Winter
Hayden Calnin Lyrics


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Stand up, Speak up, Be brave.
Look up. Do trust your hate.
Pick up, mix up your lane.
Stay here, be close to your brain.

It's hard to emote(?) and I'm stuck in one spot
and there is beauty all around, me.
Fall to the ground, did not go back
and there are people all around me.

I'm dead I'm dead, but I'm still breathing.
I'm dead I'm dead, but I'm still breathing.




I'm dead I'm dead, but I'm still breathing.
I'm dead I'm dead, but I'm still breathing.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Hayden Calnin's song "Winter" are about perseverance in the face of adversity. The opening lines urge the listener to stand up, speak up, and be brave. They encourage the listener to have trust in their emotions and convictions, stating that it's important to pick up and mix up your lane, take risks, and stay true to your own thoughts and feelings.


The second verse describes feeling stuck in one spot, unable to fully express emotions. Despite this, there is beauty all around, and the singer falls to the ground but picks themselves back up again. There are people around them, indicating a need for connection and support. The repeated refrain of "I'm dead, but I'm still breathing" suggests a feeling of being emotionally drained or defeated, but still pushing forward.


Line by Line Meaning

Stand up, Speak up, Be brave.
Be confident, vocal and courageous in every aspect of life.


Look up. Do trust your hate.
Believe your own opinions and feelings, even if they are negating the norms.


Pick up, mix up your lane.
Be experimental, try new things and pursue your own path in life.


Stay here, be close to your brain.
Stay present and grounded in reality, and don't let your emotions cloud your judgment.


It's hard to emote(?) and I'm stuck in one spot
I am having difficulty expressing my emotions and feel stagnant in life.


and there is beauty all around me.
Despite my struggles, there is still beauty in the world around me.


Fall to the ground, did not go back
I have experienced a setback, but am determined not to give up.


and there are people all around me.
There are people who care about me and will support me through my struggles.


I'm dead I'm dead, but I'm still breathing.
I may feel emotionally depleted, but I am still alive and capable of moving forward.


I'm dead I'm dead, but I'm still breathing.
Despite my inner turmoil, I am physically still alive and can choose to keep going.


I'm dead I'm dead, but I'm still breathing.
My emotional state may feel like death, but I am still capable of carrying on with life.


I'm dead I'm dead, but I'm still breathing.
Although I feel lifeless, I am still able to breathe, exist and make the most of my time.




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