A Pathetic Attempt at an Apathetic Approach
Half Hearted Hero Lyrics
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I couldn't wake up from my daydream.
I just can't seem to get it right.
God only knows when I'll be set free.
Most times I find I feel fine but my mind wonders
And I can't see the bigger picture.
And I'll take each day with the faith
That I'll stay calmer as the riptide pulls me under
I've been feeling so far away
And I can't breath with this constant weight on me every day.
And it all keeps piling up right there in front of me.
And nothing that I do is enough.
I just need some room to breathe.
I can wait for someone to save,
But how long would I have to wait?
I didn't expect this to be easy,
But it gets more difficult each
night and day.
In "A Pathetic Attempt at an Apathetic Approach," Half Hearted Hero express their struggles with anxiety and feeling overwhelmed. The first few lines describe the difficulty of falling asleep and waking up from a daydream, indicating the inability to disconnect from one's anxieties and worries. The singer admits to feeling distant and far away, unable to handle the constant weight and pressure they face every day. Despite this, they continue to push through and take each day with faith, hoping that they will eventually feel calmer.
The chorus then brings in a sense of hopelessness and desperation. The singer acknowledges that nothing they do seems to be enough to alleviate their anxiety, and they simply need some space to breathe. They consider waiting for someone to save them, but question how long they would have to wait. The final line implies that despite their attempts at an apathetic approach, their struggles only become more difficult over time.
Line by Line Meaning
I didn't fall asleep last night.
I was unable to fall asleep last night.
I couldn't wake up from my daydream.
My mind was preoccupied with a daydream and I struggled to become fully awake.
I just can't seem to get it right.
I'm struggling to succeed or do things correctly.
God only knows when I'll be set free.
Only a higher power knows when I'll escape my current struggles or mental state.
Most times I find I feel fine but my mind wonders
Generally, I feel alright, but my thoughts are easily distracted.
And I can't see the bigger picture.
I'm having trouble understanding the larger context or meaning of my experiences.
And I'll take each day with the faith
I approach each day with the belief or trust
That I'll stay calmer as the riptide pulls me under
That I'll remain calm even as I feel overwhelmed or pulled in a dangerous direction.
Because I've been feeling so distant.
I've been feeling emotionally distant, disconnected from others or myself.
I've been feeling so far away
I've felt geographically or emotionally far from where I want to be.
And I can't breath with this constant weight on me every day.
I feel suffocated by a persistent burden or stress in my life.
And it all keeps piling up right there in front of me.
The problems or issues I face are accumulating and overwhelming me.
And nothing that I do is enough.
Despite my best efforts, I can't seem to make progress or solve my problems.
I just need some room to breathe.
I need space or time to relax and mentally recover.
I can wait for someone to save,
I'm willing to wait for someone to help or rescue me from my struggles.
But how long would I have to wait?
I'm uncertain how much longer I can wait or how much more I can endure.
I didn't expect this to be easy,
I knew this wouldn't be a simple or effortless task or experience.
But it gets more difficult each day.
Each new day brings more challenges or hardships that make things progressively harder.
Contributed by Elliot H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
NOFX
Without doubt my fav HHH tune
Jarrad Burdick
Always will love this one