Mixed Up
Falling Sickness Lyrics


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I did a line and I can't go to sleep
Mind is running hard, Body's feeling weak
Two weeks straight I'm up all night
My state of rest is blowing around like a kite
I've been feeling down for so long
I can't figure out what the fuck is wrong
Is it them or is it me
Man, I know it's gotta be somebody
I got these mixed up feelings
Here I am It's just another sleepless night
Scrutinize my feelings
It don't seem very bright
In a dark tunnel with no way out
Feelings run around they make me wanna shout




Light comes through the window and sun relieves my fright
Again the day has saved me, just wait till tonight

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Falling Sickness's song Mixed Up portray the struggles of a person who is unable to sleep, suffering from insomnia. They admit to taking drugs, specifically cocaine, which causes their mind to race while making their body feel weak. This person has been struggling to get rest for the past two weeks, and their anxiety about not being able to sleep is like a kite that's blowing around in the wind. Their state of mind has been poor, and they can't seem to pinpoint what's causing their problems. They wonder if it's something outside themselves or if they are the ones responsible for their mixed-up feelings. The person finds themselves in the depths of their emotions, unable to think clearly, and the darkness makes them want to scream. However, with the dawn comes some relief, and they start to feel better. They believe that the light and a new day is a reason to hope.


The lyrics of this song are incredibly relatable, as many people struggle with insomnia, anxiety, and overwhelming emotions. The way the song is written speaks directly to people who also feel like they don't have control over their mental states. The song is a cry for help, a plea to whoever will listen that they're unable to properly manage their own emotions. It suggests that perhaps the solution lies in finding someone else to help bear the load of whatever is causing their mixed-up feelings. The imagery used throughout the song also adds to the urgency and intensity of the message. The reference to the kite blowing around in the wind is a metaphor for how the person feels their state of mind is being tossed around in turmoil, with no clear direction or solution.


Line by Line Meaning

I did a line and I can't go to sleep
I snorted a line of drugs and now I'm unable to sleep


Mind is running hard, Body's feeling weak
My mind is racing while my body feels exhausted


Two weeks straight I'm up all night
I haven't slept for two weeks


My state of rest is blowing around like a kite
My ability to sleep is unpredictable and unsteady


I've been feeling down for so long
I've been feeling depressed for a long time


I can't figure out what the fuck is wrong
I don't know what's causing my depression


Is it them or is it me
I'm not sure if external factors or internal factors are the root of my issues


Man, I know it's gotta be somebody
I'm convinced that someone or something is to blame


I got these mixed up feelings
I'm experiencing conflicting emotions


Here I am It's just another sleepless night
Once again, I am unable to sleep


Scrutinize my feelings
I'm analyzing and examining my emotions


It don't seem very bright
My outlook is pessimistic


In a dark tunnel with no way out
I feel trapped and hopeless


Feelings run around they make me wanna shout
My emotions are overwhelming and causing me distress


Light comes through the window and sun relieves my fright
The dawn brings relief and hope for a better day


Again the day has saved me, just wait till tonight
I'm grateful for a new day, but fearful of another sleepless night




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