Bliss
Rounding Third Lyrics
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Biting at my tongue to taste the blood instead
So that you won't have a clue
Try to brush it off and fake a smile
I'm sorry if I'm distant I've been sinking for miles
Well put yourself into my shoes
I'm doing my best to keep my head on straight
Try to grasp everything around me
Unfamiliar places and faces surrounding
Searching for the things that keep me going
But the anchor on my ankle keeps fucking pulling
Try to grasp everything around me
Unfamiliar places and faces surrounding
Searching for you cause you're the only
Thing that made me feel like I was something
And things change quickly like how I'm feeling when it comes to me and you
But I couldn't change even if I wanted
So I'll just have to go about it
It's how I am, not always so bliss
I didn't choose to feel like this
These lyrics delve into the internal struggle of the singer, who seems to be battling with their own thoughts and emotions. The first verse sets the tone by expressing the desire to bury these thoughts in the back of their head, suggesting a reluctance to confront or address them directly. The line "biting at my tongue to taste the blood instead" implies a tendency to self-inflict pain or indulge in negative emotions as a distraction from the underlying issues.
The singer acknowledges that they are hiding their true feelings from someone, perhaps trying to protect them or avoid burdening them with their own struggles. They attempt to brush off their emotions and wear a fake smile, apologizing for being distant. The line "well put yourself into my shoes" reflects the singer's plea for understanding and empathy from the person they are addressing, urging them to consider the weight they are carrying.
In the second verse, the singer describes feeling overwhelmed and disoriented by unfamiliar surroundings and faces. They search for things that bring them solace and motivation, but they feel constantly weighed down by an anchor pulling them back. Despite this internal struggle, their search ultimately leads them back to this person, who is described as the only thing that made them feel like they were something. It is evident that this person has a significant impact on their sense of self-worth and emotional stability.
The final lines admit that change is inevitable, including the shifts in feelings between the singer and this person. However, the singer expresses an inability to change their own emotional state even if they wished to. They acknowledge that their emotional turmoil is a part of who they are, as they didn't choose to feel this way.
Overall, "Bliss" examines the complexity of the singer's internal battles, their longing for understanding and connection, and the recognition that their emotions cannot be easily controlled or changed.
Line by Line Meaning
Bury these thoughts in the back of my head
I suppress these troubling thoughts and push them to the depths of my mind.
Biting at my tongue to taste the blood instead
I restrain myself from speaking my true feelings, opting to endure pain instead.
So that you won't have a clue
I hide my inner struggles from you, not wanting you to understand.
Try to brush it off and fake a smile
I attempt to dismiss my hardships and pretend to be happy.
I'm sorry if I'm distant I've been sinking for miles
I apologize for my emotional distance, as I've been steadily spiraling downwards.
Well put yourself into my shoes
Try to empathize with my situation and understand how I feel.
I'm doing my best to keep my head on straight
I'm exerting all my effort to maintain mental stability and focus.
It's hard to keep going when things feel strange
Continuing forward becomes challenging when everything feels unfamiliar and unfamiliar.
Try to grasp everything around me
I strive to comprehend the world around me and make sense of it.
Unfamiliar places and faces surrounding
I find myself surrounded by environments and people I'm not familiar with.
Searching for the things that keep me going
I seek out the sources of motivation that help me persevere.
But the anchor on my ankle keeps fucking pulling
However, the burdens weighing me down constantly drag me backwards.
Searching for you cause you're the only
I'm searching for you because you're the only one who
Thing that made me feel like I was something
made me feel like I had worth and value.
And things change quickly like how I'm feeling when it comes to me and you
Feelings towards me and you change rapidly and unpredictably.
But I couldn't change even if I wanted
I'm incapable of altering myself, no matter how much I desire it.
So I'll just have to go about it
Therefore, I must navigate this situation as it is.
It's how I am, not always so bliss
This is who I am, not always experiencing happiness.
I didn't choose to feel like this
I didn't consciously decide to feel this way.
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Written by: Rounding Third
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