Mark Logan is an upcoming hip-hop artist from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The… Read Full Bio ↴Mark Logan is an upcoming hip-hop artist from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The former pro hockey player and rising star in the budding Canadian rap scene is building a unique and versatile catalog. From rapid-fire rhyming comparable to NF, Machine Gun Kelly, and Jack Harlowall the way to love songs similar to those of an early Drake and current Justin Bieber, Mark Logan is constantly proving he is capable of blending genres and pushing creative boundaries.

OUTBREAK
Mark Logan Lyrics

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Bitterest pill knowin' that I could have changed this outcome from where I set out from
Better yet still, could have stopped this outlash, now we've got an outbreak
Walls fallin' all around me, I thought it would be easy
Wrong impression of the journey, I'm sick I need somebody to cure me
Nah, it's not how I envisioned this
I thought because I had two options I wouldn't be limited
I thought that quittin' hockey would have stopped me goin' splits with this
But it's the opposite, it's obvious I'm hindering

My mental outlook in ways I can't outcompete
Feels like I'm out of luck, friends say I'm out of reach
I'm out of touch, rap 'til it's out of beat
Spazz 'til it's out of me, yeah
I'm an outsider lackin' outside perspective
An outlier who can't outlie depression
Can't outrun fears that have festered
Wish I'd outdone years I neglected
The job I did patchin' up my wounds disgusts me
I'm leakin' blood on those who didn't cut me
It's getting' ugly tryin' to rectify
The more attention I give it, the more intensified it gets
Bitterest pill knowin' that I could have changed this outcome from where I set out from
Better yet still, could have stopped this outlash, now we've got an outbreak
Walls fallin' all around me, I thought it would be easy
Wrong impression of the journey, I'm sick I need somebody to cure me
Now it's dark on this side, I think it's an outage
I can't change my output, I need a new outlet
Can't change my values based on a new outfit
I think I outgrew beliefs I came out with
Bitter but I know it's my fault
Makes me bitter that I know that these walls
Are disintegrating 'cause I've been wrong
I'm scared admitting and the list goes on
I'm wishin' 'til I'm out of stars, fishin' 'til I'm out of line
Driftin' 'til I'm out of rope, spinnin' 'til I'm out of twine

Complain like I'm out of money, concede like I'm out of time
Confirmed I'm out of hope, convinced I'm out of my mind
Drivin' myself insane, I'm losing my self-esteem
Nobody else can see how I'm ending up this way
Pointless to yell or scream, a cry out for help would be
Drowned out by these walls fallin' down on me
Bitterest pill knowin' that I could have changed this outcome from where I set out from
Better yet still, could have stopped this outlash, now we've got an outbreak
Walls fallin' all around me, I thought it would be easy
Wrong impression of the journey, I'm sick I need somebody to cure me
Bitterest pill knowin' that I could have changed this outcome from where I set out from
Better yet still, could have stopped this outlash, now we've got an outbreak
Walls fallin' all around me, I thought it would be easy
Wrong impression of the journey, I'm sick I need somebody to cure me

Overall Meaning

The song "Outbreak" by Mark Logan is a reflection on the struggles that come with trying to find one's place in the world. The lyrics talk about the regret and bitterness that comes with realizing that one could have done things differently to avoid a negative outcome. The use of the phrase "bitterest pill" emphasizes the pain and difficulty of this realization. The verse also mentions how the walls are collapsing around the singer, symbolizing the feeling of being trapped and overwhelmed by their circumstances. They thought the journey would be easy, but in reality, it's not. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Bitterest pill knowin' that I could have changed this outcome," emphasizing the regret and desire for change, but also the acceptance that the current situation cannot be reversed. The singer feels sick and unable to overcome their struggles alone, recognizing the need for someone to help them overcome their mental turmoil.

In summary, the song Outbreak is a powerful reflection on the inner turmoil that comes with struggling to find one's place in the world. The verses and choruses illustrate the singer's feelings of regret, bitterness, and helplessness, symbolizing the internal struggles they face.

Line by Line Meaning

Bitterest pill knowin' that I could have changed this outcome from where I set out from
It's hard to accept that I could have made different choices and avoided this situation

Better yet still, could have stopped this outlash, now we've got an outbreak
I should have taken action earlier to prevent the negative consequences that are happening now

Walls fallin' all around me, I thought it would be easy
I feel like everything is falling apart and I mistakenly thought my journey would be simple

Wrong impression of the journey, I'm sick I need somebody to cure me
I had unrealistic expectations about what the journey would be like and now I'm struggling with mental health issues that I need help with

Nah, it's not how I envisioned this
Things are not going the way I had hoped or expected them to go

I thought because I had two options I wouldn't be limited
I thought having choices would give me more freedom but I'm still feeling constrained

I thought that quittin' hockey would have stopped me goin' splits with this
I thought giving up one thing would solve all my problems but it didn't

But it's the opposite, it's obvious I'm hindering
In reality, my choices and actions are actually contributing to my problems

My mental outlook in ways I can't outcompete
My negative thought patterns and mental state are too difficult to overcome on my own

Feels like I'm out of luck, friends say I'm out of reach
I feel like I have no luck and my friends can't reach me to help

I'm out of touch, rap 'til it's out of beat
I'm feeling disconnected and I'm making music until I can't anymore

Spazz 'til it's out of me, yeah
I'm letting out my frustrations until there's nothing left to express

I'm an outsider lackin' outside perspective
I feel like an outsider and I don't have any outside perspective to help me see my situation clearly

An outlier who can't outlie depression
I feel like I don't fit in and I can't overcome my depression no matter how hard I try to hide it

Can't outrun fears that have festered
I can't escape my fears that have been building up over time

Wish I'd outdone years I neglected
I regret not taking action earlier to prevent the problems I'm facing now

The job I did patchin' up my wounds disgusts me
I'm disappointed in myself for trying to fix my problems in a superficial way

I'm leakin' blood on those who didn't cut me
My unresolved issues are affecting those around me who didn't cause my problems

It's getting' ugly tryin' to rectify
I'm struggling to fix my problems and it's making things worse

The more attention I give it, the more intensified it gets
The more I focus on my problems, the worse they become

Now it's dark on this side, I think it's an outage
Things are getting worse and it feels like a power outage in my life

I can't change my output, I need a new outlet
My current approach isn't working and I need to find a new way to cope

Can't change my values based on a new outfit
I can't abandon my beliefs and values just to try to fit in or solve my problems

I think I outgrew beliefs I came out with
I've realized that some of my beliefs from earlier in life no longer serve me or are accurate

Bitter but I know it's my fault
I'm bitter about my situation but I know that I'm responsible for it

Makes me bitter that I know that these walls
It upsets me that I'm aware that my problems are my own doing

Are disintegrating 'cause I've been wrong
The walls representing my life are falling apart because of the mistakes I've made

I'm scared admitting and the list goes on
I'm afraid to admit how bad things are and there are many other problems I haven't even mentioned

I'm wishin' 'til I'm out of stars, fishin' 'til I'm out of line
I'm hoping for a solution that seems impossible and I'm searching for something that may not exist

Driftin' 'til I'm out of rope, spinnin' 'til I'm out of twine
I feel like I'm losing control and I'm headed towards a dead end

Complain like I'm out of money, concede like I'm out of time
I'm complaining about my problems even though I know I need to take action and time is running out

Confirmed I'm out of hope, convinced I'm out of my mind
I have lost all hope and I'm starting to question my sanity

Drivin' myself insane, I'm losing my self-esteem
My problems are taking over my life and it's affecting my sense of self-worth

Nobody else can see how I'm ending up this way
I feel like no one else can understand what I'm going through and the direction my life is headed

Pointless to yell or scream, a cry out for help would be
I feel like asking for help won't do any good because no one can fix my problems

Drowned out by these walls fallin' down on me
My cries for help are being silenced by the crumbling walls of my life

Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Mark Logan

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