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Unearthed And Underfed
Purrbot Lyrics
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Break the surface
For one gulp of air
Before I was pulled back under
I don't know what I need
Or what's best for me
So far I've been lucky
But now
What am I doing back here?
Didn't I get enough
The first time around?
This is more than me
Nostalgic
This is what was buried
Unearthed
I guess that I'm worried
(Big surprise, I know)
That my efforts to connect
Have been misled
But what to expect
What with me circumspect
Behind bars
And underfed
The opening lines of Purrbot's Unearthed And Underfed describe the feeling of gasping for air after being submerged underwater. It hints at a sense of struggle and the need to break free from the confines of one's own mind. The line "by my own arm, incidentally" suggests an inner battle, one in which the singer is responsible for her own struggles.
The following lines express a sense of uncertainty and confusion, with the singer not knowing what she needs or what's best for herself. This feeling of being lost is contrasted with a reference to past experiences in which she has been lucky. However, this luck has not prevented her from being pulled back under, raising the question of what she is doing back there and whether she has truly learned anything from past experiences.
The final lines of the song allude to being trapped behind bars and feeling underfed. This could be interpreted both literally (incarceration) or figuratively (feeling restricted or confined), with the sense of being trapped further emphasised by the repetition of the word 'under' in the title of the song. Overall, the lyrics of Unearthed And Underfed evoke a sense of struggle and uncertainty, with the singer grappling with her own internal conflicts.
Line by Line Meaning
Break water
I need to break through the surface of my emotions, like breaking water, to feel like I can breathe again.
Break the surface
I need to break the surface of the emotional ocean to find a way out of my current distress and feel alive again.
For one gulp of air
I need a brief respite from the emotional turmoil I am experiencing right now to regain my composure and find some relief.
Before I was pulled back under
Despite my best efforts to break through my emotional struggles, I am often pulled back under by my own insecurities and fears.
(by my own arm, incidentally)
The pain and difficulties I experience are often caused by my own hand, despite my desire for something better.
I don't know what I need
Despite my best efforts, I am often unsure of what I truly need to be happy and fulfilled in life.
Or what's best for me
I am confused as to what the best path for me is, as I am constantly battling my own internal struggles and doubts.
So far I've been lucky
Despite my struggles, I have been fortunate enough to have some small successes and moments of happiness in my life so far.
But now
Despite my past success, I am struggling right now to find my way out of my current emotional turmoil.
What am I doing back here?
I am frustrated and confused as to why I am back in this place of emotional struggle and pain, despite my past successes and moments of happiness.
Didn't I get enough
I thought that I had already overcome my emotional struggles, but I am once again faced with them.
The first time around?
I had previously overcome my struggles, but they seem to have resurfaced, causing me significant distress and pain.
This is more than me
I am struggling with a situation that is much larger than myself, something that I find overwhelming and difficult to manage.
Nostalgic
Despite the struggles I am currently facing, there is a part of me that is nostalgic for the past and the happiness and success that I have previously experienced.
This is what was buried
My current struggles are caused by something that was previously buried deep within me, something that I am now unable to ignore.
Unearthed
My current struggles have been brought to light, and I am now forced to face them head-on.
I guess that I'm worried
Despite my best efforts to remain calm, I am deeply worried about my current situation and my ability to overcome it.
(Big surprise, I know)
It may not come as a surprise to others that I am worried, given the significant struggles that I am facing right now.
That my efforts to connect
Despite my desire to connect with others and form meaningful relationships, I am struggling to overcome my own internal struggles, which make it difficult for me to connect with others.
Have been misled
Despite my best efforts to connect with others, I may have been misled by my own internal struggles, causing me to struggle even more than I already was.
But what to expect
Given the complexity of my situation, it is difficult to know what to expect or how to proceed forward.
What with me circumspect
Given my own caution and indecision, I am struggling to know how to proceed forward, uncertain of what steps to take next.
Behind bars
I feel trapped and constrained by my own emotional struggles, unable to escape the feelings that keep me imprisoned and unable to progress forward.
And underfed
Despite my best efforts to find happiness and fulfillment, I feel undernourished by my current situation, unable to find the nourishment that I need to feel truly fulfilled in life.
Contributed by Nathan J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.