Soul Doubt
NOFX (usa) Lyrics

Sometimes I feel my life is going 'round in circles
I often feel like I'm stuck in the same routine, going through the motions without making any real progress.

Beneath my eyes are bluish black
I haven't been sleeping well, and it's starting to show in the form of dark circles under my eyes.

There's nothing new, no one I want to talk to
I'm feeling bored and isolated, like there's nothing interesting or worthwhile happening in my life right now.

Nothing I want to think about, I got soul doubt
I don't even know what I'm feeling or thinking right now - I just know that something feels off and uncertain, like I'm questioning the meaning and purpose of my existence.

I stick my head out of the window, it's closed
I'm reaching out, trying to find something to shake me out of this funk, but I'm met with a dead end or closed door.

Instead of air, I get glass stuck into my head
Instead of finding relief or clarity, I'm met with pain and danger as I try to break through the confines of my own mind and surroundings.

The city's sounding I can't seem to stop the pounding
The noise and chaos of the city around me is overwhelming and suffocating, adding to my sense of confusion and distress.

Can't keep my thoughts from flying 'round
My mind is racing with various thoughts and worries, making it hard to focus on any one thing or find a sense of calm.

Not sure what I'm thinking about, I got soul doubt
I can't even pinpoint what's bothering me or what I want, which feels frustrating and unsettling.

A shameless display, wearing a smile full of pain
I see others around me putting on a brave face and going through the motions of life, even if they're clearly struggling and hurting underneath.

A frameless Erte, a painting without a signature
I feel like a blank canvas, lacking any clear identity or direction in life.

She's waiting for someone to save her
I see others around me who seem to be looking for something or someone to rescue them from their current struggles or hardships.

As I pass her by I see Cinderella
I'm reminded of fairytale stories about finding salvation and happiness amidst difficult circumstances.

She doesn't fit into a slipper
She doesn't conform to societal expectations or stereotypes of what a woman should be or look like.

Like she fits in a bottle of liquor
She seems to be drowning her sorrows and pain in alcohol or other vices, which is a worrisome and unhealthy coping mechanism.

There's no one to take her away
There doesn't seem to be any clear path or solution for her to escape her current difficulties and find a better life.

Her eyes meet mine, she sees right through me
I feel exposed and vulnerable under her gaze, like she can sense my own struggles and inner turmoil.

The question is asked, Whatcha' gonna do for me?
She's challenging me to take action and make a positive difference in her life, rather than simply pitying or judging her.

I don't want nothin', just a connection
All she seems to be asking for is human connection and empathy, someone to understand and support her.

I gotta know what she's all about
This encounter has made me realize that I need to open myself up to understanding and helping others, rather than simply focusing on my own problems.

Cause I know she's been there - Soul doubt
I can relate to her struggles and doubts, and this realization helps me feel less alone and more connected to the world around me.

I stick me head outside the window once again
I'm still trying to find a way out of my own head and connect with the world beyond my own limitations.

This time I see a thousand faces all too clear
I realize that I'm not alone in my struggles, and that there are countless others out there who are also grappling with their own doubts and uncertainties.

They wear the same expression, I've seen in my face
I can see the same sense of confusion and frustration that I feel reflected back at me in the faces of those around me.

So many times, I know exactly how they feel
I've been in their shoes before, and I can empathize with their pain and doubt because I've experienced it myself.

I know exactly how they feel
This realization helps me feel less alone and more connected to my fellow humans, even in the midst of our shared struggles.

I know just what they think about
I can anticipate the worries and fears that are likely plaguing the minds of those around me, because they're the same ones that haunt me as well.

They've got soul doubt
We're all struggling with our own sense of uncertainty and lack of direction in life, but realizing that we're not alone in this struggle can help us find the strength and resilience to keep on going.