Ruins
Hikkikomore and more Lyrics

I got a semi hollow body on my chest. My back hurts.
I feel exhausted and physically worn out.

My throat is feeling stressed.
I am experiencing anxiety and tension.

I swear by the end of the night, I'll be coughing up the morning drive.
I am pushing myself to my limits and know I will feel the repercussions of my actions.

The strings are cutting through my skin.
I am experiencing pain and discomfort due to the intensity of my musical performance.

The rash opens up again, I'm worn out.
My body is physically and emotionally exhausted, and I feel like I am breaking down.

For rock's sake, I'm worn out.
I am so overwhelmed that I am struggling to continue despite my passion for music.

My sweat burns the eyes to shit, like my eyebrows got up and quit.
The intensity of the moment is causing literal discomfort and pain.

Now I sit with my head down low with my shoes sticking to the floor.
I am physically and emotionally drained to the point where I can hardly stand.

I know that we feel the same. Beaten up by the things we savor.
Others in the industry are also struggling with the physical and emotional toll of being a musician.

We're worn out. We try to hit the high notes.
We are pushing ourselves to the limit even when our bodies and minds are telling us to take a break.

It might not always go the way that we want it to.
Despite our best efforts, things do not always go as planned in the music industry.

We gotta just go, 'cause we might not be here again.
We feel the pressure to continue working hard and pursuing music because opportunity may not present itself again.

We gotta go, we gotta go as far as can go.
We are determined to give our all and continue striving to reach our full potential.

We're missing notes, but who's looking.
Small mistakes are not important in the grand scheme of things when we are giving our all in every performance.

We're fucking up, but we're cooking.
Despite our struggles, we are still creating and producing music that we believe in.

It ain't easy double working. That's exactly what we're doing.
Juggling music production and performance with other responsibilities is incredibly difficult and taxing.

For right now, the world is caution.
The music industry is cautious and uncertain, and we are feeling the effects of that uncertainty.

It's a struggle, it's a blur, but we're moving.
Even in the midst of our struggles and confusion, we are still pushing forward and making progress.

I've been swinging from my last nerve over the thinnest ice you'd never seen on earth.
I am exhausted to the point of being barely able to function and feel like I am at risk of falling apart at any moment.

If it wasn't for supporting hands, I'd be falling through the cracks again.
I am grateful for the support of others in the industry who help me continue to move forward.

But one thing sure hasn't changed.
Despite all of our challenges and struggles, our love and dedication to music remains constant.

Once satire takes the stage, we'll be worn out.
Even after all of our struggles and exhaustion, we will push ourselves to perform to the best of our abilities in our music's message of satire.