Take Me Away
Nico Collins Lyrics

Help me I am drowning
I am struggling and overwhelmed and need assistance.

And I wanna breathe again
I desire to feel alive and have the ability to fully engage with the world.

Promise me that this is not the end (not the end, not the...)
I need reassurance that there is hope for the future and that my struggles are not insurmountable.

Tortured by the screaming
I am haunted and tormented by the internal voices in my head.

Of the voices in my head
The negative thoughts and self-doubt that plagues me constantly.

They beat me down until my heart is dead
The internal voices cause me to feel defeated and drained of energy.

Those around me think I'm happy
The people in my life are unaware of my struggles and assume that I am content.

But they don't really give a shit
No matter how much I try to hide it, those around me are not invested in my wellbeing.

So I scrape a smile and wear it
I pretend to be happy to avoid drawing attention to my struggles.

Guess that ignorance is bliss
It is easier to maintain a façade of happiness than to confront my problems directly.

I keep hiding what's inside me
I refuse to share my innermost thoughts and feelings, causing me to feel isolated and alone.

Cuz it's easier that way
Hiding my true emotions protects me from feeling vulnerable and exposed.

And when it's you and I alone, I look to you and say
I trust and confide in you when we are alone together.

Take me away
I desire an escape from my current circumstances and inner struggles.

Who am I to try to save me from myself
I feel helpless and incapable of overcoming my own problems and self-doubt.

To better days
I long for a future where my struggles are resolved and I can experience happiness.

I'd give anything to just be someone else
I am so unhappy with myself that I desire to be anyone else but me.

Help me I am fading
I feel myself slipping further and further into despair and hopelessness.

From the rope around my neck
I am consumed by suicidal thoughts and feel as if there is no escape from the pain.

I need your strength to cut me down again
I rely on the support and love of others to help me overcome these dark thoughts and feelings.

I swear that I don't wanna die
Despite my struggles, I do not want to give up on life or succumb to suicidal impulses.

But it seems hopeless every time
I feel as if there is no hope for my future and that my struggles will never truly end.

The darkness comes alive from deep within
My negative and self-destructive thoughts consume me from the inside and feel like a living force.

I know if I tried to end it
I am aware of the dangers of giving in to suicidal impulses.

You would send my soul straight down
Suicide would cause me to lose the love and support of those who care about me.

Disappointed in the way I wasted life and threw it out
I fear the judgement and disappointment of others if I were to give in to suicidal thoughts and actions.

But if the pain is gonna last forever don't you think
I struggle to find a reason to keep going if my inner turmoil is going to remain indefinitely.

It would be okay if we just say you gave me angel wings
If suicide seems like the only way out, I may seek comfort in the idea of finding peace beyond death.

Show me that there's something more
I crave a sense of purpose and fulfillment beyond my current struggles.

Or someone else worth living for
I want to feel like my existence has meaning and that I am valued and cared for.

Open up my eyes and lead the way
I am seeking guidance and support to help me navigate my struggles and find a sense of purpose.

Cuz the lump is rising in my throat
I feel consumed by emotions and am struggling to express them.

The one that wants to see me choke
I feel overwhelmed and suffocated by my struggles and pain.

Suffocating me with misery
My negative thoughts and feelings are consuming me and causing me to feel trapped and helpless.