Pulse
Saylem Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
I wear a mask because I have no face, yeah
And I've been floating through an ocean
Of other people's personalities
Like ooh
I'm running out of options, yeah
And I think that I'm the problem, yeah
I think that I'm the problem
I wanna know why I feel so alone
I don't need you
I don't need you
I don't need anyone
I wanna know why I feel so alone
I don't want to be a slave to what I'm missing anymore
Sick of searching for a purpose
Where everywhere I look I'm out of place and
I try my best it only gets worse
I lost myself at an alarming pace
Like ooh
I'm running out of options, yeah
And I think that I'm the problem, yeah
I think that I'm the problem
I wanna know why I feel so alone
I don't need you
I don't need you
I don't need anyone
I wanna know why I feel so alone
I don't want to be a slave to what I'm missing anymore
If anybody's out there
Are you feeling what I'm feeling too
I'm suffocating, lips turning blue
Cause swallowing the truth's got me choking
If anybody's out there
Are you feeling what I'm feeling too
I'm suffocating, lips turning blue
Cause swallowing the truth's got me choking
I wanna know why I feel so alone
I don't need you
I don't need you
I don't need anyone
I wanna know why I feel so alone
I don't want to be a slave to what I'm missing anymore
The lyrics to "Pulse" by Saylem express feelings of frustration, detachment, and a search for meaning and connection. The singer is tired of going through the motions and wearing a metaphorical mask because they feel like they have no identity. They describe themselves as floating through an ocean of other people's personalities, implying a sense of not truly knowing who they are or how to connect with others authentically.
The repeated line, "I think that I'm the problem," suggests a self-blaming attitude, feeling responsible for their own loneliness and dissatisfaction. They yearn to understand why they feel so alone and question the need for anyone's presence, as if they are trying to convince themselves that they don't require the validation or companionship of others. This could be a reflection of their struggle to find their own purpose, their dissatisfaction with their current circumstances, and a desire to break free from the chains of longing for something that they believe is missing.
The chorus further emphasizes their yearning for answers and freedom from this feeling of isolation. They express a desire to escape the slavery of longing for what they lack and no longer be suffocated by the truth they've been swallowing. The lyrics imply a desperate cry for understanding and connection, as they ask if anybody else is feeling the same way and if anyone can relate to their suffocating experience.
Overall, "Pulse" delves into themes of identity crisis, disillusionment, and the quest for authenticity and belonging. It captures the emotional turmoil of feeling disconnected from oneself and others, and the struggle to find true purpose and meaning in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Sick of going through the motions
I am tired of simply going through the same routines without any purpose or passion.
I wear a mask because I have no face, yeah
I hide my true self behind a facade because I feel like I have lost my identity.
And I've been floating through an ocean
Of other people's personalities
I have been aimlessly drifting amidst the various personas and behaviors of others, losing sight of my own individuality.
I'm running out of options, yeah
And I think that I'm the problem, yeah
I think that I'm the problem
I feel like I am running out of choices and I believe that I am the cause of my own issues and struggles.
I wanna know why I feel so alone
I don't need you
I don't need you
I don't need anyone
I desire to understand the reasons behind my overwhelming feelings of solitude, and I want to assert my independence by stating that I do not rely on anyone for my happiness.
I wanna know why I feel so alone
I don't want to be a slave to what I'm missing anymore
I yearn to uncover the root cause of my loneliness and refuse to be controlled by the void within me any longer.
Sick of searching for a purpose
Where everywhere I look I'm out of place
I am exhausted from constantly seeking a sense of meaning and belonging, only to feel like I do not fit in anywhere I go.
And I try my best it only gets worse
I lost myself at an alarming pace
Despite my efforts, things continue to deteriorate and I feel like I am rapidly losing my true self.
If anybody's out there
Are you feeling what I'm feeling too
I'm suffocating, lips turning blue
Cause swallowing the truth's got me choking
I long for someone who can understand and empathize with what I am going through. I feel overwhelmed and suffocated, as suppressing the harsh realities has become unbearable.
I don't want to be a slave to what I'm missing anymore
I refuse to be controlled by my longing for something that is absent from my life any longer.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Jackie Skillet, Jaclyn Intermor, Jake Adkins
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind