Desperate
Elena Goddard Lyrics
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With all of the men who I tend to hold
But I call him
Like I still don't know
I'm just starving
For love and and attention and hands to hold
And forgotten
But nothing can stop me on nights when I'm fading
I drink like a sailor
I wish I was stable
I know I'll regret it
But I'm like whatever
Cause it only haunts me on nights when it's raining
Or when I feel like praying
Or when I feel desperate
'Cause when I feel desperate, then I'm like whatever
I just wanna feel better
Now we go out
I laugh like he's so damn hysterical
Babe I've sold out
Yeah I've lost my whole soul
And I know now
These men in the city are terrible
I should give up
And go on back home
But nothing can stop me on nights when I'm fading
I drink like a sailor
I wish I was stable
I know I'll regret it
But I'm like whatever
Cause it only haunts me on nights when it's raining
Or when I feel like praying
Or when I feel desperate
'Cause when I feel desperate, then I'm like whatever
I just wanna feel better
I drink like a sailor
I know I'll regret it
But I'm like whatever
I drink like a sailor
I wish I was stable
It never gets better
So I go on forever
I know I'll regret it
And I'm like whatever
I'll drink like a sailor
And call that man later
But nothing can stop me on nights when I'm fading
I drink like a sailor
I wish I was stable
I know I'll regret it
But I'm like whatever
Cause it only haunts me on nights when it's raining
Or when I feel like praying
Or when I feel desperate
'Cause when I feel desperate, then I'm like whatever
I just wanna feel better
In Elena Goddard's song "Desperate," the lyrics convey a sense of longing and desperation for love and attention. The singer is aware of the problematic nature of the men she surrounds herself with, yet she continues to seek their company, perhaps out of a fear of being alone. She recognizes her own downward spiral and how low she has sunk, but still feels a craving for affection and someone to hold onto.
The lyrics also reveal a self-destructive pattern of behavior. The singer indulges in drinking heavily, likening herself to a sailor, as a means to momentarily escape her desperation and numb her pain. She acknowledges that she will eventually regret her choices, but in the moment, she adopts a "whatever" attitude, prioritizing feeling better in the short term rather than considering the long-term consequences.
The chorus emphasizes how this feeling of desperation only haunts her on certain nights, such as when it's raining or when she feels the need to pray. It is during these moments that her desperation intensifies, driving her to seek comfort and validation wherever she can find it. The song captures the conflicting emotions of wanting to break free from this cycle, but also struggling to resist the allure of temporary relief.
The underlying theme of "Desperate" is the universal human need for love and connection, and how this need can sometimes lead us to make choices that we know deep down are not beneficial for our well-being. The song taps into the vulnerability and self-awareness of the singer, highlighting the complex emotions that come with seeking solace in unhealthy patterns.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a problem
I have a recurring issue
With all of the men who I tend to hold
I have a pattern of choosing the wrong men
But I call him
But I still reach out to him
Like I still don't know
As if I am unaware of the consequences
I'm just starving
I desperately crave
For love and attention and hands to hold
Affection and companionship and someone to support me
And forgotten
And neglected
How I've sunk so low
How I have reached such a low point
But nothing can stop me on nights when I'm fading
But nothing can prevent me on nights when I feel depleted
I drink like a sailor
I consume alcohol excessively
I wish I was stable
I desire emotional stability
I know I'll regret it
I am aware that I will feel remorse
But I'm like whatever
But I disregard those feelings
Cause it only haunts me on nights when it's raining
Because it only troubles me on rainy nights
Or when I feel like praying
Or when I have the urge to pray
Or when I feel desperate
Or when I am filled with desperation
'Cause when I feel desperate, then I'm like whatever
Because when I feel desperate, I disregard consequences
I just wanna feel better
I simply want to experience relief
Now we go out
Now we go on dates
I laugh like he's so damn hysterical
I force laughter as if he is extremely funny
Babe I've sold out
Darling, I have compromised my values
Yeah I've lost my whole soul
Yes, I have completely lost my true self
And I know now
And now I understand
These men in the city are terrible
These men in this urban environment are awful
I should give up
I should abandon hope
And go on back home
And return to my place of origin
It never gets better
The situation never improves
So I go on forever
So I continue indefinitely
I'll drink like a sailor
I will consume alcohol excessively
And call that man later
And contact that man at a later time
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Written by: Elena Goddard
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