Relax She Said
Naomi Lyrics


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Is that me
Who's closing up again like a fist
Or is it the fear

Did you see
They're coming after me like a storm
It's always raining in here
And I feel like drowning

Relax, she said
It's not that bad at all
You crack your head
You make yourself so small
Relax, she said
It's coded in your cells

Is that me who's pulling down the blinds
At high noon
Or is it the fear

There used to be
A tattoo on my heart with a smile
But now the smile is a sneer

And I'm going under

Relax, she said
Why don't you dare to fall
I'll catch you, man
You don't even have to call
Relax, she said
It's coded in your cells





You're special to me
No need to beat everybody else

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Naomi's song "Relax She Said" depict a person struggling with anxiety and fear. The opening lines, "Is that me/Who's closing up again like a fist/Or is it fear," show the singer's uncertainty about their own feelings and whether they are in control of their emotions. The fear that the singer is experiencing is portrayed as a storm that is constantly raining down on them, leaving them feeling like they are drowning.


The second stanza continues with the theme of fear and uncertainty, as the singer questions whether they are the one closing the blinds on their own life or whether it is the fear. The line "there used to be a tattoo on my heart with a smile/But now the smile is a sneer" suggests that something in the singer's life has caused them to lose their happiness and sense of self.


In the chorus, the singer is urged to relax, with the reassurance that "it's not that bad at all." The repetition of "relax, she said" reinforces the idea that the singer is being comforted by someone else. The last line of the chorus, "it's coded in your cells," suggests that the singer's anxiety is something that is deeply ingrained in them and not easily overcome.


Overall, "Relax She Said" is a poignant song that highlights the struggles of anxiety and fear, and the need for support and comfort from others.


Line by Line Meaning

Is that me
Am I the one who is closing up again like a fist?


Who's closing up again like a fist
I am clenching my fists tightly, holding in my emotions and struggling to express myself.


Or is it the fear
Or is it the anxiety and worries that are causing me to shut down.


Did you see
Did you notice?


They're coming after me like a storm
I feel overwhelmed and attacked by my problems, which are like a raging storm bearing down on me.


It's always raining in here
I always feel down and depressed, like it's raining inside of me.


And I feel like drowning
I feel like I'm suffocating and can't keep my head above water.


Relax, she said
Someone is telling me to calm down and take it easy.


It's not that bad at all
Things aren't as bad as they seem and I shouldn't let myself get too worked up.


You crack your head
You're too hard on yourself and you need to take it easy.


You make yourself so small
You're not giving yourself enough credit and you're putting yourself down too much.


It's coded in your cells
It's in your nature and it's hard to change.


Is that me who's pulling down the blinds
Am I the one shutting out the light and closing myself off from the world?


At high noon
Even though it's the middle of the day, I still feel like I'm in darkness.


There used to be
In the past, there was something.


A tattoo on my heart with a smile
I used to be optimistic and happy.


But now the smile is a sneer
Now, my smile has turned into a frown and it's not genuine anymore.


And I'm going under
I'm sinking and I can't keep my head above water.


Why don't you dare to fall
Why don't you take a risk and trust that things will work out?


I'll catch you, man
I'll be there to support you and prevent you from falling too hard.


You don't even have to call
You don't need to ask for help, I'll be there for you regardless.


You're special to me
You are important to me.


No need to beat everybody else
You don't need to compete with others or feel inferior to them, because you are unique and valued in your own way.




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