Sober
Gothacoustic Ensemble Lyrics
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Shrouding every step I take,
Making every promise empty,
Pointing every finger at me.
Waiting like a stalking butler
Who upon the finger rests.
Murder now the path called "must we"
Just before the son has come.
Something but the past and done?
Why can't we not be sober?
I just want to start this over.
Why can't we drink forever.
I just want to start things over.
I am just a worthless liar.
I am just an imbecile.
I will only complicate you.
Trust in me and fall as well.
I will find a center in you.
I will chew it up and leave,
I will work to elevate you
Just enough to bring you down.
Trust me.
Mother Mary won't you whisper
Something but what's past and done.
Trust me.
I want what I want.
The lyrics of Gothacoustic Ensemble's song "Sober" paint a picture of a troubled individual who is plagued by a sense of guilt and impending doom. The opening lines set the tone by describing a shadow that follows the singer's every move, making every promise they make feel empty and pointing every finger of blame in their direction. The line "Murder now the path called 'must we' just before the son has come" suggests a sense of urgency and suggests that there are consequences that will soon be irreversible if not acted upon immediately.
The singer then cries out to Jesus, pleading for something other than the past and all the mistakes they have made. The line "Why can't we not be sober? I just want to start this over" suggests that the singer may be struggling with addiction or substance abuse issues and longs for a fresh start. The repetition of "I just want to start things over" emphasizes the desperation and longing felt by the singer.
The second verse is a confession of sorts, with the singer acknowledging their own worthlessness and inability to do anything but cause complications for those who trust them. The line "I will find a center in you. I will chew it up and leave, I will work to elevate you just enough to bring you down" suggests a manipulative nature and a willingness to use others to their own advantage. The singer ends the verse with the line "Trust me," which can be read both as a plea for trust and a warning that trusting them would not be wise.
Overall, the lyrics of "Sober" paint a portrait of a troubled individual who is grappling with guilt, addiction, and a toxic personality.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a shadow just behind me
I feel like I'm being followed or haunted by something constantly.
Shrouding every step I take
The shadow is enveloping everything I do and making me feel uneasy.
Making every promise empty
I can't seem to keep my promises and I'm disappointing those around me.
Pointing every finger at me
Everyone is blaming me for everything that's going wrong.
Waiting like a stalking butler
The shadow is patiently waiting for me to mess up even more.
Who upon the finger rests
The shadow is pointing at me, making me feel guilty and uneasy.
Murder now the path called "must we"
I feel like I'm being forced down a certain path in life, and the pressure is killing me.
Just before the son has come
I'm struggling with these internal battles right now, and I'm scared for what's to come when the problems get even bigger.
Jesus, won't you fucking whistle
I'm begging for a sign or some sort of guidance from a higher power.
Something but the past and done?
I don't want to hear about how I've messed up in the past, but rather something that will help me move forward and be better.
Why can't we not be sober?
I wish we could all just be clear headed and make better decisions.
I just want to start this over
I wish I could turn back time and do things differently, starting fresh with a clean slate.
Why can't we drink forever
I wish I could forget about my problems by drinking forever, but I know that's not sustainable or healthy.
I just want to start things over
I desperately want to change my life and start over.
I am just a worthless liar
I have a lot of guilt and self-loathing because I feel like I'm not living up to my own expectations or the expectations of others.
I am just an imbecile
I feel like I'm stupid or making dumb decisions, and it's affecting my self-esteem.
I will only complicate you
I'm afraid that I'm making things worse for those around me by being in their lives.
Trust in me and fall as well
I'm afraid that if people trust me, I'll just let them down and drag them into my mess.
I will find a center in you
I'm looking for someone to anchor me and help me find stability in my life.
I will chew it up and leave
But I'm worried that I'll just take advantage of that person and then leave them worse off than before.
I will work to elevate you
I want to help elevate others and make their lives better, but I'm not sure if I'm capable of doing so.
Just enough to bring you down
But I'm worried that my efforts will actually have the opposite effect and bring people down instead of lifting them up.
Trust me
I'm asking for trust from others, but I know that I haven't always been trustworthy in the past.
Mother Mary won't you whisper
I'm now turning to religion and asking for guidance and comfort from a higher power.
Something but what's past and done
But I'm still hoping for a message that will help me move forward instead of dwelling on my past mistakes.
Trust me
Once again, I'm asking for trust from others despite my own doubts and fears.
I want what I want
At the end of the day, I just know what I want and I'm struggling to achieve it.
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Written by: EMILY WARREN, MICHAEL KEENAN, NICOLET HEATON
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