Serenity
Sleep & Dream Academy Lyrics
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The scars of my past are what keep me from growing
Will I fall into the dark
Let it swallow me whole
Seems like I have it together then I unravel in the blink of an eye
This silence is deafening, and it feels like I am
Serenity
Peaceful for the moment
Find beauty in the clarity
From bitter thoughts that follow me
I am so afraid to swallow my pride
Look you in the face and tell you I'm not really doing fine
Will my cries for help be heard or will they fall to the wayside
(back and forth between the highs and lows)
I never thought I'd feel so fucking miserable
Chewed up and spit out by my self loathing actions
Hanging on by a thread just to get through the day
I feel free surrounded in
Serenity
Peaceful for the moment
Find beauty in the clarity
From bitter thoughts that follow me
This burden I hold is heavy
The price to pay is all my own
I'm lost, but at what fucking cost?
This pain I hold is hear to stay
Hanging on by a thread
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The lyrics to Sleep & Dream Academy's song Serenity are a powerful reflection of the struggles and challenges that one faces when dealing with mental illness. The opening lines of the song express the feeling of being overwhelmed and weighed down by the "sickness" that is growing inside, causing one to feel like they are slowly drowning. The scars of past experiences and trauma make it difficult to move forward and grow. One wonders if they will succumb to the darkness and be consumed by it completely.
The verses that follow detail the ups and downs of dealing with mental illness. The feeling of having everything under control only to unravel in a moment is a common experience for those with mental health issues. The silence that accompanies these struggles can be deafening, making one feel isolated and alone. The chorus provides a moment of respite, a chance to find serenity and peace even if only for a moment.
The bridge of the song is a call for help, expressing the fear and uncertainty that comes with admitting to struggling with mental health. The struggle between highs and lows and the feeling of being chewed up and spit out by one’s own thoughts and actions is exhausting. Ultimately the song acknowledges that the pain and burden of mental illness is a heavy one to carry, but never losing hope, one can find moments of clarity and solace in the midst of the struggle.
Line by Line Meaning
This sickness is growing and drowning me slowly
I am being consumed by a growing sickness that is gradually destroying me.
The scars of my past are what keep me from growing
My past traumas and wounds are preventing me from developing and improving.
Will I fall into the dark
Am I going to succumb to the darkness within me?
Let it swallow me whole
Maybe it's better if I let the darkness consume me entirely.
Seems like I have it together then I unravel in the blink of an eye
I may seem put together, but I could fall apart at any moment.
This silence is deafening, and it feels like I am
I am surrounded by an overwhelming quiet that makes me feel...
(Seconds from the end, a blinding light surrounds me)
(As if everything is about to come to an end, there is a sudden, blinding light surrounding me)
Serenity
A state of peace and calmness
Peaceful for the moment
I feel at peace, for now, but it may not last
Find beauty in the clarity
But in this peaceful moment, I can appreciate the clarity that comes with it
From bitter thoughts that follow me
Even though I am haunted by negative thoughts
I am so afraid to swallow my pride
I am scared of admitting my weaknesses and vulnerability
Look you in the face and tell you I'm not really doing fine
I can't bring myself to be honest with someone else about how I truly feel
Will my cries for help be heard or will they fall to the wayside
I'm not sure if anyone will listen if I reach out for help
(back and forth between the highs and lows)
(I keep fluctuating between feeling good and feeling terrible)
I never thought I'd feel so fucking miserable
I never imagined I could feel this terrible and unhappy
Chewed up and spit out by my self loathing actions
My own self-hatred is consuming me and causing me pain
Hanging on by a thread just to get through the day
I am barely holding on, just trying to make it through each day
I feel free surrounded in
But when I am surrounded by
This burden I hold is heavy
The weight of my problems is overwhelming
The price to pay is all my own
I am the only one who will have to pay the price for my mistakes
I'm lost, but at what fucking cost?
I am aimlessly wandering through life, but is it worth the pain and suffering?
This pain I hold is hear to stay
The pain I feel is not going away any time soon
Hanging on by a thread
I am barely holding on to my sanity and my life
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Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Francis Mish, Lee Albrecht
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