Thoughts
Michael Schulte Lyrics
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They are like restless peace in my head.
Time, it slowly kills me in my cold bed.
And turns my faith into a dark, and open doubt.
I am running into the fire,
Tonight, this war is easily lost.
'Cause I can't cut these wires,
A fire, a fire.
I am running into the fire.
Thoughts
Are creeping in with arms of silence.
Time,
Will make me me drown here on my island.
The pressure's rising like a way of open scars
I am running into the fire,
Tonight, this war is easily lost
'Cause I can't cut these wires,
And sparks will turn into,
A fire
A fire.
I am running into the fire
Oh, I am running, running, running, running.
Into a fire.
Oh, I am running, running, running, running.
Oh into the fire
The lyrics of Michael Schulte's "Thoughts" describe a struggle with mental turmoil and the constant battle to find peace within oneself. The singer compares these inner thoughts to a "restless peace," which suggests that while they may offer some solace, they cannot be fully subdued. The idea of time being a killer in a "cold bed" alludes to the anxiety of feeling trapped and stagnant. The line "And turns my faith into a dark and open doubt" further emphasizes the emotional distress of the singer. The use of juxtaposition between faith and doubt creates a sense of internal conflict, as the two ideas seem to contradict each other.
The singer then goes on to describe running "into the fire," which could be interpreted as a metaphor for facing one's fears or problems head-on, regardless of the potential consequences. The repeated phrase "I am running into the fire" adds a sense of urgency and determination to the lyrics. The pressure that is "rising like a way of open scars" suggests that this battle with oneself is not easy and comes with significant emotional pain.
Overall, the song conveys a sense of struggle and the emotional toll that inner turmoil can take. The lyrics are powerful and evocative, and the melody adds to the overall emotional impact of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
They are like restless peace in my head.
My thoughts seem peaceful, but they constantly change and disturb me.
Time, it slowly kills me in my cold bed.
I feel stuck and helpless in my loneliness, and time only makes it worse.
And turns my faith into a dark, and open doubt.
My beliefs and trust in others are starting to fade and become uncertain.
I am running into the fire,
I am facing my fears and troubles directly, even though it might be dangerous or painful.
Tonight, this war is easily lost.
The conflicts and problems I'm facing seem overwhelming and difficult to overcome.
'Cause I can't cut these wires,
I feel trapped and unable to escape or change my circumstances.
And sparks will turn into,
Small problems or issues can quickly escalate into bigger ones and cause significant damage.
A fire, a fire.
The consequences of my actions or choices can lead to significant or irreversible damage.
Thoughts
My inner dialogue and self-reflection.
Are creeping in with arms of silence.
My thoughts are slowly and silently taking over my mind.
Time,
The passing of moments and days.
Will make me drown here on my island.
The unstoppable flow of time is bringing me closer to my inevitable fate, despite feeling isolated and alone.
The pressure's rising like a way of open scars
The stress and pressure are building up in a painful and obvious way.
Oh, I am running, running, running, running.
I am desperate and determined to escape my troubles and find a better life.
Into a fire.
Even if the outcome is painful, I am willing to take risks and face danger to achieve my goals.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: MICHAEL ANTHONY SCHULTE, ROBERT STEPHENSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@tgnben
This song is the perfect example of why YouTube needs a repeat button.
@fred_jay2119
thatguynamedben 100 % agree
@simone_hufflepuff7130
So true
@jared7333
thatguynamedben right click on the video and press loop, basically the same thing
@LuckyBags
There is loop button
@whatnicknameisnortaken
this goes for all of his songs
@coykiwi4548
This song always calms me. Whenever my anxiety is overwhelming, when thoughts really are restless beasts in my head, I can listen to this on repeat and feel it recede, like a tightness slowly dissipating, all of my muscles relaxing. So just wanna say thanks for that.
@coykiwi4548
Months later, still listening. And the way you say "lost" in the chorus is perfect.
@michaelschulte
I'd be super, super happy, if you share this video with your friends, give it a thumbs up and maybe buy 'Thoughts' on iTunes :)
@zakkdavis1704
Just recently stumbled upon you lookin up an acoustic cover to "mad world" but besides that .haha ..this original is beautiful, man. And the video and illustration is awesome ..just figured all compliments are good lol so why not share it ..ill help spread it a lil brah ..love