3 AM
Intig Lyrics
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Creep through my lungs when the city dies
At three in the morning
I want to sleep, to forget
A place that is so cruel and tainted
Even dreams feel like long dull needles
Being driven into my head. But these pills
Won't stop my numbing respite from fading
As I wake up, harsh and painful memories
Converge in my head all at once. My throat burns
As I try to hold back tears
Writhing in this grotesque agony
Sorrow has stained everything around me...
My sheets... my clothes... it always seems to find me
I feel like I am phantoming through life
Each moment a lifeless drug-hazed, dream-fugue
I want to go away, to be forgotten
But every last drop of hope
Has been drained from my eyes
I am lost in these silent, abandoned suburbs
Surrendering to monotony
I know that I can never get away...
The lyrics to Intig's song "3 AM" paint a picture of a person who is struggling with loneliness, pain, and hopelessness. The singer seems to be living in a city that is dark, cruel, and tainted, a place where even dreams feel like needles being driven into their head. They try to escape these feelings by taking pills, but they fear that their numbing respite will fade too soon.
As the singer wakes up, they are confronted with painful memories that bring tears to their eyes. They feel as though sorrow has stained everything around them, and they are phantoming through life in a dream-fugue. They long to be forgotten and feel that their hope has been drained from their eyes. They are lost in the silent, abandoned suburbs, surrendering to the monotony and knowing that they can never escape.
The lyrics of "3 AM" are incredibly insightful and impactful, delving deep into the emotions of loneliness, pain, and hopelessness that many people experience in their lives. The song's melancholic tone and haunting melody convey the singer's sense of despair, creating a powerful emotional connection with the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
I can feel the foul breath of loneliness
Loneliness can be overwhelming and suffocating, and I can feel it acutely.
Creep through my lungs when the city dies
When the city becomes quiet and still in the early hours of the morning, loneliness feels more potent.
At three in the morning
The time of 3 AM seems to amplify feelings of loneliness and despair.
I want to sleep, to forget
Sleeping provides a temporary escape from the pain and sadness I feel, but it is never a permanent solution.
A place that is so cruel and tainted
The world can be a harsh and unfair place, and its negativity can affect me deeply.
Even dreams feel like long dull needles
Even when I am asleep and in a dream state, my mind is plagued by painful thoughts and memories.
Being driven into my head. But these pills
The pills I take to numb my pain and help me sleep are a temporary solution, but they will not solve the underlying problems in my life.
Won't stop my numbing respite from fading
Even the pills are losing their effectiveness, and I fear that my only escape from the pain will soon be gone.
As I wake up, harsh and painful memories
Waking up is difficult because it means confronting the harsh and painful realities of my life.
Converge in my head all at once. My throat burns
The flood of memories and emotions is painful and overwhelming, and it feels like it is physically affecting me.
As I try to hold back tears
The sadness and pain are so intense that I struggle to contain my emotions.
Writhing in this grotesque agony
The pain and sadness I feel is unbearable, and it feels like it is twisting and contorting my entire being.
Sorrow has stained everything around me...
My sadness and despair seem to have tainted everything in my life, making it difficult to find joy or peace.
My sheets... my clothes... it always seems to find me
Even my physical surroundings seem to be marked by my sadness and loneliness.
I feel like I am phantoming through life
I feel disconnected and detached from the world around me, as though I am not really living.
Each moment a lifeless drug-hazed, dream-fugue
I feel like I am in a constant state of numbness, unable to fully experience or engage with the world around me.
I want to go away, to be forgotten
The pain and sadness are so intense that I wish I could disappear and be forgotten by the world.
But every last drop of hope
Even the smallest glimmer of hope seems to have disappeared, leaving me with nothing but despair and sadness.
Has been drained from my eyes
I am unable to see anything positive or hopeful in my life, and I feel like I am constantly surrounded by darkness.
I am lost in these silent, abandoned suburbs
I feel isolated and alone, even in crowded or bustling areas, and it feels like no one can relate to the pain I am experiencing.
Surrendering to monotony
I am stuck in a cycle of pain and sadness that feels never-ending, and it is difficult to find a way out.
I know that I can never get away...
The pain and sadness are a part of me, and it feels like there is no escape from them.
Writer(s): jordan jimenez, ken klejs, andreas rönnberg
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