Crawling
Mike Shinoda featuring Aaron Lewis Lyrics
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These wounds they will not heal
Fear is how I fall
Confusing what is real, oh
There's something inside me that pulls beneath the surface
Consuming, confusing
This lack of self-control I fear is never ending
To find myself again, my walls are closing in
(Without a sense of confidence)
(I'm convinced that there's just too much pressure to take)
I've felt this way before, so insecure
Crawling in my skin
These wounds they will not heal
Fear is how I fall
Confusing what is real
Discomfort endlessly has pulled itself upon me
Distracting (Distracting), reacting
Against my will I'll stand beside my own reflection (My own reflection)
It's haunting (It's haunting) how I can't seem
To find myself again, my walls are closing in
(Without a sense of confidence)
(I'm convinced that there's just too much pressure to take)
I've felt this way before, so insecure
Crawling in my skin
These wounds they will not heal
Fear is how I fall
Confusing what is real
Crawling in my skin
These wounds they will not heal
Fear is how I fall
Confusing, confusing what is real
(There's something inside me that pulls beneath the surface)
(Consuming) Confusing what is real
(This lack of self-control I fear is never ending)
(Controlling) Confusing what is real
The song "Crawling" by Mike Shinoda featuring Aaron Lewis explores the internal turmoil of someone who feels like they are constantly on the verge of falling apart. The opening lines "Crawling in my skin, these wounds they will not heal" immediately set up a tone of pain and desperation. The singer feels like they are trapped in their own body and unable to escape the feelings of fear and confusion that plague them.
The second verse delves deeper into this sense of being overwhelmed by emotions. The lines "There's something inside me that pulls beneath the surface, consuming, confusing" suggest that there is a darkness within them that is difficult to control. They feel like they are losing their grip on reality and are struggling to make sense of what is going on.
Line by Line Meaning
Crawling in my skin
Feeling trapped and uncomfortable in my own body and mind
These wounds they will not heal
The emotional pain I am experiencing seems to be persistent and long-lasting
Fear is how I fall
My fears and insecurities are what bring me down and make me feel helpless
Confusing what is real, oh
I am having trouble distinguishing what is actually happening from what I am imagining or perceiving
There's something inside me that pulls beneath the surface
There is an underlying force or feeling that is affecting me, even though it may not be visible
Consuming, confusing
It is overwhelming and causing me to feel disoriented
This lack of self-control I fear is never ending
I am worried that I will always struggle with feeling out of control and unable to manage my own thoughts and actions
Controlling, I can't seem
It seems to have a grip on me that I am unable to shake off or overcome
To find myself again, my walls are closing in
I am beginning to feel increasingly isolated and trapped, as if I am losing touch with my true self
(Without a sense of confidence)
I am lacking the self-assuredness and belief in myself to overcome this situation
(I'm convinced that there's just too much pressure to take)
I feel like I am under an immense amount of stress and strain that is contributing to my feelings of overwhelm and insecurity
I've felt this way before, so insecure
This is not the first time I have struggled with these feelings of self-doubt and inadequacy
Discomfort endlessly has pulled itself upon me
I am experiencing a persistent sense of unease and discomfort that seems to never go away
Distracting (Distracting), reacting
I am being pulled in different directions, and am struggling to stay focused and calm in the face of these distressing emotions
Against my will I'll stand beside my own reflection (My own reflection)
Despite my reluctance and reservations, I am trying to confront and understand my own thoughts and emotions
It's haunting (It's haunting) how I can't seem
It is troubling and disconcerting that I am unable to gain control over my own mind and feelings
Confusing, confusing what is real
I am becoming increasingly uncertain and confused about what is actually happening, and what is only imagined or perceived
Contributed by Thomas T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@tandeitor
This is not a song, this is a masterpiece
@theSnowXRIDER
with headphones is ....no words
@juggernautgsp5681
Chicken skin!
@aganmomochi8295
U right broo
@ahmadmdn1324
@@theSnowXRIDER ⁰
@Mantiz85
This can be said about many Linkin Park songs.
@BLAZINGICE333
The violin, the electronic hook, the fading of the vocals to make them feel underneath your skin, the vocals of chester and shinoda, it's a masterpiece
@staz9733
It's good idea, you know
@rishiupadhyay7188
Absolutely
@stephantom8237
Aaron Lewis' vocals also contribute a lot. (I used to be a big fan of Staind at the same time that I listened to Linkin Park, and I remember being extremely moved when I recognized him on this track for the first time.)