Heavy Breathing
Hidden in Plain View Lyrics


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All alone and in this forever
Gotta get back and get it together,
Cause your never gonna get anywhere this way,
When your walking in circles everyday the same way.
Not sure where this is going,
Another panic attack no sign of slowing down.
I'm still breathing heavy heavy breathing,
With my stomach in my throat choking on the feeling.
I'm losing all we have to offer cause nothing here makes sense.
I'm lost so scared.
I'm numb and overwhelmed on this hotel mattress.

When everyday I'm here waiting, (time and time again)
But I'm not so I am not so sure of anything.
And everyday I'm here waiting (time and time again)
But I'm not so I am not so sure of anything.

Come on, come on listen to me. (Open up)
Open up cause I know exactly what's running through your head,
And spilling on the pages,
And it hurts you and like its so contagious.
So off the mark and a little off key,
So overdramatic cause this is completely,
Out of your hands and out of control.
So you take the chance to take it take it all.
I've forgotten everything I know cause nothing here makes sense
I'm lost I'm scared I'm sick I'm not well and I can never let go.

When everyday I'm here waiting, (time and time again)
But I'm not so I am not so sure of anything.
And everyday I'm here waiting (time and time again)
But I'm not so I am not so sure.

Just tell me I'm alright.
Tell me I'm ok.
Tell me anything at all to make this feeling go away.
Cause I love the way that I fall asleep with my head in my hands
Everything drifts by me so slowly,
And I'm only halfway home, alone and lonely.
So go ahead and tell me, tell me
I'll be alright and touch me hold me
Yeah, talk to yourself talk to the angels.
Yeah, talk to the knife twisting and sinking.
Go ahead and tell me, tell me
I'll be alright and touch me hold me and I'll make it alone
Come on, come on listen to me.

When everyday I'm here waiting, (time and time again)
But I'm not so I am not so sure of anything.




And everyday I'm here waiting (time and time again)
But I'm not so I am not so sure of anything.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Heavy Breathing" by Hidden in Plain View describe a feeling of being lost, scared, and overwhelmed. The song's narrator is struggling to make sense of their life, feeling trapped in a cycle of panic attacks and uncertainty. They long for reassurance and guidance from someone else, but ultimately must find the strength to take control of their own life.


The first verse sets the tone for the song, with the singer feeling stuck and unable to move forward. They recognize that they need to "get back and get it together," but don't know how to break out of the cycle they're in. The line "Not sure where this is going" speaks to a sense of aimlessness and lack of direction, which is exacerbated by the singer's panic attacks. The repetition of "heavy breathing" and the image of choking on their own feelings suggests the intense physical and emotional toll this is taking on them.


The second verse introduces a note of ambiguity - the singer is "waiting" for something, but they're not sure what. They feel unsure of themselves and the situation they're in. The line "I've forgotten everything I know cause nothing here makes sense" captures the disorienting feeling of being in a situation that is beyond one's comprehension. The singer's desperation for reassurance is palpable in the chorus, as they plead for someone to tell them that they'll be okay.


Line by Line Meaning

All alone and in this forever
Feeling isolated and lost, stuck in a situation that seems never-ending.


Gotta get back and get it together,
Realizing the need to regain control and find a way out of the current situation.


Cause your never gonna get anywhere this way,
Acknowledging that the current path being taken won't lead to progress or success.


When your walking in circles everyday the same way.
Feeling trapped in a repetitive cycle of actions and thoughts with no clear path forward.


Not sure where this is going,
Uncertainty about the future and the direction that life is headed in.


Another panic attack no sign of slowing down.
Experiencing intense anxiety and feeling overwhelmed, with no relief in sight.


I'm still breathing heavy heavy breathing,
Struggling to catch one's breath and cope with intense emotions and stress.


With my stomach in my throat choking on the feeling.
Feeling physically and emotionally suffocated by distressing thoughts and emotions.


I'm losing all we have to offer cause nothing here makes sense.
Feeling like everything is falling apart and there is no clear meaning or purpose to life.


I'm lost so scared.
Feeling directionless and frightened about the uncertainty of the future.


I'm numb and overwhelmed on this hotel mattress.
Feeling disconnected and unable to cope with difficult emotions while in a hotel room.


Come on, come on listen to me. (Open up)
Encouraging someone to open up and share their thoughts and feelings.


Open up cause I know exactly what's running through your head,
Assuring someone that they are not alone and that their thoughts and emotions are understandable.


And spilling on the pages,
Releasing emotions through writing or other means of self-expression.


And it hurts you and like its so contagious.
Feeling like the pain and distress is spreading and affecting others as well.


So off the mark and a little off key,
Feeling like one's actions and thoughts are not aligned with the goals and expectations of others.


So overdramatic cause this is completely,
Hyperbolizing emotions and actions due to the overwhelming magnitude of the situation.


Out of your hands and out of control.
Feeling powerless and unable to influence or change the current circumstances.


So you take the chance to take it take it all.
Seizing every opportunity to make the best of things and take control of the situation.


I've forgotten everything I know cause nothing here makes sense
Feeling like everything previously known is no longer applicable due to unforeseen circumstances.


I'm lost I'm scared I'm sick I'm not well and I can never let go.
Feeling a profound sense of disorientation, fear, and illness while feeling unable to let go of past experiences.


Just tell me I'm alright.
Seeking reassurance and comfort in the face of anxiety and uncertainty.


Tell me I'm ok.
Desiring validation and affirmation in the midst of emotional turmoil.


Tell me anything at all to make this feeling go away.
Desperately hoping for relief from the overwhelming emotions and stress being experienced.


Cause I love the way that I fall asleep with my head in my hands
Finding solace in moments of rest and downtime amid the chaos of life.


Everything drifts by me so slowly,
Feeling like time is passing by slowly and that events are happening in slow motion.


And I'm only halfway home, alone and lonely.
Feeling like there is much further to go in life's journey, and feeling isolated and disconnected along the way.


So go ahead and tell me, tell me I'll be alright and touch me hold me.
Seeking the physical touch and emotional reassurance of someone else to cope with stress and anxiety.


Yeah, talk to yourself talk to the angels.
Engaging in self-talk or prayer to seek guidance and comfort.


Yeah, talk to the knife twisting and sinking.
Feeling pain and distress at every turn, and seeking relief from anything that can help.


Go ahead and tell me, tell me I'll be alright and touch me hold me and I'll make it alone
Needing the support and encouragement of others, but also feeling the determination to make it through tough times on one's own.


When everyday I'm here waiting, (time and time again)
Feeling like every day is a repetitive cycle of waiting for something to change or improve.


But I'm not so I am not so sure of anything.
Losing confidence in the future and the ability to make sense of it all.




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