Chemical Imbalance
RipLoaf Lyrics

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I’m off the walls tryna break out
It’s like a prison and you trap me inside
Never had a thought of living yea I’m that guy, that guy
This time it’s fuck it Imma just step out
I’m a anxious lil fuck bitch tell me man up
I got nothing but these songs can’t lie
Just the air makes me weak I don’t think I can compete
With you and them and every time we talking I get uncomfortable

It’s probably cause you tell me I’m nothing what’s up with you
I can’t be the one to guide you when I got no route, it’s up to you (Damn)
Guess that means I’m just a case of
Imbalance chemically with no fix
Fuck pills so it’s not simple, need a resolution I’m hopeless (Yea)
I’m done I’m done, need another chance do you got one
Eyes follow you run, Your trails not enough
I’m off the walls tryna break out
It’s like a prison and you trap me inside
Never had a thought of living yea I’m that guy, that guy
This time it’s fuck it Imma just step out
I’m a anxious lil fuck bitch tell me man up
I got nothing but these songs can’t lie
Just the air makes me weak I don’t think I can compete
With you and them and every time we talking I get uncomfortable

It’s probably cause you tell me I’m nothing what’s up with you
I can’t be the one to guide you when I got no route, it’s up to you

Overall Meaning

In RipLoaf's song "Chemical Imbalance," the lyrics depict a sense of feeling trapped and confined, both mentally and emotionally. The opening lines, "I'm off the walls tryna break out, it's like a prison and you trap me inside," express a strong desire to break free from the restrictions and limitations imposed by someone or something. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for feeling trapped in a toxic relationship or environment.

The line "Never had a thought of living, yeah I'm that guy, that guy" suggests a lack of self-esteem and a feeling of insignificance. The singer feels like they have never really had a purpose or felt truly alive, and this may contribute to their feelings of being trapped and restrained.

The lyrics also touch upon feelings of anxiety and vulnerability, with the mention of being an "anxious little fuck" who is constantly told to "man up." This suggests a constant pressure to conform to societal norms and expectations, which adds to the singer's overall discomfort and unease.

The phrase "Imbalance chemically with no fix, fuck pills so it's not simple" implies that the singer is experiencing some form of mental imbalance or disorder. They express a reluctance to rely on medication to alleviate their struggles, suggesting a desire to find a more profound resolution or understanding of their issues.

The repeated refrain emphasizes the urgency for change and a desire to escape their current state of being. The repetition of the lines "I'm off the walls tryna break out, it's like a prison and you trap me inside" reinforces the feeling of being trapped and highlights the frustration and desperation to break free.

Overall, the song explores themes of feeling trapped and confined, struggling with self-worth and anxiety, and seeking a sense of resolution or escape. It delves into the internal struggles and emotional turmoil that may come with a chemical imbalance, and the desire to find freedom and purpose in life.

Line by Line Meaning

I’m off the walls tryna break out
I am feeling restless and desperate to escape my current situation.

It’s like a prison and you trap me inside
I feel trapped and confined in a situation or relationship.

Never had a thought of living yea I’m that guy, that guy
I have never truly contemplated the meaning of life, making me someone who feels lost and disconnected.

This time it’s fuck it Imma just step out
I have reached a point where I no longer care about the consequences and I am willing to take a risk.

I’m an anxious lil fuck bitch tell me man up
I struggle with anxiety and I often need encouragement to face my fears.

I got nothing but these songs can’t lie
My only solace and truth come from expressing myself through music.

Just the air makes me weak I don’t think I can compete
Even the simplest things overwhelm me and I doubt my abilities to measure up to others.

With you and them and every time we talking I get uncomfortable
When I am around you and others, I feel uneasy and uneasy.

It’s probably 'cause you tell me I’m nothing what’s up with you
I believe that your negative opinions about me contribute to my discomfort and insecurities.

I can’t be the one to guide you when I got no route, it’s up to you (Damn)
I am unable to provide guidance or direction to you because I am lost and uncertain myself.

Guess that means I’m just a case of
This realization leads me to understand that I am simply an example of

Imbalance chemically with no fix
A chemical imbalance within me that cannot be easily corrected.

Fuck pills so it’s not simple, need a resolution I’m hopeless (Yea)
I reject the idea of relying on medication alone to solve my problems, as I feel helpless in finding a solution.

I’m done I’m done, need another chance do you got one
I have reached a breaking point and I long for another opportunity or a fresh start.

Eyes follow you run, Your trails not enough
I desperately desire your attention and affection, but your actions and efforts are not satisfying me.