Vertigo
The Hellp Lyrics

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Too many knots tied up in my high brow
you make my blood clot
make my my heart flop
make my skull pop
make the rock drop
sisyphus on a downhill
orpheus on a love spill
and now i'm spinning

relax relax

Jet back in a lilac iliad
make a pit stop
hit a fit swap
relax relax

and now im spinning

vertigo go go got it got it
vertigo go go got it got it
vertigo go go got it got it
vertigo go go yeah yeah know you got it

Here with no plan
it sinks when I swim
it died for those sins
me no not him
caught in a kingpin
you know the region
its south and west wind
from mountain high binge
to beverly's ends
to friends who backbend
who sit when I stand
its barbie doll land
its up when I land
its yes to no man
its yes to no man
its yes to no man

yeah i'm a fan of proper articulation

got it
got it

Overall Meaning

The Hellp's "Vertigo" is a song that delves into the experience of feeling overwhelmed, lost, and dizzy under the influence of various stressors. The opening lines of "Too many knots tied up in my high brow" depict a state of mental tension and pressure that causes physical reactions such as blood clots, heart palpitations, and skull popping leading to the ultimate feeling of vertigo. The reference to Sisyphus and Orpheus in the following line builds on the theme of being stuck in a cycle of repetition and futility, as they are mythological figures who were punished with endless, hopeless tasks. The repeated word "spinning" also emphasizes this state of being trapped and unable to escape the dizzying effects of stress and anxiety.

In the next verse, the imagery shifts to a more surreal and dreamlike setting with references to a lilac iliad, which could be interpreted as a symbolic representation of a heroic journey filled with trials and tribulations. The line "it sinks when I swim" suggests a feeling of drowning or failing despite one's efforts to keep afloat. The use of "Kingpin" and "Barbie doll land" could be interpreted as a critique of the superficiality and artificiality of certain societal structures and expectations. The line "its yes to no man" echoes the sentiments of empowerment and independence in choosing one's own path regardless of outside pressure.

Overall, "Vertigo" is a song that explores the debilitating effects of stress and the importance of finding inner strength and resilience to overcome its downward spiral.

Line by Line Meaning

Too many knots tied up in my high brow
I'm overthinking and stressing out

you make my blood clot
You're causing me anxiety

make my my heart flop
You're making my heart race

make my skull pop
My head is hurting from all the stress

make the rock drop
Intense emotions causing an earthquake-like effect

sisyphus on a downhill
Like Sisyphus, I feel like I'm constantly pushing a boulder uphill, only to watch it roll back down

orpheus on a love spill
Like Orpheus, I'm vulnerable and exposing my heart to love

and now i'm spinning
I feel dizzy and overwhelmed

Jet back in a lilac iliad
I'm escaping into a beautiful fantasy

make a pit stop
Taking a break to regroup

hit a fit swap
Switching gears and changing my emotional state

and now im spinning
Feeling overwhelmed again

vertigo go go got it got it
The dizzying feeling of vertigo is consuming me

vertigo go go yeah yeah know you got it
I acknowledge that you're experiencing this too

Here with no plan
I feel lost and uncertain

it sinks when I swim
I feel like I'm drowning

it died for those sins
My past mistakes are weighing me down

me no not him
I'm alone in this struggle, no one else can understand it

caught in a kingpin
I'm stuck in a difficult, potentially dangerous situation

you know the region
This is the area I'm from and know well

its south and west wind
Referring to the weather conditions, the environment is harsh and unforgiving here

from mountain high binge
Describing a past impulsive and reckless behavior

to beverly's ends
Referring to a more luxurious, false reality

to friends who backbend
Referring to friends who don't have your best interest at heart

who sit when I stand
They're not supportive

its barbie doll land
Referring to a superficial, fake world

its up when I land
The environment is unpredictable and never stable

its yes to no man
It's important to stand up for yourself and say 'no', even if it goes against expectations

yeah i'm a fan of proper articulation
I appreciate when thoughts and feelings are communicated clearly and effectively

got it
I understand

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JENNA ANDREWS, IN GYEONG BAEK, PACE DILLON, MISFIT, SCHNEIDER MAX, SEUNG HUI SEO, IN GYOUNG BAEK, YOUNG AH JEONG, DILLON PACE, MAX SCHNEIDER, SEUNG HEE SEO

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