Egzit
The Livid Lyrics
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Ninety-five percent of times I've been right between the lines
Pessimistic ways may be so close to right
Something deep within me makes me wanna fight
To speak of this makes tears run down my eyes
I'm scared like you, cause I'm the only one who tries
I'm growing sick – tired of these endless nights
I'm doing just fine in my room, feeling this wound
But this I'll take with me to my tomb
I don't understand what I do with these hands
They just sit there and stare and shatter my plans
I've been having no sleep, it seems like endless nights
If it happens one more time, in her I will confide
I'm about to crack without a sound – I think I'm breaking down
Feeling so alone, spending too much time on my own
Facing my own skin has been so hard to bear
To face what's deep within begins to make me scared
I'm doing just fine
The Livid's song Egzit is a powerful and introspective track about one's struggles with self-doubt and anxiety. The lyrics delve into the mind of someone who has been "yearning for quite some time" to make something their own, but holds a pessimistic view that challenges their belief in themselves. Despite this setback, the person acknowledges that something within them motivates them to continue fighting.
The lyrics then reveal a more vulnerable side to the person. Tears run down their eyes as they express their fear of failure and how their efforts seem to go unnoticed. They feel alone and isolated, spending "too much time" on their own. This has led them to "crack without a sound" and face the harsh reality of their own self-perception.
The chorus, "I'm doing just fine in my room, feeling this wound, but this I'll take with me to my tomb," is a somber reflection of the person's internal struggles. They have accepted that their mental wounds may never fully heal and that they will carry them throughout their life. The final verse, "Facing my own skin has been so hard to bear, to face what's deep within begins to make me scared, I'm doing just fine," concludes the song on a note of resilience. Despite the struggles and fear, the person acknowledges that they are still "doing just fine."
Line by Line Meaning
I've been yearning for quite some time to make this mine
I have been longing for a long time to achieve my goals.
Ninety-five percent of times I've been right between the lines
Most of the time, I am correct in my interpretation of things.
Pessimistic ways may be so close to right
Negative perspectives may have some validity.
Something deep within me makes me wanna fight
I have a strong internal drive to persevere and overcome obstacles.
To speak of this makes tears run down my eyes
Discussing this topic elicits emotional reactions from me.
I'm scared like you, cause I'm the only one who tries
I am also fearful, because I am the only one putting in effort.
I'm growing sick – tired of these endless nights
I am becoming exhausted and frustrated with my sleepless nights.
I look to them and say
I turn to others for support and guidance.
I'm doing just fine in my room, feeling this wound
I appear to be okay in isolation, despite my emotional pain.
But this I'll take with me to my tomb
I will carry this struggle with me for life.
I don't understand what I do with these hands
I am uncertain of how to take action and progress forward.
They just sit there and stare and shatter my plans
My inaction is detrimental to my success and future endeavors.
I've been having no sleep, it seems like endless nights
I have been experiencing insomnia and enduring long periods of time without rest.
If it happens one more time, in her I will confide
If this continues to persist, I will seek support from a trusted individual.
I'm about to crack without a sound – I think I'm breaking down
I am close to reaching my limit and having a mental breakdown.
Feeling so alone, spending too much time on my own
I feel isolated and spend excessive amounts of time in solitude.
Facing my own skin has been so hard to bear
Examining my innermost thoughts and emotions has been an arduous task.
To face what's deep within begins to make me scared
Confronting my innermost thoughts elicits fear and hesitation.
I'm doing just fine
I am coping with my struggles and trying my best to overcome them.
Contributed by Sarah I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Krygy
I would love to see Egzit on here. I haven't found it. It's my favorite song from them.
Mark Engelson
I vote for clear me