Chemical Imbalance
Justin Stone Lyrics
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Chemical imbalance, yeah, ay
Chemical imbalance, yeah
Yeah, my health ain't good, I hate myself
Ugh now I'm overwhelmed
Used to think below the belt, ugh
Don't know doubt I felt
I'm alone for real
Maybe lowkey like this place I'm in
No, I'm not well they love when I'm open
Is it worth being hopeless?
Might just fall off this Earth
Maybe then I could cope with
Everything I feel, everything I don't
This might be, this might be, this
Might be my all time low, ooh
In my head, it ain't safe, no, no
Chemical imbalance, yeah
In my head, it ain't safe, no, no
Chemical imbalance, yeah
In my head, it ain't safe, no, no
Chemical imbalance, yeah
In my head, it ain't safe, no, no
Chemical imbalance, yeah
Chemical imbalance, yeah
My self-esteem been in the dirt
III don't know my worth
Can't remember being happy
Lately, I've been at my worst
Can't explain my hurt so
I write another verse
Yeah, this year gonna change my life for real
But, I can't shed this curse, yeah
Thought I'd be content being almost famous
Still unhappy, just got a blue check right
There where my name is
Yeah, thought I'd be happy if I was famous
But I'm not, but I'm not, yeah
In my head, it ain't safe, no, no
Chemical imbalance, yeah
In my head, it ain't safe, no, no
Chemical imbalance, yeah
In my head, it ain't safe, no, no
Chemical imbalance, yeah
In my head, it ain't safe, no, no
Chemical imbalance, yeah
It ain't safe it ain't safe
In my-in my-in my head
In my head, in my head, yeah
The lyrics to Justin Stone's song "Chemical Imbalance" convey his struggle with mental health and the emotional turmoil he experiences as a result. The repeated phrase "chemical imbalance" alludes to the imbalance of neurotransmitters in the brain that can contribute to mental health disorders.
The opening lines express Stone's dissatisfaction with his health and self-esteem, expressing self-hatred and feeling overwhelmed. He reflects on past experiences and acknowledges the doubt he has felt. He describes feeling empty and alone, comparing his emotional state to the coldness of hell. Stone questions whether it is worth being in a state of hopelessness and contemplates the idea of falling off the Earth to escape his turbulent emotions.
Throughout the song, Stone emphasizes the unsafe nature of his own mind, referring to his thoughts as a chemical imbalance. He shares his struggle with finding his self-worth and explains that he cannot remember the last time he felt happy. He turns to writing music as an outlet to express his pain and declare his intentions for the future, hoping that the upcoming year will bring positive change. Stone acknowledges the discrepancy between his expectations of fame and his current emotional state, realizing that external validation does not guarantee happiness.
The repetition of the chorus further emphasizes the recurring theme of an unsafe and imbalanced mental state, underscoring the struggle that Stone faces within his own mind.
Line by Line Meaning
Chemical imbalance, yeah
I have a chemical imbalance in my brain that affects my mental and emotional well-being.
Yeah, my health ain't good, I hate myself
I am experiencing physical and emotional health issues, leading to self-loathing.
Ugh now I'm overwhelmed
I am feeling extremely burdened and stressed.
Used to think below the belt, ugh
I used to have negative and unhealthy thoughts about myself.
Don't know doubt I felt
I have lost any sense of self-belief or confidence.
Empty, yeah, I'm cold as hell
I feel emotionally empty and numb.
I'm alone for real
I am genuinely isolated and lacking support.
Maybe lowkey like this place I'm in
Perhaps I have become accustomed to feeling this way.
No, I'm not well they love when I'm open
Others seem to appreciate it when I vulnerably share my struggles.
Is it worth being hopeless?
I question whether it is worth continuing to feel hopeless and despairing.
Might just fall off this Earth
I contemplate the idea of ending my life.
Maybe then I could cope with everything I feel, everything I don't
Perhaps death would bring relief from the overwhelming emotions and emptiness I experience.
This might be, this might be, this might be my all-time low, ooh
I recognize that I am currently at the lowest point in my life.
My self-esteem been in the dirt
My self-esteem has plummeted to rock bottom.
I don't know my worth
I have lost sight of my own value and significance.
Can't remember being happy
I struggle to recall the last time I experienced genuine happiness.
Lately, I've been at my worst
Recently, I have been in a state of extreme emotional distress.
Can't explain my hurt so I write another verse
I express my pain and suffering through my music, as it is difficult to put into words.
Yeah, this year gonna change my life for real
I hope that this year will bring significant positive changes to my life.
But, I can't shed this curse, yeah
However, I continue to be stuck in this cycle of negativity and suffering.
Thought I'd be content being almost famous
I believed that achieving some level of fame would bring me happiness and satisfaction.
Still unhappy, just got a blue check right where my name is
Despite gaining some recognition on social media (verified status), I am still deeply unhappy.
Yeah, thought I'd be happy if I was famous
I used to believe that fame would be the key to my happiness.
But I'm not, but I'm not, yeah
Unfortunately, attaining fame did not bring me the happiness I expected.
It ain't safe it ain't safe
My mind is a dangerous place with my mental health struggles.
In my-in my-in my head
I am constantly trapped inside my own thoughts and emotions.
In my head, in my head, yeah
My thoughts and emotions consume me, and it's a constant battle.
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