Confession
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And I can't smile
But I feel the anger coming
Its underneath
I don't know why
It's always overflowing
It's a constant fight
Deep inside
I confess I'm always afraid always ashamed
Of what's inside me
I confess I'm always afraid always ashamed
Of what's inside my head
And I can't breath
And I still feel
But not the way I want to
I'm on the edge I don't' know how
I can escape this nightmare
I confess I'm always afraid always ashamed
Of what's inside me
I confess I'm always afraid, always ashamed
Of what's inside my head
What's inside my head
Wasting away is part of my instinct
I'll runaway, everything I hate
Take this away, help me escape
Take this away
I confess,
Innocence!
Innocence!
Innocence!
The lyrics of "Confession" by Red are about the struggles of an individual in dealing with their internal thoughts and emotions, which they feel are negative and overwhelming. The singer expresses that they appear to be fine on the surface but have an underlying anger that is always present and overflowing. The individual does not understand why they feel this way, and it becomes a constant fight within, making them want to forget it altogether. They confess their fear and shame about their internal state and are on the edge, unsure of how they can escape this nightmare.
The lyrics show a person struggling with their mental health, feeling trapped in their own mind, and unable to express their innermost feelings. The repetition of the line "I confess, I'm always afraid, always ashamed of what's inside me," emphasizes their inability to cope with their emotions, leading to a feeling of seclusion and isolation. The singer is asking for help and seeking innocence from the turmoil within. The lyrics portray a thought-provoking struggle of human psychology that is relatable and strikingly poignant.
Line by Line Meaning
I feel fine
I may appear to be well, but inside I feel troubled.
And I can't smile
I'm unable to put on a happy face despite my external appearance.
But I feel the anger coming
Although I seem calm, anger is building up inside of me.
Its underneath
This anger is not visible on the surface.
I don't know why
I'm unable to determine the reason for this anger.
It's always overflowing
This anger is constantly present and fills me up to the point of overflowing.
It's a constant fight
I am always struggling to keep this anger under control.
Deep inside
This anger is buried within me on a deep level.
And I wanna forget it
I wish I could erase this anger and its effects from my mind.
I confess I'm always afraid always ashamed
I admit that I'm consistently frightened and full of shame.
Of what's inside me
This fear and shame are directed towards what lies within me.
I confess I'm always afraid always ashamed
I repeat that I am continually fearful and ashamed of myself.
Of what's inside my head
These negative emotions are focused on what's happening in my thoughts.
And I can't breath
I feel suffocated and trapped by my inner turmoil.
And I still feel
Although I wish I could shut down my emotions, I continue to experience them.
But not the way I want to
My feelings are not in line with my desires or goals.
I'm on the edge I don't' know how
I feel like I'm about to break and am unsure how to prevent it.
I can escape this nightmare
I long to break free from this situation.
Wasting away is part of my instinct
My natural inclination is to let myself deteriorate and waste away.
I'll runaway, everything I hate
I want to flee from all the things that cause me distress and pain.
Take this away, help me escape
I seek relief and a way out from this agony.
I confess,
I admit to feeling a certain way.
Innocence!
Perhaps the singer is appealing to a particular quality that can help alleviate their situation or expressing their desire for purity to prevail within themselves.
Innocence!
Repeating the word 'innocence' for emphasis.
Innocence!
Continuing to emphasize their plea for innocence, which could be interpreted in different ways depending on the listener's perspective.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JASEN RAUCH, ROB GRAVES, JASON MCARTHUR
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