Bury Me Under
The Strive Lyrics
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They said my heart would grow stronger
Let's be honest with ourselves
Therapy like show and tell
I wouldn't want to waste your time
Sorting out a mind as lost as mine, no
Bury me under until I recover
Then dig my body out from what is left
Forget who I've been
Create someone new
Because I belong to you
I belong to you
Sometimes my mind starts to wander, woah
Back to the words of my father
Well he said, "Let me tell you, son
You will know if she's the one
When all the damage that you've done
Isn't enough to overcome"
Your heart is strong
We used to dance to its beat
But the music's gone
Bury me under until I recover
Then dig my body out from what is left
Build me again
Forget who I've been
Create someone new
Because I belong to you
There she stands with her shovel against the dirt
Wishing she had let me burn
She swore I'd get what I deserved
She'd never feel the hurt (again)
Bury me under until I recover
Then dig my body out to see what's left
Bury me under until I recover
Then dig my body out from what is left
Carry me over whenever I falter
Then dig my body out to see what's left
I'll see you again
Forgive who I've been
Create someone new
Because I belong to you
The lyrics to "Bury Me Under" by The Strive depict a person who is struggling with their mental health and is willing to undergo extreme measures to be "reborn" and start anew. The song speaks to the difficulties in dealing with mental health problems and the lengths to which some individuals are willing to go to find relief.
The chorus of the song, "Bury me under until I recover, then dig my body out from what is left, build me again, forget who I've been, create someone new, because I belong to you," emphasizes the desire for a fresh start, and a willingness to let go of past pain and trauma. The song's bridge is also poignant, with the singer referencing advice from their father about finding love, and the strength of the heart.
The lyrics also allude to the idea that the singer's mental health struggles may have impacted their relationships, with the line "There she stands with her shovel against the dirt, wishing she had let me burn, she swore I'd get what I deserved" suggesting that someone they were close to may have been hurt by their actions.
Line by Line Meaning
I couldn't wait any longer
I became restless and impatient to act
They said my heart would grow stronger
They claimed my heart would become more resilient over time
Let's be honest with ourselves
We need to be truthful and realistic about our situation
Therapy like show and tell
Therapeutic sessions function like a spoken demonstration
I wouldn't want to waste your time
I don't want to hinder you from doing something else more important
Sorting out a mind as lost as mine, no
It's hard to fix an unclear mind like mine
Bury me under until I recover
Put me away until I am well again
Then dig my body out from what is left
Extract what remains of me after recovery
Build me again
Reconstruct me after my recovery
Forget who I've been
Erase my past self from existence
Create someone new
Create a different person out of me
Because I belong to you
Because you own me
Sometimes my mind starts to wander, woah
Sometimes I get lost in thought
Back to the words of my father
Back to my father's advice
Well he said, 'Let me tell you, son
He said, 'Listen to me, son
You will know if she's the one
You will recognize if she's the love of your life
When all the damage that you've done
When all the harmful things you have done
Isn't enough to overcome'
Are no longer enough to be a hindrance
Your heart is strong
Your heart is resilient
We used to dance to its beat
We used to enjoy its rhythm
But the music's gone
But that joy is gone
There she stands with her shovel against the dirt
There she is with her shovel in the soil
Wishing she had let me burn
Regretting not allowing me to perish
She swore I'd get what I deserved
She promised that I would receive my just deserts
She'd never feel the hurt (again)
She would never feel the pain I had caused (again)
Carry me over whenever I falter
Bear me over during any moment of weakness
Then dig my body out to see what's left
Then extract what's remaining of me
I'll see you again
I will meet you once more
Forgive who I've been
Pardon my former self
Create someone new
Construct a different person from who I was before
Because I belong to you
Because you own me
Contributed by Nathaniel E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.