Branded
NateWantsToBattle Lyrics


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Woah-oh-ah-oh-oh-oh-ah-oh-oh
Woah-oh-ah-oh-oh-oh-ah-oh-oh
Woah-oh-ah-oh-oh-oh-ah-oh-oh
(Any day I think I'm gonna break down)
Woah-oh-ah-oh-oh-oh-ah-oh-oh

I'm hearin' voices in my head
And everything they said
It's never making any sense
I've got a burning in my heart
It's tearing me apart
Somebody call the doctor

Hey I think I'm losin' my mind now
Havin' trouble findin' a way out
Shine so bright this star's gonna burn out
I take and don't know why they give

You know I never mean well
I can't help but help myself
Been placed right under the spell
The mirror showed somebody else
There's dents in every cause
They don't take ya very far
Pray I'm doin' time with star shaped scars
We're in a special kind of hell

Woah-oh-ah-oh-oh-oh-ah-oh-oh
(Any day I think I'm gonna break down)
Woah-oh-ah-oh-oh-oh-ah-oh-oh

It's like a monster in the night
It's givin' me a fright
I'm battling a gluten-free fight
Is it a city or a sin?
Oh when did I begin?
Somebody call the doctor

Hey I think I'm losin' my mind now
Havin' trouble findin' a way out
Shine so bright this star's gonna burn out
I take and don't know why they give

You know I never mean well
I can't help but help myself
Been placed right under the spell
The mirror showed somebody else
There's dents in every cause
They don't take ya very far
Pray I'm doin' time with star shaped scars
We're in a special kind of hell

Burnin' out I sink before I take the time to swim
A map that only shows me where I am not where I've been
A California sun it's sent a ray to who I am

You know I never mean well
I can't help but help myself
Been placed right under the spell
The mirror showed somebody else
There's dents in every cause
They don't take ya very far
Pray I'm doin' time with star shaped scars
We're in a special kind of hell

You know I never mean well (Hey I think I'm losin' my mind now)
I can't help but help myself
Been placed right under the spell (Having trouble findin' a way out)
The mirror showed somebody else
There's dents in every cause (Shine so bright this star's gonna burn out)
They don't take ya very far
Pray I'm doin' time with star shaped scars (I take and don't know why they give)
We're in a special kind of hell

Woah-oh-ah-oh-oh-oh-ah-oh-oh
(Any day I think I'm gonna break down)
Woah-oh-ah-oh-oh-oh-ah-oh-oh
(Any day I think I'm gonna break down)





Woah-oh-ah-oh-oh-oh-ah-oh-oh
Woah-oh-ah-oh-oh-oh-ah-oh-oh

Overall Meaning

The first verse of NateWantsToBattle's song "Branded" touches on the feeling of losing control of one's thoughts and emotions. The lines "I'm hearin' voices in my head, And everything they said, It's never making any sense" highlight the confusion that can accompany mental health struggles. The singer of the song then goes on to say "I've got a burning in my heart, It's tearing me apart," metaphorically referring to the intense emotional and psychological pain they are experiencing. In this verse, the singer notes that they feel as though they are going crazy and need help from a doctor.


The chorus of the song sees the singer mentioning their self-destructive tendencies, stating that they "take and don't know why they give," suggesting they may have a hard time controlling their impulses. The line "The mirror showed somebody else" speaks to the feeling of dissociation, where one may feel as though they are living outside of themselves or that the person they see in the mirror is not the person they know themselves to be. The chorus ends on a somber note, mentioning the presence of scars, both literal and figurative, which suggest deep emotional wounds that may take time to heal.


In the final verse of the song, NateWantsToBattle touches on the theme of searching for meaning and purpose in life. The lines "Burnin' out I sink before I take the time to swim, A map that only shows me where I am not where I've been" speak to the feeling of being lost, stuck in a rut or feeling as though one does not have a clear path to follow. Despite this, there is a hint of hope that is introduced, as the last line mentions a "California sun" sending a ray to who the singer is, suggesting a moment of clarity or discovery.


Overall, "Branded" is a song about the struggles of mental health, self-destruction and searching for meaning in one's life.


Line by Line Meaning

Woah-oh-ah-oh-oh-oh-ah-oh-oh
Expressing the feeling of being overwhelmed and close to breaking down.


I'm hearin' voices in my head
Experiencing a mental struggle and instability that is causing confusion.


And everything they said
The voices are saying things that are incoherent and not making sense.


It's never making any sense
The thoughts in the mind are incomprehensible and illogical.


I've got a burning in my heart
Suffering and agony felt at an emotional level.


It's tearing me apart
The emotional pain is causing a lot of distress and anguish.


Somebody call the doctor
An urgent call for help to mitigate this mental and emotional struggle.


Hey I think I'm losin' my mind now
A realization that the mental struggle is getting too much to handle and a feeling of being overwhelmed.


Havin' trouble findin' a way out
Finding it difficult to come out of this mental state.


Shine so bright this star's gonna burn out
The fear of being consumed by the chaos stirring inside the mind.


I take and don't know why they give
Engaging in actions without a good reason or understanding why they are being done.


You know I never mean well
Feeling guilty that actions are not done with good intentions but without malice.


I can't help but help myself
Feeling powerless to resist the urge to engage in actions that lead further into this mental turmoil.


Been placed right under the spell
Feeling entrapped and under the control of the chaos stirring in the mind.


The mirror showed somebody else
The realization that the sense of self is being altered and not perceived like before.


There's dents in every cause
Obstacles hinder the achievement of goals and desires.


They don't take ya very far
The obstacles are preventing progress or success in life.


Pray I'm doin' time with star shaped scars
Hope that enduring this struggle will lead to growth or become a lesson to learn from.


We're in a special kind of hell
Describing the intense struggle and suffering experienced in this mental state.


Burnin' out I sink before I take the time to swim
Feeling unable to cope and sinking into the struggle instead of seeking a way out of it.


A map that only shows me where I am not where I've been
Feeling lost and unable to find a sense of direction or a way back to a better mental state.


A California sun it's sent a ray to who I am
A glimmer of hope or light in the form of a positive experience, that offers a sense of identity or self-discovery.




Writer(s): Natewantstobattle

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In-Depth Lyrics:

(Any day I think I'm going to break out)

I'm hearing voices in my head
And everything they said
It's never making any sense

I've got a burning in my heart
It's tearing me apart
Somebody call the doctor

(Chores)
Hey I think I'm losing my mind now
Having trouble finding a way out
Shined so bright this star's gonna burn out
I take and don't know how to give

You know I never mean well
I can't help but help myself
Been placed right under the spell
The mirror shows somebody else

Fat stacks and hybrid cars
They don't take you very far
Branded with dollar sign-shaped scars
We're in a special kind of hell

(Any day I think I'm going to break out)

It's like a monster in the night
It's giving me a fright
I'm battling a gluten-free fight

Is it a city or sin?
Oh when did I begin?
Somebody call the doctor

(Chores)
Hey I think I'm losing my mind now
Having trouble finding a way out
Shined so bright this star's gonna burn out
I take and don't know how to give

You know I never mean well
I can't help but help myself
Been placed right under the spell
The mirror shows somebody else

Fat stacks and hybrid cars
They don't take you very far
Branded with dollar sign-shaped scars
We're in a special kind of hell

Learning how to sink before I take the dive to swim
A map that only shows me where I am not where I've been
The California sun incinerated who I am

(Line 2&3)x2

You know I never mean well
I can't help but help myself
Been placed right under the spell
The mirror shows somebody else

Fat stacks and hybrid cars
They don't take you very far
Branded with dollar sign-shaped scars
We're in a special kind of hell

(Any day I think I'm going to break out)x2



Lyla S

Anyone here revisiting all the old Nate albums? No? Just me? Ok... I'll go cry in a corner now...






ugly sobbing noises



iM sO lOnElyyYyY

Edit: 9 months later I found this song again. And this comment. MOOD PAST ME, ALSO YOUR STILL LONELY



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