Flashbacks
Deluka Lyrics


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It's always dark when I wake up
I cannot sleep on my days off
I come outside (x2)
What you find, what do you find?
Oh Oh, in the morning, when the lights off
Things are different, I have seen them
It's coming back (coming back)like a heart attack
I hate the flashbacks (x2)
Coming back like a heart attack
I hate the flashbacks (x2)

I'm looking tired and pale faced
There is no color in my skin
I come outside (x2)
I need to hide (x2)
Oh Oh, in the morning, when the lights off
Things are different, I have seen them
It's coming back (coming back) like a heart attack
I hate the flashbacks (x2)
Coming back like a heart attack
I hate the flashbacks (x2)
Coming back like a heart attack
I hate the flashbacks (x2)
Coming back like a heart attack
I hate the flashbacks (x2)

Baby, don't be so harsh
Your words, they sink like stones in my heart
Baby, don't be so mean
You cut me off and wake me from my dream

It's coming back (coming back) like a heart attack
I hate the flashbacks (x2)
Coming back like a heart attack
I hate the flashbacks (x2)
Coming back like a heart attack
I hate the flashbacks (x2)




Coming back like a heart attack
I hate the flashbacks (x2)

Overall Meaning

The song "Flashbacks" by Deluka portrays a feeling of anxiety and stress through the lyrics. The lead singer describes how she wakes up feeling anxious and unable to sleep, causing her to come outside to try and clear her mind. However, even in the morning when the lights are off, she still experiences flashbacks, which she hates and compares to a heart attack. The singer appears to be struggling with a combination of anxiety, insomnia, and PTSD.


The chorus of the song repeats the lyrics "It's coming back like a heart attack, I hate the flashbacks" to emphasize the overwhelming and intense nature of these flashbacks. The second verse describes the physical toll that these experiences are having on the singer, as she is looking tired and pale-faced with no color in her skin. The final lyrics are directed towards a loved one, asking them to be gentle with their words as they have the power to bring the singer out of her dreams and back into the reality of her stress and anxiety.


Overall, "Flashbacks" is a powerful and relatable song for anyone who has experienced anxiety, insomnia, or PTSD. The lyrics accurately portray the feelings of overwhelm and confusion that can come with these conditions and emphasize the importance of support and kindness from loved ones.


Line by Line Meaning

It's always dark when I wake up
I experience a feeling of darkness when I wake up regardless of the time


I cannot sleep on my days off
Even when I have time off, I am unable to sleep


I come outside (x2)
I step outside my home or my comfort zone


What you find, what do you find?
What is discovered when someone leaves their comfort zone?


Oh Oh, in the morning, when the lights off
During the morning, when it is still dark due to no light source


Things are different, I have seen them
I am aware that the same things that I encounter might have changed or altered


It's coming back (coming back)like a heart attack
Memories are returning suddenly and intensely


I hate the flashbacks (x2)
I loathe experiencing the sudden recollection of painful or troubling memories


I'm looking tired and pale faced
I appear exhausted and my complexion is pale


There is no color in my skin
My skin’s lacking vibrancy and rosy hue


I need to hide (x2)
I am compelled to conceal myself temporarily


Baby, don't be so harsh
My significant other is being too critical unnecessarily


Your words, they sink like stones in my heart
My significant other’s words have a crushing impact on my emotions


Baby, don't be so mean
My significant other’s attitude and actions are hurtful


You cut me off and wake me from my dream
My significant other ended my hopeful reverie and snapped me back to reality




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