Freeze
JAHN ROME Lyrics

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I wonder what you been needin
I wonder what you been seein
I wonder if it′s a problem that I will talk about this
All I know is I was conceited I wanted preachy positions
I wanted talk without feeling
Started soundin like what I'm runnin from
I was eleven when I would notice the changes
And I remember me callin my brother ′bitch' I didn't understand

Starting to see I was growing into a villain
Think I spotted the problem like regret was immediate yeah
Pondering if it′s a matter of time
Thinkin of whether we seein a sign
Keepin it calm but i′m freakin inside
Leave it to me to be thinkin too much i
Could account for the way we feel
Could account for the power to make this real
Could account for the cowardice i was about here when a power to make it all better would appear
What we've been needin
Is so not what we′ve been seein
Wanna see that this problem is more than talk around a silly joke
I've been no innocent lookin over my shoulder
Yea for ways to feel better bout how i′m part of the culture
(Mmhmmm)

Don't go, don′t leave
Don't go, don't leave
Don′t run, just freeze
Just be right here to talk this out you′ll see
Don't go, don′t leave
Don't go, don′t leave
Don't run, just freeze
Just be right here we′ll talk this out

Don't go, don't leave
No no no no no no no
Don′t run, just freeze
No no no no no no no no no
Don′t go, don't leave
No no no no no no no
Don′t run, just freeze
No no no no no no no no no

I wonder what you been needin
I wonder what you been seein
I wonder if it's a problem that I will talk about this
All I know is I was conceited I wanted preachy positions
I wanted talk without feeling
Started soundin like what I′m runnin from
I could remember when I discovered the issues
Was uncomfortable facing what I could see causing my attitude
Still on a cycle of tryna find my potential
And tryna keep the essentials of what I feel like I would need to lose
But is it a matter of time?
Depending on whether we're ready for making it different mighta been falling behind
Mighta been thinking about it but never endeavoring really to move out of line
But i don′t really wanna paint the disappointment
I don't really think I paid a price to voice it
I don't really think I made a point to coin this
I don′t really think I did it with my choices
Oh no no no way
I′m a victim of something but that isn't relevant if i′m ignoring the issue at bay
I wasn't ready for facing the privilege I wasn′t movin but keepin in place
Nobody notices air that's surrounding them I been no different oh what a shame

Don′t go, don't leave
Don't go, don′t leave
Don′t run, just freeze
Just be right here to talk this out you'll see
Don′t go, don't leave
Don′t go, don't leave
Don′t run, just freeze
Just be right here we'll talk this out

Don't go, don′t leave
No no no no no no no
Don′t run, just freeze
No no no no no no no no no
Don't go, don′t leave
No no no no no no no
Don't run, just freeze
No no no no no no no no no

Thinking of ways to talk to you
Wondering how to break the truth
Thinking of names for what we do
Wondering if I′ll see you soon
Thinking of ways to talk to you
Wondering how to break the truth

Thinking of names for what we do
And I'm wondering if I′ll see you soon

Overall Meaning

In the song "Freeze" by JAHN ROME, the artist is introspective, questioning his own behavior and the changes he was undergoing. The lyrics reveal a sense of self-awareness and a desire to confront the issues he was struggling to face. The refrain "Don't go, don't leave, don't run, just freeze" appears to be his plea to the listener to stay and work through the problems together.

The lyrics also portray a sense of frustration and regret as the artist recalls past actions and attitudes that were not aligned with his current values. He admits to feeling conceited and wanting to preach without understanding the depth of the issues he was addressing. However, he has since committed himself to a process of growth and self-discovery.

The song's focus on the struggle to face and accept privilege and biases is relevant to today's conversations around social justice and equity. It encourages listeners to confront their own biases and to engage in difficult conversations to create meaningful change. Overall, "Freeze" is a powerful call to action for a deeper understanding of oneself and others.

Line by Line Meaning

I wonder what you been needin
I am curious about what you require in your life

I wonder what you been seein
I am wondering what things you are experiencing

I wonder if it's a problem that I will talk about this
I am uncertain if this issue is something I should address with you

All I know is I was conceited I wanted preachy positions
I admit that I was arrogant and desired a platform to preach from

I wanted talk without feeling
I desired to discuss topics without genuinely experiencing emotions

Started soundin like what I′m runnin from
I realized that I sounded like the exact thing I try to avoid

I was eleven when I would notice the changes
I became aware of these transformations when I was eleven years old

And I remember me callin my brother ′bitch' I didn't understand
I recall calling my brother a derogatory term when I did not comprehend the weight of my words

Starting to see I was growing into a villain
I recognized that my actions were causing me to become a negative character

Think I spotted the problem like regret was immediate yeah
I believe I have identified the root of the problem, and I regret not doing so sooner

Pondering if it′s a matter of time
I am considering if time is a significant factor in this situation

Thinkin of whether we seein a sign
I am reflecting on whether we are perceiving any indications or signals

Keepin it calm but i′m freakin inside
I am trying to remain composed, but internally, I am panicking

Leave it to me to be thinkin too much i
It is typical of me to overthink things

Could account for the way we feel
This could be a plausible explanation for our emotional state

Could account for the power to make this real
This could explain our capacity to manifest a solution

Could account for the cowardice I was about here when a power to make it all better would appear
This could describe my previous timidity when an opportunity to improve things existed

What we've been needin
The things we require

Is so not what we′ve been seein
We are not witnessing the things we demand

Wanna see that this problem is more than talk around a silly joke
I want to understand that this issue is more significant than a lighthearted conversation or jest

I've been no innocent lookin over my shoulder
I acknowledge that I am not an innocent person, constantly checking my surroundings for safety

Yea for ways to feel better bout how i′m part of the culture
I have searched for methods to feel better about my role in society

Don't go, don′t leave
Please do not depart

Don′t run, just freeze
Do not flee; stay still and address the issue

Just be right here to talk this out you′ll see
Please remain here to discuss this matter, and you will realize its importance

Thinking of ways to talk to you
I am brainstorming ideas to communicate with you

Wondering how to break the truth
I am pondering how to disclose the truth delicately

Thinking of names for what we do
I am coming up with ways to describe our actions

And I'm wondering if I′ll see you soon
I am contemplating if I will have an opportunity to see you soon

Writer(s): John Rome

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