The project showcases the anxiety that both Willow and Tyler endure on a day to day basis and how they cope with it. “The Anxiety” sonically embodies the meaning of that personal unease, seeking to express the overwhelming feeling of a person on the brink of an attack. Their universal goal for this project is to use their voices to advocate for mental health awareness and help those who specifically suffer from anxiety.
The System
THE ANXIETY Lyrics
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I ain't got no government, nah
I've been on my own shit, yeah
Ain't nobody that I owe shit
Nah, they don't wanna try to coexist
But we're gonna die if we don't resist
We are in the middle of a crime zone
Tryna save the world from your iPhone
We won't be controlled by the system
We won't be controlled by the system
We won't be controlled by the system
We won't be, we won't be, we won't be
Give it strength, give it your all
Find you a place to call home
Forget everything you know
And never let nobody break your soul
We won't be controlled by the system
We won't be controlled by the system
We won't be controlled by the system
We won't be, we won't be, we won't be
I ain't got no president
I ain't got no government
I'm on my own shit i don't own no one shit
They don't wanna try to coexist
No, we're gonna die if we don't resist
We are in the middle of a crime zone
Wanna save the world, who am I though?
We won't be controlled by the system
We won't be controlled by the system
We won't be controlled by the system
We won't be, we won't be, we won't be
We won't be controlled by the system
We won't be controlled by the system
We won't be controlled by the system
We won't be, we won't be, we won't be
Give it strength, give it your all
Find you a place to call home
Forget everything you know
And never let nobody break your soul
We're gon' do our own thing
Sitting in the Sun or we standing in the rain
(in the rain) we're gon' do our own thing
I won't be ya servant, I won't be ya slave
We're gon' do our own thing
Sitting in the Sun or we standing on the rain
(in the rain) we're got' do our own thing
Saw that you a serpent
Saw that you a snake (you a snake)
If that's what you want, take what you want
If that's what you want, take what you want
If that's what you need, take what you need
If that's what you need, take what you need
We won't be controlled by the system
We won't be controlled by the system
We won't be controlled by the system
We won't be, we won't be, we won't be
We won't be controlled by the system
We won't be controlled by the system
We won't be controlled by the system
We won't be, we won't be, we won't be
The lyrics of "The System" by THE ANXIETY convey a sense of defiance and resistance against societal control and oppression. The singer declares their lack of faith in the existing political structure, stating that they have no president or government to rely on. They express a desire to be independent and not owe anything to anyone. The lyrics suggest that coexistence is not a viable option, as it leads to the suppression of individuality and ultimately contributes to the deterioration of society. The reference to saving the world from the iPhone implies a criticism of technology's grip on our lives and the way it perpetuates a disconnected and shallow existence.
The chorus reiterates the refusal to be controlled by the system, emphasizing the determination to carve out a path that is free from its influence. The lines "Give it strength, give it your all / Find you a place to call home / Forget everything you know / And never let nobody break your soul" encourage resilience and self-determination. The song urges listeners to resist conformity and remain true to themselves, suggesting that their strength lies in their ability to resist the pressures of the system and protect their own integrity.
Line by Line Meaning
I ain't got no president, ay
I don't have anyone in power who represents and leads me
I ain't got no government, nah
I don't have a system of governance that influences and governs my actions
I've been on my own shit, yeah
I have been focused on my own personal pursuits and interests
Ain't nobody that I owe shit
I don't owe anything to anyone else
Nah, they don't wanna try to coexist
No, they don't want to peacefully coexist or collaborate
But we're gonna die if we don't resist
However, if we don't take a stand, we will face severe consequences
We are in the middle of a crime zone
We find ourselves surrounded by a world full of wrongdoing and injustice
Tryna save the world from your iPhone
Attempting to protect and rescue the world from the fixation and reliance on technology, such as smartphones
We won't be controlled by the system
We refuse to be manipulated and influenced by the established authority and structures
Give it strength, give it your all
Invest all your effort and energy into resisting and overcoming
Find you a place to call home
Discover a sense of belonging and security
Forget everything you know
Let go of preconceived notions and conventional understanding
And never let nobody break your soul
And always protect and preserve the essence of who you are
We're gon' do our own thing
We will pursue our unique path and individual aspirations
Sitting in the Sun or we standing in the rain
Whether enjoying comfort and success or enduring hardship and adversity
(in the rain) we're gon' do our own thing
(even in difficult times) we will continue pursuing our own objectives
I won't be ya servant, I won't be ya slave
I refuse to be subservient or controlled by others
Saw that you a serpent, saw that you a snake (you a snake)
Realized that you are deceitful and untrustworthy
If that's what you want, take what you want
If that's your desire, go ahead and take whatever you desire
If that's what you need, take what you need
If that's necessary for your well-being, take what you require
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@THEANXIETY
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@telepathythings
Beautiful Album
@sunmyko
Masterpiece ⚔️🌐🤞
@EraFromSpace
This song is literally what everyone needs to hear. So much going on right now
@johnnystrom7803
Is this a fact or speculation? Well, sounds like speculation. No one knows what the world needs
@shoanacharles5158
" we don't wanna try to co-exist" had me... the accuracy.
@onalennamanyeneng8862
We won't be controlled by the evil system ‼️‼️‼️
@grooviestmaster
This Song speaks to my heart 💖 Geez, The Anxiety is my music crush
@Dejonthelibra
I’ve been listening to this everyday
@angelicaoliver4915
This song is sooo great. I'm almost 30 years old and the rest of this album is a little too young for me but I fell in love with willows music about a year ago (female energy part2, time machine, like a bird) she's so original and unapologetically true to herself with a unique & straight up beautiful voice. I cannot wait to see her music grow as she does. True artists like Willow are a dieing breed