Underneath
Ryan Calhoun Lyrics
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Searching for a purpose and running from pain
And I don't really know if you want
Everything that I've got, everything that I'm not
And if you could let me know that you would
Pick me up from falling, pull me up from drowning
If I let you down again?
Would you still want me around
Still want me around?
Looking in the mirror but nothing has changed
I'm asking for directions but it all seems the same
And I don't really know if you want
Everything that I've got and everything that I'm not
And if you could let me know that you would
Pick me up from falling, pull me up from drowning
But would you still want me around
If I let you down again?
Would you still want me around
Still want me around?
Would you still want me around
If I let you down again?
Would you still want me around
Still want me around, around?
What if I couldn't have anything
And showed you all the me
If I couldn't have anything
Now would you still want me around
If I let you down again?
Would you still want me around
Still want me around?
Would you still want me around
If I let you down again?
Would you still want me around
Still want me around, around?
The lyrics of Ryan Calhoun's song Underneath delve into the universal fears and insecurities of human existence. It talks about how we all search for meaning and purpose in life, but at the same time, we are running away from pain. It is a song that embodies vulnerability, honesty, and self-reflection.
The lyrics describe the trepidation and the fear of not being enough, of letting someone down, of being rejected, and questioned if you are worthy of love and acceptance. It talks about confronting your inner demons, looking in the mirror, and realizing that nothing has changed even though one may be asking for directions.
The chorus resounds with the question of whether the person you love would still want you around if you let them down. It embodies the fear of abandonment, the fear of not being good enough, and the fear of being rejected.
Overall, the song's message is powerful and relatable, and it encourages self-reflection by asking the tough questions that arise when the fear of rejection and abandonment takes hold of our thoughts.
Line by Line Meaning
Underneath the surface, it's all the same
No matter how hard I try to hide my true feelings and thoughts, underneath it all, they remain the same.
Searching for a purpose and running from pain
I am struggling to find my place in this world and I am avoiding the emotional pain that is a constant reminder of my failures.
And I don't really know if you want
I am unsure if you truly desire to be with me.
Everything that I've got, everything that I'm not
I don't know if you accept me or if you simply want the things I can provide. I am uncertain if you appreciate all of my qualities or if you only see my flaws.
And if you could let me know that you would
If you could reassure me that you are there to help me through tough times, that would mean a lot to me.
Pick me up from falling, pull me up from drowning
I need someone who can be my anchor, who can save me when I feel like I am drowning and about to give up.
But would you still want me around
Despite my doubts and insecurities, I wonder if you would still want to be with me.
If I let you down again?
I have disappointed people in the past and I am worried that I will do it again.
Looking in the mirror but nothing has changed
Even though I've tried to change my ways, I still feel like the same person.
I'm asking for directions but it all seems the same
I am trying to figure out what to do next, but everything feels hopeless and pointless.
What if I couldn't have anything
What if I had nothing to offer you? Would you still want to be with me?
And showed you all the me
If I revealed my true self to you, would you still love me?
Now would you still want me around
All of these doubts and fears lead me to ask once again: do you still want me in your life?
If I let you down again?
I am still unsure if I can live up to your expectations.
Still want me around?
Despite my flaws and my mistakes, do you still love me?
Would you still want me around
I am asking this question over and over, hoping for a positive answer.
Still want me around, around?
I need constant reassurance that I am loved and valued.
Contributed by Brooklyn D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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