• Brett Detar - vocals, guitars
• Chad Alan - bass, backing vocals
• Joshua Fiedler - guitars
• Joshua Kosker - guitars, backing vocals
• Josh Walters - drums
Repeating Repeating
The Juliana Theory Lyrics
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While holding it under water
I'm looking with tunnel vision and
I'm bleeding to make this all worthwhile
I know it seems to never end
This way I've made it in
I'm burnt out, burnt out
On everything
Repeating over again
Burn out, burnt out on everything
Will this end?
I want to be off this board I can't
I tell you that everything is all right
I'm looking for time to find myself
With all of this madness in my life
I know it seems to never end
This way I've made it in
Repeating, repeating
I'm burnt out, burnt out
On everything
Repeating over again
Burn out, burnt out on everything
Will this end?
I'm burning the candle at both ends
I tell you that everything is all right
I'm burning the candle at both ends
I'm bleeding to make this all worthwhile
I'm burning the candle, I'm burning the candle at both ends
I'm burning the candle, I'm burning the candle at both ends
Will it end?
Will this end?
Will this end?
Will this end?
Repeating, repeating
I'm burnt out, burnt out
On everything
Repeating over again
Burn out, burnt out on everything
This will end
The Juliana Theory's song "Repeating Repeating" speaks to the challenges of trying to maintain balance in one's life. The lyrics suggest someone who is trying to do too much - burning the candle at both ends while holding it under water - while at the same time trying to convince themselves and others that everything is fine. The repetition throughout the song mirrors the cyclical nature of the singer's struggle, as they seem to be stuck in a pattern of burnout and exhaustion that they can't escape. The lyrics suggest that the singer is bleeding - putting in a lot of effort - to make everything worthwhile, but it's unclear whether this is sustainable or ultimately worth it.
The chorus "Repeating, repeating / I'm burnt out, burnt out / On everything / Repeating over again / Burn out, burnt out on everything / Will this end?" captures the frustration and exhaustion the singer is feeling. They're caught in a pattern they can't escape and can't help but wonder if things will ever change. The repetition of the phrase "burnt out" reinforces the sense that the singer has been pushing themselves too hard for too long.
Overall, "Repeating Repeating" speaks to the universal struggle of trying to find balance in one's life. It's a reminder that it's important to take care of yourself and avoid getting caught in cycles of burnout and exhaustion.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm burning the candle at both ends
I'm overexerting myself
While holding it under water
I'm putting in effort to no avail
I'm looking with tunnel vision and
I'm only focused on my goal
I'm bleeding to make this all worthwhile
I'm sacrificing for my goal
I know it seems to never end
I feel like I'm stuck in this cycle
This way I've made it in
This is the way I've achieved success
Repeating, repeating
Going through the same motions
I'm burnt out, burnt out
I'm exhausted
On everything
In all aspects of my life
Repeating over again
Doing the same thing repeatedly
Burn out, burnt out on everything
I'm exhausted in every aspect of my life
Will this end?
Will this cycle ever break?
I want to be off this board I can't
I want to escape this cycle
I tell you that everything is all right
I'm pretending that everything is okay
I'm looking for time to find myself
I want to take time for self-discovery
With all of this madness in my life
Despite all the chaos in my life
I'm burning the candle, I'm burning the candle at both ends
I'm pushing myself too hard
This will end
This cycle will break
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