Closing In
Hopes Avenue Lyrics
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You make it hard for me to breathe.
I'm slowly fading, there's no escaping,
You make it hard for me to breathe.
I can't stop myself from going under.
The depths pull me further and further.
I can't stop myself from going under.
Sky goes black it calls for thunder.
I carry the weight of the world on my shoulders,
My life is crashing down, oh it is crashing down,
The walls are closing in, the walls are closing in.
My voice is shaking, this body aching.
You make it hard for me to breathe.
I can't stop myself from going under.
The depths pull me further and further.
I can't stop myself from going under.
Sky goes black it calls for thunder.
The earth beneath me it crumbles completely,
I carry the weight of the world on my shoulders,
My life is crashing down, oh it is crashing down,
The walls are closing in, the walls are closing in.
There's feelings growing inside me, they're wanting me to give in.
There's feelings growing inside me, they're telling me to give in.
BLEGH!
The earth beneath me it crumbles completely,
I carry the weight of the world on my shoulders,
My life is crashing down, oh it is crashing down,
The walls are closing in, the walls are closing in.
The lyrics of Hopes Avenue's song "Closing In" convey a sense of suffocation, struggle, and a crushing weight placed upon the singer. The opening lines, "You're suffocating, intoxicating. You make it hard for me to breathe," illustrate how the presence of someone else in their life is overwhelming and making it difficult for the singer to function. This person's hold on them is described as intoxicating, suggesting a toxic and suffocating relationship.
The repetition of the lines, "I can't stop myself from going under. The depths pull me further and further," showcases the singer's struggle to break free from this situation but feeling pulled deeper into it. The mention of the sky going black and calling for thunder symbolizes the looming darkness and imminent chaos that the singer feels.
The following lines reveal a collapse, both internally and externally. The crumbling earth beneath them represents a loss of stability and the weight of the world on their shoulders signifies the immense burden they are carrying. The walls closing in signify a sense of confinement and being trapped, further intensifying their feelings of being overwhelmed.
The repetition of the last lines, "There's feelings growing inside me, they're wanting me to give in. There's feelings growing inside me, they're telling me to give in," suggests internal conflicts and the tug-of-war between the desire to resist and the temptation to surrender. Finally, the aggressive exclamation of "BLEGH!" at the end serves as a cathartic release of frustration and discontent.
Overall, "Closing In" captures the emotions of an individual feeling trapped and overwhelmed by a toxic relationship or situation, with the struggle to maintain control and resist surrender.
Line by Line Meaning
You're suffocating, intoxicating.
Your presence overwhelms and consumes me.
You make it hard for me to breathe.
Your actions and impact on my life make it difficult for me to find peace or clarity.
I'm slowly fading, there's no escaping,
I am losing myself and there seems to be no way out from this situation.
I can't stop myself from going under.
I am unable to prevent myself from sinking deeper into despair.
The depths pull me further and further.
The darkness and negativity keep dragging me down with increasing force.
Sky goes black it calls for thunder.
The atmosphere around me becomes ominous and heavy, signaling an impending storm.
The earth beneath me it crumbles completely,
The stability and foundation of my life shatters entirely.
I carry the weight of the world on my shoulders,
I bear an immense burden and responsibility.
My life is crashing down, oh it is crashing down,
Everything in my life is falling apart and collapsing.
The walls are closing in, the walls are closing in.
I feel trapped and confined, as if there is no escape.
My voice is shaking, this body aching.
I am filled with fear and physical pain.
There's feelings growing inside me, they're wanting me to give in.
There are emotions within me that are tempting me to surrender or give up.
There's feelings growing inside me, they're telling me to give in.
My inner emotions are urging me to submit or yield to the circumstances.
BLEGH!
Expression of frustration or disgust.
The earth beneath me it crumbles completely,
The foundation of my life collapses entirely.
I carry the weight of the world on my shoulders,
I am burdened with immense pressure and responsibility.
My life is crashing down, oh it is crashing down,
Every aspect of my existence is falling apart and spiraling into chaos.
The walls are closing in, the walls are closing in.
I feel trapped and suffocated as the boundaries and constraints close in around me.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Dennis Coles, Jamie McJannet, Michael Harvey, Will Phillips
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Pre chorus is amazing