My Escape
Criminal Damage Lyrics
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the last one rushes back and the weight is back again
sleep a brief respite from a hole inside my chest
gotta keep moving on and make it through the day
time is supposed to heal, but nothing seems to change
just want to get myself and my head in a better place
want to feel the world rush by and put my pain
want to feel my nerves slow down as adrenaline passes
through me. need a lonely road just to get away
spent another night nursing pain inside my room
drinking doesn't help when it's only just too soon
know a false way out isn't gonna ease my pain this time
gotta get away and give my mind a break
need to face the world, but there's only so much i can take
see her living shadow in everything all around me
want to feel the world rush by and put my pain
behind me, put a hundred miles between it and me
want to feel my nerves slow down as adrenaline passes
through me. need a lonely road just to get away
i just want to get away
and make it through another fucked up day
i just want to get away
it's my escape
The lyrics of Criminal Damage's song "My Escape" explore the struggles of dealing with emotional pain and seeking refuge from the overwhelming weight of it. The singer begins by acknowledging the difficulty of facing another day, as memories of the past come flooding back, causing him to feel burdened once again. The temporary escape offered by sleep is contrasted with the ongoing pain that persists upon waking. Time is supposed to heal, but the singer finds that this is not always the case, and he longs to find a better place for himself mentally.
The second verse describes the tendency to numb the pain with alcohol or other false escapes, recognizing that this will not provide lasting relief. The need to get away, to seek a lonely road, is a recurring theme in the song. The chorus echoes the desire to escape from the pain, to feel the world rush by and leave it behind. The repeated refrain, "I just want to get away," reinforces the desperation of the singer's situation, and the need for a mental break.
Overall, "My Escape" is a powerful commentary on the struggle to overcome internal pain and find a way to move forward. The lyrics offer a poignant portrayal of the isolation that can come with emotional distress, and the hopelessness that can accompany it. By the end of the song, the singer asserts his need for an escape, not just from the pain but from everything around him. The song leaves the listener with a sense of the overwhelming nature of mental anguish, while also conveying a sense of determination to find a way out.
Line by Line Meaning
as i greet another day and my mind begins to think
As a new day starts, my thoughts begin to wander.
the last one rushes back and the weight is back again
The memories of yesterday flood my mind, making me feel heavy and burdened.
sleep a brief respite from a hole inside my chest
Even though sleep is a temporary escape, I still feel empty and hollow inside.
gotta keep moving on and make it through the day
I have to push myself to keep going and survive another day.
time is supposed to heal, but nothing seems to change
Although time is meant to heal all wounds, it doesn't seem to be the case for me.
just want to get myself and my head in a better place
All I want is to improve my mental state and well-being.
want to feel the world rush by and put my pain
I desire to experience the fast-paced nature of the world and leave my pain behind.
behind me, put a hundred miles between it and me
I want to distance myself from my pain by leaving it far behind.
want to feel my nerves slow down as adrenaline passes
I yearn to feel calm and serene as the rush of adrenaline subsides.
through me. need a lonely road just to get away
I need to escape by going on a solitary journey.
spent another night nursing pain inside my room
I spent another night in my room, feeling hurt and distressed.
drinking doesn't help when it's only just too soon
Alcohol doesn't help me when I'm still trying to deal with my pain.
know a false way out isn't gonna ease my pain this time
I am aware that a temporary escape won't alleviate my pain this time.
gotta get away and give my mind a break
I need to escape to give my mind a break from all the troubles that burden me.
need to face the world, but there's only so much i can take
Even though I need to face the world, there is only so much that I can endure.
see her living shadow in everything all around me
I see her ghostly presence lurking in everything that surrounds me.
i just want to get away
All I want right now is to escape.
and make it through another fucked up day
I just want to survive another day despite its overwhelming challenges.
it's my escape
This escape is my only solace from the problems that I face in my life.
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