Novocaine
Tadhg Daly Lyrics
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But I'm probably gonna mess it up
All the words I need
Wont come to me
And if I didn't wake up today
I know the world would still spin the same
And the heart you keep would barely miss a beat
Novocaine to numb the pain
Its all the same
Trash my name
Floating wasted drifting away
So tell me im just a fool
Tell me, tell me
Ill never be enough for you
Tell me, tell me
You tell me im just a fool
Tell me, tell me
Ill never be enough for you
Ill never be enough for you
Tell me, tell me
When everything is still not enough
Where the hell do you go from there
All the no one cares and the silent stares
Nobody ever seems to stay
Do I just push them all away
Now the heart I keep
Keeps breaking on repeat
Novocaine to numb the pain
Forever ill be drifting away
Its all the same
Trash my name
Floating wasted drifting away
So tell me im just a fool
Tell me, tell me
Ill never be enough for you
Tell me, tell me
You tell me im just a fool
Tell me, tell me
Ill never be enough for you
Ill never be enough for you
Tell me, tell me
I could try to be somebody you want but I know im gonna mess it up
In every single way with every hit im scared my heart might break
Into a million pieces and then another million more
Oh I could just fall
So tell me im just a fool
Tell me, tell me
Ill never be enough for you
Tell me, tell me
You tell me im just a fool
Tell me, tell me
Ill never be enough for you
Ill never be enough for you
Tell me, tell me
Novocaine to numb the pain
Forever ill be drifting away
Its all the same
Trash my name
Floating wasted drifting away
So tell me im just a fool
The lyrics to Tadhg Daly's song "Novocaine" explore themes of self-doubt, fear of not measuring up, and the pain of feeling inadequate in a relationship. The singer is struggling to be the person their partner desires, but they believe they will inevitably fail and disappoint. They acknowledge that even if they were to disappear, the world would continue unchanged, and their absence would hardly make a difference in their partner's life.
The use of the word "Novocaine" in the chorus symbolizes the singer's desire to numb the pain they feel. They feel disconnected and adrift, as if their life is wasted and they are floating aimlessly. The repetition of the phrase "Tell me, tell me" reflects their need for affirmation, yet they anticipate being told that they are foolish and will never be enough for their partner.
In the second verse, the singer questions where to go from a point where nothing seems to be enough. They feel ignored, unimportant, and isolate themselves from others, fearing that they may push people away. The heart they hold onto is continually breaking, suggesting a pattern of emotional pain and disappointment.
The bridge delves deeper into the singer's insecurities, admitting that they may try to be what their partner wants, but they always anticipate messing it up. They fear that with every mistake, their heart will break into more and more pieces, emphasizing the magnitude of their self-doubt and fear.
Overall, "Novocaine" by Tadhg Daly is a poignant exploration of self-worth, fear of failure, and the longing for acceptance in a relationship. The lyrics depict the singer's struggle to believe in their own value and their constant need for reassurance, ultimately recognizing their own inadequacy.
Line by Line Meaning
I try to be somebody you want
I attempt to change myself to fit your desires
But I'm probably gonna mess it up
However, I am likely to make mistakes
All the words I need
I struggle to find the right words
Wont come to me
They refuse to come to my mind
And if I didn't wake up today
If I didn't exist in this world today
I know the world would still spin the same
I am insignificant, and the world would continue unaffected
And the heart you keep would barely miss a beat
Your heart would hardly notice my absence
Novocaine to numb the pain
I rely on Novocaine to numb my emotional pain
Forever ill be drifting away
I will always be drifting away, detached from reality
Its all the same
Everything feels monotonous and repetitive
Trash my name
I feel unworthy and disposable
Floating wasted drifting away
I am aimlessly floating, wasted and detached
So tell me im just a fool
Confirm my self-doubt and tell me I am foolish
Ill never be enough for you
I will never satisfy your expectations
When everything is still not enough
Even when I try my best, it is never sufficient
Where the hell do you go from there
In this state of inadequacy, I don't know what to do
All the no one cares and the silent stares
I feel ignored and isolated, surrounded by apathy
Nobody ever seems to stay
People tend to leave and abandon me
Do I just push them all away
I wonder if I am the cause of their departure
Now the heart I keep
The heart I possess
Keeps breaking on repeat
Continuously shatters, repeating the same painful cycle
I could try to be somebody you want but I know im gonna mess it up
I could make an effort to be the person you desire, but I am aware that I will fail
In every single way with every hit im scared my heart might break
In every aspect, with each setback, I fear my heart will be shattered
Into a million pieces and then another million more
Into countless fragments, with no end in sight
Oh I could just fall
I entertain the idea of surrendering, letting myself crumble
Tell me, tell me
Please, inform me
You tell me im just a fool
Affirm that I am indeed a fool
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Andy Hall, Dustin Dooley, Tadhg Daly
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