Buried Alive
Sad Heroes Lyrics
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Inside a glass bottle
You say you talk to work
You say you talk too, talk too much
Until the voices in your head are
Gone (gone)
You're all I've known
And you killed me inside
The fear that's buried me alive
You're all I've known
And you leave me paranoid
The fear that's buried me alive
The fear that's buried me alive
A room of spirits keep you up inside
And you paint a picture in your mind
And it's different every time
They tried to earn your trust
But I can see through all the lies
You're all I've known
And you killed me inside
The fear that's buried me
The fear that's buried me alive
You're all I've known
And you leave me paranoid
The fear that's buried me alive
The fear that's buried me alive
(You should know)
(You should know you can't hold me down)
(At a time like this)
(I need to realise)
(This is all we know)
(This is all we know)
(You should know)
(You should know you can't hold me down)
(This is all we know)
(This is all we know)
(And I'm fighting to live and not trust)
Survive
You're all I've known
And you killed me inside
The fear that's buried me
The fear that's buried me alive
You're all I've known
And you leave me paranoid
The fear that's buried me alive
The fear that's buried me alive
The Sad Heroes song "Buried Alive" is a poignant expression of the pain caused by holding onto inner demons, past trauma, and unspoken emotions. The song seems to address someone who is constantly bottling up their pain, and struggles to communicate their emotions. The lyrics proclaim that this person is "burying all the pain inside a glass bottle," indicating a desire to keep the emotional turmoil hidden from view. The chorus repeats the phrase "you're all I've known," suggesting a deep connection and reliance on the person being addressed but also a sense of entrapment. The lines "The fear that's buried me alive" and "And you killed me inside" express a sense of suffocation and emotional torment that comes from keeping negative emotions buried inside for too long.
The second verse of the song continues the theme of isolation and struggle with inner demons. The mention of a "room of spirits" suggests that the person being addressed is surrounded by memories or voices from the past, which disturb their peace and add to their emotional burden. The line "They tried to earn your trust but I can see through all the lies" seems to indicate that the person has been hurt in the past and finds it hard to trust anyone, even those who genuinely want to help. The repetition of the chorus at the end of the song drives home the sense of desperation and hopelessness that arises from feeling trapped by one's own emotions.
Overall, "Buried Alive" is a deeply emotional and introspective song that touches on the universal struggle of coming to terms with one's own inner turmoil. It offers a message of hope for those who may be struggling with buried emotions, encouraging them to confront their fears and move towards healing.
Line by Line Meaning
And I know it's hard to be the one who buries all the pain
It can be difficult to be the person who internalizes all their pain.
Inside a glass bottle
Feeling trapped and isolated.
You say you talk to work
Trying to work through personal struggles by talking about them.
You say you talk too, talk too much
Feeling like you might burden others by sharing too much.
Until the voices in your head are
Continuing to talk until the thoughts in your mind quiet down.
Gone (gone)
These thoughts can be all-consuming, but it's important to keep talking and addressing them so they eventually subside.
You're all I've known
Being so wrapped up in one person or situation that it becomes all-consuming.
And you killed me inside
This attachment is causing significant emotional pain.
The fear that's buried me
Feeling overwhelmed by fear.
The fear that's buried me alive
This fear is suffocating and feels all-encompassing.
And you leave me paranoid
Being so wrapped up in one person or situation that it causes unhealthy paranoia and distrust of others.
A room of spirits keep you up inside
Struggling with past traumas or unresolved issues that continue to affect present circumstances.
And you paint a picture in your mind
Trying to visualize a reality that doesn't exist.
And it's different every time
This visualization changes frequently, adding to confusion and uncertainty.
They tried to earn your trust
Others have attempted to connect and help, but the person is unable to trust fully.
But I can see through all the lies
Someone can see through the person's facade and wants to provide genuine support.
You should know you can't hold me down
Realizing that no person or situation can have complete control over one's life.
At a time like this
During times of struggle or hardship.
I need to realise
It's important to recognize and address the roots of problems.
This is all we know
It can be difficult to imagine life outside of certain circumstances, even when they are painful.
And I'm fighting to live and not trust
Fighting against negative tendencies and trying to live authentically.
Survive
Ultimately, the goal is to survive and make it through difficult times.
Contributed by Kayla M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.