Disturbia
The Cab/Rihanna Lyrics
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Bum-bum-be-dum-bum-bum-be-dum-bum (why do I feel like this?)
Bum-bum-be-dum-bum-bum-be-dum-bum (I'm going crazy now)
Bum-bum-be-dum-bum-bum-be-dum-bum
No more gas in the rig
Can't even get it started
Nothing heard, nothing said
Out my life, out my head
Don't want to think about it
Feels like I'm going insane, yeah
It's a thief in the night to come and grab you (uh-huh)
It can creep up inside you and consume you (uh-huh)
A disease of the mind, it can control you (uh-huh)
It's too close for comfort, ohh
Put on your break lights
We're in the city of wonder
Ain't gonna play nice
Watch out, you might just go under
Better think twice
Your train of thought will be altered
So if you must falter be wise
Your mind's in disturbia
It's like the darkness is the light
Disturbia
Am I scaring you tonight?
Your mind is in disturbia
Ain't used to what you like
Disturbia
Disturbia
Bum-bum-be-dum-bum-bum-be-dum-bum
Bum-bum-be-dum-bum-bum-be-dum-bum
Bum-bum-be-dum-bum-bum-be-dum-bum
Bum-bum-be-dum-bum-bum-be-dum-bum
Faded pictures on the wall
It's like they talkin' to me
Disconnectin' all calls
Your phone don't even ring
I gotta get out
Or figure this shh out
It's too close for comfort, oh-ohh
It's a thief in the night to come and grab you (uh-huh)
It can creep up inside you and consume you (uh-huh)
A disease of the mind, it can control you (uh-huh)
I feel like a monster, ohh
Put on your break lights
We're in the city of wonder (city of lights)
Ain't gonna play nice
Watch out (ohh), you might just go under
Better think twice (think twice)
Your train of thought will be altered
So if you must falter be wise (be wise)
Your mind's in disturbia
It's like the darkness is the light
Disturbia
Am I scaring you (oh) tonight?
Your mind's in disturbia (oh)
Ain't used to what you like
Disturbia (what you like)
Disturbia
Bum-bum-be-dum-bum-bum-be-dum-bum (ba-da-da-da-dee-da)
Bum-bum-be-dum-bum-bum-be-dum-bum (ba-da-da-da-dee-da)
Bum-bum-be-dum-bum-bum-be-dum-bum (disturbia)
Bum-bum-be-dum-bum-bum-be-dum-bum (oh, oh)
Release me from this curse I'm in
Trying to maintain but I'm struggling
If you can't go
I think I'm going to oh, oh, oh, oh-ohh
Put on your break lights
We're in the city of wonder (woo)
Ain't gonna play nice
Watch out, you might just go under
Better think twice
Your train of thought will be altered
So if you must falter be wise
Your mind's in disturbia
It's like the darkness is the light
Disturbia
Am I scaring you tonight?
Your mind's in disturbia
Ain't (distubria) used to what you like
Disturbia
Disturbia
Bum-bum-be-dum-bum-bum-be-dum-bum (ba-da-da-da-dee-da)
Bum-bum-be-dum-bum-bum-be-dum-bum (ba-da-da-da-dee-da)
Bum-bum-be-dum-bum-bum-be-dum-bum
Bum-bum-be-dum-bum-bum-be-dum-bum (ohh-ohh)
The lyrics of The Cab/Rihanna's song "Disturbia" delve into the theme of insanity and the struggles of maintaining sanity. The repeated lines in the song, "Bum-bum-be-dum-bum-bum-be-dum-bum," represent the confusion and chaos in the singer's mind. The singer feels like they are going insane and that something is consuming them, causing them to feel like a monster. They also feel like they are in a state of mind that they are not used to and are scared of themselves.
The song describes the "thief in the night" that can sneak up and grab you, referring to the uncontrollable nature of mental illness. The singer disconnects from the world around them, unable even to start their car, and sees the pictures on the wall talking to them. They desperately want to figure out what is happening to them and get out of the situation without letting their mind falter.
The chorus captures the main theme of the song, describing how the darkness feels more like the light, and the singer is in a state of "disturbia." They ask if they are scaring the listener, again highlighting their fear of themselves. The song ends with the singer wishing to be relieved from the curse of their insanity and struggling to maintain control.
Line by Line Meaning
Bum-bum-be-dum-bum-bum-be-dum-bum
Repetitive background beat that expresses confusion and unease
No more gas in the rig
I'm running out of energy and motivation
Can't even get it started
I'm having a hard time getting things done
Nothing heard, nothing said
There's silence and emptiness in my life
Can't even speak about it
I'm unable to express my feelings and thoughts
Out my life, out my head
I need to remove something from my life and my mind
Don't want to think about it
I'm avoiding thinking about something that is causing me distress
Feels like I'm going insane, yeah
I'm experiencing extreme mental and emotional turmoil
It's a thief in the night to come and grab you (uh-huh)
A dangerous and unpredictable force can suddenly take hold of you
It can creep up inside you and consume you (uh-huh)
This force can slowly and gradually take over your mind and emotions
A disease of the mind, it can control you (uh-huh)
This force is a mental illness that can completely dominate and manipulate you
It's too close for comfort, ohh
I'm uncomfortably close to being completely overtaken by this mental illness
Put on your break lights
Slow down and be cautious
We're in the city of wonder
Life is complex and full of surprises
Ain't gonna play nice
Life can be harsh and unforgiving
Watch out, you might just go under
Be careful or you might fail
Better think twice
Consider the consequences before acting
Your train of thought will be altered
Your mental state will be changed
So if you must falter be wise
If you do fail, learn from your mistakes
Your mind's in disturbia
Your thoughts and emotions are in turmoil and chaos
It's like the darkness is the light
The abnormal has become the norm
Am I scaring you tonight?
Is my mental state causing you fear?
Ain't used to what you like
You're not familiar with this level of chaos and disorder
Disturbia
An abnormal state of mind
Faded pictures on the wall
Memories that are no longer clear or vivid
It's like they talkin' to me
The memories evoke strong emotions and thoughts
Disconnectin' all calls
I'm isolating myself from others
Your phone don't even ring
I'm not receiving any external communication or support
I gotta get out
I need to escape this mental state
Or figure this shh out
Or find a way to cope and overcome this distress
I feel like a monster, ohh
This mental illness makes me feel like I'm a scary and dangerous creature
Release me from this curse I'm in
I need to break free from this mental illness
Trying to maintain but I'm struggling
I'm trying to stay afloat but I'm having a hard time
If you can't go
If I can't break free from this mental state
I think I'm going to oh, oh, oh, oh-ohh
I might lose my sanity and completely succumb to this mental illness
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Brian Kennedy Seals, Christopher Maurice Brown, Andre Darrell Merritt, Robert L. Allen
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