Numb
These Brittle Bones Lyrics
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Whilst you look at me, to try,
To judge the way, you want to act around
While I'm alive.
And in the stillness I can't speak,
For I fear the words will leak
Out from, my mind, you know my thoughts,
You know I'm weak.
And whilst you're drifting through your mind,
You've forgotten all the times
I said
I trust you, I want to love you,
I couldn't crush you,
And all that I knew...
And is it normal I feel sick?
Because our time was just a trick,
And all, the days, you'd lay in wait,
And suffocate, looking for a
Kick.
And is it normal I feel numb?
Because our ties have come undone...
And whilst I sit with aching lungs,
I've forgotten all our fun.
And though my wounds are fresh and new,
They will not heal without the truth,
I gave, you every part of me,
I can't believe, I did not see.
And is it normal I feel numb?
Because our ties have come undone...
And whilst I sit with aching lungs,
I've forgotten all our fun.
The opening lines of These Brittle Bones's song "Numb" immediately evoke a sense of distance and disconnection between two people who are trying to connect. The singer observes the other person staring blankly at them, trying to figure out how to act, and they can't find the words to speak. The second verse suggests that there might be a level of betrayal or emotional abuse at play, as the singer talks about feeling sick and suffocated in the relationship. They are left numb and disconnected as a result of the experience.
The chorus repeats the central question of the song, "is it normal I feel numb?" The singer is grappling with the aftermath of a relationship that has come undone, wondering if their feelings are natural or if something has gone wrong with them. The final verse suggests that there may have been a lack of communication or honesty in the relationship, with the singer having given everything to the other person only to realize that they weren't seeing the truth of the situation.
Overall, "Numb" is a raw and emotional song that delves into the complexities of relationships and the aftermath of emotional abuse. It explores the feeling of disconnection and numbness that can come after a relationship ends, and the difficulty of finding the truth in a situation where there may have been lies or deceit.
Line by Line Meaning
You're staring vacant through your eyes,
You're looking at me with empty, emotionless eyes
Whilst you look at me, to try,
While you examine me, trying to figure something out
To judge the way, you want to act around
To assess how you should behave around me
While I'm alive.
While I'm still present and breathing
And in the stillness I can't speak,
I'm silent because I'm afraid of what I might say
For I fear the words will leak
I'm afraid my true feelings will accidentally slip out
Out from, my mind, you know my thoughts,
You're aware of what's going on in my head
You know my fears -
You're familiar with my anxieties
You know I'm weak.
You know I'm vulnerable and powerless
And whilst you're drifting through your mind,
While you're lost in thought
You've forgotten all the times
You've overlooked all the occasions
I said
I expressed
I trust you, I want to love you,
I have faith in you and I desire to love you
I couldn't crush you,
I wouldn't intentionally hurt you
And all that I knew...
That was all I was aware of
And is it normal I feel sick?
Is it natural for me to be nauseous?
Because our time was just a trick,
Because our relationship was only a deception
And all, the days, you'd lay in wait,
And every single day you patiently plotted
And suffocate, looking for a
And smother, in search of a
Kick.
Thrill.
And is it normal I feel numb?
Is it typical for me to be devoid of feeling?
Because our ties have come undone...
Because our connection has unraveled...
And whilst I sit with aching lungs,
While I endure with wheezing breaths
I've forgotten all our fun.
I've lost all memories of the enjoyable moments we shared.
And though my wounds are fresh and new,
Although my injuries are recent and raw,
They will not heal without the truth,
They won't recover unless the truth is revealed,
I gave, you every part of me,
I entrusted you with every ounce of my being
I can't believe, I did not see.
I'm shocked that I didn't recognize what was in front of me.
Writer(s): Christopher Jones
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