Lazarus
Martin Carr/The Boo Radleys Lyrics
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I keep on trying to find a way out
But it's ok you don't lock the door anymore
I, you know I never go out
And you know that I start to forget things
But it's ok they weren't essential anyway
I feel like I've spent my whole life just kicking round
And not getting in the way
And now, and maybe now I should change
Because I'm starting to lose all my faith
While those around me are beaten down each day.
The lyrics to Martin Carr/The Boo Radleys's song Lazarus seem to express the feelings of someone who is struggling to maintain their mental stability. The opening line, "I must be losing my mind," sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer feels trapped and unable to escape from their current situation.
The second line, "I keep on trying to find a way out," suggests that the singer is aware of their situation and wants to change it. However, despite their efforts, they feel unable to make any progress. The line "But it's ok you don't lock the door anymore" seems to indicate that the singer feels they have lost control over even the most basic aspects of their life.
The following lines continue to express the singer's feelings of confusion and resignation. They feel like they are forgetting things that were once important to them and have spent their whole life "just kicking round and not getting in the way." The final lines suggest a sense of despair as the singer sees those around them struggling and losing faith, and wonders if they should make a change as well.
Overall, the song seems to be a reflection on the struggle to maintain mental wellness in a world that can often feel overwhelming and oppressive.
Line by Line Meaning
I must be losing my mind
I feel like my mental health is deteriorating.
I keep on trying to find a way out
I'm constantly searching for a solution or escape.
But it's ok you don't lock the door anymore
You're not trying to keep me contained anymore, which is a relief.
I, you know I never go out
I'm reclusive and don't like to leave my comfort zone.
And you know that I start to forget things
My memory isn't as reliable as it used to be.
But it's ok they weren't essential anyway
The things I forget aren't things that really matter in the grand scheme of things.
I, and when I start to look back
Reflecting on my life and past experiences.
I feel like I've spent my whole life just kicking round
I've been aimlessly wandering through life without purpose.
And not getting in the way
I haven't been making any significant impact or contribution.
And now, and maybe now I should change
I'm considering making changes in my life.
Because I'm starting to lose all my faith
I'm losing faith in myself or something I believed in.
While those around me are beaten down each day.
People around me seem to be struggling and facing challenges on a regular basis.
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Written by: BRIDGET ST JOHN, TRADITIONAL
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