Under the Weather
K T Tunstall Lyrics

Under this national rain cloud
Feeling burdened by a collective hardship that is affecting the entire nation

I'm getting soaked to the skin
Being heavily affected and struggling to endure the struggle

Trying to find my umbrella
Attempting to find a solution or a way out of the problem

But I don't know where to begin
Feeling lost and not knowing how to proceed

And it's simply irrational weather
The situation is nonsensical and not making sense

Can't even hear myself think
Being overwhelmed and unable to focus

Constantly bailing out water
Working hard to keep afloat with no end in sight

But still feel like I'm gonna sink
Despite the effort, still fearing that things might falter and collapse

'Cause I'm under the weather
Feeling the effects of the collective problem that is affecting everybody else

Just like the world
The issue is a reflection of the larger global or societal problems

So sorry for being so bold
Apologizing for making a statement or taking action

When I turn out the light
When I'm by myself

You're out of sight
Feeling distant and separated from the world

Although I know that I'm not alone
Realizing that there are others united with me in the same struggle

Feels like home
Finding comfort and familiarity in the shared experience

You say you feel like a natural person
Claiming to be genuine and true to oneself

You haven't got nothing to hide
Having nothing to conceal or be ashamed of

So why do you feel imperfection
Feeling the weight of limitations or deficiencies

Cut like a sword in your side?
Experiencing deep and painful emotional wounds

'Cause you're under the weather
Feeling the effects of the collective problem that is affecting everybody else

And I need somebody to hold
Craving for human connection and support

Yes, it feels like home
Finding refuge and a sense of belonging amidst the shared experience