Vértigo
Foreign Figures Lyrics
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Somewhere in the ego
I'm at war with myself
Afraid I'm gonna plateau
Reaching my potential
Insecurities burnout
I'm always stuck in vertigo
The future's unpredictable
Now I know
Vertigo
Writing down my life goals
Like taking off a blindfold
Seems like I'll never figure out
How to get a tight hold of anything
I'm trouble
It's a pleasure to announce
I'm always stuck in vertigo
The future's unpredictable
What is next?
Now I know
I'm always stuck in vertigo
The future's unpredictable
What is next?
Now I know
Where did all the heart go?
Somewhere in the ego
I'm at war with myself
I'm always stuck in vertigo
The future's unpredictable
What is next?
Now I know
I need to let my mind go
The music's taking control
Vertigo
Foreign Figures' song Vertigo speaks of the struggle to find one's purpose in life and reach their full potential. The opening lines "Where did all the heart go? Somewhere in the ego" suggest that the singer may have lost touch with their emotions and values, consumed by their own ego and the desire for success. They feel at war with themselves, afraid of reaching a plateau in their personal growth while struggling with insecurities that may cause burnout.
The use of the word "vertigo" highlights the feeling of being stuck in a state of dizziness or disorientation, unsure of what direction to take in life. The lyrics suggest that the future is unpredictable, and the singer is unsure of what lies ahead. But despite the uncertainty, the singer is taking action by writing down their life goals, hoping to gain clarity and a sense of direction.
The line "I need to let my mind go, the music's taking control, vertigo" suggests that the singer may find solace in the power of music to help them escape their mental struggles and find clarity. In short, the song Vertigo is a reflection of the human condition, the struggle to find one's purpose, and the desire to live life to its fullest.
Line by Line Meaning
Where did all the heart go?
I wonder where my passion and enthusiasm disappeared
Somewhere in the ego
I think my self-importance and self-centeredness are to blame
I'm at war with myself
I am in conflict with my own thoughts and emotions
Afraid I'm gonna plateau
I'm scared of hitting a plateau and not improving anymore
Reaching my potential
I am striving to reach my maximum capabilities
Insecurities burnout
My insecurities are becoming overwhelming and exhausting
I'm always stuck in vertigo
I often feel disoriented and dizzy, like I'm in a state of confusion
The future's unpredictable
I am uncertain and worried about what lies ahead
What is next?
What should I do or expect next?
Now I know
I have finally figured out the answer or solution
Writing down my life goals
I am putting my dreams and aspirations into words
Like taking off a blindfold
It's as if I'm no longer blinded or unaware of my direction in life
Seems like I'll never figure out
It appears that I will never be able to solve or understand something
How to get a tight hold of anything
How to gain complete control over something and not let it slip away
I'm trouble
I am problematic and difficult
It's a pleasure to announce
It gives me pleasure to make this statement
I need to let my mind go
I should free my mind from worries and anxieties
The music's taking control
The music is helping me relax and take over my emotions
Vertigo
A feeling of dizziness or confusion
Contributed by Jack H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Alyssa King
These guys are amazing! They came and played at my school.