Innocent
Mitchel Dae Lyrics
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Slowly falling off course
Too much to ignore, still I'm
Tryna keep my feet out in front of me
So I'm strumming all the same chords
While I'm tryna
Keep myself from getting bored
But I'll laugh it off as
All my plans
Come crashing to the ground again
Now I wish I could turn back the time
And do it all over, let someone close enough
To lift up the weight of the crimes
That weigh on my shoulders
Then maybe I would be
Innocent where I don't convolute
Twisted up versions of the truth
I wish I knew how I could try to free up my mind
'Cos now I'm losing it
I guess I'm losing it
When I close my eyes
It's like I've been here before and I
End up face down on the floor lying weak
And broken up as I'll ever be
But I'll laugh it off as
All my plans
Come crashing to the ground again
Now I wish I could turn back the time
And do it all over, let someone close enough
To lift up the weight of the crimes
That weigh on my shoulders
Then maybe I would be
Innocent where I don't convolute
Twisted up versions of the truth
I wish I knew how I could try to free up my mind
'Cos now I'm losing it
(Woah, woah, woah)
(Woah, woah, woah)
All my plans
Came crashing to the ground
Crashing to the ground
And all my plans
Came crashing to the ground
Crashing to the ground again
Now I wish I could turn back the time
And do it all over, let someone close enough
To lift up the weight of the crimes
That weigh on my shoulders
Then maybe I would be
Innocent where I don't convolute
Twisted up versions of the truth
I wish I knew how I could try to free up my mind
'Cos now I'm losing it
(Woah, woah, woah) I'm losing it
(Woah, woah, woah) I guess I'm losing it
The lyrics of Mitchel Dae's song "Innocent" speak to the struggles of feeling lost and not living up to your own expectations. The first stanza sets the scene of someone who is stumbling and falling off course. Despite trying to keep their feet moving forward, they are plagued by doubts and a fear of becoming bored. This feeling of being lost is heightened in the chorus as the singer expresses regret for not having someone close enough to help them lift the weight of their mistakes off their shoulders. They wish they could be "innocent where I don't convolute," free from the twisted versions of the truth they tangle themselves in.
The second stanza continues this theme of feeling lost and helpless. The singer feels like they have been here before, like they are lying weak and broken on the floor. Despite all of this, they still laugh off their doubts and keep trying to move forward.
The repetition of the phrase "all my plans come crashing to the ground again" throughout the song emphasizes the feeling of failure and disappointment that the singer is experiencing. They wish they could turn back time and find a way to free their mind from the weight of their mistakes.
Overall, the lyrics of "Innocent" speak to the universal experience of feeling lost and making mistakes. Despite these setbacks, the singer keeps pushing forward, looking for a way to break free from the burdens weighing them down.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been stumbling
I have been making mistakes and struggling.
Slowly falling off course
Gradually drifting away from my intended path.
Too much to ignore, still I'm Tryna keep my feet out in front of me
Despite the challenges, I am trying to stay focused and continue moving forward.
So I'm strumming all the same chords While I'm tryna Keep myself from getting bored
In an effort to stay engaged, I am playing the same music despite feeling uninspired.
I've got crippling doubts I start to believe But I'll laugh it off as
I struggle with insecurities that sometimes feel overwhelming, but I try to brush them off and keep going.
All my plans Come crashing to the ground again
Despite my efforts, my plans often fail and leave me feeling defeated.
Now I wish I could turn back the time And do it all over, let someone close enough To lift up the weight of the crimes That weigh on my shoulders Then maybe I would be
I regret my past mistakes and wish I could go back and seek help in order to feel lighter and less burdened.
Innocent where I don't convolute Twisted up versions of the truth I wish I knew how I could try to free up my mind 'Cos now I'm losing it I guess I'm losing it
I wish I could be free from the mental fog and confusion that comes with distorting the truth, but right now I feel like I'm losing control.
When I close my eyes It's like I've been here before and I End up face down on the floor lying weak And broken up as I'll ever be But I'll laugh it off as
Sometimes my struggles feel cyclic and like I'm reliving a familiar nightmare, but I try to maintain a sense of humor in the face of my pain.
All my plans Came crashing to the ground again
Once again, my plans fail and leave me feeling defeated.
Now I wish I could turn back the time And do it all over, let someone close enough To lift up the weight of the crimes That weigh on my shoulders Then maybe I would be
My regrets continue to weigh heavily on me, and I long for support to help me cope.
Innocent where I don't convolute Twisted up versions of the truth I wish I knew how I could try to free up my mind 'Cos now I'm losing it
I yearn for the clarity and honesty that comes with being innocent, but right now I am feeling lost and confused.
(Woah, woah, woah) I'm losing it
I am slowly unraveling and losing my grip on reality.
(Woah, woah, woah) I guess I'm losing it
I am coming to terms with the reality that I am losing control.
Writer(s): Mitchel Dae
Contributed by Julia F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@PaintingWithRill
I frickign love this song why isnt this more popular
@MitchelDae
I super appreciate you listening! Thanks so much for your support!
@tobiaschurch8848
Was surprised as well. Been jamming to this on Spotify so much I thought it's probably really popular.
It's definitely a 57M Views level song.
@huwry_rl404
I agree
@Indifto
All of his songs are great and he definitely deserves more views/listens
@sinhadesx
We all love this song bro 🔥
@jeffreymaina6906
One of the most criminally underrated artists ive heard in my entire life.
@user-cl6pr6bz7u
So underrated! It deserves much more!
@MitchelDae
I really appreciate that! Thank you for listening!
@Itz._kyie
Everyone that sees this comment plz share this song on any social media platform because this guy is really gifted and I really want his music to get out there