Helpless
Ryan Horne Lyrics

I have feared that this room will be empty
The singer is scared that he will be alone in a place that is important to him.

Where I plan on becoming a man
This place is significant to the singer in his journey to becoming a man.

But I need someone special to hold me,
The singer is in need of emotional support.

I've been dying inside of my skin
The singer is struggling with internal conflicts.

You told me you'd always be with me
Someone promised to always be there for the singer.

Well I feel you would never return
The singer believes that the promise of support was empty.

Like the thief that is stealing my witness
The singer feels like someone or something is taking away his ability to prove his truth or his beliefs.

I gave him the time that I thought he deserves
The singer gave someone or something a chance, but now realizes it was not worth their time.

I am losing my faith in a Father
The singer is struggling with the concept of God or a higher power.

Well he never stays on just for me
The singer feels like God or a higher power does not care about him specifically.

And the mouth that spoke death to my mother
Someone hurt the singer's mother, possibly with words.

Has just swallowed the claim that I need
The singer feels like his need for something, possibly the support of a higher power, has been ignored.

There is no more resisting the battle
The singer has given up fighting a difficult situation.

I have gained all the demons you saved
The singer has taken on his own personal demons and struggles.

And the woman has taken the saddle
A woman has taken control of a situation.

And rode the black horse to her grave
This woman has possibly died or is in a bad situation.

Well I'm helpless and don't have the answer
The singer feels helpless and unsure of what to do.

Like the man who's selling his soul
The singer feels like he is losing something important to him, possibly his soul or integrity.

Well I told you I'd always be faithful
The singer made a promise to someone to remain faithful.

Now I swear I'm the bastard you know
The singer feels like he has broken this promise and is viewed negatively by others.

And I've been crying as if you offend me
The singer has been tearful and emotional, possibly over something that hurt him.

I am torn like the ragged young man
The singer is struggling with a situation and feels like he is in pieces.

As I walked down the street with your family
The singer was with someone else's family, possibly trying to fit in or gain support.

I have cursed at the sky once again
The singer is upset and angry, perhaps with a higher power.

It feels like my face our on fire
The singer is experiencing intense emotional pain.

And my body was made out of stone
The singer feels numb or unable to move on from the pain.

And it hurts me to know I'm a liar
The singer is upset with himself for not keeping a promise or being true to himself.

And it kills me to think I'm alone
The singer is deeply saddened by the idea of being alone in his struggles.