My Weakness
Ryan Inglis Lyrics


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There's nothing left to say
But I'll just go ahead and say it anyway
There's nowhere left to go
'Cause I don't want to go home on my own

I'll make you believe that I'm ok
Maybe I'll open up someday, yeah
It's never easy on your own
Oh no, no, no
Spending too much time alone
Wondering if all you ever wanted wasn't more than just a

Stones throw away
I'd hold it in both hands and say

My weakness is me
I've only got myself to blame
I've got to believe
Someday I'll be saved

Will you think that I am weak?
If I opened up to speak
And told you how I really feel
Don't criticise me if I hide

I'm just trying to keep
The thoughts that are deep inside

I wish I could show you how I feel
But I don't know if who I am is real
So I'm lying to myself
Maybe it's a cry for help

I'll make you believe that I'm ok
Maybe I'll open up someday

My weakness is me
I've only got myself to blame
I've got to believe

My weakness is me
I've only got myself to blame




I've got to believe
Someday I'll be saved

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ryan Inglis's song My Weakness express the internal struggle of wanting to open up to someone about one's feelings but feeling too scared to do so. The lines "Will you think that I am weak? If I opened up to speak / And told you how I really feel / Don't criticize me if I hide" portray the fear of being judged for opening up and the protective defense mechanism of hiding one's feelings. The chorus "My weakness is me / I've only got myself to blame / I've got to believe / Someday I'll be saved" emphasizes the vulnerability and self-blame that come with admitting weakness and the hope that someday things will get better.


The verses also touch on the loneliness and isolation that can come with keeping emotions bottled up. Lines like "Spending too much time alone / Wondering if all you ever wanted wasn't more than just a stone's throw away" convey a sense of desperation and longing for connection. The song overall encourages listeners to confront their fears and insecurities, to be honest with themselves and others, and to hold onto hope for a brighter future.


Line by Line Meaning

There's nothing left to say
I feel like I've said everything I need to, but I still have more to express


But I'll just go ahead and say it anyway
Despite feeling like I've said all I can, I want to continue expressing myself


There's nowhere left to go
I feel like I'm at a dead end and have nowhere to turn


'Cause I don't want to go home on my own
Being alone is difficult, and I don't want to face it


I'll make you believe that I'm ok
I'll try to convince you that I'm doing well, even if I'm not


Maybe I'll open up someday, yeah
I hope to eventually be able to share my feelings with you


It's never easy on your own
Being alone is challenging and can be emotionally taxing


Oh no, no, no
I'm feeling overwhelmed and uncertain


Spending too much time alone
I've been isolating myself too much


Wondering if all you ever wanted wasn't more than just a
I'm questioning if what I thought I wanted in life is actually enough


Stones throw away
Something that seems close but is actually out of reach


I'd hold it in both hands and say
I would do anything to obtain what I desire


My weakness is me
I am my own downfall


I've only got myself to blame
I am responsible for my own faults and shortcomings


I've got to believe
I need to have faith in myself


Someday I'll be saved
I hope that eventually, things will get better


Will you think that I am weak?
I worry that you might view me as feeble


If I opened up to speak
If I shared my innermost thoughts and feelings with you


And told you how I really feel
If I expressed my true emotions to you


Don't criticise me if I hide
Please don't judge me if I choose to keep my feelings hidden


I'm just trying to keep
I'm attempting to maintain control and composure


The thoughts that are deep inside
I'm trying to suppress my innermost struggles and conflicts


I wish I could show you how I feel
I want to express myself honestly and openly


But I don't know if who I am is real
I'm questioning the authenticity of my own identity


So I'm lying to myself
I'm being dishonest with myself about my true feelings


Maybe it's a cry for help
Perhaps my behavior is a sign that I need support and guidance




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Matt Bradley

amazing! i sneaked in to a pub just to watch this guy and im only 16 :P

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