In an interview with Coup de… Read Full Bio ↴“i drive me mad“ is ren’s fifth single.
In an interview with Coup de Main Magazine, she said this about the song:
“It’s just because it’s the first song that’s actually a very personal thing for me. It’s about anxiety, and anxiety is something that I’ve had for a long time. I wrote the song after I had a little panic attack. I didn’t think I was gonna be able to write but I was kind of just like, "I’m gonna just write about this experience, ” and it gave me a different perspective. It made it easier for me to write about more personal things. So the rest of the EP was easier to write because I was able to write about this experience, and now I can write about the other things that have been on my mind and might be a little uncomfortable to talk about, but it makes it more relatable because there’s not a lot of songs about anxiety that I’ve found.“
““I drive me mad” is a really important song to me because it’s really a look inside my brain and the anxiety and panic I deal with nearly everyday. I wrote this song after having a really bad panic attack and it made it so honest and easy to write. It’s the first song I’m putting out that I feel like has a really important relatable message and I’m super excited about this one!“
— Via press release
i drive me mad
RENforshort Lyrics
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It's overwhelming
Sometimes I wanna stick a cigarette in my
Eyes closed, not sleeping
I'm stressed, you're dreaming
You're softly breathing
While I'm hyperventilating, pacing
Feeling bad 'bout shit I didn't do
So dramatic, panicked, I got pre-traumatic
Stress 'cause nothing happened yet
But it did in my head
I drive me mad
I drive me absolutely crazy
I feel bad
For you 'cause I'm so fucking paranoid and sad
All the time, you could blame it on my mind
And now I'm mad, I drive me mad
I know it's stupid
It's just hard being human
Some days I wake up and I feel like I just wanna
Dye my hair neon green
So, I can forget I'm me
Don't wanna think about drinking a glass of gasoline
I'm hyperventilating, pacing
I'm losing my patience
Feeling bad 'bout shit I didn't do
So dramatic, panicked, I got pre-traumatic
Stress 'cause nothing happened yet
But it did in my head
I drive me mad
I drive me absolutely crazy
I feel bad
For you 'cause I'm so fucking paranoid and sad
All the time, you could blame it on my mind
And now I'm mad, I drive me mad (ah-ah-ah)
Ah, ah-ah-ah, ah-ah-ah
I feel bad for you
You-ooh, you-ooh
'Cause I drive me mad too (I drive me mad)
I drive me absolutely crazy
I feel bad
For you 'cause I'm so fucking paranoid and sad
All the time, you could blame it on my mind
Now I'm mad
I drive me mad
The song "I drive me mad" by renforshort & Mike Shinoda describes the feeling of overwhelm, stress, anxiety, and paranoia that comes with being human. The lyrics reflect the internal conflict that arises when one is unable to control their thoughts and emotions, and the confusing nature of living in one's head. The singer expresses feeling sorry for her partner, who has to deal with her mental health challenges, and feeling like an absolute mess. The chorus repeats the idea of driving oneself crazy, which is a common and relatable sentiment that anyone with anxiety can immediately relate to.
The verse "I'm stressed, you're dreaming, you're softly breathing, while I'm hyperventilating, pacing, I'm losing my patience" captures the feeling of being trapped and alone in one's head, and unable to escape the racing thoughts. The line "Feeling bad 'bout shit I didn't do, so dramatic, panicked, I got pre-traumatic stress 'cause nothing happened yet" speaks to the irrationality of anxiety and the tendency to overthink and imagine worst-case scenarios. The pre-chorus where the singer describes wanting to dye her hair neon green or drink gasoline is a metaphor for wanting to escape one's thoughts and feelings, and doing anything to numb the pain and distract from reality.
Overall, "I drive me mad" is a powerful and relatable song that speaks to the struggles of mental health and the human condition.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't quite help it
I am unable to control my emotions and behavior
It's overwhelming
The intensity of my feelings and thoughts is too much for me to handle
Sometimes I wanna stick a cigarette in my
I feel a physical discomfort and desire for relief
Eyes closed, not sleeping
I am awake, but my mind is racing and restless
I'm stressed, you're dreaming
While you are able to rest, I am feeling anxious and tense
You're softly breathing
Your peaceful breathing is a reminder of my own inner turmoil
While I'm hyperventilating, pacing
I am physically agitated and restless, unable to calm down
I'm losing my patience
My frustration and irritability are increasing
Feeling bad 'bout shit I didn't do
I am experiencing guilt and regret irrationally
So dramatic, panicked, I got pre-traumatic
My imagination is creating fears and anxieties that may never happen
Stress 'cause nothing happened yet
I am worried and stressed about hypothetical situations that may not occur
But it did in my head
The scenarios and thoughts in my mind feel real and overwhelming
I drive me mad
My own thoughts and emotions are causing me to feel insane
I feel bad
I am sorry for burdening others with my own mental struggles
For you 'cause I'm so fucking paranoid and sad
You suffer from my constant worry, pessimism, and unhappiness
All the time, you could blame it on my mind
My thoughts and emotional patterns are the root cause of my distress
And now I'm mad, I drive me mad
My own frustration with myself is exacerbating my mental state
I know it's stupid
I am aware that my thoughts and emotions may be irrational or illogical
It's just hard being human
I acknowledge the reality of human vulnerability and imperfection
Some days I wake up and I feel like I just wanna
I experience a strong urge to escape my own thoughts and feelings
Dye my hair neon green
I desire a radical change or distraction from my current mental state
So, I can forget I'm me
I wish to dissociate from my own identity and consciousness
Don't wanna think about drinking a glass of gasoline
My thoughts are spiraling into self-destructive and dangerous territory
Ah, ah-ah-ah, ah-ah-ah
Vocalization expressing emotional intensity and frustration
I feel bad for you
I empathize with how my mental state affects others
You-ooh, you-ooh
Vocalization emphasizing the other person's presence and impact
'Cause I drive me mad too (I drive me mad)
I am also affected and burdened by my own mental state
I drive me absolutely crazy
My emotions and thoughts are driving me completely insane
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jeffrey Hazin, Jesse Finkelstein, Kellen Pomeranz, Lauren Isenberg
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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** Lyrics **
I can't quite help it
It's overwhelming
Sometimes I wanna stick a cigarette in my
Eyes closed, not sleeping
I'm stressed, you're dreaming
You're softly breathing
While I'm hyperventilating, pacing
I'm losing my patience
Feeling bad 'bout shit I didn't do
So dramatic, panicked, I got pre-traumatic
Stress 'cause nothing happened yet
But it did in my head
I drive me mad
I drive me absolutely crazy
I feel bad
For you 'cause I'm so fucking paranoid and sad
All the time, you could blame it on my mind
And now I'm mad, I drive me mad
I know it's stupid
It's just hard being human
Some days I wake up and I feel like I just wanna
Dye my hair neon green
So, I can forget I'm me
Don't wanna think about drinking a glass of gasoline
I'm hyperventilating, pacing
I'm losing my patience
Feeling bad 'bout shit I didn't do
So dramatic, panicked, I got pre-traumatic
Stress 'cause nothing happened yet
But it did in my head
I drive me mad
I drive me absolutely crazy
I feel bad
For you 'cause I'm so fucking paranoid and sad
All the time, you could blame it on my mind
And now I'm mad, I drive me mad (ah-ah-ah)
Ah, ah-ah-ah, ah-ah-ah
I feel bad for you
You-ooh, you-ooh
'Cause I drive me mad too (I drive me mad)
I drive me absolutely crazy
I feel bad
For you 'cause I'm so fucking paranoid and sad
All the time, you could blame it on my mind
Now I'm mad
I drive me mad
@briancunningham2155
This is so much more than art. It is therapy. Your creative spirit is soaring right now and you are giving voice to so many different people. Incredible production. Loved the ending with the credits. Thanks for expressing and pushing the limits. The music is incredible on this.
@Kpopsegye
THIS IS ART!! And this song describes exactly the way I’m feeling!
How she can describe every feeling in one song is genius, and the way the song progresses also from being mellow and sad, to like being mad and angry. Obsessed with this.
@fuerteesc2441
omg I watch ur vids shsndhdhd
@ChrisBautista
I noticed that a lot of women feel like this often and I've seen it in a lot of the women around me. Is this generally something that all women experience?
@sonne4297
so true! i really love that about the song (and just in generell about songs, when they are a slow-burn in the beginnig and then kicks you right in the a$$)
@ghostgrl70
So true I feel this all time
@deveroux6771
She is gonna blow up on the charts so fast
@daniwyse4758
Shane Dawson found her so she definitely will 😍
@Andrei-qi4tm
she is the new billie eilish
@choukebou
@Andrei V Idiot....