Sleeping Head Underwater
Flangers Lyrics
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My baby's got enough she wants me
She's feeling dead awake again when I'm gone
I'm hanging on the conversation
Just like a robot out of connection
Mind is getting out of my flesh convering,
I'm afraid
This hard to say
But she is driving me away
This game's hard to play
But she is driving me away, away, away
I'm trying hard to talk about it
It hurts so much it's making me sick
She's feeling hell away again when Im' gone
I'm staring at the television
A lack of flavor in you're potion
I'm juste a deaf diving chiken hearted, under water
Time seems long I'm dead awake
The lyrics of Flangers's song Sleeping Head Underwater convey the feeling of being disconnected from a relationship. The singer appears to be struggling to communicate with their partner, who seems to be constantly wanting more from them. The line "My baby's got enough she wants me" suggests that the partner may be overly demanding, leaving the singer feeling overworked and drained. The singer feels like a robot "out of connection" and is struggling to keep up with their partner's needs.
The line "Mind is getting out of my flesh covering, I'm afraid" suggests that the singer is losing control of their thoughts and emotions. They feel like they are being consumed by their relationship and are unsure of how to regain control. The chorus emphasizes how difficult it is for the singer to stay in the relationship, but they also cannot bring themselves to let go.
The final verse includes the line "I'm just a deaf diving chicken-hearted, underwater." This line conveys a sense of desperation and hopelessness. The singer feels like they are drowning, unable to keep up with their partner's demands and struggling to communicate their feelings. This song highlights the complexities of relationships and the difficulty of trying to stay afloat when things get tough.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm trying hard to talk about it
I am attempting to communicate my feelings, but it is proving challenging.
My baby's got enough she wants me
My partner desires more attention from me than I am currently giving.
She's feeling dead awake again when I'm gone
When I am not present, my partner struggles to sleep and remains alert.
I'm hanging on the conversation
I am clinging to the discussion with my partner, hoping to solve the issue at hand.
Just like a robot out of connection
I feel robotic and disconnected from the emotions involved in this situation.
Mind getting out of my flesh convering, I'm afraid
My thoughts are causing me to feel dissociated from my physical body and I am fearful of the outcome.
This hard to say
The following statement is difficult to express.
But she is driving me away
My partner's behavior is causing me to distance myself from the relationship.
This game's hard to play
Navigating the difficulties within the relationship feels like a challenging game.
But she is driving me away, away, away
My partner's actions are pushing me away, to an increasing degree.
It hurts so much it's making me sick
The emotional pain I am experiencing feels physical, causing me to feel unwell.
She's feeling hell away again when I'm gone
My partner feels extreme isolation and loneliness when I am absent.
I'm staring at the television
I am mindlessly looking at the television, attempting to distract from the current situation.
A lack of flavor in you're potion
My partner and I are not connecting on the same level, causing our relationship to lack excitement.
I'm just a deaf diving chicken hearted, underwater
I feel disconnected, cowardly, and helpless in this situation and am metaphorically underwater and unable to breathe.
Time seems long, I'm dead awake
Time appears to be passing slowly and I am unable to sleep due to the emotional weight of the situation.
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