Vinegar Syndrome
Papa Sleep Lyrics

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Memories keep playing on the silver screen
All I ever seem to do is cast this doubt
Memories keep playing on the silver screen
All I ever seem to do is cast this doubt
I wonder why they all looking at me
Always was a guy at the backseat
And now they all are hella mean
And now I scare 'em off like K-Fee

Every single day has reached a plateau
Too many thoughts and many had to go
They all laugh at me like lmao
My life, I can't keep that shit simple
Lost all of my passion, I'm gettin' psychotic
My life is a comedy
Man, I feel like being inside in a bad sitcom
Can't even think properly
I wonder why they all looking at me
Set up a banquet, for dinner some envy
Try with my life whatever you want
I don't give much of a fuck lately
Memories keep playing on the silver screen
All I ever seem to do is cast this doubt
Memories keep playing on the silver screen
All I ever seem to do is cast this doubt
I don't want to get so sentimental
Every single day that just pass is a burden on my soul
I can't be that guy that you ask for
Staying up all night tryna catch my breath in an oxygen mask
Bottle all the old days up in a flask
Cant even drown what comes with a lifejacket
Lost all my passion
Lost all my chances
Lost in my 20s and I can't find a map
Everything pass by like a blur in a window
Wish I didn't want to take it slow
Mountain on my back and the rocks rolling off
Climbing backwards in a landslide
Cant do this and I can't do that
Won't stop till I meet my standards
I was tryna hold on to a slice of the good old days till the rain made it all soggy
Memories keep playing on the silver screen
All I ever seem to do is cast this doubt
Memories keep playing on the silver screen
All I ever seem to do is cast this doubt
Struggling like a motherfucker
As the days go by I lose track of time
I wanna break a neck and then I'll fuck up a bench
And overflow my tears to drown inside of them
I feel like a burden to everybody
I'm staying on my own, no one to judge
Cause they never gave a fuck about my feelings
I'm laying on my bed just like a corpse now
I won't get fucked anymore and break their fucking bones
You better watch your back, I'll rip your heart apart
Like you just did with mine, a fucking bloody mess
You crushed it in your hands, I'll rip your head apart
And get my sweet revenge for all these fucking years
I lived inside the fear but now I'm numb
I don't feel anything
I'm gonna take a nap, please never wake me up
Memories keep playing on the silver screen
All I ever seem to do is cast this doubt

Memories keep playing on the silver screen
All I ever seem to do is cast this doubt

Overall Meaning

In the song "Vinegar Syndrome" by Papa Sleep, the lyrics delve into the theme of internal struggle and emotional turmoil. The repeated line "Memories keep playing on the silver screen, all I ever seem to do is cast this doubt" suggests that the singer is haunted by their past experiences and finds it difficult to move forward due to self-doubt and uncertainty. The memories represented by the silver screen symbolize the constant replaying of these past events, which perpetuates the feeling of doubt within the individual.

The lyrics express a sense of alienation and feeling misunderstood. The lines, "I wonder why they all looking at me, always was a guy at the backseat, and now they all are hella mean" indicate that the singer feels isolated and faces judgment from others. The mention of K-Fee, a brand known for their viral scare prank commercials, implies that the singer now scares people off in a similar way, further emphasizing this sense of isolation.

The lyrics also touch on a loss of passion and feeling stuck in a monotonous routine. The lines "Every single day has reached a plateau, too many thoughts and many had to go" convey a sense of stagnation and an overwhelming amount of thoughts that the individual struggles to process. This results in a loss of motivation and the feeling of life becoming a comedy or a bad sitcom.

There is a strong emphasis on the weight of past experiences and regrets. The imagery of a mountain on the singer's back and rocks rolling off signifies the burden and challenges they face, including missed opportunities and lost chances. The lyrics express frustration and the desire to escape this burden, but also a determination to meet their own standards and strive for improvement.

Towards the end of the song, the lyrics take a darker turn, expressing intense emotions and a desire for revenge. The lines "I want to break a neck and then I'll fuck up a bench, and overflow my tears to drown inside of them" portray the anger and anguish the individual feels. These feelings are further intensified as they feel like a burden on others and believe nobody cares about their emotions. The lyrics depict a sense of numbness and the desire to escape from reality by taking a nap and never wanting to wake up.

In conclusion, "Vinegar Syndrome" by Papa Sleep explores themes of self-doubt, isolation, loss, and revenge. The lyrics portray the internal struggles of the singer, their battle with past memories, and the desire to break free from their emotional burdens.

Line by Line Meaning

Memories keep playing on the silver screen
The past experiences and memories continue to haunt and replay in my mind

All I ever seem to do is cast this doubt
I constantly find myself questioning and doubting everything

I wonder why they all looking at me
I question why everyone is watching and judging me

Always was a guy at the backseat
I have always been the unnoticed and overlooked person

And now they all are hella mean
Now they have turned hostile and cruel towards me

And now I scare 'em off like K-Fee
And now I intimidate and frighten them away like a sudden scare

Every single day has reached a plateau
Every day feels stagnant and lacks progress

Too many thoughts and many had to go
I had to let go of numerous thoughts to avoid overwhelming myself

They all laugh at me like lmao
They all mock and laugh at me like it's a big joke

My life, I can't keep that shit simple
I struggle to make my life uncomplicated

Lost all of my passion, I'm gettin' psychotic
I have lost all my enthusiasm, and it's driving me crazy

My life is a comedy
My life feels like a never-ending comedic sitcom

Man, I feel like being inside in a bad sitcom
I feel trapped in a terrible sitcom-like situation

Can't even think properly
I am unable to think clearly and coherently

Set up a banquet, for dinner some envy
I attract attention and envy from others with my lavish displays

Try with my life whatever you want
Feel free to experiment or toy with my life

I don't give much of a fuck lately
I no longer care much about anything

I don't want to get so sentimental
I prefer not to become overly emotional

Every single day that just pass is a burden on my soul
Every passing day adds weight and distress to my soul

I can't be that guy that you ask for
I am incapable of being the person you rely on

Staying up all night tryna catch my breath in an oxygen mask
I struggle to find peace or relief, gasping for air like wearing an oxygen mask

Bottle all the old days up in a flask
I try to preserve the memories of better times

Cant even drown what comes with a lifejacket
Even with a lifejacket, I cannot escape the hardships

Lost all my passion
I have completely lost my passion

Lost all my chances
I have missed out on all my opportunities

Lost in my 20s and I can't find a map
I feel lost and directionless in my 20s without a guide

Everything pass by like a blur in a window
Everything passes by quickly and indistinctly like a blur outside a window

Wish I didn't want to take it slow
I wish I didn't desire a slower pace in life

Mountain on my back and the rocks rolling off
I carry a heavy burden on my shoulders with troubles falling off

Climbing backwards in a landslide
I am trying to progress but facing setbacks and difficulties

Cant do this and I can't do that
I feel incapable of achieving certain tasks or goals

Won't stop till I meet my standards
I will persist until I reach my own expectations

I was tryna hold on to a slice of the good old days till the rain made it all soggy
I desperately tried to cling onto a fragment of the past, but it was ruined by unfortunate circumstances

Struggling like a motherfucker
I am struggling intensely

As the days go by I lose track of time
With each passing day, I become more disoriented and lose sense of time

I wanna break a neck and then I'll fuck up a bench
I wish to release my anger and frustration by causing harm to others and destroying objects

And overflow my tears to drown inside of them
I want to cry so much that I am drowned in my own tears

I feel like a burden to everybody
I perceive myself as a weight and inconvenience to everyone

I'm staying on my own, no one to judge
I isolate myself to avoid judgment from others

Cause they never gave a fuck about my feelings
Because they have never cared about my emotions

I'm laying on my bed just like a corpse now
I lie motionless on my bed, resembling a lifeless body

I won't get fucked anymore and break their fucking bones
I will no longer allow myself to be mistreated and retaliate with violence

You better watch your back, I'll rip your heart apart
Be cautious because I will emotionally hurt you

Like you just did with mine, a fucking bloody mess
Similar to the way you shattered my heart, leaving me in emotional turmoil

You crushed it in your hands, I'll rip your head apart
You destroyed my heart, and now I will seek revenge by tearing you apart

And get my sweet revenge for all these fucking years
I will finally have my satisfaction by retaliating after enduring years of suffering

I lived inside the fear but now I'm numb
I used to live in constant fear, but now I feel emotionally numb

I don't feel anything
I lack the ability to experience emotions

I'm gonna take a nap, please never wake me up
I will escape from reality by sleeping, hoping to never awaken