Empty
Olivia O Brien Lyrics

I can't handle these pressures
I'm overwhelmed by the expectations and demands on me.

All I can say is this stress hurts
The anxiety is causing me physical and emotional discomfort.

Things are supposed to get better
I should expect improvements and relief, but I'm not seeing them.

I just need to put myself first
I have to prioritize my own needs and well-being over external pressures.

I'm always trying my hardest
I'm putting forth maximum effort to succeed and cope.

Not to pick myself apart, this
I'm trying to avoid harsh self-criticism and negative thoughts.

Energy's killing my vibes now
The negative emotions and stress are draining my positive energy.

Sometimes I just wanna drown out
I wish I could escape or mute my thoughts and feelings for a while.

All of the thoughts in my mind
My racing and worrying thoughts are overwhelming me.

Too much going on at the same time
The pressures and stressors in my life are too numerous and simultaneous.

I wish it would stop and I've tried, but
I've attempted to alleviate the stress, but it persists.

Life just sucks then we all die
The harsh truth is that life can be grim, and we all eventually pass away.

That's just reality, yeah don't lie to me
I can't handle false reassurances or platitudes; I need honesty.

Yeah I'm fucked up but I don't wanna be
I'm struggling and damaged, but I don't want these issues to define me.

I wonder if I'm good enough
I question my worth and adequacy as a person.

But maybe I've just had too much
Perhaps my struggles are due to overindulgence or excess.

To drink, to smoke, to swallow
I'm tempted to use substances to escape or cope with my issues.

I'm drownin' up my sorrows
My negative emotions are overwhelming me and affecting my behavior.

There's rules I'll never follow
I won't adhere to societal norms or expectations that conflict with my needs or desires.

Pretend there's no tomorrow
I wish I could escape or ignore the future and its accompanying pressures.

I wish there was no tomorrow
I long for a reality where there's no future anxiety or uncertainty.

My body's shakin', my head is achin'
My physical and mental distress is severe and apparent.

It feels like my heart is breakin'
I'm experiencing intense emotional pain and heartache.

I can't fix this mess I'm makin'
I'm struggling to address or rectify the issues and damage I've caused.

But I'm empty inside, yeah I'm empty inside
My emotional void and pain are deep and profound.

And I don't wanna live but I'm too scared to die
I'm overwhelmed by the pain of living, but the concept of death is terrifying to me.

I just don't feel alive
I'm struggling to experience meaningful joy, pleasure, or motivation.