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State Of Mind
Shannon Murray Lyrics
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At least that's what you say.
It's winter.
How can the seasons be your excuse?
It's been winter in your soul for years.
When are you going to realize
When are you going to realize
That what you're drinking won't keep you
From thinking of me?
Every bottle pulls you further from where you'd like to be,
But that's something you just don't see.
It's winter.
How can I show you the winter outside is never so bleak
As the winter of your mind?
When are you going to realize
That winter is just a state of mind?
When are you going to realize
That what you're drinking won't keep you
From thinking of me?
Of the ocean?
Of all those wasted years?
The lyrics of Shannon Murray's song "State of Mind" delve into the internal struggles of an individual dealing with a deep-seated sense of loneliness and emptiness. The dark, bleak, and cold winter is used as a metaphor for their state of mind. The person is grappling with the idea of running away from their problems instead of facing and dealing with them. The singer is aware that they have been living in a mental winter season for years now, and nothing seems to snap them out of it.
The lyrics of the chorus are a poignant reminder that winter is just a state of mind and that one needs to realize that the bottle and alcohol cannot solve problems or replace a genuine connection with someone. The singer tries to persuade the listener to acknowledge that the winters of the mind are much more desolate than the harshness outside. The singer seems to be grappling with a sense of lost time, wasted years that they can never regain. The lyrics are deeply introspective and showcase the singer's ability to use metaphors in a powerful way to highlight the difficulties one faces in their daily lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Winter is moving in and it looks as if you may run away,
The cold season is approaching and it seems like you want to escape, at least that's what you're saying, but it's just an excuse.
It's winter. How can the seasons be your excuse?
Do not let the change of seasons affect your behavior as it's been winter inside of you for a long time.
When are you going to realize That winter is just a state of mind?
Understand that winter is a mental state and it's up to you to change it and not let it control you.
When are you going to realize That what you're drinking won't keep youFrom thinking of me?
Realize that alcohol won't help you forget about me, the ocean, or the lost time.
Every bottle pulls you further from where you'd like to be, But that's something you just don't see. It's winter.
Your drinking habit is pushing you away from your desired destination, but you're not realizing it because of your seasonal mindset.
How can I show you the winter outside is never so bleak As the winter of your mind?
I'm struggling to make you see that the outside winter season is not as gloomy as the winter of your mind.
When are you going to realize That winter is just a state of mind?
Repeated to emphasize the need for realizing that the current mental state is affecting more than just the person themselves.
When are you going to realize That what you're drinking won't keep you From thinking of me? Of the ocean? Of all those wasted years?
A reminder that alcohol won't erase memories of the person or the past, whether it's positive or negative, and it's not worth wasting time on.
Contributed by Juliana R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.