Spiral
S.E.N.S. Lyrics


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Everybody's walking in a downward spiral
Everybody's walking in a downward spiral

A lunatic encaged in his own brain
Makeshift thoughts taught me survival in this game
I might as well keep aim
Cause if I give up now I'll never change
Who am I to blame
I developed an interest like a prescription
So easy to O.D. its hard to feed my addiction
A victim to my own crimes so why the hell am I living
I share my trust with people who care but apparently too much
And caring is now back stabbing my gut
For all the fucks who decided to take the lies and the blame
I can't erase that shame
But I take each day like I'm living in hell as it swells in my veins
This is what I portray as I gain the respect in my name
So for this I take the frown off my face
Stand up to surround my anger and rage
To conquer this this game with all of my pain
Making a change for myself that no one can break

Everybody wants to step on me
Confused with life who am I supposed to be
Feeling suppressed by all the pests
And nobody sees what this shit has done to me
Who am I supposed to believe
Everybody's walking in a downward spiral
Everybody's walking in a downward spiral

Loneliness has set in as my sedative
Music drains the thoughts which stops the pain
Again I made the same mistake and put faith in my brain
Still I wrap myself in a straight jacket
Refusing harm from my insane habits
But again I break my mental state
Lose control of myself and fade away
Until my brain displays of an image of a gift I had in place
Finally my life makes sense
But it's too late to save

Everybody wants to step on me
Confused with life who am I supposed to be
Feeling suppressed by all the pests
And nobody sees what this shit has done to me
Who am I supposed to believe
Everybody's walking in a downward spiral
Everybody's walking in a downward spiral

He grew up in a broken home with loaded folk
Learned how to hold his own by choking throats
His only hope was to keep his dome afloat
And reap what begun to sew
He started to load his clothes into a garbage bag
Taking all he had and called his dad but through all this laughed
Made a smirk and called him fat
Then after he saw this man and the way he lived
He knew things would be a different state of bliss
And that began to change this kid
Alcohol cut his brain in fifths and shared depression with laziness
Moved on to engrave his wrists and after all of this he remained with him
Learned life was a crazy bitch and hated it
He needed maintenance on his life of shamelessness but no one gave a shit
Could you blame this kid
Always stepped on and no one had faith in him
So he scraped his wrists of all the wounds and made this fit

Everybody wants to step on me
Confused with life who am I supposed to be
Feeling suppressed by all the pests
And nobody sees what this shit has done to me
Who am I supposed to believe




Everybody's walking in a downward spiral
Everybody's walking in a downward spiral

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Spiral" by S.E.N.S. depict a sense of despair, frustration, and struggle experienced by the singer. The first verse talks about feeling trapped in one's own mind, describing it as being "encaged." The singer mentions having learned survival skills in this "game" called life, but also expresses a sense of resignation and an inclination to give up. There is a recognition of personal responsibility and acknowledgement of allowing oneself to become addicted to harmful behaviors or thought patterns. The singer confronts the consequences of trusting others who have betrayed them, leading to feelings of shame and self-blame.


The chorus reinforces the feeling of being stepped on or suppressed by others. The singer is grappling with a sense of confusion about their identity and who they are supposed to be. In this downward spiral, they express that nobody truly sees the pain and damage that has been done to them. There is a prevailing sense of hopelessness and a lack of belief in oneself or others. The repeated line emphasizes the pervasive feeling of everyone being caught in this negative cycle.


The second verse delves into the theme of loneliness and the healing aspect of music. The singer uses music as an escape from their thoughts and pain, but also recognizes the repeated mistake of placing faith in their own mind, which ultimately leads to a loss of control and a fading away. The use of a metaphorical straightjacket represents a desire for self-preservation and a refusal to let their harmful habits consume them, albeit with limited success. The acknowledgment of their own mental state and the belated sense of clarity that comes with it creates a feeling of regret, as they realize it's too late to save themselves.


The final verse tells the story of a person who grew up in a fractured home environment and learned to survive by being aggressive. The singer observes that their father's way of living is different from what they desire, prompting them to seek a change. The mention of self-destructive behaviors, such as alcohol and self-harm, highlight the extent of their struggle and the desire for escape from their circumstances. The singer questions the lack of support or belief in themselves from others, which contributes to their feelings of being stepped on and undermined. The final lines express a culmination of all the pain and wounds, resulting in the creation of this heartfelt and introspective song.


Overall, "Spiral" by S.E.N.S. explores themes of personal struggle, betrayal, self-blame, loneliness, and a desire to break free from negative cycles. The lyrics convey a deep emotional journey filled with pain and resignation, but also a determination to make a change and find a sense of self-worth.


Line by Line Meaning

Everybody's walking in a downward spiral
Everyone is trapped in a negative cycle of their own lives.


A lunatic encaged in his own brain
Feeling trapped and controlled by his own thoughts and emotions like a madman.


Makeshift thoughts taught me survival in this game
Adapting his thoughts as a strategy for surviving in life's challenges.


I might as well keep aim
He decides to keep striving for his goals.


Cause if I give up now I'll never change
If he gives up, he will remain stuck in his current situation.


Who am I to blame
He questions his responsibility for his own struggles.


I developed an interest like a prescription
He became addicted to something that initially seemed harmless.


So easy to O.D. it's hard to feed my addiction
His addiction has become so overpowering that it's difficult to satisfy it.


A victim to my own crimes so why the hell am I living
Feeling like a victim of his own actions, questioning the purpose of his existence.


I share my trust with people who care but apparently too much
He trusted others who seemed to care, but ended up being betrayed.


And caring is now backstabbing my gut
Putting his trust in others has caused emotional harm.


For all the fucks who decided to take the lies and the blame
Expressing resentment towards those who deceived him.


I can't erase that shame
He cannot rid himself of the shame caused by the deception.


But I take each day like I'm living in hell as it swells in my veins
He faces each day with immense difficulties that feel overwhelming.


This is what I portray as I gain the respect in my name
Despite his struggles, he tries to maintain a strong image and gain respect.


So for this I take the frown off my face
He removes his sadness and puts on a brave face.


Stand up to surround my anger and rage
Facing his anger and frustration head-on.


To conquer this game with all of my pain
He aims to overcome life's challenges despite the pain.


Making a change for myself that no one can break
He is determined to make a positive change in his life that cannot be destroyed by others.


Loneliness has set in as my sedative
Feeling isolated, he uses loneliness as a coping mechanism.


Music drains the thoughts which stops the pain
Listening to music helps him temporarily escape from his thoughts and emotional pain.


Again I made the same mistake and put faith in my brain
He continues to trust his own thoughts despite previous disappointments.


Still I wrap myself in a straight jacket
He confines himself mentally, restricting his own freedom.


Refusing harm from my insane habits
He chooses to reject the negative consequences of his self-destructive behavior.


But again I break my mental state
Once again, he loses control of his mind and emotions.


Lose control of myself and fade away
He becomes overwhelmed and loses his sense of self.


Until my brain displays an image of a gift I had in place
Eventually, his mind conjures a reminder of a talent he possessed.


Finally, my life makes sense
With this reminder, he starts to find meaning in his life.


But it's too late to save
Unfortunately, it's too late for him to fully recover or change his circumstances.


He grew up in a broken home with loaded folk
He was raised in a dysfunctional family environment with dangerous individuals.


Learned how to hold his own by choking throats
He learned to defend himself aggressively, even resorting to violence.


His only hope was to keep his dome afloat
His only hope was to maintain his sanity.


And reap what begun to sew
He hoped to reap the benefits of his hard work.


He started to load his clothes into a garbage bag
He packed his belongings in a hasty and makeshift manner.


Taking all he had and called his dad but through all this laughed
He reached out to his father, but their interaction was filled with bitterness and mockery.


Made a smirk and called him fat
He responded to his father's insults with a smug expression and insulted him back.


Then, after he saw this man and the way he lived
After witnessing his father's lifestyle and behavior.


He knew things would be a different state of bliss
He realized that his own life would take a different, more positive direction.


And that began to change this kid
This realization became a catalyst for change in his life.


Alcohol cut his brain in fifths and shared depression with laziness
He resorted to excessive alcohol consumption as a coping mechanism, which intensified his depression and made him lethargic.


Moved on to engrave his wrists
He turned to self-harm, specifically cutting his wrists.


And after all of this, he remained with him
Despite everything he went through, he still carried his pain with him.


Learned life was a crazy bitch and hated it
He realized that life can be unpredictable and difficult, leading to his dislike for it.


He needed maintenance on his life of shamelessness but no one gave a shit
He desired help and support to fix his reckless lifestyle, but no one cared enough.


Could you blame this kid
Can you really blame him for his current state of mind?


Always stepped on and no one had faith in him
Feeling constantly overlooked and underestimated by others.


So he scraped his wrists of all the wounds and made this fit
He used his past pain as inspiration to create this song.


Everybody wants to step on me
Feeling like everyone wants to bring him down.


Confused with life who am I supposed to be
Feeling lost and uncertain about his identity and purpose.


Feeling suppressed by all the pests
Feeling oppressed and burdened by those around him.


And nobody sees what this shit has done to me
No one truly understands the impact of his struggles on his mental and emotional well-being.


Who am I supposed to believe
Not knowing whom to trust or believe in.


Everybody's walking in a downward spiral
Everyone is caught up in a negative and destructive cycle.


Everybody's walking in a downward spiral
Everyone is caught up in a negative and destructive cycle.




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Written by: MARK THOMAS NATALE

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