Superficial
Croc Shop Lyrics
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Inside I'm slowly dying
Every day gets worse
[CHORUS:]
You take these bad thoughts away
You make a superficial day go away
And it never seems to slow down
Keep in mind you're all just buying things to throw out
CHORUS
One last word before you go
There is something you should know
It's said, it's sad, it's dumb
Nothing changes anyone
CHORUS
Random thoughts that lead nowhere
Attention spans into thin air
Words are placed in front of action
How can you expect a reaction?
CHORUS
You take superficial...
The lyrics to "Superficial" by Croc Shop explore the theme of how difficult it is to deal with negative thoughts and emotions, with the singer seemingly unable to escape these feelings. Despite their best efforts to try and cope with their emotional turmoil, they continue to find themselves sinking deeper into despair. The song's first verse sets the tone, with the initial lines highlighting the futility of the singer's attempts to feel better, "I keep trying but it doesn't seem to want to work, Inside I'm slowly dying, Every day gets worse."
The song's chorus is where the singer expresses their desire to escape their negative feelings, to have someone to provide comfort and reprieve from their troubled mind, acknowledging how challenging it is to deal with these issues on their own. When they say, "You take these bad thoughts away, You make a superficial day go away," they are expressing a longing for a superficial ease or tranquility that they can't achieve on their own. The song's lyrics also touch on themes of consumerism, pointing out how we all buy things we don't need, as if replacing them will bring us happiness. And in the end, the lyrics seem to suggest that nothing changes, that despite our best efforts, we cannot escape our troubles.
Line by Line Meaning
I keep trying but it doesn't seem to want to work
I am putting in effort but the outcome is not favorable.
Inside I'm slowly dying
Internally, I am experiencing a gradual decay of my well-being.
Every day gets worse
My life is deteriorating with each passing day.
You take these bad thoughts away
You have the power to remove my negative thoughts.
You make a superficial day go away
You can make the surface-level problems disappear.
Time is flying
Time passes quickly and feels fleeting.
And it never seems to slow down
Time does not stop or slow down for anyone or anything.
Keep in mind you're all just buying things to throw out
Remember that material possessions eventually lose value and will be discarded.
One last word before you go
I have something important to say before you leave.
There is something you should know
There is a crucial piece of information that you need to be aware of.
It's said, it's sad, it's dumb
The message that I am about to convey may be considered depressing and pointless.
Nothing changes anyone
No matter what is said or done, individuals are unlikely to change their behavior or mindset.
Random thoughts that lead nowhere
My thoughts are erratic and do not have a clear direction or purpose.
Attention spans into thin air
People's ability to focus and pay attention is fleeting and short-lived.
Words are placed in front of action
People talk more than they act or follow through on their words.
How can you expect a reaction?
It is unrealistic to anticipate a response or change from others when actions are not taken to provoke one.
Contributed by Nicholas G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.