We Are Sick
From Indian Lakes Lyrics
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While I'm sitting down, sitting laying back down
I'll be there for a long time
When my eyes will be half way closed
I see you to the door
Making sure I was sleeping so soft
And keeping so still
And you never made a sound
Loving you is never hard to do
But I'm sick in bed calling me dead soon
And if they never bring me back to you
Will you tell me the truth
Will you tell me the truth
I said will you tell me the truth
I'll laugh around don't read loud
I stumble like a child and I fall to the ground
I'll be there for a long time
I'll be there for a long time
And if my thoughts would've made me numb
I'll pretend to be normal making sure always keeping in
mind
And keeping so still
And you never made a sound
But you better hold me down
Loving you is never hard to do
But I'm sick in bed calling me dead soon
And if they never bring me back to you
Will you tell me the truth
Will you tell me the truth
I said will you tell me the truth
I said will you tell me the truth
I said will you tell me the truth
I said will you tell me the truth
Always sleeping so soft and keeping so still
And I never made a sound but if you weren't there to
hold me down
Keep in mind, keeping so still
And I never made a sound but if you weren't there to
hold me down
Loving you is never hard to do
But I'm sick in bed calling me dead soon
And if they never bring me back to you
Will you tell me the truth
Will you tell me the truth
I said will you tell me the truth
Been holding on is all that I can do
But I'm sick and there's nothing here left for you
And if you hear will you here for us
Will you tell me the truth
Will you tell me the truth
I said will you tell me the truth
The lyrics to From Indian Lakes's song "We Are Sick" portray a sense of vulnerability and uncertainty within a relationship. The opening lines describe the singer's sleep habits, suggesting that they may be struggling with insomnia or anxiety. The repeated phrase "I'll be there for a long time" speaks to a sense of permanence or commitment, but the following line, "When my eyes will be half way closed," suggests a potential lack of awareness or conscious effort on the singer's part.
The second verse continues with a theme of the singer pretending to be normal or hiding their true feelings. The line "And if my thoughts would've made me numb" suggests a disconnect between the singer's emotional and mental state. The repeated refrain of "But I'm sick in bed calling me dead soon" further emphasizes the singer's sense of despair or hopelessness. The final lines of the song beg the question of whether the singer's partner will stick by them through their struggles and be truthful about their feelings.
Overall, "We Are Sick" conveys a sense of emotional turmoil within a relationship, with the singer grappling with their own mental health while also questioning the commitment and honesty of their partner.
Line by Line Meaning
I wake up when the time goes
I am only able to wake up when the time dictates, and not of my own volition
While I'm sitting down, sitting laying back down
I am remaining stationary and struggling to keep my eyes open
I'll be there for a long time
I will remain in this state for an extended period of time
When my eyes will be half way closed
My eyes will remain partially closed, indicating my inability to stay awake
I see you to the door
I watch you leave
Making sure I was sleeping so soft
I ensure that I am quiet while you depart
And keeping so still
I am trying to remain motionless
And you never made a sound
You departed silently without disturbing me
But you better hold me down
I need someone to keep me grounded and present
Loving you is never hard to do
I have no difficulty expressing my love for you
But I'm sick in bed calling me dead soon
I am ill, feeling as though I am nearing death
And if they never bring me back to you
If I never recover from this illness
Will you tell me the truth
Would you be honest with me about my condition
I'll laugh around don't read loud
I don't want to disturb anyone else with my laughter
I stumble like a child and I fall to the ground
I am unsteady and unstable, similar to a child learning to walk
And if my thoughts would've made me numb
If my thoughts have led to me feeling emotionally detached and unresponsive
I'll pretend to be normal making sure always keeping in mind
I will try to act normal, while always being aware of my true state
Always sleeping so soft and keeping so still
I am remaining quiet and still while sleeping
And I never made a sound but if you weren't there to hold me down
I could easily become lost in my own thoughts without someone to ground me
Been holding on is all that I can do
I am doing my best to hold on in this difficult situation
But I'm sick and there's nothing here left for you
My illness has taken its toll and left nothing for you to hold on to
And if you hear will you here for us
If you are aware of our situation, would you be here to support us
Will you tell me the truth
Would you be honest with me about our situation
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