What's Wrong With Me
TODD FRITSCH Lyrics

Oh, yeah
Expressing realization of one's own state of disarray

I'm runnin' 'round like a chicken without its head on
Feeling aimless and disoriented, unable to focus or find direction

I just can't get on
Struggling to move forward, overcome obstacles, or find motivation

Back on track
Expressing a desire to return to a normal, functional state

Havin' trouble tryin' to do these every day things
Experiencing difficulty with basic tasks or routines due to feeling overwhelmed or distracted

I just can't think where I'm at
Feeling lost or uncertain about one's place or purpose in life

People ask what's up with me
Others are noticing and questioning the individual's state of mind or behavior

'Cause they see there's somethin' wrong
Others are perceiving that something isn't right or that the individual is not themselves

But there's only one thing that I can think of
The individual has identified the source of their troubles

What's wrong with me
The individual is seeking to understand their own feelings and behavior

Is I'm not with you
Realizing that being without a certain person is the root cause of their distress

I'm not complete
Feeling like something essential is missing in their life

I'm torn in two
Feeling conflicted or divided within themselves

Baby, can't you see
Addressing a significant other, hoping for understanding and validation

That I can lose
Recognizing the risk or threat of losing that person

The best part of me
Believing that the person they are addressing is what makes them whole and complete

If I lose you
Expressing fear or concern about what could happen if that person leaves or is taken away

I can't think of anything else it could be
Feeling confident that this specific issue is the root source of their problems

I crash a bar to keep from feelin' lonely
Trying to alleviate feelings of loneliness or sadness by socializing or self-medicating

With friends around me
Being surrounded by others, but still feeling detached or disconnected

But it doesn't work
Finding that these attempts to cope or distract themselves are ultimately ineffective

A beautiful girl comes up and sits beside me
Being approached by someone who is interested in them and trying to engage them

She smiles right at me
Receiving positive attention and affection from someone else

But I never look
Being unable to reciprocate or engage with others due to being preoccupied with thoughts of someone else

I hear someone ask what's wrong with me
Others are continuing to take notice of the individual's state of mind or behavior

To let that good thing go
Being questioned for letting a positive or healthy relationship slip away

But I don't see how she could ever know
Feeling like others couldn't possibly understand the complex emotions and struggles they are experiencing

Runnin' 'round like a chicken without its head on
Returning to the initial sentiment of feeling lost, directionless, and frenzied

I'm such a mess without you here with me
Expressing a sense of chaos or brokenness when the person they depend on is absent

Well, my heart's locked up, and baby, you're the key
Metaphorically stating that their emotional state and well-being are dependent on this person

And I don't know how that I can make you see
Feeling helpless to convey the depth of their emotions or get their needs met