isaac's insects
Isaac Dunbar Lyrics
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They on my walls only at night
To judge me
Oh, how they judge me
Insects know my every move
They think I'm hot
And haunt my room
And it scares me
Stomp on them, they'll come right back
This time they're back with more times ten
I've had enough of beady eyes
And men in black who know my lies
I'm tired, tired
This is enough for me
I can't breathe
I can't breathe
Insects wish the worst for me
And they befriend my enemy
And it shocks me
Oh, how it shocks me
Stomp on them, they'll come right back
This time they're back with more times ten
I've had enough of beady eyes
And men in black who know my lies
I'm tired, tired
This is enough for me
I can't breathe
I can't breathe
Why are all of Isaac's insects insane?
Terrorize his life and pick apart his brain
Why are all of Isaac's insects insane?
Stomp on them, they'll come right back
This time they're back with more times ten
I've had enough of beady eyes
And men in black who know my lies
I'm tired, tired
This is enough for me
I can't breathe
I can't breathe
Insects want my head cut off
They want my eyes and beating heart, yeah
Insects want my legs seared off
They drag my head and call it art
Insects feed off of my success
They claim it's theirs
Then cut my chest, yeah
Insects are just like the rest, woah, no
Why are all of Isaac's insects insane?
Terrorize his life and pick apart his brain
Why are all of Isaac's insects insane
Isaac Dunbar's song "Isaac's Insects" appears to be a tumultuous and complex conversation about the pressures and anxieties of stardom, as well as the scrutiny and judgment that goes along with it. This is clear from the opening lines "Insects know my secret life/They on my walls only at night/To judge me." This is an allusion to the idea of bugs crawling out of the woodwork when the lights are off, including potentially harmful ones, and the fear that all of Isaac's secrets are exposed when he is alone with them.
The insects in his room seem to symbolize the many eyes of the world on him as he navigates the perils of fame, including judgment and scrutiny from the media and public. He seems to be saying that even in the comfort of his own room, where he should have some privacy and respite, he is still not free from this judgment: "Insects know my every move/They think I'm hot/And haunt my room/And it scares me/Oh, how it scares me."
He continues to describe how the insects are relentless and never give up, no matter how many times he tries to get rid of them: "Stomp on them, they'll come right back/This time they're back with more times ten." He then goes on to describe the insects as being in league with his enemies, wanting to destroy him or take credit for his success.
In conclusion, "Isaac's Insects" is a powerful and dark commentary on the challenges and insecurities faced by those who achieve fame and the insidious ways that success can be undermined or co-opted by others.
Line by Line Meaning
Insects know my secret life
The insects know about my life in a way that no one else does.
They on my walls only at night
Insects come out only at night and crawl around on my walls.
To judge me
Oh, how they judge me
I feel like the insects are watching me and judging my every action.
Insects know my every move
The insects are always around watching me and know every movement I make.
They think I'm hot
And haunt my room
And it scares me
Oh, how it scares me
The insects feel attracted to me and follow me around my room, which is scary for me.
Stomp on them, they'll come right back
This time they're back with more times ten
No matter how many insects I kill, they still come back in greater numbers each time.
I've had enough of beady eyes
And men in black who know my lies
I'm tired, tired
This is enough for me
I can't breathe
I can't breathe
I am tired of the insects' beady eyes and the mysterious men in black who know things about me. It feels suffocating and overwhelming.
Insects wish the worst for me
And they befriend my enemy
And it shocks me
Oh, how it shocks me
The insects seem to want bad things to happen to me and even befriend my enemies, which is surprising and scary for me.
Why are all of Isaac's insects insane?
Terrorize his life and pick apart his brain
Why are all of Isaac's insects insane?
Isaac is questioning why the insects are harassing him and causing chaos in his life by invading his space and thoughts.
Insects want my head cut off
They want my eyes and beating heart, yeah
Insects want my legs seared off
They drag my head and call it art
Insects feed off of my success
They claim it's theirs
Then cut my chest, yeah
Insects are just like the rest, woah, no
Isaac feels like the insects want to completely destroy him and take everything from him, even his body parts. They also feed off his success and take credit for it before turning on him, just like other people in his life.
Writer(s): Isaac Dunbar
Contributed by Kennedy L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@isaacdunbar20
isaacs insects is about the people in my life who appeared to be my friends but had ulterior motives.
@JOSELUISPAZZ
This Is my Anthem
@intellect5850
fire.
@iwanttobetiktokfamous4217
Love This
@dolphrat
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@dilarameow
OH MY GOD LET ME FIGHT THEM
@soobley
isaac is one of the most underrated artists ever
@aubreys.3188
The most*
@kj8767
Literally
@AmelieSatoVeillon
Agreed. This should be in the top three billboard 🤦🏻♀️