Bedridden
Downhaul Lyrics

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When we met you were sunburnt all the time
And I was painted in a set of colors that just couldn't be mine
I'm bedridden, so good riddance
Learning to walk again, leaning on all my friends
Because I'm tired of living like a martyr
In the hope that someone notices

It's a straight shot from what I'm not

To the life that you're building
I hope it's fulfilling to spit-shine
What you thought you'd find along the way
So keep pace with the aftertaste
And the way you always compare yourself to other people
It killed me because everyone's burdens are different

And I'm still too young to be this undone
By what I didn't do when I still knew you
And I can't feel the seasons changing
But I can sense your feelings fading

When we met you were anxious all the time
It kills me because I always thought I'd be different

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in "Bedridden" by Downhaul convey a profound sense of reflection and growth following a difficult relationship. In the first verse, the imagery of one person being sunburnt and the other painted in unattainable colors symbolizes their differences and how their initial connection may not have been sustainable. The line "I'm bedridden, so good riddance" suggests a sense of liberation and detachment from the toxic aspects of the past relationship. The mention of learning to walk again with the support of friends signifies a process of healing and rebuilding after the hardship endured.

The lyrics touch upon the theme of self-reflection and the desire to break free from the burdens of living as a martyr for others' attention. The longing for acknowledgement and validation is evident in the line "In the hope that someone notices," highlighting the vulnerability and yearning for recognition. The mention of comparing oneself to others and the weight of different burdens emphasizes the universality of struggles and the tendency to downplay one's own difficulties compared to those of others.

The second verse delves into the aftermath of the relationship and the lingering feelings of regret and inadequacy. The feeling of being 'undone' at a young age due to missed opportunities with the other person evokes a sense of loss and melancholy. The inability to perceive the changing seasons but noticing the fading emotions of the other person speaks to the disconnect and emotional distance that has developed between them.

The closing lines of the song revisit the initial impressions of anxiety and the belief in being different. The realization that the anxiety of the other person resonated with the singer despite their initial hopes of a different outcome reflects a sense of empathy and understanding for the struggles of the past. Overall, "Bedridden" by Downhaul captures the complexities of relationships, self-discovery, and the bittersweet process of moving forward from a challenging past.

Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Gordon Phillips

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