Sanctuary
Neoni Lyrics

Hell
The beginning of a situation that feels like hell.

What if heaven can't help me now
The singer is questioning if they can't get help from heaven, then where can they turn for assistance?

Better run and find some hallowed ground
The singer needs to find a sacred place to escape their hellish situation.

I'm in over my head
The artist is in a situation that is too difficult for them to handle.

And when I take a breath I, Drown
Even when the artist tries to take a moment to breathe and relax, their situation still overwhelms them.

As my fountain of youth dries out, Feel a thousand years older now, Panic overfed, Sleepless nights under my bed yeah
The singer is feeling exhausted and anxious due to their situation.

Could you give me something for the pain, I'm feeling more than I can contain
The singer needs help to deal with the intense emotional pain that they are experiencing.

Sanctuary, Can't find no sanctuary, Before my bones are buried, I need a little light, Just to get me through the night
The artist is desperately searching for a safe place to escape their current situation and needs help to get through the difficult times.

Where do I start, It's like I'm fighting sharks, Deep in the depths, Under duress, I need a rest, Or maybe just a second just to catch my breath
The artist feels like they are under attack and overwhelmed, and needs a break to gather themselves and find a way to start tackling their problems.

Something here is contagious, I fear I'm losing my aim and, If I do I won't make it, This monster was once on a leash but now I think it's gotten free, Can someone call a referee, Knew this would come back to bite me, Please stop
The artist feels like their situation is spreading and affecting their ability to cope, and that they are losing control over their problems. They need help to regain control before their situation becomes unmanageable.

I'd rather live in the make believe, Can somebody pray for me
The singer would prefer to live in a fictional world where their problems don't exist and they need someone to pray for them, as they feel helpless to change their situation.

Sanctuary, Can't find no sanctuary, Before my bones are buried, I need a little light, Just to get me through the night, Sanctuary, Can't find no sanctuary, The dark is getting heavy, I need a little light, Just to get me through the night, Sanctuary, Sanctuary
The artist is continuously seeking help to escape their dire circumstances and is in need of a safe place to turn to. The repetition of 'Sanctuary' emphasizes the importance of finding a way to escape the darkness the artist is experiencing.