Ungrateful
Streetlight Manifesto Lyrics


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Inside my mind there is a man
He's always bragging about his plans
He says he's never gonna leave
(I'm never gonna leave you alone)

Despite your efforts to be free
Your mind and always you will be
At the end of the rope always singing
(Woe is me)

And I know I have to but I don't know how
(Go! Go! Go! Go!)
And I know that he knows I can do without
(Go! Go! Go! Go!)
And he knows that I need it so bad
Then I realize it's clear that he knows that
That in the end, he'll never know what hides inside my head

I don't want to seem ungrateful
I don't want to seem like I don't need anyone's help
To get me through the rainy days
To push through the haze
So I can get on my feet
And I can stand up and do what it takes

You heard his story now hear mine
(I live inside a coward's mind)
Where every dream I dream gets shot down
(All of the time)

If I don't jump into the fray
(He bums around and wastes our days)
He's like an anchor being tied to me
(Tied around my waist)

And you know you have to but you don't know how
(Go! Go! Go! Go!)
And you know that I know you can do without
(Go! Go! Go! Go!)
And I know that you need it so bad
Then I realize it's clear that you know that
In the end, I'll never know what hides inside your head

I don't want to seem ungrateful
I don't want to seem like I don't need anyone's help
To get me through the rainy days
To push through the haze
So I can get on my feet
And I can stand up and do what it takes

Hey, I don't want to seem ungrateful
I don't want to seem like I don't need anyone's help
To get me through the rainy days
To push through the haze




So I can get on my feet
And I can stand up and do what it takes [x2]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Ungrateful" by Streetlight Manifesto revolve around the constant internal battle that one has with their own thoughts and doubts. The song talks about how there is a constant voice inside the singer's head that keeps nagging him and never lets him be at peace. He acknowledges that he needs help to get through the tough times, but at the same time, he doesn't want to appear ungrateful for what he already has. He wants to be able to stand on his feet and face challenges on his own but is struggling to find the courage to do so.


The song presents an interesting contrast between the singer's desire for independence while recognizing the limits of his own capabilities. He acknowledges that his internal voice is a manifestation of his own anxieties and insecurities and that it will never truly understand what is inside his head. He is asking for help to push through obstacles and overcome self-doubt but at the same time, he knows that he needs to learn how to do it on his own to be truly free.


Overall, the song is a reflection of the complex internal lives that most people lead, and their struggles to reconcile their desires for autonomy with their need for help.


Line by Line Meaning

Inside my mind there is a man
There is a voice in my head


He's always bragging about his plans
The voice in my head is arrogant


He says he's never gonna leave
The voice is with me always


(I'm never gonna leave you alone)
The voice is possessive and controlling


Despite your efforts to be free
Even if you try to ignore the voice


Your mind and always you will be
The voice is a part of you


At the end of the rope always singing
Feeling despair and hopelessness


(Woe is me)
A cry for help or understanding


And I know I have to but I don't know how
Feeling trapped and powerless


(Go! Go! Go! Go!)
Trying to motivate oneself


And I know that he knows I can do without
The voice is aware that it's not necessary


And he knows that I need it so bad
But the voice is still desired


Then I realize it's clear that he knows that
The voice knows the power it holds


That in the end, he'll never know what hides inside my head
The voice cannot truly know the depths of my thoughts and feelings


I don't want to seem ungrateful
Not wanting to show disrespect or ingratitude


I don't want to seem like I don't need anyone's help
Trying to maintain independence and dignity


To get me through the rainy days
To get through hard times


To push through the haze
To overcome confusion and uncertainty


So I can get on my feet
To become strong and independent


And I can stand up and do what it takes
To regain control of my life


You heard his story now hear mine
Sharing my experience with the voice


(I live inside a coward's mind)
Feeling weak and powerless


Where every dream I dream gets shot down
Feeling a lack of self-confidence and positive thinking


(All of the time)
An ongoing struggle


If I don't jump into the fray
If I don't take action


(He bums around and wastes our days)
The voice causes procrastination and laziness


He's like an anchor being tied to me
The voice is holding me back


(Tied around my waist)
A heavy burden


And you know you have to but you don't know how
Feeling stuck and unsure


And you know that I know you can do without
I understand that you don't need the voice


And I know that you need it so bad
But the voice is still tempting


Then I realize it's clear that you know that
The voice's power over you is acknowledged


In the end, I'll never know what hides inside your head
Only you can truly understand your own experience with the voice


Hey, I don't want to seem ungrateful
Reiterating the desire to show respect and gratitude


To get me through the rainy days
To overcome difficult times


To push through the haze
To overcome confusion and uncertainty


So I can get on my feet
To become strong and independent


And I can stand up and do what it takes [x2]
To regain control of my own life




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