Open Me Up
Ghoulspoon Lyrics

Well
Introducing the topic of the song

Open me up and see what's inside
Asking someone to explore the inner depths of the songwriter's personality and feelings

I reckon that I'm wrecked
Acknowledging that the songwriter's mental and emotional state is not in a good place

But I'm all right outside
Despite the inner turmoil, the songwriter is managing to present a put-together exterior

I don't know what I'm tryin' to say
Admitting confusion and disorganization when it comes to expressing oneself

Or the way that I'm, like doin' it
The songwriter is uncertain about their communication style

Don't wanna ruin it
The songwriter is afraid of potentially making things worse or damaging a situation

'cause I got an urge that's deep down in me
Describing a strong impulse or desire that is hard to resist

It's like a power surge
The urge is intense and overwhelming

In that it's my enemy
The songwriter sees this urge as a force that is working against them

Rippin' apart my will to do the right thing
The urge is causing internal conflict and hindering the songwriter's ability to make good choices

And the look that I took to the show
Referring to a certain image or persona the songwriter has presented to others

Don't mean a thing
Implying that the outer appearance is insignificant compared to what is really going on inside

Did you ever see a victim?
Asking if the listener has witnessed someone suffer from a negative situation

Better yet, how 'bout a survivor
Suggesting that triumphing over hardship is a strong trait to have

Try to give me hope
Requesting encouragement and positivity

And make me wish I was alive
Asking for something to inspire and motivate the songwriter

Or Keep on comin' on
Encouraging others to continue and persevere

To the crack of, um, dawn
Working hard and steadily until the morning comes

Stereotypical language has become an art form
Commenting on the prevalence and increased usage of cliched or unoriginal language

That makes the four of us
Suggesting that this occurrence is common and affects many people

Bringin' out the whores in us
Conveying the idea that following tropes or stereotypes can make people behave in ways they may not necessarily want to

Bein' too close
Dealing with an uncomfortably intimate situation

Makes me burn like Icarus
Referring to a Greek myth about the downfall of a character who got too close to the sun

I know it don't rhyme
Acknowledging that the song may not follow traditional poetic structures

But when you're runnin' outta time
Implying that the songwriter feels a sense of urgency

Anything less than the truth
Stressing that honesty is important

Could be a crime
Suggesting that deceiving others is a serious offense

Open me up
Repeating the earlier phrase to emphasize the significance of introspection

Well open me up and lemme know what you find
Asking for feedback or insight regarding what the person discovers inside the songwriter

You wanna be ahead
Noting that others may strive to appear more successful

But you're a step and a half behind
Implying that trying to keep up with appearances leads to feeling unfulfilled or behind schedule

The bottom to the top of the land is outta hand
Observing that the world is going through troubling times

But I'm still takin' it
Expressing willingness to deal with obstacles and challenges

Won't bother fakin' it
Choosing not to pretend or put on a false persona

Back to the lecture about
Referring to a prior conversation or exchange of ideas

Like, what I'm talkin' about
Reiterating that the songwriter's thoughts may not always be clear or coherent

Outside lookin' inside out
Feeling exposed or vulnerable

Don't wanna hate you
Expressing disinterest in harboring ill will towards others

Or even debate you
Preferring not to argue with others

Just want you to see who you're livin' through
Encouraging others to be introspective and take stock of their own lives