Shame
Dark Room Lyrics

It's like a cancer under skin
This feeling is all-consuming and destructive like a disease that's spreading beneath your skin.

Destroys your spins, suffocates your sin
It wreaks havoc on your emotions, causing you to feel trapped and hopeless.

You stand tall but your story's thin
You try to hide your pain and maintain your composure, but your facade is easily seen through.

Star wide-eyed don't know where to begin
You feel lost and overwhelmed, unsure of how to start fixing the problems that you're facing.

It's like a time when you used to win
You remember a time when things were better and you felt successful and confident.

Now all you do is drink away the din
Now you're left with nothing but noise and chaos, and you try to numb it with alcohol.

Come up for air, do it over again
You try to take a break and catch your breath, but you always end up repeating the same cycle of destructive behavior.

Tell me I'm wrong then you'll do it again
You know that what you're doing is harmful, but you can't seem to stop yourself from repeating your mistakes.

I've buried deeper lies inside of you
There are secrets and darkness within you that you've been keeping hidden from others and even yourself.

I've seen your sins and they're beautiful and pitiful
Your flaws and mistakes, while tragic and harmful, are also a part of what makes you human and unique.

I crumble everytime the watch hits nine
There's a specific time or moment that triggers feelings of anxiety and despair for you.

I pray it won't hit nine
You're desperate to avoid that triggering moment and the accompanying emotions it brings.

And I know it's a shame
The situation is regrettable and the consequences are unfortunate.

How you'd die for this game
You're willing to give up everything - your dignity, your relationships, even your life - to pursue this destructive pattern of behavior.

I still tell me the same
You know deep down that you need to make a change, but you keep lying to yourself and continuing down the same path.

It was all a losing game
Despite your efforts, you know that this pattern of behavior can only end in failure and misery.

It's like a plague running thru it's strain
This self-destructive behavior is like a contagious disease that infects and spreads through your entire being.

Seduced by highs, penetrates the vain
You're enticed by the temporary euphoria of this behavior, and it seeps into all aspects of your life like poison in your veins.

You play hard in this shallow game
You're fully committed to this destructive behavior, even though it ultimately means very little and brings no real fulfillment or satisfaction.

Procure the lies, sleeping with your stains
You actively seek out and tell yourself comforting falsehoods to justify your behavior, despite the harmful consequences that are becoming more and more obvious.

It's like a time when you lose your name
Your sense of self and identity have been blurred and lost amidst this pattern of destructive behavior.

Extort the dime as you beg for fame
You're willing to do whatever it takes to gain attention and recognition, even if it means exploiting your own vulnerabilities and harming yourself.

There is no one left to blame
At this point, you can no longer shift responsibility for your actions onto anyone else - it's up to you to take ownership of your choices and try to make a change.