Vertigo
Merton Alice Lyrics

Hands are sweaty, my heart beats heavy
I am nervous and my heart is racing.

There's something out there, I swear, I'm not ready
I sense that something is going to happen and I don't feel prepared for it.

And I don't really know where to go from here
I feel lost and uncertain about my next step.

The sound's getting louder, the floor starts shaking
I am overwhelmed by the noise and activity around me.

Everybody's feeling it, why can't I feel it, no?
Others seem to be enjoying themselves, but I cannot seem to get into the same mindset.

Why can't I just let it go?
I am struggling to relax and enjoy myself.

'Cause all I can feel is vertigo, oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh
I am experiencing a sense of disorientation and dizziness.

Gotta get outta my head
I need to stop overthinking and let loose.

Do something that I'll regret
I want to take a risk and let go of my inhibitions.

He's dancing now with someone he met
I see someone I know, dancing with a stranger.

Losing my sanity
I am struggling to keep my thoughts and emotions under control.

Get rid of my vanity
I need to stop worrying about how I look and just have fun.

Their faces seem deadly, it just got messy
I observe the atmosphere around me becoming increasingly tense and uncomfortable.

His eyes bloodshot but he's going in steady
I notice someone who looks tired but is still putting on a brave face and trying to enjoy themselves.

Caught inside of a dark night out
I feel trapped in an unpleasant situation and can't seem to escape.

Left me standing by myself
I feel isolated and alone.

Under your control
I am under the influence of someone else's expectations and approval.