Meg Myers is an American vocalist and songwriter produced by Doctor Rosen Rosen. Originally from Tennessee's Smoky Mountains, she now lives in Los Angeles. She is a former Jehovah's Witness.
Her debut EP, Daughter in the Choir, is available on iTunes and for free download from her website. Her song "Adelaide," a ballad about domestic abuse, was featured on Last Call with Carson Daly and "Curbstomp" which was synched in an episode of CSI:NY is also included on the compilation album "New Music Seminar - Artist On the Verge 2012, Vol. 1". In 2012 she played a residency at The Bootleg in Los Angeles and two shows at The Viper Room as well as a sold out show with JMSN at The Troubadour. Entertainment Weekly called her "everything we want in a singer-angry, damaged, and supremely talented." While a review in music industry trade hitsdailydouble.com described her as "still a little raw around the edges, but if she can manage to harness that power, Meg Myers has the kind of fierce presence that evokes the likes of femme fatales such as Fiona Apple, Patti Smith, Cat Power, Alanis Morrissette and Sinead O'Connor, and that's some pretty impressive company."
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Numb
Meg Myers Lyrics
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Tell me how to write this
Tell me how to fight this war
I'll keep marching on
Like a broken robot
Money back guarantee
I'm in your custody
But I'm not a criminal, I can be your next big thing
Silly little monster
Should've just held my tongue
I hate the feeling of this weight upon my shoulders
Pushing the pressure down on me
You think you want the best for me but nothing really matters
If you force it won't come, I guess I'm feeling numb
I guess I'm feeling numb
Sometimes I wish I could fly
Through a secret trap door into another life
Bury my head in the sand
I don't wanna grow up
La la la la la la la la
I hate the feeling of this weight upon my shoulders
Pushing the pressure down on me
You think you want the best for me but nothing really matters
If you force it won't come, I guess I'm feeling numb
I guess I'm feeling numb
I guess I'm feeling numb
I'll play the game
I'll do everything you tell me
All the losers win in the end
I'll play the game
I'll do anything you tell me
All the losers win in the end
I hate the feeling of this weight upon my shoulders
Pushing the pressure down on me
You think you want the best for me but nothing really matters
If you force it won't come, I guess I'm feeling numb
I guess I'm feeling numb
I guess I'm feeling numb
I guess I'm feeling numb
The song "Numb" by Meg Myers delves deep into the struggles that people face when they are under pressure to become successful, and the toll it takes on their mental health. Throughout the song, the lyrics speak of the feeling of being trapped by the expectations of others, and the desire to escape it all. The artist uses a metaphor of being a broken robot, indicating that the weight of the expectations has left her feeling robotic and not able to connect with her emotions.
The chorus repeats the phrase "I hate the feeling of this weight upon my shoulders, pushing the pressure down on me," conveying the sense of being overwhelmed and suffocated by the demands of society. The desire to escape is most evident in the line, "sometimes I wish I could fly through a secret trap door into another life."
Overall, "Numb" is a powerful song that touches on the harsh realities of feeling trapped in a world where success is the only metric of worth. It voices the difficulties faced by those who feel like they can't meet the expectations laid upon them.
Line by Line Meaning
When all is said and done
After everything is finished
Tell me how to write this
Give me guidance on what to say
Tell me how to fight this war
Teach me how to battle my struggles
I'll keep marching on
I'll continue to move forward
Like a broken robot
Mechanically without emotion
Money back guarantee
Assurance of a refund
I'm in your custody
I am under your control
But I'm not a criminal, I can be your next big thing
Although I'm under your control, I have potential
Look at what I've become
Reflecting on one's personal growth
Silly little monster
Calling oneself a foolish creature
Should've just held my tongue
Regretting speaking out about something
I hate the feeling of this weight upon my shoulders
Disliking the burden of responsibility
Pushing the pressure down on me
Feeling weighed down and stressed
You think you want the best for me but nothing really matters
Believing someone else's intentions are good, but the outcome isn't important
If you force it won't come, I guess I'm feeling numb
If you try to make something happen, it won't work and I feel indifferent
Sometimes I wish I could fly
Dreaming of the impossible
Through a secret trap door into another life
Escaping into a new world
Bury my head in the sand
Ignoring reality
I don't wanna grow up
Avoiding maturity
I'll play the game
Follow the rules
I'll do everything you tell me
Complying with expectations
All the losers win in the end
Even those who seem to fail can ultimately succeed
I'll play the game
Continue to follow the rules
I'll do anything you tell me
Obeying commands regardless of personal desire
I guess I'm feeling numb
Experiencing emotional emptiness and indifference
Lyrics Ā© Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Christian James Langdon, Meg Myers
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@satredveg7902
When all is said and done
Tell me how to write this
Tell me how to fight this war
I'll keep marching on
Like a broken robot
Money back guarantee
I'm in your custody
But I'm not a criminal, I can be your next big thing
Look at what I've become
Silly little monster
Should've just held my tongue
I hate the feeling of this weight upon my shoulders
Pushing the pressure down on me
You think you want the best for me but nothing really matters
If you force it won't come, I guess I'm feeling numb
I guess I'm feeling numb
Sometimes I wish I could fly
Through a secret trap door into another life
Bury my head in the sand
I don't wanna grow up
La la la la la la la la
I hate the feeling of this weight upon my shoulders
Pushing the pressure down on me
You think you want the best for me but nothing really matters
If you force it won't come, I guess I'm feeling numb
I guess I'm feeling numb
I guess I'm feeling numb
I'll play the game
I'll do everything you tell me
All the losers win in the end
I'll play the game
I'll do anything you tell me
All the losers win in the end
I hate the feeling of this weight upon my shoulders
Pushing the pressure down on me
You think you want the best for me but nothing really matters
If you force it won't come, I guess I'm feeling numb
I guess I'm feeling numb
I guess I'm feeling numb
I guess I'm feeling numb
@lilv41
Have struggled with depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety for over a decade. Self medicating help but lead to addiction. Iām trying to repair myself piece by piece but itās tough as hell especially with a wife and son to support. This song has truly helped every time I get overwhelmed with it all and start contemplating suicide. Thank you so much for this song.
@Iceis_Phoenix
I struggle too with every disorder you have. You must be an empath.
@lilv41
A mind can be a beautiful thing while it can also be utterly terrifying & destructive.
@PzzaDaHut66
Stay strong friend.
@american11asshole
Nithyananda is the living avatar, heāll fix you.
@bud389
It's human to feel that, and your fight is felt every day all over the world by billions. I hope it helps if you know that you aren't struggling alone.
@jakuga48
āAll the losers win in the end.ā
You have no idea how much this song and video has got me through extremely difficult times, i hope to be able to express it in person someday, thank you Meg. š
@FuckLinkinParkHaters
Same bro. Numb. Lemon eyes. I can't name the songs I like bc it's so many. Motel. Sorry. Adelaide.
@MegatronGameplay
One of the saddest parts of this perfect illustration of anxiety and depression is that at the end of the video. When Meg finally confronts the people around her on how they make her feel, you can still see fingers extending to her as if she said nothing at all...gave me chills
@gab_ale
Some people don't give a crap. They keep going ang going until one explodes.