Make Believe
Seventh Day Slumber Lyrics

The lyrics to Seventh Day Slumber's song Make Believe speak to the experience of feeling lost and helpless in the face of life's challenges. The first verse laments the singer's perceived distance from the promises they made, likely to themselves or to others, and the contrast between their current reality and the happiness they once felt. The line "Everything I had the gift that I received" suggests that the singer recognizes the blessings in their life, but feels unable to hold onto them. The phrase "now it's only make believe" conveys a sense of disillusionment and the realization that the happiness they once knew seems like a distant memory.

The chorus intensifies the feeling of despair, as the singer feels themselves fading away and struggling to find a way to cope with their struggles. The repetition of the phrase "tomorrow's gone" is a powerful reminder of the ephemeral nature of time and how it can slip away before we realize it. The line "how long until I break?" is a poignant expression of the singer's fear of hitting rock bottom and being unable to cope.

The second verse suggests that the singer's own choices have contributed to their current state of mind, and that they feel haunted by the consequences of those choices. The phrase "my life is crashing down, another tragedy" is a stark reminder of how life can sometimes feel like a never-ending series of setbacks and disappointments. However, the final line "now it's only make believe" suggests that the singer recognizes that their situation is not entirely out of their control - they can choose to confront their problems and work towards a better future.