Trauma
Emecia Lyrics
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Where do I begin?, paranoia deep within
Broken mirrors, severe the reflections
Of the Picture perfect perfection
These ghosts, these ghost inside my head
Go round and round and round again
These ghosts, these ghost inside my head
Not friends, not enemies, just strangers with the same memories
Just graves filling up cemeteries for a few thousand centuries
So spit the venom in
Snakes slithering against the skin
Just waiting death to collect
So set me free and I′ll disconnect, disconnect
If i just killed myself?
This grief would haunt someone else
And co-exist within this insignificance
C 'est la vie to this cancerous absence
Check myself in, so I can clear my head out
Where do I begin?, paranoia deep within
Broken mirrors, severe the reflections
Of the Picture perfect perfection
These ghosts, these ghost inside my head
Go round and round and round again
These ghosts, these ghost inside my head
Wander around like the living dead
Not friends, not enemies, just strangers with the same memories
Just graves filling up cemeteries for a few thousand centuries
We look up at the same sky and see different things
Just a graveyard of stars, that use to be, use to be
Just faceless figures, sent to bare witness
To breed deceivers from the hands of our leaders
Have we waited long enough, have we waited long enough?
Just waiting for the world to wake up to, just waiting for the world
Existential oblivion
These ghosts, these ghost inside my head
Go round and round and round again
These ghosts, these ghost inside my head
Wander around like the living dead
Not friends, not enemies, just strangers with the same memories
The opening lines of "Trauma" by Emecia suggest that the singer is struggling with mental health issues and has sought help by checking themselves into a facility. However, the paranoia that once lived within isn't just going to go away. The broken mirrors and the "picture perfect perfection" indicate that the singer is aware of the high standards imposed by society and maybe even themselves. These standards are difficult to meet and can sometimes cause self-doubt and damage to one's self-image.
The first verse of the song is followed by a chorus that talks about "ghosts inside the head" that go round and round again, indicating that the same thoughts and fears keep coming back to haunt the singer. The second verse talks about the futility of certain things, such as the inevitability of death (graves filling up cemeteries) and the insignificance of life. The singer is walking a fine line between wanting to disconnect from their own thoughts and wanting to live, as evidenced by the line "If I just killed myself? This grief would haunt someone else".
The bridge talks about how everyone sees different things in the sky, indicating the subjectivity of perspective, and the "graveyard of stars" that "use to be" might indicate the loss of potential and the limits of human life. Overall, "Trauma" seems to be a commentary on the struggles of modern society, the burden of mental health, and the search for meaning and purpose that transcends individual experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
Check myself in, so I can clear my head out
I need to take a break from reality and get some peace of mind
Where do I begin?, paranoia deep within
I am overwhelmed with anxiety and I don't know how to deal with it
Broken mirrors, severe the reflections
My self-image is distorted and I can't see myself clearly
Of the Picture perfect perfection
Society's ideal of perfection is unattainable and harmful
These ghosts, these ghost inside my head
I am haunted by my past and my fears
Go round and round and round again
My thoughts and emotions are cyclical and exhausting
Wander around like the living dead
I feel disconnected from the world and everyone around me
Not friends, not enemies, just strangers with the same memories
We are all human, sharing the same struggles and challenges
Just graves filling up cemeteries for a few thousand centuries
Death is inevitable and we are all part of the same cycle of life and death
So spit the venom in
I am tired of holding back my anger and frustration
Snakes slithering against the skin
I feel attacked and threatened by others
Just waiting death to collect
I am resigned to my fate and accept that death is coming for me
So set me free and I'll disconnect, disconnect
I want to be released from my pain and isolation
If I just killed myself?
I am considering suicide as a way to escape my suffering
This grief would haunt someone else
I know that my loved ones would be devastated if I died
And co-exist within this insignificance
I feel small and insignificant in the grand scheme of things
C 'est la vie to this cancerous absence
This emptiness and pain is just a part of life, like a cancerous growth
We look up at the same sky and see different things
We all have our own unique perspectives and experiences
Just a graveyard of stars, that use to be, use to be
Even the universe is subject to change and decay
Just faceless figures, sent to bare witness
We are all just observers of the world, without any real power
To breed deceivers from the hands of our leaders
Our leaders are corrupt and manipulative, and we are their pawns
Have we waited long enough, have we waited long enough?
When will we finally take action and make a change?
Just waiting for the world to wake up to, just waiting for the world
I am frustrated with the world's ignorance and apathy
Existential oblivion
The unknowable void that awaits us all in death
Contributed by Juliana E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
green monster
Esta canción es genial, no puedo creer que tan bella obra de arte tenga pocos views
Me encanto👏👏👍👌
EmeciaOfficial
Thank you <3
Beau McKee
Digging your vibes boys, really digging the writing style, the progressions and vocalist has got a killer diverse tone. Look forward to hearing more
EmeciaOfficial
Tanks Beau, our album drops tomorrow.
TRICLON PUBG
Absolutely loved this video. Amazing work.
EmeciaOfficial
Thank you so much!
ROLL GAMING 2.0
Very good.
MINH TRAN
Awesome, keep it up.
EmeciaOfficial
We will!
Sundays with Sunny
Impressive!