PROBLEM
Ten Times A Day Lyrics

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What's wrong with you
She said nothing much
I'm just figuring out
The voices in my head
What's wrong with you
She said she said
I wish I could tell myself
Tell yourself she said...

I've got this problem
called anxiety got another
Problem overanalyzing...
When your'e with someone
Who cares there's no fears
Kiss the cheek and dry the tears
I wish I could be there

The days must seem like years
I know it's not fair I'm sorry.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ten Times a Day's song "Problem" explores the topic of anxiety and overthinking in a relationship. The opening conversational line "what's wrong with you" sets the foundation for the theme that continues throughout the rest of the song. The singer's partner asks them what is wrong, to which they respond "nothing much, I'm just figuring out the voices in my head." This suggests that the singer struggles with anxiety and is overthinking everything.

The chorus reveals the singer's two-fold problem- anxiety and over-analyzing. They admit it's challenging to deal with these issues and wishes they could be there for their partner. The lines "When you're with someone, who cares, there's no fears, kiss the cheek and dry the tears" captures the comfort and support that a good partner can provide. The singer acknowledges that, and that their anxiety is not fair to their partner.

The song's powerful message highlights the importance of mental health and how it affects relationships. It encourages individuals to speak up and seek help, as anxiety and overthinking can prove to be a barrier in forming significant connections.

Line by Line Meaning

What's wrong with you
The singer is struggling with inner turmoil and is being questioned about it by another person.

She said nothing much
The other person brushes off the singer's troubles, assuming they are insignificant or non-existent.

I'm just figuring out
The singer is actively trying to understand and cope with their mental health issues, despite the dismissive attitude of others.

The voices in my head
The singer is experiencing intrusive thoughts, self-doubt, or other symptoms of anxiety or mental illness.

She said she said
The other person repeatedly asks about the singer's issues, indicating a lack of understanding or empathy for the situation.

I wish I could tell myself
The singer desires inner peace and self-awareness, but may feel trapped by their symptoms or condition.

Tell yourself she said...
The other person suggests that the singer should focus on positive self-talk or affirmations to improve their mental state.

I've got this problem
The singer acknowledges the presence of their mental illness or anxiety, framing it as a significant obstacle to their daily life.

called anxiety got another
The singer has more than one issue to cope with, and anxiety is just one of them.

Problem overanalyzing...
The singer's anxiety causes them to excessively analyze or worry about situations that others may find trivial or normal.

When your'e with someone
Being around a supportive and caring person can alleviate some of the singer's anxiety and provide comfort.

Who cares there's no fears
The other person is empathetic and understanding, creating a safe and fear-free environment for the singer to express themselves in.

Kiss the cheek and dry the tears
The other person offers physical and emotional support to the singer, easing their distress.

I wish I could be there
The singer desires the presence and support of others, but may feel isolated or alone in their struggles.

The days must seem like years
The singer experiences intense anxiety that makes time seem to pass more slowly or feel like it's standing still.

I know it's not fair I'm sorry.
The singer may feel guilty or ashamed of their mental illness or anxiety, despite it not being their fault, and expresses their regret or apologies for the impact it may have on others.

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