Still
Loyle Carner Lyrics

Saying I'm lost
Expressing a feeling of being lost and uncertain

Still
Despite time passing, the feeling of being lost remains

Wondering my cost
Pondering the price he has paid for his actions or inactions

Still
Continuing to think about his cost

Hit me then I bruise, 'cause I got nothing to lose
Although he has nothing left to lose, he is still vulnerable and sensitive to criticism

I could tell you that its just as real
Assuring the listener that the feelings he is expressing are authentic

I'm saying I'm lost (lost)
Repeating the initial statement to emphasize the extent of his feeling of being lost

Still (still)
Repeating 'still' to emphasize the persistence of his feeling of being lost

Wondering my cost (cost)
Repeating the line to reinforce the idea that he is still concerned about his actions and their consequences

Still (still)
Emphasizing that he is still struggling with these thoughts

'Cause I got nothing to lose, if you hit me then I bruise
Repeating that he is vulnerable and sensitive, but also emphasizing that he has nothing left to lose

I could tell you that it's just as real
Repeating that his feelings are genuine and not manufactured

Yeah, uh, I doubt myself don't doubt me
Starting a new section, addressing the doubts he has about himself while also insisting that others not doubt him

Worry that you're better off without me
Expressing anxiety that others may see him as a burden or hindrance

It's like there's suttin' that surround me
Describing the feeling of being enclosed by something, perhaps his pervasive self-doubt

The adhd best and worst thing about me
Referencing his ADHD diagnosis as something that defines him, perhaps both positively and negatively

I wonder if you'd never found me
Questioning what his life would be like if certain events hadn't taken place

Trust, coconut kisses surround me
Using a metaphor to indicate the presence of something warm and supportive in his life

Would I stand saying proudly?
Asking himself whether he would be capable of expressing pride in himself and his achievements

That cash rule is ruining everything around me
Referencing a Wu-Tang Clan lyric to also state the negative effects of money on his life

Uh (uh)
An interjection, possibly indicating a shift in tone

Still looking for the answers, uh
Admitting that he is still searching for solutions to his problems

Tryna find the right questions, uh
Acknowledging the importance of asking the right questions in order to find the answers he needs

Still waiting for my fathers, uh
Possibly referencing missing father figures or past abandonment

But can't break him into sections, uh
Implying an inability to compartmentalize his experiences, as they all contribute to who he is

Still wishing I could sharpen
Using a metaphor of sharpening to express a desire for clarity or improvement

Still drink the juice from the carton
Referencing a childish habit to evoke nostalgia

I still need the truth when I ask him
Possibly referencing a person he wishes would be more honest with him

Still hit the booth
Referring to recording music in the recording booth, indicating his ongoing work on his craft

When its dark and I'm loose
Performing his music in a vulnerable state, possibly indicating that he is using it as a form of catharsis

Stealing fruit from the gardens
Using a metaphor for taking or gaining something that isn't meant for him, perhaps indicating an attitude of taking risks

I still see him in my dreams
Possibly referencing a person he has lost or misses greatly

Still wishes easy as it seems
Expressing a desire for simplicity and ease in life

Still tryna act like its alright
Possibly referencing a coping mechanism of pretending that things are okay, even when they aren't

Try and say there's only something in my eye
Affirming that he is trying to play down any displays of emotion

Still grab my mum and misses then I cry
Recalling a habit of seeking comfort from loved ones when upset or emotional

Yo I still try not to lie
Stating a desire to be truthful in all situations

Still lie
Admitting that he still struggles to be truthful in some situations, perhaps indicating an ongoing effort to improve himself

Still trying not to cry
Admitting that he still finds it difficult to express his emotions, possibly indicating that he is still struggling with vulnerability

'Cause it's still going on outside in my mind
Using a metaphor to convey the idea that his mental struggles are ongoing

Stiff lines, the mad kind, uh
Using a metaphor to describe his mindset and emotions as inflexible and out of control

Hit me then I bruise
Repeating a line from earlier to emphasize his continued vulnerability

Still
Repeating a line from earlier to emphasize that these feelings and struggles are ongoing