Lately
Johnny Goth Lyrics
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Like someones holding me down
Just when I thought I had found what I wanted
Everything came crumblin down
Maybe next time I will see what I've started
A fire inside of my heart
Burnin out fast taking my head
Maybe it's time we go home
Lately I've been on a run
Life it goes on but the feelings they linger
Under my fingers they crawl
Counting the step that it takes to get closer
To what we all want to know
Don't hold your breath countin my steps
Lately I've been on a run
From all the hate that you relay
Maybe it's time we go home
Lately I've been on a run
Maybe it's time we go home
Lately I've been on my own
But I don't wanna do this alone
In "Lately," Johnny Goth describes his feelings of isolation and loneliness, which are amplified by his memories of past failures and losses. He talks about how it feels like he's being held down by his emotions, and how he thought he had found what he wanted in life, only for it to crumble down. Despite this, he has a sense of hope for the future, believing that he can start a fire inside of his heart if he keeps moving forward. He expresses a desire to go back home, but recognizes that he can't just stay still and count his steps. The chorus repeats the line "lately I've been on a run," emphasizing his feeling of being on his own and his reluctance to continue doing so.
The second verse of the song explores the lingering feelings of sadness and uncertainty that Johnny is experiencing. He talks about how he's counting the steps he takes to get closer to what everyone wants to know, suggesting that he's searching for something. He reiterates that he's been on a run because of all the hate that he's received, possibly implying that he's been running from people or situations that have caused him pain. Nevertheless, he insists that he doesn't want to be alone and wants to go back home.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I get this feeling when I'm lonely
At times when I'm by myself, I sense a particular emotion
Like someones holding me down
It feels like someone or something is restraining me
Just when I thought I had found what I wanted
Right when I believed I had discovered what I was looking for
Everything came crumblin down
Everything suddenly became ruined
Maybe next time I will see what I've started
Perhaps in the future, I will understand what I initiated
A fire inside of my heart
A passionate feeling in my chest
Burnin out fast taking my head
Fading away rapidly, affecting my mind
Maybe it's time we go home
It may be necessary for us to return to where we belong
Don't hold your breath countin my steps
Don't wait too long while following my movements
Lately I've been on a run
Recently, I've been escaping from something
Life it goes on but the feelings they linger
Life continues, yet the emotions remain inside me
Under my fingers they crawl
They slither around under my fingertips
Counting the step that it takes to get closer
Calculating the distance I need to find my way to it
To what we all want to know
To the answer that we are all searching for
From all the hate that you relay
Due to all the negativity that you transmit
Lately I've been on my own
Recently, I've been alone
But I don't wanna do this alone
However, I don't wish to experience this by myself
Writer(s): John Castro
Contributed by Lucy N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ihatehaters4794
I wish I knew someone who appreciated good music like this. Everyone I know thinks I'm too dark for listening to artists like Johnny Goth :(
@ashirtoor6497
Same .. :(
@thirdeyeflow
IHateHaters - i agree, people should be more open minded🌌
@yelnickmcwawa5858
Same deal. It's hard to find people that can handle music of this caliber
@MetalHeadAZ
This is a beautiful song!!
@massproductivethrill2681
Hihi
@Carlyfraser
This sounds like something to listen to when you’re at your deepest depression. Laying on the floor, not uncomfortable just not right. While this blasts in your ears, trying to force your brain into a blank slate. Something I’ve done many times on the kitchen tiles.
@meganfinerty413
yeah man that's the right way to listen to johnny goth. & i hope things look up for you ♥♥♥♥♥ bob ross is my king. ♥
@BelowAverageBeing
For some reason I'm not a depressed person or anything like that I just find this music relaxing
@BelowAverageBeing
Maybe I'm in denial but sure I'm not happy but I'm not sad either, at least I don't think I am