Focus
Marike de Jager Lyrics
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Thinking faster and faster now
I wanna crawl into my head
And hide in a corner
Proudly fighting my way through this mess
I might struggle but that doesn't mean I care less
Then before
And I need, I need a focus
And I need, I need, oh I need
So you think I'd be better off there, don't you!
So you think you can make me aware baby
Why don't you f*ck off
And please take your sympathy with you
Something's coming I'm fantasy-prone
Late at night and I'm likely to be on my own
You won't do me no good
And I need, I need a focus
And I need, I need, oh I need
See that's me, moving forward
From way above, from way above
And why don't you f*ck yourself
See that's mee moving forward
From way above, from way above
And I need, I need a focus
And I need, I need, oh I need
The lyrics to "Focus" by Marike de Jager express the struggles of the singer's mind and their need for focus amidst the chaos. The opening lines set the introspective tone of the song as she watches the flickering candles and feels her soul burning. The singer then wishes to crawl into her head and hide in a corner, which suggests a desire to escape from reality and retreat into her thoughts.
In the following lines, the singer acknowledges her struggles and states that she cares regardless of how hard it may be. She needs a focus to help her navigate through her struggles. The line "So you think I'd be better off there, don't you!" could be directed towards someone who is telling her to leave her struggles behind and escape. However, the singer refuses to take the easy way out.
The chorus repeats the singer's need for focus, emphasizing the importance of finding a path forward amidst the turmoil. She declares that she's moving forward and doesn't need anyone's sympathy or opinion. The song's theme is relatable to anyone struggling with the complexities of life, and the lyrics offer a sense of hope that one can overcome obstacles by focusing on what really matters.
Line by Line Meaning
Watching candle lights burning my soul
Staring at flickering flames, feeling deeply emotional and overwhelmed
Thinking faster and faster now
Mentally processing things at an increasing pace
I wanna crawl into my head
Desire to retreat into one's own mind
And hide in a corner
Seeking isolation and solitude
Proudly fighting my way through this mess
Working hard to overcome challenges and difficulties with confidence
I might struggle but that doesn't mean I care less
Even though it's difficult, it doesn't diminish the importance of the situation
Then before
In comparison to the past
For better or worse
Regardless of the outcome
And I need, I need a focus
Desire for something to concentrate on
So you think I'd be better off there, don't you!
Sarcastic response to someone assuming they know what's best for them
So you think you can make me aware baby
Implying the person is trying to educate them on something they already know
Why don't you f*ck off
Demand for them to leave them alone
And please take your sympathy with you
Asking to not be pitied
Something's coming I'm fantasy-prone
Anticipation of a desired outcome, despite it being unrealistic
Late at night and I'm likely to be on my own
When they're most likely to be alone
You won't do me no good
Their fantasies won't help them
See that's me, moving forward
Expression of self-assurance and progression
From way above, from way above
Viewing themselves from a higher perspective
And why don't you f*ck yourself
Insulting the person attempting to bring them down
And I need, I need a focus
Reinforcement of the desire for something to concentrate on
Contributed by Blake D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.