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Nervous
Muncie Girls Lyrics
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But you wouldn't know because you've stayed inside. Would you believe that you can't hear a sound?
The kids aren't registered in their home towns.
It would've taken some time
but I think they would've conceded.
You wouldn't look them in the eye,
you just left after you took what you needed.
It would've taken some time
You wouldn't look them in the eye,
you just left after you took what you needed.
Oh it's a nervous time.
Where do you go if you lose your mind?
Cause now there's nearly nothing left that belongs to us. We all, we know, that you're still fighting for our trust.
It would've taken some time
but I think they would've conceded.
You wouldn't look them in the eye,
you just left after you took what you needed.
It would've taken some time
but I think they would've conceded.
You wouldn't look them in the eye,
you just left after you took what you needed.
It would've taken some time
but I think they would've conceded.
You wouldn't look them in the eye,
you just left after you took what you needed.
It would've taken some time
but I think they would've conceded.
You wouldn't look them in the eye,
you just left after you took what you needed.
The song "Nervous" by Muncie Girls is a powerful reflection on the feelings of anxiety and displacement that affect many people in today's society. The opening lines "Oh it's a nervous time. But you wouldn't know because you've stayed inside" describe the all-too-familiar experience of feeling anxious and overwhelmed, but unable to express those feelings to others. This sense of isolation is further underscored by the line "Would you believe that you can't hear a sound?", suggesting that the singer feels unheard and unseen in their struggle.
The second verse is a harsh indictment of society's failures to protect and support its most vulnerable members. The line "The kids aren't registered in their home towns" suggests that young people are falling through the cracks and not receiving the care they need. The repeated refrain that "It would've taken some time but I think they would've conceded. You wouldn't look them in the eye, you just left after you took what you needed" highlights society's lack of empathy and unwillingness to truly see and understand those who are struggling.
The final lines of the song ask a poignant question--"Where do you go if you lose your mind?"--suggesting that mental health struggles are all too often treated with scorn and misunderstanding, leaving the sufferer feeling alone and helpless. The repeated refrain that "It would've taken some time but I think they would've conceded. You wouldn't look them in the eye, you just left after you took what you needed" drives home the message that we must do better as a society to truly see and support those who are struggling with mental health issues.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh it's a nervous time.
The current situation is causing anxiety.
But you wouldn't know because you've stayed inside.
You are isolated and unaware of others' experiences with the situation.
Would you believe that you can't hear a sound?
You are so disconnected that you are deaf to what is happening around you.
The kids aren't registered in their home towns.
The youth are lost and disconnected from their communities and identities.
It would've taken some time but I think they would've conceded.
It could have been resolved with effort, but it was not.
You wouldn't look them in the eye, you just left after you took what you needed.
You ignored others' needs and used them for your own gain without regard for their feelings.
Where do you go if you lose your mind?
If one's mental health deteriorates, there may be nowhere to turn for help.
Cause now there's nearly nothing left that belongs to us.
The current situation has caused a loss of identity and ownership.
We all, we know, that you're still fighting for our trust.
Despite past actions, you are attempting to regain trust.
Writer(s): Lande Hekt, Luke Ellis, Dean McMullen
Contributed by Joseph J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.