Heavy
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Stacking up problems that are so unnecessary
Wish that I could slow things down
I wanna let go but there's comfort in the panic
And I drive myself crazy
Thinking everything's about me
Yeah, I drive myself crazy
'Cause I can't escape the gravity
I'm holding on
Why is everything so heavy?
Holding on
So much more than I can carry
I keep dragging around what's bringing me down
If I just let go, I'd be set free
Holding on
Why is everything so heavy?
You say that I'm paranoid
But I'm pretty sure the world is out to get me
It's not like I make the choice
To let my mind stay so fucking messy
I know I'm not the center of the universe
But you keep spinning 'round me just the same
I know I'm not the center of the universe
But you keep spinning 'round me just the same
I'm holding on
Why is everything so heavy?
Holding on
So much more than I can carry
I keep dragging around what's bringing me down
If I just let go, I'd be set free
Holding on
Why is everything so heavy?
I know I'm not the center of the universe
But you keep spinning 'round me just the same
I know I'm not the center of the universe
But you keep spinning 'round me just the same
And I drive myself crazy
Thinking everything's about me
Holding on
Why is everything so heavy?
Holding on
So much more than I can carry
I keep dragging around what's bringing me down
If I just let go, I'd be set free
Holding on
Why is everything so heavy?
Why is everything so heavy?
Why is everything so heavy?
The song "Heavy" by Linkin Park expresses the struggles of dealing with one's own negative thoughts and the weight of the world on their shoulders. The singer is experiencing overwhelming emotions and is struggling to manage them. They are aware that some of their problems are unnecessary yet cannot help but add to them. At the same time, they are also aware that they need to let go of their problems to find peace but find comfort in the chaos of their thoughts. The line "Holding on, so much more than I can carry" highlights the idea that the singer is carrying too much, and it has become too heavy to bear.
The singer's paranoia is evident in the line "You say that I'm paranoid, but I'm pretty sure the world is out to get me." This line emphasizes the feeling of being targeted and alone in a group of people or in society. They feel that the world keeps spinning around them despite their futile efforts to change it. The repeated line "Why is everything so heavy?" shows that the singer is searching for answers and support to their problems.
Overall, "Heavy" conveys a message of hopelessness, but also the potential for growth and finding a way out of this heavy feeling. It encourages taking action to release oneself from the weight, even though it may feel counterintuitive at first, and reminds us that we are not alone in our struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't like my mind right now
I am experiencing intense discomfort due to my thinking patterns at the moment.
Stacking up problems that are so unnecessary
I am creating issues for myself that are not actually significant issues at all.
Wish that I could slow things down
I would very much like to experience a slower pace of life than I am currently experiencing.
I wanna let go but there's comfort in the panic
I desire to release my attachment to these problems, but it feels familiar and secure to remain in a state of anxiety.
And I drive myself crazy
My behavior is making me go insane.
Thinking everything's about me
I tend to believe that all events or situations are in some way related to me.
Yeah, I drive myself crazy
My actions lead me to experience mental instability.
'Cause I can't escape the gravity
I am unable to break free from the pull of these problems and negative thinking.
I'm holding on
I am clinging to my current mindset and behavior patterns.
Why is everything so heavy?
Why do my problems and thought processes feel so burdensome and overwhelming?
So much more than I can carry
I feel like I am carrying an excessive amount of weight on my shoulders.
I keep dragging around what's bringing me down
I am carrying around emotional baggage that is negatively impacting my mental state.
If I just let go, I'd be set free
If I were to release my attachment to my current issues, I would experience a sense of liberation.
You say that I'm paranoid
You assert that my feelings and thoughts are overly suspicious and fearful.
But I'm pretty sure the world is out to get me
I am almost certain that the world is conspiring against me.
It's not like I make the choice
I do not actively elect to think negatively and create problems for myself.
To let my mind stay so fucking messy
I struggle to maintain mental clarity and tend to have a cluttered thought process.
I know I'm not the center of the universe
I am aware that the world does not revolve around me.
But you keep spinning 'round me just the same
However, I feel like I am consistently the focus of attention and energy.
Holding on
Continuing to attach myself to my current beliefs and behaviors.
Why is everything so heavy?
Again, why do I feel bogged down by these issues?
Why is everything so heavy?
This question is repeated as a matter of emphasis and continued confusion/frustration with the current state of affairs.
Why is everything so heavy?
Once more, the repetition of the question highlights the weight of the problems and the weariness of the emotional strain that accompanies them.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Brad Delson, Chester Bennington, Julia Michaels, Justin Tranter, Mike Shinoda, Dave Farrell, Joseph Hahn, Robert G. Bourdon
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@Jan-Marco
It's a real punch in the gut knowing the person that helped you not to commit suicide commited suicide.
@coreymyers3972
I felt that so fucking hard!.. My bestfriend killed herself this past June... 11 days after my 15th birthday...
she just turned 18 on May 21st..
She told me so many times to not harm myself because I mattered to alot of people, including her. And now she's just
gone...
@citylights5606
@@coreymyers3972 OMG may she rest in peace..stay strong honey
@tjboylan20
Jan Nikolic i feel that
@miguel9943
Linkin Park and Kid Cudi helped me out through a lot, it’s sad Chester is gone but im happy he was here and left us his music.
@kelleyconnell5918
We all should of known but he hide it well. Just like everyone else.
@samuelleahy4780
That's the worst part about depression, you know that everything is okay. But your brain won't let you be happy, it's the self awareness that makes it so bad.
@kyriegarcia3548
exact and so right on
@footsteps2179
100%
@ryumusu4173
Exactly! We know there are so many things around us to be happy about but we just can't.. I don't understand how's that possible!