Low
Nerv Lyrics


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I know I'm suffering
Closed off, been losing sleep
In a constant war inside my head
Something inside of me is giving
Never thought I would be living
Closed off, locked out with my hands tied
Closed off, locked out with my hands tied
Not a way, not a way, not a way out
Gotta let it play, gotta let it play out
Ooh, play out

I'm on my way down
Hoping you won't find out
Oh, I'm about to break now
Got me feeling low

I'm on my way down
Pick me ups won't help now
Oh, I'm such a let down
Got me feeling low

You got me feeling low
You got me feeling low

I'm done, I'm losing it
Held up, drinking again
In a constant war inside my head

Not a way, not a way, not a way out
Gotta let it play, gotta let it play out
Ooh, play out

I'm on my way down
Hoping you won't find out
Oh, I'm about to break now
Got me feeling low

I'm on my way down
Pick me ups won't help now
Oh, I'm such a let down
Got me feeling low

You got me feeling low
You got me feeling low
You got me feeling low

Losing grip, I'm all alone
Never been this far from home

I'm on my way down
Hoping you won't find out
Oh, I'm about to break now
Got me feeling low

I'm on my way down
Hoping you won't find out
Oh, I'm about to break now
Got me feeling low (low)

I'm on my way down
Pick me ups won't help now
Oh, I'm such a let down
Got me feeling low (low)

You got me feeling low

They won't help now, such a let down
They won't help now, such a let down




They won't help now, such a let down
They won't help now, such a let down

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Nerv's song "Low" revolve around a constant mental battle and the feeling of being trapped within one's own mind. The opening lines set the tone for the overall mood of the song - a sense of suffering and exhaustion. The singer admits to being closed off, losing sleep, and being stuck in a constant war within their head. They are unable to find a way out, and even though something inside them is urging them to keep going, they feel trapped and powerless.


The chorus provides a glimpse into the singer's emotional state. They feel themselves slipping away, and no amount of pick-me-ups or distractions seem to make a difference. The phrase "on my way down" is repeated several times, emphasizing the singer's downward spiral. They worry that others will find out about their struggles and see them as a failure or disappointment. Throughout the song, the singer is haunted by a sense of their own inadequacy and hopelessness.


The final lines are particularly striking, as they suggest that the singer is not only struggling mentally but is also physically alone and far from home. The repetition of "they won't help now, such a let down" highlights the singer's defeated state of mind. Despite feeling vulnerable and helpless, they are unable to reach out for support or find a way out of their personal struggles.


Line by Line Meaning

I know I'm suffering
I am aware that I am experiencing pain and distress


Closed off, been losing sleep
I have been isolating myself and experiencing insomnia


In a constant war inside my head
I am experiencing an ongoing battle within my own thoughts and emotions


Something inside of me is giving
I am feeling a sense of surrender or giving up internally


Never thought I would be living
I did not anticipate being in this emotional state


Closed off, locked out with my hands tied
I feel restricted and unable to connect with others or make changes


Not a way, not a way, not a way out
I do not see any viable means of escaping my current situation


Gotta let it play, gotta let it play out
I must allow events to unfold and deal with the consequences


I'm on my way down
I am experiencing a downward spiral


Hoping you won't find out
I am keeping my struggles hidden from others


Oh, I'm about to break now
I am approaching a breaking point emotionally


Got me feeling low
I am feeling depressed and hopeless


Pick me ups won't help now
I have tried temporary distractions or coping mechanisms, but they are not effective


You got me feeling low
Your actions or words have contributed to my negative emotional state


Losing grip, I'm all alone
I am losing control and feeling isolated


Never been this far from home
I am experiencing a level of discomfort and disorientation that I have not felt before


They won't help now, such a let down
Other people or things that I thought would offer comfort or support are not living up to my expectations




Writer(s): Matthew Thomas, Tyler Clark, Scott Buchanan, Elliot Polokoff, Dillon Tyler Jones, Jordan Grokett

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John K

Hell yeah. Like? That is an understatement; I love it!

ItsOnlyHugs

I see a new Nerv song, I like them go listen to Incredible Me Est 2012 again. One of my most missed bands.

mehstudio

love this band!!

Diogo Fagundes

You guys are awesome....your music is great and goes long way. Keep up the great work :)

James Heath

You guys r fucking awesome

Tyler Clark

This has to be one of our favorites to play live. ๐Ÿ–ค

absol_89

It is magnificent

Sarah J

Hopefully youโ€™ll do a UK tour soon๐Ÿ˜

Marko 813

need that full album soon! when ? tour tampa FL - orpheum

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