Blackout
Soa Lyrics


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War going on inside my head
I can't get to sleep, I'd rather be dead
Don't try to tell me, I can't hear your words
I'm not long for this world

[Chorus:]
I don't know what to say, I don't know what to do
Everyday seems the same, I might as well die...

I can't get what I want, what's the fucking point
Why the hell should I go on, when the bottom's fallen out





[Chorus:]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of SOA's song "Blackout" portray a protagonist who is struggling with inner turmoil and depression, unable to find peace and meaning in life. The opening lines "War going on inside my head, I can't get to sleep, I'd rather be dead" suggest that the singer is battling intense emotional distress, possibly caused by traumatic experiences or a mental health problem. The following line "Don't try to tell me, I can't hear your words" indicates that the singer is not receptive to external input, as if they have given up on seeking help or solace from others.


The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "I don't know what to say, I don't know what to do" which reinforces the singer's sense of hopelessness and helplessness. The line "Everyday seems the same, I might as well die" suggests that the singer is stuck in a rut, unable to find any meaning or joy in their daily routine. The second verse of the song echoes the same sentiment, as the singer laments "I can't get what I want, what's the fucking point, why the hell should I go on, when the bottom's fallen out". These lines indicate that the singer feels that their efforts to improve their situation are futile, and that they are at the end of their rope.


Overall, the lyrics of "Blackout" paint a bleak picture of an individual who is struggling with mental health issues, and who sees no way out of their predicament. The song conveys a sense of despair and resignation that will likely resonate with listeners who have experienced similar feelings of hopelessness and futility.


Line by Line Meaning

War going on inside my head
There is a constant battle within my mind.


I can't get to sleep, I'd rather be dead
I am plagued with insomnia and feel like death would be better than this state.


Don't try to tell me, I can't hear your words
I am in such an absorbed state that I can't seem to listen to anyone.


I'm not long for this world
I don't think I'll last much longer in this world.


[Chorus:]
The refrain repeats itself.


I don't know what to say, I don't know what to do
I have no idea how to proceed or even speak.


Everyday seems the same, I might as well die...
Life seems so repetitive that it feels like dying would be preferable.


I can't get what I want, what's the fucking point
There is no way for me to get what I desire and it all feels futile.


Why the hell should I go on, when the bottom's fallen out
There is no reason for me to continue when my entire foundation has crumbled beneath me.


[Chorus:]
The refrain repeats itself.




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