Empty Room
The Comedown Lyrics


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Every time I see you, I swear to God I lose my mind.
Is the man in the mirror an enemy, or an old friend of mine?
Oh, there it goes... watch it as it all caves in.
Serenade my mistakes, put me under.
I'm afraid to fade away to the other side...

Now it's either me, or you.
All caught up, and I can't break loose
It's either me, or you.
You're nothing more than a voice in an empty room.
Now it's either me, or you.
You're nothing more than a voice in an empty room.

Any time I feel it, I swear to God that it's not me.
Critical of who I am, or who I want to be.
Oh, let me go... You're no longer in control.
Serenade my mistakes, put me under.
I'm afraid to fade away to the other side...

Now it's either me, or you.
All caught up, and I can't break loose
It's either me, or you.
You're nothing more than a voice in an empty room.
Now it's either me, or you.
You're nothing more than a voice in an empty room.

Serenade my mistakes, put me under.
I'm afraid to fade away to the other side...

Now it's either me, or you.
All caught up, and I can't break loose
It's either me, or you.
You're nothing more than a voice in an empty room.




Now it's either me, or you.
You're nothing more than a voice in an empty room.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Comedown's song "Empty Room" express the struggle with identity and the fear of losing oneself. The singer seems to be addressing a person or a voice that constantly challenges their sense of self, causing them to question their own sanity. The opening line, "Every time I see you, I swear to God I lose my mind," suggests that this person is causing the singer to lose control over their thoughts and emotions.


As the song progresses, the singer becomes more desperate to break free from this controlling influence, declaring, "It's either me, or you." The repeated phrase, "You're nothing more than a voice in an empty room," emphasizes the singer's feeling of loneliness and disconnection. The last stanza ends with the plea to "Serenade my mistakes, put me under," suggesting a resigned acceptance of the situation.


Overall, the lyrics to "Empty Room" convey a sense of powerlessness and confusion in the face of an internal struggle with identity and control.


Line by Line Meaning

Every time I see you, I swear to God I lose my mind.
The sight of you makes me feel like I'm going crazy.


Is the man in the mirror an enemy, or an old friend of mine?
I'm questioning whether the reflection I see in the mirror is a foe or a long lost pal.


Oh, there it goes... watch it as it all caves in.
I see everything falling apart, and cannot do anything about it.


Serenade my mistakes, put me under.
Comfort me and help me forget my past blunders.


I'm afraid to fade away to the other side...
I have a fear of death and ceasing to exist.


Now it's either me, or you.
It's a competition, and one of us has to prevail over the other.


All caught up, and I can't break loose
I'm stuck in this situation and can't seem to get out of it.


You're nothing more than a voice in an empty room.
You don't matter anymore, you no longer have an impact on my life.




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david stevens

Good song guys! Been waiting for you to release something new. Can't wait for the album to be dropped.

The Comedown

Thank you so much! We're excited to get them out too man!

david stevens

Look forward for the album to drop. It's gonna be so good!

Woke Desi

I love this so much. Great job guys!! 😍

The Comedown

Thank you! <3

blisteringberries

SUCH a unique sound! Can't wait till you guys blow up

The Comedown

We can't either, haha we're working on it! Thank you so much!

Logan Featherstone

You guys are seriously so unique!

david stevens

They are. There's no one, that I know of, that sounds like them. Love it!

david stevens

My favorite thing to do while listening to this song is watching this video. It's perfect.

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