Goodbye Apathy
OneRepublic | www.RNBxBeatz.com Lyrics
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No
Not like I used to
I can't breathe in and out like I need to
It's breaking ice now to make any movement
What's your vice
You know that mine's the illusion
I can help you out
(Just to keep things right)
I'll be what you need
I'll do anything
(I kill myself to make everything perfect for you)
Goodbye apathy
So long apathy
So don't sit still
Don't you move away from here
So goodbye apathy
(As I'm trying)
So long fancy free
(Just to keep things right)
Goodbye apathy
(Kill myself to make everything perfect for you)
I don't wanna be you
I don't walk right
Not like I used to
There's a jump in my step as I rush to see you
I could be happy here as long as you're near to me
As long as you're close to me
Now that I'm alright
(As I'm trying)
I can help you out
(Just to keep things right)
I'll be what you need
(I kill myself to make everything perfect for you)
I'll do anything
Goodbye apathy
So goodbye apathy
So don't you stop pushing me
I can take so much
So goodbye apathy
(As I'm trying)
So long fancy free
(Just to keep things right)
Goodbye apathy
(Kill myself to make everything perfect for you)
I don't wanna be you
Everybody is watching you
Everybody is watching me too
Everybody is watching you
Everybody is watching me too
(I can't sleep)
(No)
(Not like I used to)
Everybody is watching you
Everybody is watching me too
(I can't breathe in)
(Not like I need to)
Everybody is watching you
Everybody is watching me too
(It's breaking ice now to make any movement)
Everybody is watching you
Everybody is watching me too
(What's your vice)
(You know that mine's the illusion)
Everybody is watching you
Everybody is watching me too
The song Goodbye Apathy by OneRepublic talks about the struggle of the singer with the feeling of apathy. The person is unable to breathe or sleep properly and is being suffocated by the feeling of being trapped. However, the singer also expresses their willingness to do whatever it takes to keep things right and perfect for the person they love.
The chorus of the song repeatedly says goodbye to apathy, illustrating the singer's desire to overcome this emotion that's hindering their life. The song also talks about the constant watchful eyes of the people around them. The singer feels like they are being judged, and everyone is watching their every move. However, the singer doesn't want to be trapped in this feeling of apathy, and instead, they want to be happy and be with the person they love.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't sleep
I am facing difficulty in sleeping.
No
I am not able to sleep like I used to.
Not like I used to
My sleep is not as good as it was earlier.
I can't breathe in and out like I need to
I am having difficulty in breathing normally.
It's breaking ice now to make any movement
It is difficult for me to move due to the stiffness in my body.
What's your vice
What is your weakness or habit that is not good for you?
You know that mine's the illusion
I have a weakness for illusions or make-believe things.
And all at once(As I'm trying)
At this moment I am trying to do everything at once.
I can help you out
I can be of assistance to you.
(Just to keep things right)
It is to avoid any complications between us.
I'll be what you need
I can be whatever you need me to be.
I'll do anything
I am ready to do anything for you.
(I kill myself to make everything perfect for you)
I put all my effort to make everything perfect for you, even if it exhausts me.
Goodbye apathy
Farewell to my lack of interest in life.
So long apathy
I bid farewell to my indifference towards life.
So don't sit still
Don't be inactive and do something productive.
Don't you move away from here
Don't leave this place.
So goodbye apathy
So long to my lack of interest in life.
(As I'm trying)
While I am making an effort.
So long fancy free
I am ready to leave behind my casual and carefree attitude.
I don't wanna be you
I don't want to live a life like yours.
I don't walk right
My walking style is not correct.
Not like I used to
My walking style is different than earlier times.
There's a jump in my step as I rush to see you
I get excited and eager to see you, and that reflects in the way I walk.
I could be happy here as long as you're near to me
In your company, I am content and happy wherever we are.
As long as you're close to me
If you remain close to me, I can find happiness in any place.
Now that I'm alright
As I am feeling better now.
I don't wanna be you
I don't want to lead a life like yours.
So don't you stop pushing me
Please don't stop motivating me.
I can take so much
I can tolerate a lot of hardship and struggle.
Everybody is watching you
Everyone is observing your actions and behavior.
Everybody is watching me too
People are also noticing my actions and behavior.
Contributed by Julian B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.