Therapy
Perspective a lovely hand to hold Lyrics
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I'll try
Not to breathe quick and cry
Sitting in light
But not outside
I feel my stomach knot inside
It's just a fucked up state of mind
It doesn't matter regardless
Go straight to panic mode
When everything is in control
My, my understanding is flawless
But my dictation is tearing me apart
I guess I'm broken from the start
When I was only just a boy I fell in love
But it was much too soon for us to wake up
And smell the roses blooming in your heart
But not enough space for me to flourish there eventually
I went to therapy for months, and I
Still touch my face when my hands shake
I try to keep it all inside but I
Never learn from my mistakes and feel remiss in all of my actions
The lyrics of "Therapy" by Perspective, A Lovely Hand to Hold are raw and deeply introspective, touching on themes of anxiety, insecurity, and the lingering pain of past relationships. In the opening lines, the singer admits to feelings of sadness and loneliness, acknowledging the physical symptoms that accompany these emotions. The use of "breathing quick" and "stomach knot" offer visceral imagery that allows the listener to feel the singer's pain.
Despite acknowledging that "everything is in control," the singer struggles with panic and anxiety, revealing a struggle with mental health. The use of "dictation" suggests that the singer's internal monologue, or the voice they use to talk to themselves, is causing harm, leading to a sense of brokenness. The lyrics then shift to recounting a past relationship, where the singer admits to falling in love "much too soon." The relationship left the singer feeling unfulfilled, with "not enough space for me to flourish there eventually."
The song concludes with the admission that despite going to therapy for months, the singer still struggles with their emotions and actions. The final line, "feel remiss in all of my actions," suggests a sense of guilt or shame, further compounded by the repeated mistakes.
Line by Line Meaning
When I feel sad and alone
At times when I am filled with grief and solitude
I'll try
I will attempt
Not to breathe quick and cry
To avoid rapid breathing and weeping
Sitting in light
Being present in a positive environment
But not outside
Despite not being physically outdoors
I feel my stomach knot inside
A physical manifestation of my emotional distress
It's just a fucked up state of mind
A disordered mental state caused by various factors
It doesn't matter regardless
Despite the causes, the outcome remains the same
Why do I
What causes me to
Go straight to panic mode
Immediately jump to feelings of anxiety
When everything is in control
Even though everything appears to be in order
My, my understanding is flawless
My comprehension is without error
But my dictation is tearing me apart
However my expression of my thoughts and feelings is causing me distress
I guess I'm broken from the start
Perhaps I am innately flawed
When I was only just a boy I fell in love
During my formative years, I experienced romantic feelings
But it was much too soon for us to wake up
However, it was too early for a real connection to be established
And smell the roses blooming in your heart
To fully appreciate the love that existed within the other person
But not enough space for me to flourish there eventually
Unfortunately, there was not enough room for me to grow and develop within that relationship
I went to therapy for months, and I
I attended therapy sessions for a long period of time, and
Still touch my face when my hands shake
I continue to make physical contact with my face when I experience tremors
I try to keep it all inside but I
I attempt to suppress my emotions, but
Never learn from my mistakes and feel remiss in all of my actions
I repeatedly make the same errors and consequently feel guilty about my behaviors
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Jacob McCabe
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
TheBakCave
Are you guys still making music? I really love your stuff
Jake Arrington
So happy that I found this so soon after the release. Please keep this up!!
John Carlo Aquino
GREAT SONG DUDES I LOVE THIS
Shane Jesus
Can't wait to see you guys in Los Angeles!! stoked for you guys to get to see the west coast :^)
jake Robledo
Awesome song guys! What tuning?
Canal Intergalático dehh 2029
GO TO BRAZIL PLEASEEEEE <3
Fred Broussard
Wow, Andrew!!! Cool!
Ghost Lungs
So do you guys ever tour?
HotSoup
the way he throws the sticks at 1:19
Victoria Oyedapo
That preme shirt🖤