Take My Life
In Flames Lyrics

It's not so much the pain
The physical hurt is not as damaging as the emotional turmoil.

It's more the actual knife
The weapon used is the real issue, not the wound inflicted.

Pretending the picture is perfect
Putting up a facade of happiness and contentment with life.

I cut myself to sleep
Self-harm as a coping mechanism to numb the pain.

I close my eyes for a second
A brief moment of peace and escape from reality.

And curse my fragile soul
Feeling angry and disappointed in oneself for lacking resilience.

I scream to hide that I'm lonely
Trying to mask the intense loneliness and isolation felt.

The echo calls my name
The emptiness inside is so loud and overwhelming that it feels like a voice calling out.

Take this life
Asking someone to come and take away the pain and hardship of life.

I'm right here
I am present and waiting to be rescued from this pain.

Stay a while and breathe me in
Encouraging someone to stay and connect through intimacy and understanding.

The rain drops just beg to hit me
Feeling like being drenched by the rain would provide a welcome release from emotional pain.

What now hasn't rained for days
Life has been dry, empty, and full of hardship and struggle recently.

No time to play hide-and-seek
There is no more time or energy to pretend that everything is okay.

I call on you to take me on
Asking for someone to help carry the burden of life together.

Break me down to pieces
Wanting a complete breakdown in order to find a way to rebuild oneself properly.

Put me back, do it right this time
Asking to be put back together with care and consideration to prevent falling apart again.

Struggling to fill this empty shell
Feeling drained, devoid of energy, and only a shell of one's former self.

Burn all my efforts
Feeling like all the work and effort put in has been for nothing.

In the end it means nothing
Disillusioned with life and feeling like everything is futile.

These thoughts burn a hole in my heart
The constant negative thoughts and emotions are overwhelming and hurtful.

These thoughts will keep me feeling
The pain and negativity will continue to affect one's outlook on life.

Make me understand the thought whatever
Asking for someone to explain and help process difficult emotions and thoughts.

Make me see
Asking to be shown a different perspective to alter one's view of life.

Make me be
Asking to be transformed into a better version of oneself.

Make me understand you're there for me
Asking for assurance and support during difficult times.