Trauma
M.O.S. Lyrics


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Got friends, then I don't
In a big overcoat
I'm drowning on a boat
No air in my throat
No shirt no shoes today
No service either way
Think less and I'm okay
Dried cabbage saves the day
You don't know what it's like to be me
I have reservations a dinner for three
Not just me
Past trauma is holding me back
Past trauma got me under attack
And I don't know what I'm gonna do
I just know I want to be with you
But I can't cause, I cant cause
I'm anxious and I'm stressed
I'm feeling under dressed
My car floor is a mess
There's race cars in my chest
You don't know what it's like to be me
I have reservations a dinner for three
Not just me
Past trauma is holding me back
Past trauma got me under attack
And I don't know what I'm gonna do
I just know I want to be with you
But I can't cause, I cant cause
Nothing making sense
No trust, no mint
Quiet eyes, no squint
Break ice, Ooooo
Brown bottom talk
Inside I squawk
Break down, no hint
Smile and squint
Nothing making sense
No trust, no mint
Quiet eyes, no squint
Break ice, Ooooo
Brown bottom talk
Inside I squawk
Break down, no hint
Smile and squint
Past trauma is holding me back
Past trauma got me under attack
And I don't know what I'm gonna do
I just know I want to be with you
But I can't cause, I can't cause
Past trauma is holding me back
Past trauma got me under attack




And I don't know what I'm gonna do
I just know I want to be with you

Overall Meaning

In "Trauma" by M.O.S., the songwriter delves into feelings of anxiety, stress, and past trauma that are dragging them down. The lyrics vividly paint a picture of someone struggling to cope with overwhelming emotions and experiences. The song opens with the singer feeling isolated and alone, even among friends. They describe themselves as drowning on a boat with no air in their throat, symbolizing the suffocating feeling of anxiety. The song continues with the singer feeling underdressed, disorganized, and held back by the weight of past trauma. They want to be with someone they care about, but their anxiety and stress are holding them back from taking that step.


Throughout the song, there are various references to the singer's mental state. The line "there's race cars in my chest" describes the frenzied feeling of a racing heartbeat. The repeated refrain of "nothing making sense" highlights a sense of disorientation and confusion. The use of the phrase "brown bottom talk" is a reference to bowel movements, suggesting physical manifestations of anxiety. Overall, the lyrics convey the sense of being trapped in a cycle of anxiety and trauma, unable to move forward even when they want to.


Line by Line Meaning

Got friends, then I don't
I have a fluctuating social life


In a big overcoat
I feel the need to hide and protect myself


I'm drowning on a boat
I feel overwhelmed and helpless


No air in my throat
I feel suffocated and unable to speak up


No shirt no shoes today
I am not properly equipped to face the world


No service either way
I feel disconnected from the world around me


Think less and I'm okay
I try to numb my emotions and thoughts to cope


Dried cabbage saves the day
I find comfort in mundane things


You don't know what it's like to be me
My experiences are unique to me and difficult to understand


I have reservations a dinner for three
I struggle with feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt


Not just me
Others may feel this way too


Past trauma is holding me back
My past experiences have a negative impact on my present


Past trauma got me under attack
My past experiences continue to harm me


And I don't know what I'm gonna do
I feel lost and unsure of how to move forward


I just know I want to be with you
I seek companionship and connection


But I can't cause, I cant cause
My anxiety and stress make it difficult to pursue relationships


I'm anxious and I'm stressed
I feel overwhelmed and worried


I'm feeling under dressed
I feel unprepared and inadequate


My car floor is a mess
My external environment reflects my internal chaos


There's race cars in my chest
My heart is racing with anxiety


Nothing making sense
I feel confused and disoriented


No trust, no mint
I struggle with trust issues and am not feeling refreshed


Quiet eyes, no squint
I am guarded and reserved


Break ice, Ooooo
I long for a breakthrough in my emotional state


Brown bottom talk
I have inner turmoil and negative self-talk


Inside I squawk
My inner turmoil is causing me distress


Break down, no hint
I am struggling and may be close to a breakdown


Smile and squint
I pretend to be okay while also feeling guarded




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Written by: Ryan O'Dea

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