Face to Face
I.D. Project Lyrics
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But I'm not talking all the time
I'm falling in a hole
But I'm not talking 'bout my mind
You ask me what is wrong
But I don't get it
I'll be quiet
Don't know who I am
I could be the person
Who is there for you in need
Meanwhile I'm alone at home and
Smoke myself to sleep
I can't tell you why and I can't tell it to myself
But I don't want no help
But I don't want no help
Face to face
Got nothing to say
I've lost my mind
From time to time
To early to die inside, no
I try
To abide
By your side
I let you fall
Like a stone to water
Steady building higher borders
Between you and me
Feels like we're not the lovers
We were before
And now the days are shorter
I'm alone in dark
Looking at old photos of us
So, please
Don't leave me, I still believe
I'm down on my knees
Craving for relief
Craving for you and me
I've lost my mind
From time to time
To early to die inside, no
I try
To abide
By your side
Face to face
Got nothing to say
The lyrics to I.D. Project's song "Face to Face" are a portrayal of the frustration that comes with struggling to communicate with someone, even when you want and need to. The opening verse speaks to a sense of overwhelming thoughts and emotions that the singer can't quite articulate, leading to a feeling of isolation even in the presence of others. The line "I'm falling in a hole but I'm not talking 'bout my mind" illustrates this internal turmoil that's kept hidden from those around them. When asked what is wrong, the singer can't find the words to express themselves, further contributing to this sense of disconnection. This is emphasized with the repetition of the line "But I don't want no help" - the singer feels unable to accept assistance or support.
The second verse shifts the focus to a specific relationship - it's unclear if this is the person the singer is addressing or someone else entirely. The allusion to "building higher borders" suggests a feeling of estrangement that's been growing between them, leading to a sense of loneliness and longing for the connection they once had. The repetition of "I've lost my mind from time to time" suggests that this feeling of disconnection is not a new thing, but rather a recurring issue that weighs heavily on the singer. The chorus - "face to face, got nothing to say" - is a powerful statement on the difficulty of mending a relationship that's been damaged by a lack of communication.
Overall, the song presents a picture of someone who's struggling to let their guard down and communicate openly with those around them. The frustration that comes with feeling misunderstood is a common theme in many songs, but "Face to Face" explores this in a nuanced way that feels raw and authentic.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm thinking lot of shit
I currently have a lot on my mind
But I'm not talking all the time
Despite my thoughts, I'm not constantly sharing how I feel
I'm falling in a hole
I'm struggling internally
But I'm not talking 'bout my mind
I'm not opening up about my struggles
You ask me what is wrong
You're concerned and want to help
But I don't get it
I'm unsure of my own emotions
I'll be quiet
I'll keep to myself
Don't know who I am
I'm feeling lost and uncertain of my identity
Maybe I don't wanna try
I'm questioning if trying to understand myself is worth it
I could be the person
Despite my struggles, I could still be there for others
Who is there for you in need
I could provide support when others are in need
Meanwhile I'm alone at home and
However, in reality, I'm by myself at home
Smoke myself to sleep
I'm using unhealthy coping mechanisms to deal with my struggles
I can't tell you why and I can't tell it to myself
I can't explain why I feel the way I do
But I don't want no help
I'm resistant to receiving help from others
Face to face
When confronted directly
Got nothing to say
I feel speechless and unable to express myself
I've lost my mind
I'm feeling like I'm going crazy
From time to time
It's not a constant feeling, but it happens periodically
To early to die inside, no
It's not efficient to go through these emotions so early in life
I try
I'm making an effort to improve how I'm feeling
To abide
To stick by and support
By your side
By the side of the person listening to this
I let you fall
I've let you down
Like a stone to water
I've disappointed and let myself sink
Steady building higher borders
I'm creating emotional barriers between us
Between you and me
In our relationship
Feels like we're not the lovers
I'm feeling like our relationship is falling apart
We were before
Compared to how we were in the past
And now the days are shorter
Our time together is limited
I'm alone in dark
I'm feeling isolated and lost
Looking at old photos of us
I'm reminiscing on happier times
So, please
A plea for help
Don't leave me, I still believe
I'm still holding on to hope that we can work things out
I'm down on my knees
I'm begging for help
Craving for relief
I'm desperate for the emotional intensity to end
Craving for you and me
I'm craving for the feeling that we used to have together
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Niklas Schwedt
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