youll see
Reacting to being hurt by retaliating with words or actions


What I mean
My intention is misunderstood


Way to go!
Congratulations on hurting me


Everything you said did hurt
Your words caused pain


Through the flesh right to the nerves
Emotional pain resulting from words going deep inside


Where it hurts
The pain inflicted is severe


Ask why I lay back and swallow
Wondering why I don't fight back


Its cause your words are so hollow
The insults and attacks are baseless and meaningless


Thats why I lay back and swallow
Choosing to not respond to avoid further pain


Tend to shout
Reacting to pain with loud outbursts


Tend to break things that I love
Causing destruction as a result of emotional anger


Is enough
The mistreatment has reached its limit


Second thoughts
Reconsidering the reasons for being in the relationship


Dont exist in your small world
The abuser is unable to empathize or understand others' feelings


Youre acting like a little girl
Your behavior is immature and childish


Thats why I lay back and swallow
Choosing to not respond to avoid further pain


Because youre words are so hollow
The insults and attacks are baseless and meaningless


Thats why I lay back and swallow
Choosing to not respond to avoid further pain


Because youre words are so hollow
The insults and attacks are baseless and meaningless


Thats why I lay back
Choosing to not respond anymore


And stay back
Keeping my distance from you


Its helping me
Protecting myself from further abuse


To clearly see that youre wrong
Realizing that the abuser is in the wrong


I dont wanna be alone
Desiring companionship but not at the cost of being mistreated


But as long as you are beating me
Being subjected to emotional or physical abuse


Cant you see that Im gone
My spirit has been broken and I have left mentally




Writer(s): Aderemi Kolawole, Ivan Khatchoyan, Thandolwethu Sikwila, Henry Robinson, Michael Cooper

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