Speaking about his Eurovision entry, the Ozzie says: ‘It is the story I never thought I’d ever feel I’d be able to tell. Written from the memories of a child who at age 6 was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome. Growing up in public housing, moving from home to home, unaware of my sexuality, among a deeply religious family. A path already laid that I would never be able to properly understand or interact with other people’.
Insane
Sheldon Riley Lyrics
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More than a toy that you avoid
You lie to yourself
Oh why do you only love me
When you become lonely
Am I not good enough
You heal the heartache
But you're the one who caused the pain
Oh why do you only love me
When you become lonely
Am I not good enough
Oh he loves me, hates me, it breaks me
Am I insane, oh I'm insane
And then I'll do it all again
It never ends
Cause I'm insane, yeah
I cause my own pain
And then I'll do it all again
Oh why do you only love me
When you become lonely
Am I not good enough
Am I not good enough
For you
The lyrics to Sheldon Riley's song "Insane" explore the emotional turmoil and self-doubt that can arise in a toxic relationship. The singer questions why their partner only seems to love them when they are feeling lonely, suggesting that their love is conditional and not genuine. The repeated line "Am I not good enough" reflects the insecurities and self-blame that often accompany such relationships.
The lyrics also touch upon the contradictory nature of the relationship. The partner both heals the heartache caused by their actions and is the one who inflicted the pain in the first place. This reveals a cycle of emotional manipulation and self-destruction, where the singer becomes trapped in a pattern that they themselves perpetuate. The line "Oh he loves me, hates me, it breaks me" encapsulates this rollercoaster of emotions that the singer experiences.
Ultimately, the lyrics convey a sense of insanity and desperation. The singer acknowledges their own role in causing their pain, but feels unable to break free from the destructive pattern. The line "Cause I'm insane, yeah, I cause my own pain" reflects a self-awareness of this destructive behavior, yet a sense of helplessness to change it. The song captures the conflicting emotions of feeling unworthy of love while simultaneously craving it, and the internal struggle to break free from a toxic relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
More than a toy
I am more than just a plaything or object
More than a toy that you avoid
I am more than something you choose to ignore or avoid
You lie to yourself
You deceive yourself with falsehoods and untruths
Oh why do you only love me
Why do you solely express affection towards me
When you become lonely
Only during times of loneliness or solitude
Am I not good enough
Do I not meet your expectations or standards
You heal the heartache
You alleviate the pain and anguish in my heart
But you're the one who caused the pain
Yet, you are the source or perpetrator of the pain
Am I, am I insane
Do I possess a lack of sanity or rationality
Oh he loves me, hates me, it breaks me
His affection towards me fluctuates drastically, leading to my emotional distress
Am I insane, oh I'm insane
Do I exhibit signs of insanity or madness
And then I'll do it all again
And yet, I will repeat the same cycle of behavior
It never ends
It is a continuous and never-ending cycle
Cause I'm insane, yeah
Because I am mentally unstable or disturbed
I cause my own pain
I am the one responsible for my own suffering
And then I'll do it all again
And once again, I will repeat the same pattern
Oh why do you only love me
Why do you exclusively show love towards me
When you become lonely
Only during times of loneliness or solitude
Am I not good enough
Do I not meet your expectations or standards
Am I not good enough
Am I not worthy or deserving enough for you
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Sheldon Hernandez
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Hovik Vanyan
Lyrics
More than a toy
More than a toy that you avoid
You lie to yourself
Oh why do you only love me
When you become lonely
Am I not good enough
You heal the heartache
But you're the one who caused the pain
Am I, am I insane
Oh why do you only love me
When you become lonely
Am I not good enough
Oh he loves me, hates me, it breaks me
Am I insane, oh I'm insane
And then I'll do it all again
It never ends
Cause I'm insane, yeah
I cause my own pain
And then I'll do it all again
Oh why do you only love me
When you become lonely
Am I not good enough
Am I not good enough
For you
Purnamy
More than a toy
More than a toy that you avoid
You lie to yourself
Oh, why do you only love me
When you become lonely
Am i not good enough
You hear the calling
But you're the one who caused the pain
Am i
Am i Insane
Oh why do you only love me
When you become lonely
Am i not good enough
Oh he loves me
Hates me
Breaks me
Am i Insane
Oh, im Insane
And then i'll do it all again
It never ends cause im insane
I caused my own pain
And then i'll do it all again
Oh, why do you only love me
When you become lonely
Am i not good enough for you, no
Am i not good enough for you
Caerulis
Sheldon Riley is a genre on its own, a style. The emotion he puts in his songs is unparalleled .
Mellissa Skeen
I agree - brilliant
william mackay
Absolutely
Stan Twitter
This already sounds like a well composed soundtrack to a movie; I swear Sheldon is so underrated
Max Newton
Holy shit you’re right. This would suit a bond movie so well!
Diva ESCMolitva
Super underrated!!! Should have won Eurovision
Spongey Astronaut
WOW. Chills from the first note. There's no way to compare Sheldon to any other artist. Absolutely haunting and beautiful.
Mag Ramos, RPh
hauntingly beautiful.
Hovik Vanyan
Lyrics
More than a toy
More than a toy that you avoid
You lie to yourself
Oh why do you only love me
When you become lonely
Am I not good enough
You heal the heartache
But you're the one who caused the pain
Am I, am I insane
Oh why do you only love me
When you become lonely
Am I not good enough
Oh he loves me, hates me, it breaks me
Am I insane, oh I'm insane
And then I'll do it all again
It never ends
Cause I'm insane, yeah
I cause my own pain
And then I'll do it all again
Oh why do you only love me
When you become lonely
Am I not good enough
Am I not good enough
For you
Mioukyos
Thanks god he still does music, you have no idea how much I love his voice and his talents. Why is he not a super famous celebrity already ??
Don't worry I'm sure your works will pay at one point, stay strong Sheldon and thanks you ! I'm already listening to this masterpiece in loop