ANTIDOTE
Faith Marie Lyrics
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How are you? I'm doing alright
Small talk is a great disguise
Just let me be
Just let me be
Empty thoughts start to crowd my mind
Am I only living, living to survive?
Just let me be
Just let me be
Let me be okay
No one knows what goes on up inside my head
There's a new kind of poison and it's starting to spread
No one knows what goes on up inside my head
They don't think I need help
But I'm scaring myself
I just want to be okay
I just want to be okay
All the voices in my head are coming to life
They're getting louder and I'm, I'm terrified
How do you run from your own mind?
Is this what I've become?
Take it back, what have I done?
No one knows what goes on up inside my head
There is a new kind of poison and starting to spread
No one knows what goes on up inside my head
They don't think I need help
But I'm scaring myself
I just want to be okay
I just want to be okay
No one knows what goes on up inside my head
There's a new kind of poison and it's starting to spread
But I didn't think the antidote was in my hands
I can change my plans, I can change my plans
I tried to find my reflection on the glass
But all I ever saw were the things I lack
All the smudges on the mirror made me go insane
All I ever thought I was
Was a mistake
No one knows what goes on up inside my head
There is a new kind of poison and starting to spread
No one knows what goes on up inside my head
Up inside my head
Up inside my head
Faith Marie's Antidote depicts a struggle with mental health as the artist sings about finding refuge in her own lies, trying to keep up with small talk when she is hurting inside, and feeling like her mind is crowded with empty thoughts. She admits that she is scared of the voices she hears in her head and wants to be okay. She feels like no one truly understands what is going on inside her head and how much she needs help.
Faith Marie’s lyrics reflect the stigma that many people with mental health disorders face. They want to seem okay to those around them, but they also want and need help. She conveys the message that sometimes the hardest things to say are the ones that really need to be heard. Her lyrics are honest, vulnerable, and heartfelt, and they give a glimpse into what it feels like to struggle with mental health issues.
Line by Line Meaning
Finding refuge in my own lies
I am hiding behind the lies I tell myself
How are you? I'm doing alright
I am disguising my true feelings with small talk
Small talk is a great disguise
A conversation about unimportant things is a way to avoid sharing deep emotions
Just let me be
Please respect my desire for space
Empty thoughts start to crowd my mind
I am feeling overwhelmed by negative thoughts
Am I only living, living to survive?
I feel like I'm not really living, just surviving day to day
Shake it off but I've lost the drive
I'm trying to move past my negative thoughts, but I'm struggling to find motivation
Let me be okay
All I want is to feel okay
No one knows what goes on up inside my head
My inner thoughts and struggles are invisible to others
There's a new kind of poison and it's starting to spread
Something negative is growing inside of me
They don't think I need help
But I'm scaring myself
Others don't realize how much I'm struggling, but I'm horrified by my own thoughts
All the voices in my head are coming to life
My inner struggles are becoming louder and more real
They're getting louder and I'm, I'm terrified
I'm feeling overwhelmed and frightened by my own thoughts
How do you run from your own mind?
I don't know how to escape my negative thoughts
Is this what I've become?
I'm questioning if my struggles define my identity
Take it back, what have I done?
I want to change the course of my thoughts and feelings
But I didn't think the antidote was in my hands
I can change my plans, I can change my plans
I am realizing that I have the power to heal myself
I tried to find my reflection on the glass
But all I ever saw were the things I lack
All the smudges on the mirror made me go insane
I can't find positivity in myself, and criticism is worsening my mental state
All I ever thought I was
Was a mistake
I'm feeling like I'm not good enough, like a failure
Up inside my head
My struggle is internal and not visible to outsiders
Writer(s): Faith Marie
Contributed by Sydney R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@hotchocolate1782
People always try to suppress their emotions.
I do it too, commonly.
People try to hide from facts and try to hide their face.
I just turned light theme on because I got sick of looking at it.
I'm not gonna tell you that you need to stop, that you need to stay confident, and just get rid of these negative emotions.
I'm not here to condescendingly tell you, "It's okay sweetie" and walk away not caring.
I'm here to tell you that by hiding your emotions and hiding what your shameful of, be it physical or mental, your delaying the inevitable.
But like, it's not like you're suddenly gonna become super confident, love yourself like you love your crush, and become just ok suddenly, that doesn't happen.
All I'm saying is, it's important to exept your emotions, not hide them, instead of saying.
"I wish I never broke down over the smallest things." Think
"I know I'm gonna break down over something with no meaning, and it's gonna suck, so what can I do to keep calm."
Don't try to escape your problems, just sit their and let whatever demons plan an attack on you.
Because then, the demons will never notice that you've heard everything.
@jazminornelas7615
[Verse 1]
Finding refuge in my own lies
"How are you"
"I'm doing alright"
Small talk is a great disguise
Just let me be just let me be
Empty thoughts start to crowd my mind
Am I only living, living to survive?
Shake it off but I've lost the drive
Just let me be just let me be
Let me be, okay
[Chorus]
No one knows what goes on up inside my head
There's a new kind of poison and it's starting to spread
No one knows what goes on up inside my head
They don't think I need help
But I'm scaring myself
I just want to be ok
I just want to be ok
[Verse 2]
All the voices in my head are coming to life
They're getting louder and I'm terrified
How do you run from your own mind?
Is this what I've become?
Take it back what have I done
[Chorus]
No one knows what goes on up inside my head
There's a new kind of poison and it's starting to spread
No one knows what goes on up inside my head
They don't think I need help
But I'm scaring myself
I just want to be ok
I just want to be ok
[Bridge]
No one knows what goes on up inside my head
There is a new kind of poison and starting to spread
But I didn’t think the antidote was in my hands
I can change my plans I can change my plans
I tried to find my reflection on the glass
But all I ever saw were the things I lacked
All the smudges on the mirror made me go insane
All I ever thought I was
Was a mistake
[Outro]
No one knows what goes on up inside my head
There's a new kind of poison and it's starting to spread
No one knows what goes on up inside my head
Up inside my head
Up inside my head
@monkeydluffy8158
Finding refuge in my own lies
"How are you"
"I'm doing alright"
Small talk is a great disguise
Just let me be just let me be
Empty thoughts start to crowd my mind
Am I only living, living to survive?
Shake it off but I've lost the drive
Just let me be just let me be
Let me be, okay
[Chorus]
No one knows what goes on up inside my head
There's a new kind of poison and it's starting to spread
No one knows what goes on up inside my head
They don't think I need help
But I'm scaring myself
I just want to be ok
I just want to be ok
[Verse 2]
All the voices in my head are coming to life
They're getting louder and I'm terrified
How do you run from your own mind?
Is this what I've become?
Take it back what have I done
[Chorus]
No one knows what goes on up inside my head
There's a new kind of poison and it's starting to spread
No one knows what goes on up inside my head
They don't think I need help
But I'm scaring myself
I just want to be ok
I just want to be ok
[Bridge]
No one knows what goes on up inside my head
There is a new kind of poison and starting to spread
But I didn’t think the antidote was in my hands
I can change my plans I can change my plans
I tried to find my reflection on the glass
But all I ever saw were the things I lacked
All the smudges on the mirror made me go insane
All I ever thought I was
Was a mistake
[Outro]
No one knows what goes on up inside my head
There's a new kind of poison and it's starting to spread
No one knows what goes on up inside my head
Up inside my head
Up inside my head
@SusieVKaufman
Faith, this is ONE kick in the pants of a great song. The lyrics are painfully real and immediately personal to many (even though they're clearly yours). Your piano licks are stunning and deeply enhance how you're feeling inside your head. And to finally hear your sweet and one-of-a-kind voice is a pleasure.
You may not realize that I only just 30 or so minutes ago tripped over your Facebook page, which thankfully led me here, to this piece of musical magic... Antidote. I've given it five listens already, and intend to listen some more, but not 'til I've gone through the rest of your repertoire.
While you're performing tonight in Salt Lake City, I'm back here in Santa Clarita, staring out at the ever-increasingly gray sky where it's been pouring since shortly after Midnight, and I've been watching many exotic birds just outside my upstairs window. There is a lovely pair of mourning doves who is feasting on the red berries on the hill right here, and I wish you could see them, since they're nearly as beautiful as you, Faith.
Your budding career is going nowhere else but upward, dear girl, and I wish I'd known all along just where you were in this dramatic climb.
Continue having great fun, and always sing from your heart, your mind, and your very being-ness. That is what it is all about.
Love,
Susie
@mikoriku3797
Antidote
Finding refuge in my own lies
How are you I'm doing alright
Small talk is a great disguise
Just let me be x2
Empty thoughts start to crowd my mind
Am I only living to survive?
Shake it off but I've lost the drive
Just let me be x2
Let me be okay
No one know what goes on up inside my head
There's a new kind of poison and it's starting to spread
No one know what goes on up inside my head
They don't think I need help
But I'm scaring myself
I just want to be okay x2
All the voices in my head are coming to life
They're getting louder and I'm terrified
How do you run from your own mind?
Is this what I've become?
Take it back what I've done
No one know what goes on up inside my head
There's a new kind of poison and it's starting to spread
No one know what goes on up inside my head
They don't think I need help
But I'm scaring myself
I just want to be ok x2
No one know what goes on up inside my head
There's a new kind of poison and it's starting to spread
But I didn't know the antidote was in my hands
I can change my plans I can change my plans
I tried to find my reflection on the glass
But all I ever see is the things I lacked
All the smudges on the mirror make me go insane
All I ever though I was..
..was a mistake.
No one know what goes on up inside my head
There's a new kind of poison and it's starting to spread
No one know what goes on up inside my head
Up inside my head x2
@joshreyes3624
No one should have to feel like this.
To all the girls who feel this way, you are beautiful in your own unique ways, like stars in the night sky, faint but powerful.
None of us really have everything put together, and as long as you can just do the best you can, thats all any of us can ask of you.
You are enough, youre worthy, and you most certainly are NOT a mistake, babygirl...
Everything will be okay, and one day you will break through this darkness like a blazing pheonix. You can do this, i promise.
Youre loved, even if its just by me. Im only a stranger on the internet sending out energy but i hope that you can feel in your heart the sheer magical beauty of your existence. You are one in a million, and you deserve to feel like it.
@lvelylunar638
This IS my life, it's just I haven't found the antidote yet....
I'm not very wise but I'll go ahead and say some things that can help you...
We share this world...why fight with people?
You're not a jacket...don't hang yourself.
Don't bite...
What that means is...
Don't fall for it, no matter what somebody calls you or does to you...don't bite it...
Their just jealous
Be yourself and..
If you agree with them they won't be interested in doing anymore.
They want your reaction...
@krista2863
"How do you run from your own mind?"
God I wish I knew...
@sarahguhl3071
Try dreaming
@thewanderingwitch88
You don't. You stop and face it
@asungt2773
I hope you are better now. I understand what you are undergoing
@thatguy3883
You wish to God... But praying to God for understanding is where it starts to change 😪😪😪 man nobody said life was easy... We have been lied to from the start... And its time to do something about how we feel
@jonathonbuist7543
You don't run from your own mind. You control what you can (spoiler alert: you can't control much) and accept what you can't control. Exercise your thoughts like you'd exercise your muscles and you'll feel healthier—eventually to the point where you won't feel a need to run from your mind.
@oddpasta5107
She controls the volume of her voice perfectly for this style of music.
@lillianisrude2108
OddPasta right
@kalissa8490
"They don't think I need help, but I'm scaring myself"
I am glad I finally found music that I can relate to during these times...
@meyiahmagic6471
I'm inspired by her she is so underated she needs more notice
Also I've written a songs but I wish she could sing it but I dont think she'll notice this comment