Monologue
Ten Cents Short Lyrics
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Wondering every day what is it that I am feeling
Is it depression, settling in?
Or is it a war that's not even worth the win?
I can't stand another second of this torture
Fighting day to day with the fear of getting older
What is my meaning, and is there a purpose?
Living life on repeat can be such a fucking drag
Fighting with these demons that are burrowed in my head
I never thought I would relate so much to Kurt and Layne
But lately my life has been full of
So much fucking pain
I can't stand another second of this torture
Fighting day to day with the fear of getting older
What is my meaning, and is there a purpose?
I won't spend the rest of my life feeling useless
Over and over, I pray for an end
To feeling like nothing, please show me there's something more
Than the monster I've found in myself
Is there a path for me to go down?
I can't stand another second of this torture
Fighting day to day with the fear of getting older
What is my meaning, and is there a purpose?
I won't spend the rest of my life feeling useless
The lyrics to Ten Cents Short's song "Monologue" depict the struggles of a person who feels trapped between four walls and is overwhelmed with the uncertainty of their emotions. The singer contemplates the possibility of depression, wondering if it has finally settled in. At the same time, the person questions if fighting the internal war is even worth it in the end. The lyrics show that the constant state of anxiety and fear of getting older is getting unbearable, and the person feels worthless, constantly asking themselves about the meaning and purpose of their existence.
The monotonous and repetitive nature of their life is also making them feel trapped and suffocated. They are fighting with their inner demons, which are deeply embedded in their head, and they are surprised by how much they can relate to the late rock singers Kurt Cobain and Layne Stanley. The "fucking pain" of their present reality is so overpowering that they start looking for a way out. They pray for an end to their feeling of nothingness and wish for a path that would lead to something meaningful.
The song is an authentic representation of the emotions that people struggling with anxiety, depression, and mental health issues go through. It calls out the need to address such issues and highlights the importance of finding purpose in life beyond just existing.
Line by Line Meaning
Trapped inside between four walls, staring at my ceiling
Feeling confined and stuck in life, with no clear direction or purpose.
Wondering every day what is it that I am feeling
Questioning one's own emotions and trying to make sense of them amidst the chaos of life.
Is it depression, settling in?
Asking if the persistent sadness and emptiness is a sign of depression taking hold.
Or is it a war that's not even worth the win?
Wondering if the ongoing battle with one's inner demons is even worth fighting for.
I can't stand another second of this torture
Expressing the intensity of the emotional pain and hoping for a way out.
Fighting day to day with the fear of getting older
Feeling apprehensive about the passage of time and the uncertainty of what the future holds.
What is my meaning, and is there a purpose?
Questioning the meaning and relevance of one's life and where it fits in the grand scheme of things.
I won't spend the rest of my life feeling useless
Determined to find a sense of purpose and make one's life meaningful.
Living life on repeat can be such a fucking drag
Feeling stuck in a dreary and monotonous routine, with no excitement or joy to be found.
Fighting with these demons that are burrowed in my head
Struggling with negative thoughts and emotions that seem to consume one's mind and soul.
I never thought I would relate so much to Kurt and Layne
Finding solace in the music and art of others who have gone through similar struggles.
But lately my life has been full of so much fucking pain
Experiencing intense emotional pain that seems overwhelming and unrelenting.
Over and over, I pray for an end
Longing for an escape from the suffocating sadness and despair.
To feeling like nothing, please show me there's something more
Describing the experience of feeling worthless and seeking some kind of hope or purpose in life.
Than the monster I've found in myself
Confronting the dark aspects of one's own personality and inner demons that seem to be taking over.
Is there a path for me to go down?
Questioning if there is a way out of the emotional pain and if there is a meaningful direction for one's life.
I won't spend the rest of my life feeling useless
Affirming the determination to find hope and purpose in life, despite the ongoing struggles.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Aaron Couto
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