It feels like I'm in a
constant battle with my
mind just to stay sane and
to stay happy what
ever happy is.
I guess more just to
stay satisfied with the
life I have. But what
more do I need. I
have a family who
loves me, friends who
make me laugh, and opp-
ortunities that
most aren't blessed with. Am I
being selfish? Am
I being high?
Why am I in
constant battle with my own
mind. Why can't I feel
satisfied. Maybe
I am satisfied
and that's the problem. Maybe
I have too high
expectations for this
world and need to
be lowered. But I'm lonely.
Why am I lonely?
Why am I in a
constant battle with my mind?
just to stay sane
and to stay happy what
ever happy is

Overall Meaning

In the song "Battle", Slumbers explores the inner turmoil and struggle one experiences when trying to find contentment and happiness in life. The opening line "It feels like I'm in a constant battle with my mind" sets the tone for the rest of the song, as the artist poetically describes the exhausting nature of constantly trying to achieve a sense of satisfaction. The lyrics reveal a sense of confusion as the artist questions what happiness truly is, and wonders whether they are being selfish or unrealistic in their expectations. Despite the positive aspects of their life - a loving family, good friends, and opportunities - the artist still feels a sense of loneliness and dissatisfaction, and cannot understand why they can't simply "stay happy".

Line by Line Meaning

It feels like I'm in a constant battle with my mind just to stay sane and to stay happy what ever happy is.
The writer feels like they are constantly struggling with their own mind to maintain their sanity and happiness, despite not really knowing what happiness truly means.

I guess more just to stay satisfied with the life I have. But what more do I need. I have a family who loves me, friends who make me laugh, and opp- ortunities that most aren't blessed with. Am I being selfish? Am I being high?
The writer is struggling to see why they continuously strive for more satisfaction in their life when they have so much already. They question whether their desire for more is selfish or unreasonable.

Why am I in constant battle with my own mind. Why can't I feel satisfied. Maybe I am satisfied and that's the problem. Maybe I have too high expectations for this world and need to be lowered.
The writer is questioning why they are always fighting with their mind and struggling to feel content. They speculate that perhaps they are satisfied, but their high expectations are leading them to feel otherwise. They consider the possibility that they need to adjust their expectations to feel satisfied.

But I'm lonely. Why am I lonely? Why am I in a constant battle with my mind?
Despite having much to be grateful for, the writer feels lonely and is unsure why. They question why they are always struggling with their mind and lack of company.

just to stay sane and to stay happy what ever happy is
The writer concludes the song with a repetition of the first line, emphasizing that they are in a constant battle with their own mind to keep their sanity and pursue happiness, despite not truly knowing what happiness is.

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