Uncomfortable Comfort Zone
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Give me the rejection or an intervention
There's that look I despise
Get it out of my sight
Never going to be right
Yeah
Get that shit outta my face
The unfortunate times
Leader of a nation rigging the election
The oblivious minds
I don't want to tell them
I don't want to hear them
She said
Take a look at yourself
I don't want to do that
Yes I want to do but
I keep missing my hell
Feeling like an old man
Got to get a new plan
I keep running away
The lyrics of Dodie's "Uncomfortable Comfort Zone" convey a sense of inner turmoil and unease with one's surroundings. The opening line, "I can't open my eyes," captures a feeling of avoidance or denial, perhaps referring to the inability to confront difficult truths or face uncomfortable situations. The plea for either rejection or intervention suggests a desire for a clear and definitive resolution, a way out of a situation that has become unbearable. The repetition of feeling "Never going to be right" hints at a sense of hopelessness or resignation.
The line "Get that shit outta my face" expresses a strong aversion or repulsion towards something, a rejection of external influences or pressures that are causing distress or discomfort. This could symbolize a need to create boundaries or distance oneself from negative influences in order to protect one's own well-being and mental health. The use of explicit language underscores the intensity of these feelings and the urgency of the need to eradicate what is causing inner turmoil.
The mention of "Leader of a nation rigging the election" and "The oblivious minds" alludes to a broader societal context of political corruption and willful ignorance. These lines may reflect a frustration with the state of the world and a feeling of powerlessness in the face of systemic injustices and pervasive ignorance. The refusal to engage with these issues, expressed through "I don't want to tell them / I don't want to hear them," suggests a desire to retreat from the harsh realities of the world and seek solace in personal introspection.
The final stanzas introduce a dialogue between the self and an external voice, perhaps representing a confrontation with one's inner fears or doubts. The mention of "Take a look at yourself" evokes a challenge to self-reflection and introspection, a call to confront one's own flaws and uncertainties. The juxtaposition of wanting to change but struggling to do so, embodied in "Feeling like an old man / Got to get a new plan," speaks to the internal conflict of wanting to break free from the confines of one's comfort zone but feeling stuck or unsure of how to proceed. The repeated refrain of "I keep running away" encapsulates a sense of evasion or avoidance, a recurring pattern of retreating from discomfort rather than facing it head-on.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't open my eyes
I am unable to face the reality around me.
Give me the rejection or an intervention
I either seek a harsh truth or a guiding hand to help me.
There's that look I despise
I see judgment and pity in others’ eyes, which I find intolerable.
Get it out of my sight
I wish to remove this negativity from my view.
Never going to be right
I feel trapped in a situation where resolution seems impossible.
Yeah
Acknowledgment of the frustration I’m experiencing.
Get that shit outta my face
I want to eliminate the unpleasantness that confronts me.
The unfortunate times
We are in difficult circumstances that are hard to navigate.
Leader of a nation rigging the election
Those in power are manipulating systems for personal gain.
The oblivious minds
Many people are unaware or indifferent to the issues around them.
I don't want to tell them
I feel reluctant to disclose harsh truths to these unaware individuals.
I don't want to hear them
I wish to avoid listening to their misguided or trivial thoughts.
She said
Someone important is offering me advice or reflection.
Take a look at yourself
I am being urged to examine my own actions and thoughts.
I don't want to do that
I feel resistant to introspection and self-critique.
Yes I want to do but
I have the desire to reflect, yet other feelings hold me back.
I keep missing my hell
I ignore the consequences of my actions and their impact on me.
Feeling like an old man
I feel weary and burdened, as if I’ve aged beyond my years.
Got to get a new plan
I realize that I need to change my approach to life.
I keep running away
I constantly escape from my problems rather than confronting them.
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CrisTryingToBeProductive
I push myself really hard out my comfort zone, taking yoga group classes, learning Mandarin, writing articles for my company, giving reviews in a book club, running an employee association and asking to my client to learn different things that are not part of my current tasks. I think the key is not being afraid of making mistakes, accept the naiveness and open yourself to the possibility of trying something, you don't need to become an expert. Just trying once makes you go a little outside of the comfort zone.
artsymindful
amazing!! keep going ❤️
Hélèna TD
You did a lotttt! Congrats 😊
Nina Fischer
I‘ve been trying to find little ways out of my comfort zone lately. I feel like the whole pandemic-covid thing fuelled so many anxieties that I now have to slowly get rid of again! Very helpful video, thank you x
Roberto Gabriel
Oh I had that thing with the laptop in the coffee too. Or even going to the gym and working out. I even couldn't go to or through a busy place like the main station here in Zurich, but it was necessary for me to get to work or meet up with people at specific stores. Then I found out, that almost everyone is way too busy with themselves and struggles with the same feelings most of the time just by observing them and looking into body language. What also helped was going to places with friends a couple of times and trying it solo later again. It usually went much better... Good and helpful video as always, thank you!
LittleDoe
Awesome video! It triggered an epiphany and some thoughts in me today. I’m a trauma survivor and I realized i have been living in my comfort zone soo much. But, would have severe reactions when I went out. It blew my mind how simple it is. I took note of it, going to send the video to my therapist so I don’t forget to talk about it. Thank you so much! I know I will use a lot of the knowledge you’ve shared! Also, the delivery was very gentle and caring. Loved it!!! 😊💕🌻
Little Obscura
@LittleDoe yes it does, thank you ✌️✨
LittleDoe
@Little Obscura I make a list of things I want to talk about and have one or two thing that I connected with (video, quotes, or book). Then during my therapy session I mention it and then ask my therapist if she’s interested in the video? And usually she is and then I send it to them via email. Hope that helps!
Little Obscura
I have a therapist but never thought I could share YouTube videos with them. How do you share things with your therapist without fear of being annoying? (my fear) like I hardly ever email them.. Am I doing something wrong? I'm genuinely interested
Ellie London
I love your videos SO much! I always turn to you when I feel like I'm in a slump or if I just need a way to adjust my perspective! The advide you give and the tools you provide are super helpful (even if I have to re-watch your videos over and over again if I've fallen off the bandwagon lol) But you help me to move forward and to focus on the truly important things. You are so so appreciated! <3