Melancholy
Timothy B. Schmit Lyrics
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I don't know what it's all about
Should I sit down or maybe go out?
It's one of those days
I've got nothing to say
And I don't know what it's all about
And let it do my thinking for me
I'm losing the fight
Guess I'll wait for the night
And see if the moon is free
Aimless, pacing around
It's such a mystery
Sighing, eyes to the ground
Oh, pitiful me
And I don't know what it's all about
There's not enough answers and too much doubt
It's a sunny day
But everything's gray
And I don't know what it's all about
If you could read my mind
Would you be able to see where I hide?
Now I'm fading fast
I hope this won't last
'Cause it's such a waste of time
I can't see past my face
Way too self-absorbed
Floating right into space
And you can't take any more
And I don't know what it's all about
I'm so tucked in I can't see out
I'm taking no stance
Gonna sit out this dance
And I don't know what it's all about
It's one of those days
I've got nothing to say
And I don't know what it's all about
I don't know what it's all about
The lyrics to Timothy B. Schmit's song "Melancholy" reveal a sense of confusion and aimlessness in the singer's life. He doesn't know what to do with himself and can't seem to find any meaning or purpose. He questions whether he should stay in or go out, turn on the TV to do his thinking for him, or wait for the night to see if the moon will provide any guidance. The bright, sunny day is seen as gray, and there are more questions than answers. The singer feels lost and disconnected from everything around him, unable to see past his own face and caught in his own self-absorption.
The song captures a universal feeling that many people can relate to: the sense of being adrift in life, struggling to find a sense of purpose, and questioning one's own existence. It's a poignant reminder that even on the brightest of days, we can feel lost and disconnected. The lyrics also suggest a desire for connection and understanding, as the singer wonders if someone could read his mind and see where he's hiding. Ultimately, the song conveys a sense of sadness, frustration, and longing for something more.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know what it's all about
I am feeling confused and lost about the current state of my life, and I am unable to understand why I feel this way.
Should I sit down or maybe go out?
I am unsure about what to do with myself and whether I should stay in or go outside.
It's one of those days
I am experiencing a typical day where I am lacking in motivation and feeling down.
I've got nothing to say
I am struggling to come up with anything to express or communicate to others.
And I don't know what it's all about
I am still unsure and confused about why I am feeling this way and what the root cause is.
Should I turn on my TV?
I am considering using media and technology as a distraction from my internal struggles and thoughts.
And let it do my thinking for me
I am using external sources to help me suppress my emotions and thoughts rather than confronting them head-on.
I'm losing the fight
I am feeling defeated and unable to overcome my inner struggles and negative thoughts.
Guess I'll wait for the night
I am hoping that the passage of time will bring about some clarity or resolution to my current situation.
And see if the moon is free
I am looking for something outside of myself to bring a sense of peace and tranquility to my life.
Aimless, pacing around
I am wandering with no clear direction, both physically and mentally.
It's such a mystery
I am unable to understand and make sense of my current state of mind.
Sighing, eyes to the ground
I am feeling disheartened and defeated, with no clear path forward.
Oh, pitiful me
I am feeling sorry for myself and my situation.
There's not enough answers and too much doubt
I am unable to find clear answers to my internal struggles and am plagued by uncertainty and doubt.
It's a sunny day
Despite the pleasant weather, I am still feeling down and troubled.
But everything's gray
My internal struggles and negative feelings are causing me to view the world through a lens of negativity, even on a bright and sunny day.
If you could read my mind
I am feeling isolated and alone in my struggles, and wish that someone could understand and empathize with my thoughts and emotions.
Would you be able to see where I hide?
I am unsure if anyone would truly be able to understand the complexity of my internal struggles.
Now I'm fading fast
My hope and energy are dwindling, and I am becoming overwhelmed and consumed by my inner turmoil.
I hope this won't last
I am wishing for a way out of my current state of mind and hoping that this feeling will pass soon.
'Cause it's such a waste of time
I am frustrated and disappointed with myself for feeling this way, and see it as an unproductive use of my time and energy.
I can't see past my face
My thoughts and feelings are all-consuming, and I am struggling to see beyond my own immediate struggles.
Way too self-absorbed
I am becoming overwhelmed by my own problems and am not able to consider others or the world around me.
Floating right into space
I am feeling lost and disconnected from reality, with little grounding or sense of direction.
And you can't take any more
Those around me are growing tired of my negativity and emotional struggles.
I'm so tucked in I can't see out
My struggles are causing me to retreat inside myself and blind me to external sources of comfort or guidance.
I'm taking no stance
I am not able to take a clear position or course of action, paralyzed by my inner turmoil.
Gonna sit out this dance
I am withdrawing from the world around me and refusing to engage with life or those around me.
It's one of those days
I am experiencing a typical day where I am lacking in motivation and feeling down.
I've got nothing to say
I am struggling to come up with anything to express or communicate to others.
And I don't know what it's all about
I am still unsure and confused about why I am feeling this way and what the root cause is.
I don't know what it's all about
I am feeling lost, confused and without any clear direction or purpose in life.
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