Depression
Quarters of Change Lyrics
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Music plays loud and i'm feeling just alright
I got a little crazy and got into a fight
I drank to much and lost my sight
Thoughts of you run around my head
Like a disco ball on a tread
Oh you leave me feeling low
Depression over you
You played my heart to your favorite tune
Depression over you
You played my heart to your favorite tune
Darling I'm just waiting here
Going over all my fears
You treat me like you want me gone
But you tell me that you want me to come
Please be with me or just set me free
Oh Depression got a hold on me
And I'm dying just here you say
Oh darling I want you to stay
Depression over you
You played my heart to your favorite tune
Depression over you
You played my heart to your favorite tune
In the dark, I see the one that was meant for me
Make a friend with an enemy
Oh I'm breaking down to see you smile
Am I right Am I right am I right
Depression over you
You played my heart to your favorite tune
Depression over you
You played my heart to your favorite tune
Depression over you
You played my heart to your favorite tune
The lyrics of Quarters of Change's song 'Depression' convey the sentiments of heartbreak, loneliness, and despair. The opening lines describe the city lights and loud music, which sounds like the perfect escape from reality. However, the singer finds himself in a fight, having drunk too much, and lost sight of his own control. The thoughts of the person they were once involved with haunt him like a disco ball on a treadmill, reminding him of his predicament as he struggles to move ahead. The lines 'you leave me feeling low' and 'you leave me trapped with nowhere to go' suggest a feeling of helplessness and entrapment in the memories of the past relationship.
Furthermore, the chorus "Depression over you, you played my heart to your favorite tune" drives home the idea that the person the singer was once involved with played with his emotions and treated him unfairly, leading to his current state of depression. The bridge of the song adds an element of hope as he sees the person meant for him and sees a possibility of reconciliation. He wishes to be with them, but also wants to be set free if that's not possible, as this limbo is taking a toll on his mental health. The final lines of the song "Am I right, Am I right, Am I right" could either be interpreted as questioning whether their relationship was ever real or them coming to terms with the way things are now.
Line by Line Meaning
Lights shine bright in the city tonight
The world around me is moving and bright, but I'm not a part of it. I'm just an observer.
Music plays loud and i'm feeling just alright
I'm trying to distract myself with loud music because I don't want to face my true feelings.
I got a little crazy and got into a fight
My emotions are getting the best of me and I'm acting out of character.
I drank to much and lost my sight
I'm using substances to numb my pain, but it's just making things worse in the long run.
Thoughts of you run around my head
I can't stop thinking about you, and it's consuming me.
Like a disco ball on a tread
My thoughts are spinning around like a disco ball, and I can't shift my focus away from you.
Oh you leave me feeling low
You make me feel empty and insignificant.
And you leave me trapped with nowhere to go
You have a hold on me that I can't shake, and it's making me feel stuck.
Depression over you
You've caused me so much pain that I feel depressed.
You played my heart to your favorite tune
You manipulated my emotions to fit your own desires.
Darling I'm just waiting here
I'm still holding on to the hope that you'll come back to me.
Going over all my fears
I'm analyzing all the things that scare me in this situation, and it's overwhelming.
You treat me like you want me gone
You send mixed signals that make me feel like you don't want me around.
But you tell me that you want me to come
You keep giving me hope that things will work out, but your actions don't match your words.
Please be with me or just set me free
I don't want to be stuck in this limbo anymore. Either commit to a relationship or let me move on.
Oh Depression got a hold on me
My feelings are spiraling out of control and it's taking a toll on my mental health.
And I'm dying just here you say
I'm craving your affirmation and attention, even though it hurts me.
Oh darling I want you to stay
Despite everything, I still want you to be in my life.
In the dark, I see the one that was meant for me
Even in my lowest moments, I still believe that you're the one for me.
Make a friend with an enemy
I know that you're not good for me, but I still can't resist your pull on me.
Oh I'm breaking down to see you smile
My happiness still relies on you, and it's breaking me apart.
Am I right Am I right am I right
I keep questioning myself and my decisions, trying to make sense of everything.
Depression over you
You've caused so much emotional pain that it's led to depression.
You played my heart to your favorite tune
You've been manipulating my emotions to fit your own agenda, and it's caused me a lot of pain.
Depression over you
You've caused me so much emotional turmoil that it's led to depression.
You played my heart to your favorite tune
You've been manipulating my emotions to fit your own agenda, and it's caused me a lot of pain.
Writer(s): Quarters Of Change
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