If We Forget To Breathe
Guilty Method Lyrics
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Screaming in your arms
I'm not giving up
This time in this
Meeting of the souls
They all want to be somebody
Everybody wants to break the silence
Why can't you hear me
When you're fallin' down away from
You don't hear me
Why can't you hear me
When you're fallin' down away from…me…again
Nothing is the same as before…i say…again
Nobody will be the same anymore in myself that makes sense…in my head
All the shadows look similar
And seem to have a similar shape
Simple game or simple fear
It's all due to the dark
You don't hear me
Why can't you hear me
When you're fallin' down away from
You don't hear me
Why can't you hear me
When you're fallin' down away from…me…again
Nothing is the same as before…i say…again
Nobody will be the same anymore in myself that makes sense…in my head
I say…again
Nothing is the same as before…i say…again
Nobody will be the same anymore in myself that makes sense…in my head
The lyrics to Guilty Method's "If We Forget To Breathe" talk about personal struggles and the difficulties of communication. The first stanza describes the overwhelming emotions that one carries and is unable to let go of. This is emphasized by the line "they all want to be somebody, everybody wants to break the silence," which suggests that everyone has their struggles and desires to be heard, but some are more vocal about it than others. The second stanza talks about how in the dark, everything can seem the same, and fear can take over. This fear and uncertainty can make someone feel like they are not being heard, which is echoed in the chorus with the line "why can't you hear me?"
Overall, the lyrics seem to express a feeling of being lost and misunderstood, but also a desire to be seen and heard. The repetition of the phrase "Nothing is the same as before...I say, again" emphasizes the idea that change is inevitable and can be difficult, but also necessary for growth.
Line by Line Meaning
(The rage) comes floating on the surface
A feeling of intense anger or frustration is always present and easily noticeable
Screaming in your arms
Expressing this feeling in a physical way by clinging onto someone
I'm not giving up
Determined to keep fighting against the cause of the anger or frustration
This time in this
This specific situation or moment is what the anger or frustration is directed towards
Meeting of the souls
Interactions between people that go beyond surface level and involve a deeper emotional connection
They all want to be somebody
Everyone has a desire to be recognized and valued as an individual
Everybody wants to break the silence
Everyone wants to have their voice heard and their feelings acknowledged
You don't hear me
Feeling like the person you are addressing is not really listening or understanding
Why can't you hear me
Frustrated and confused about the lack of communication and connection
When you're fallin' down away from
When you are distancing yourself emotionally or physically from the situation or person
Nothing is the same as before...i say...again
The way things used to be and the past memories are not the same now and this realization is repeated
Nobody will be the same anymore in myself that makes sense...in my head
The emotional impacts of these changes have affected one's own sense of self and understanding of the world
All the shadows look similar
In a state of confusion or disorientation, nothing stands out as distinctive or clear
And seem to have a similar shape
Everything seems to blend together in a way that makes it hard to distinguish anything apart
Simple game or simple fear
The apparent simplicity of the situation is not as it seems and is masking a deeper underlying fear or vulnerability
It's all due to the dark
This confusion and fear is due to a lack of clarity and understanding of the situation or emotions
Contributed by Ella H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.