Void
The Neighbourhood Lyrics

I wonder how I got by this week
The singer is questioning how he managed to survive the past week.

I only touched you once
He did not have much physical contact with anyone else.

Lately I can't find the beat
He has been out of sync and struggling to feel the rhythm of life.

I used to feel the rush
The artist used to experience a strong emotional response to life, but now he does not.

Started with a little bit
The negative feelings and behaviors began gradually.

Now I don't know how to quit
The singer is now consumed by his issues and cannot see a way out.

Always feel inadequate
He consistently feels like he is lacking and not good enough.

Same way that my daddy did
The artist inherited these feelings and behaviors from his father.

Mama told me not to try
His mother advised him against struggling and failing.

And I should have taken her advice
The artist regrets not listening to his mother.

And now I'm all twisted
His problems have left him feeling tangled and confused.

When it's all gone, I miss it
Even when negative things leave his life, he feels their absence.

I'll try just to do somethin'
The singer will attempt to do anything productive.

I'll try 'cause I got nothin'
His current state of being leaves him with no other options.

Else that gets me through the day
Doing something is the only way to survive the day.

'Til I find another way
The artist hopes to eventually find a better solution.

Even if I lose again
He is prepared to potentially fail again.

I won't quit
The singer will not give up on himself.

And now I need you to feel the vibe
The singer needs someone else to pick up on his emotions and energy.

I need you to see the point
He needs someone else to understand where he is coming from.

I need you to feel alive
He needs someone else to add life and energy to his own life.

I need you to fill the void
The artist needs someone else to fill the gap in his life.

My insecurities are
His insecurities are the root of his problems.

My own worst enemy, yeah
He is sabotaging himself with his own negative thoughts and feelings.

Something's not lettin' me
He is being prevented from moving forward.

Move the way I used to
He is no longer able to act or feel as he once did.

Thought you could better me but
The singer once thought someone could help him improve, but now he no longer believes that.

Then you stopped lettin' me walk
The person he thought could help him has instead begun hindering him.

Now you're just settin' me off
This person is now causing the artist to become angry and upset.

So I'm tryna lose you
The singer is attempting to separate himself from this person.

I'll fight just to do somethin'
The singer will fight to accomplish anything at all.

I'll fight 'cause I got nothin'
His current situation leaves him with no choice but to fight.

Even if I lose again
The artist acknowledges that he may fail again.

I can't quit, mmm
He will not give up on himself no matter how difficult things become.

You paralyze me every time
This person causes him to feel completely overwhelmed.

I try to find some paradise
The artist is searching for happiness.

I've got to fill the void
He has to overcome his problems and find satisfaction in life.

And now I'm paranoid
His problems have left him feeling constantly worried and anxious.