Depression
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There's an armor here behind my back
Closing my jaw too tight
Forthcoming to say weird little things (Oh no)


Looks like a person and is my height (She looks like me)
But comfort always makes me suspicious

I won't hear the voices in my head
I won't hear the voices in my head




Because this is bad and can make me mad
Because this is bad and can make me mad

Overall Meaning

In More's song Depression, the artist portrays the struggle of dealing with mental illnesses. The lyrics depict the internal conflict that one goes through in dealing with depression, anxiety or any other mental health issues. The first few lines of the song talk about the protective layer that the artist has formed around herself, symbolizing the emotional barrier that one creates to shield themselves from the world. The armor behind her back represents her defence mechanism, and the line "closing my jaw too tight" signifies that the artist is forced to suppress her emotions.


The artist is forthcoming but hesitant to express her feelings, as she fears that her vulnerability may be exploited. She says, "Looks like a person, and is my height, but comfort always makes me suspicious," hinting that even people who seem close to her can cause her emotional distress. The last two lines of the chorus, "I won't hear the voices in my head, Because this is bad and can make me mad," portray the constant struggle to maintain a stable mental state and not let the negative thoughts take over.


Overall, the song captures the pain and frustration of those who suffer from mental illnesses. Through her powerful lyrics, More conveys the importance of acknowledging and addressing your mental health issues.


Line by Line Meaning

There's an armor here behind my back
I am guarded and closed off to the world, protecting myself from potential harm


Closing my jaw too tight
I am tense and trying to keep my emotions bottled up inside


Forthcoming to say weird little things (Oh no)
I am hesitant to speak my mind, fearing my thoughts may come off as strange or misunderstood


Looks like a person and is my height (She looks like me)
I see someone who resembles me physically, but I feel disconnected from her emotionally


But comfort always makes me suspicious
I have trouble accepting and enjoying moments of happiness, as they often seem fleeting and temporary


I won't hear the voices in my head
I am trying to silence my own negative self-talk and intrusive thoughts


Because this is bad and can make me mad
I recognize the damaging effects of my own mental illness and am striving to take steps towards self-care and healing




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Mary More, Twin Pumpkin

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