Innocent X
Therapy? Lyrics
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I can't seem to tell the difference anymore
Caught between needing and the need to be real
Your open arms gaping like a busted sore
I turn and burn my back like a rack
Your tourniquet twists me dangerous red
I breathe in the air, it's pavement grey
I drop to my knees, I work my skin
I feel this life pumping right through me
Love and death die on the dirty floor
Your upturned face doesn't even see
That this is all I'll ever have
Because I don't know what I want
But there's something inside
Something inside
Something inside
And I've done nothing wrong
My voice is nothing, my thoughts are nothing
In many respects I'm like you - nothing
I've done nothing wrong
The song "Innocent X" by Therapy? is an internal monologue, filled with self-doubt and confusion. The singer is grappling with a sense of disorientation, questioning the difference between reality and dreams. The lyrics capture the feeling of being caught between wanting something and needing to be authentic. The open arms of a lover, which should be comforting, seem repulsive like an open sore. The singer feels as though they are being twisted dangerously and desperately need to break free.
The imagery used in the song is raw and visceral. There is a sense of desperation that is palpable throughout the lyrics. The singer feels like they have done nothing wrong, but even that is ambiguous. They don't know what they want, and they are lost in a sea of uncertainty. The song explores the themes of love, death, and self-discovery. The singer's voice and thoughts are described as being nothing. However, they acknowledge that they are "like you - nothing." The song expresses a deep sense of alienation and the feeling of being disconnected from the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Is this real or is it a dream?
Expressing confusion and uncertainty about the reality of the situation
I can't seem to tell the difference anymore
Feeling lost in a blur of emotions and thoughts
Caught between needing and the need to be real
Feeling torn between wanting to be oneself and conforming to societal norms
Your open arms gaping like a busted sore
Feeling uncomfortable and repulsed by another person's touch
I turn and burn my back like a rack
Turning away from this uncomfortable situation like a torture device
Your tourniquet twists me dangerous red
Feeling strangled and suffocated by the other person's hold
I breathe in the air, it's pavement grey
Feeling the dullness and monotony of everyday life
It shrinks my skin, and I've done nothing wrong
Feeling trapped and constrained, despite not having done anything to deserve it
I drop to my knees, I work my skin
Fighting against the constraints and attempting to break free
I feel this life pumping right through me
Experiencing a rush of adrenaline and energy to keep pushing through
Love and death die on the dirty floor
Feeling like the important things in life are being taken away or disregarded
Your upturned face doesn't even see
Feeling unseen and unheard, as though your struggles aren't acknowledged or understood
That this is all I'll ever have
Coming to terms with the fact that life may not get any better
Because I don't know what I want
Feeling lost and uncertain about one's goals and aspirations
But there's something inside
Recognizing that despite feeling lost, there's a glimmer of hope within
Something inside
Emphasizing that the internal strength and resilience is what will keep one going
And I've done nothing wrong
Feeling like despite the difficulties faced, there's no inherent fault or blame to be assigned
Contributed by Benjamin K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@hushsky
Babyteeth is an absolute classic .. this song and straight into Dancin’ with Manson !!! Still gives me goosebumps
@postmortemritual
this track was so so years ahead of the game of that days..... spine chills while listening again!
@BKAFC1886
This track and meat abstract should be enough to show the genius of this band.
@callumhodgson5151
Pure chills every time I listen, incredible
@laporteestouverte
YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH! Fyfe Ewing and Mike McKeegan in the place, and that riff is crazy! I love this band so much!
@shmupperfromhell
And i've done nothing wrong! Brilliant man - +1, thumbs up, likes and all that. Everyone needs more Threrapy? in their lives! "in many respects i'm like you - nothing"
@mikemyers7340
This is the song i jam to warm up my bass fingers!
@mattjammy9884
First saw them Opening the main stage, In The Park all day thing with Cult at Finsbury Park in June 1992....Therapy? on first hear were straight away intriguing with a kinda sound not really heard before! Blisteringly loud. Saw a few more times after that up to 1993!
@darraghshortt7258
Ya just don't get this shit anymore, what a tune! Quality Therapy? at their very best!
@nicmax99
fyve is brill and my nr 1 song anywhere