Lately It Feels Alright
Kid Bloom Lyrics

, Kid Bloom's song Lately It Feels Alright resonates with so many people who struggle with restlessness and anxiety. The first verse seems to speak about the struggle to stay grounded and centered amidst all the noise and chaos of the world. The singer admits to trying not to lose himself, but acknowledges that he can't sit still despite his efforts. The second line, "What to do in a room like this, I don't know," could be an allusion to the feeling of being trapped or stuck in a situation that is overwhelming. The next line, "Silver smiles and porcelain faces, all of it blows my mind," suggests that the people around him seem superficial and fake, which only adds to his sense of disorientation.

In the chorus, the singer admits that he should have stayed in bed instead of wasting his time trying to navigate the confusing world around him. Despite this, he says that lately it feels alright, which could either suggest a sense of resignation or a newfound sense of calm in the midst of chaos. The next line, "What to do in a room like this," is repeated, perhaps suggesting that the singer still hasn't figured out how to find peace in this environment.

The second verse seems to be about a confusing relationship. The first line, "Are you speaking specifically, that fact I can leave is strange," could be interpreted as the singer questioning the other person's motives for speaking to him or wondering why he feels like he can't leave. The next lines, "Waiting around by the phone, talking too quickly, I can't understand a word yet, everybody needs it, I won't be the one all alone," suggest that the other person is either trying to communicate something important, or the singer is trying to decipher the other person's intentions. In the last line, "Yeah you way too easy, I want you hanging around, no," the singer seems to be conflicted about his desire to be around the other person, but also recognizes that his own neediness could be a turnoff.