Solitary Confinement
The Weirdos Lyrics


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I can't get out
I'm stuck inside
I have to shout
There's no place to hide
I'm stuck in my brain
It's all in my mind
I'm in myself so
There's nothing to find
I'm in, I'm in, I'm in




Solitary confinement

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Weirdos' song Solitary Confinement express the feeling of being trapped and isolated within one's own mind. The repetition of "I'm stuck inside" and "There's no place to hide" emphasizes the overwhelming sense of entrapment and helplessness. The line "I'm stuck in my brain" suggests that the confinement is self-inflicted and that the singer is unable to escape from their own thoughts.


The phrase "solitary confinement" typically refers to a form of punishment where a prisoner is isolated from other inmates and kept in a small cell for 23 hours a day. However, in this song, the phrase is used metaphorically to describe a state of mental imprisonment. The singer is unable to connect with the outside world or find any meaning in life, as they are consumed by their own thoughts and emotions.


Overall, The Weirdos' Solitary Confinement is a powerful and introspective song that reflects the struggles of mental illness and the feeling of being trapped within one's own mind.


Line by Line Meaning

I can't get out
I am trapped and unable to escape


I'm stuck inside
My physical confinement is causing me to feel trapped


I have to shout
My desperation has reached a point where I need to vocalize my distress


There's no place to hide
There is no escape or sanctuary from my current situation


I'm stuck in my brain
My thoughts and emotions are consuming me, leaving me in a state of mental confinement


It's all in my mind
The confinement I am experiencing is a result of my own thoughts and perception


I'm in myself so
I am isolated and bound within my own mind and body


There's nothing to find
Attempts to find a solution or escape from my confinement have been unsuccessful


I'm in, I'm in, I'm in
Repeated acknowledgement of my state of confinement


Solitary confinement
The title and summary of the situation I am experiencing




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: CLIFF ROMAN, JOHN P DENNEY

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