Optimus Rhyme is a hip hop quartet from Seattle, Washington, occasionally a… Read Full Bio ↴Optimus Rhyme is a hip hop quartet from Seattle, Washington, occasionally aided by Rapper Broken English. Optimus Rhyme combines rapped hip hop lyrics with a fusion of Funk-Rock music. They are considered nerdcore hip hop because their lyrics combine stories of the band's fictional "Autobeat" persona's with their views on the commercial music industry and modern society, which has earned them performances at the Penny-Arcade Expo.

Lineup

Wheelie Cyberman - Vocals
Broken English - Guest Vocals
Powerthighs - Guitars
Stumblebee - Bass
Grimrock - Drums
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Former members

Galaxion Waxspin - DJ
Thundercracker - Drums

Anxiety
Optimus Rhyme Lyrics

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I feel that I’m fairly well
I feel that I’m fairly well
I feel that I’m fairly well adjusted mostly
But I hate it when these people stand closely
Most folks just love hittin’ parties
Bust through the door, run and hug everybody
Not me; I kinda creep in slowly
Scan the room for people that know me

And if it’s none then holy crap
Somebody gotta hold me back
And if the keg is tapped then I’m on it
I mean on and on and on on it
And if you paid a little more to get the good pour
Then you know Wheelie be on it
But I don’t want to be the one that’s stuck
Head in the toilet, throwin’ up
I wander back home then I wonder what
That I did to get my head hit and thumped
Now listen I can’t relate
And you better stand back three feet away
Because my head gets red and I start to shake
And it’s clear that I got a problem, OK? cause

(Iiiii) I am an R-O-B-O-T-I-C M-I-C freak
Human anxiety, A-A-A-Anxiety
(Iiiii) I am an R-O-B-O-T-I-C M-I-C freak
Human anxiety, A-A-A-Anxiety

And if I gotta speak up, then I start to sweat
In a room full of people that I’ve never met
You know I’d rather be home stuck in the apartment
Cause my shirt’s now soaked through, soppin’ wet
And oh God, here we go, not again
My heart starts beatin' faster and then
I can’t breath I'm all filled with phlegm
I can’t see cause I got tunnel vision, on crack
It’s a panic attack, somebody grab me the paper sack
I knew it’d be bad when the room was packed
And now I feel myself faintin’, fallin’ back, I mean STAT
I think I need some medication
Cause I’m always in these bad situations
And I swear that I’ll be a good patient
I hate it when I gotta be sedated and complacent
Face it, I could use some therapy
Cause I always feel these people gotta stare at me
Tweakin’ like I’m on methamphetamines
This is why everybody’s always ahead of me

(Iiiii) I am an R-O-B-O-T-I-C M-I-C freak
Human anxiety, A-A-A-Anxiety
(Iiiii) I am an R-O-B-O-T-I-C M-I-C freak
Human anxiety, A-A-A-Anxiety

Bring the Jackson 5 back
Bring the Jackson 5 right back, bring ‘em back

Bring the Jackson 5 back
Bring the Jackson 5 right back, bring ‘em back, Stumblebee
Bring the Jackson 5 back
Bring the Jackson 5 right back, bring ‘em back, Powerthighs
Bring the Jackson 5 back
Bring the Jackson 5 right back, bring ‘em back, everybody
Bring the Jackson 5 back
Bring the Jackson 5 right back, bring ‘em back!

Now my head isn’t really that bad, is it?
My therapist told me that last visit
I have considered benefits of better livin’
But I’m givin’ up on it, I need a hand, get it?
Got it? Good tell me what I should
Do to try to repair what is wrong under my hood
Should I pay some white-suited dude
To look into the circuits of my mind?
But I need much more than a mechanic, though
I feel weird bot, yo I can’t stand it, so
I get stressed out, bout to hit panic mode

Need help, better hand me the antidote because
I am an R-O-B-O-T-I-C M-I-C freak

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Optimus Rhyme's "Anxiety" explore the experience of social anxiety and the ways in which it can impact a person's ability to navigate social situations. The singer acknowledges that they often feel like they are fairly well-adjusted, but struggles when people stand too closely or when they are in crowded or unfamiliar environments. They describe feeling like they don't fit in - while other people at parties seem to be having a great time, the singer doesn't feel comfortable and would rather be at home. In these moments, the singer experiences symptoms of anxiety, like sweating and tunnel vision, and begins to panic.

The repeated refrain of "I am an R-O-B-O-T-I-C M-I-C freak / Human anxiety, A-A-A-Anxiety" reinforces the feeling of being out of place in social situations, like the singer is a robot or outsider trying to pass as human. The anxiety that the singer experiences is not just something that can easily be shrugged off - it's a deep-seated problem that requires real help, like therapy or medication. In the face of this struggle, the singer feels lost and in need of assistance, wondering what they can do to "repair what is wrong under my hood."

Line by Line Meaning

I feel that I’m fairly well
I feel that I’m doing alright

I feel that I’m fairly well adjusted mostly
I feel that I have adapted to most situations

But I hate it when these people stand closely
I don't like when people invade my personal space

Most folks just love hittin’ parties
Most people enjoy going to parties

Bust through the door, run and hug everybody
They usually enter quickly and greet everyone with a hug

Not me; I kinda creep in slowly
I take my time to enter and try to go unnoticed

Scan the room for people that know me
I look around the room to see if there's anyone familiar

And if it’s none then holy crap
If I don't recognize anyone, I start to panic

Somebody gotta hold me back
I need someone to calm me down

And if the keg is tapped then I’m on it
If there's a keg, I start drinking heavily

I mean on and on and on on it
I keep drinking for a while

And if you paid a little more to get the good pour
If you got a high-quality beer, I'll start drinking it too

Then you know Wheelie be on it
You can count on me to drink it all

But I don’t want to be the one that’s stuck
I don't want to be the one throwing up

Head in the toilet, throwin’ up
I don't want to be in the bathroom, vomiting

I wander back home then I wonder what
I go back home and wonder what just happened

That I did to get my head hit and thumped
I try to make sense of the events that took place

Now listen I can’t relate
I don't understand why people enjoy parties

And you better stand back three feet away
If you're close to me, you'll make me anxious

Because my head gets red and I start to shake
I get nervous and feel physical reactions

And it’s clear that I got a problem, OK? cause
It's obvious that I have an issue with anxiety

(Iiiii) I am an R-O-B-O-T-I-C M-I-C freak
I'm a person who raps about my anxiety and struggles

Human anxiety, A-A-A-Anxiety
I have anxiety like many other humans

(Iiiii) I am an R-O-B-O-T-I-C M-I-C freak
I'm a person who raps about my anxiety and struggles

Human anxiety, A-A-A-Anxiety
I have anxiety like many other humans

And if I gotta speak up, then I start to sweat
If I have to speak in public, I get nervous and sweat

In a room full of people that I’ve never met
When I'm in a crowd of strangers

You know I’d rather be home stuck in the apartment
I would rather be at home, alone

Cause my shirt’s now soaked through, soppin’ wet
I'm sweating profusely

And oh God, here we go, not again
I'm starting to panic again

My heart starts beatin' faster and then
My heart rate increases

I can’t breath I'm all filled with phlegm
I have trouble breathing and feel congested

I can’t see cause I got tunnel vision, on crack
I can only see what's directly in front of me

It’s a panic attack, somebody grab me the paper sack
I'm having a panic attack and need a bag to breathe into

I knew it’d be bad when the room was packed
I knew I would have a bad time when the room was crowded

And now I feel myself faintin’, fallin’ back, I mean STAT
I start to faint and need help immediately

I think I need some medication
I believe I need medicine to control my anxiety

Cause I’m always in these bad situations
I frequently find myself in uncomfortable situations

And I swear that I’ll be a good patient
I promise to follow the doctor's instructions

I hate it when I gotta be sedated and complacent
But I don't like the feeling of being sedated and passive

Face it, I could use some therapy
I could benefit from seeking professional help

Cause I always feel these people gotta stare at me
I think everyone is looking at me and judging me

Tweakin’ like I’m on methamphetamines
I act fast and erratically due to my anxiety

This is why everybody’s always ahead of me
My anxiety holds me back and makes me feel inferior

(Iiiii) I am an R-O-B-O-T-I-C M-I-C freak
I'm a person who raps about my anxiety and struggles

Human anxiety, A-A-A-Anxiety
I have anxiety like many other humans

(Iiiii) I am an R-O-B-O-T-I-C M-I-C freak
I'm a person who raps about my anxiety and struggles

Human anxiety, A-A-A-Anxiety
I have anxiety like many other humans