Still Alive
Tommy Tsunami Lyrics
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I've lost myself
And my sanity
I can't, forget
All the times
Where you just
Let me down
(Ohohhhohoh)
What will it take
To change ya acting kinda different
Feel the pain
My heart is broken
And I can't understand why
Why I'm not that guy
And we'll go on down
To the river will we
Both drown now
It's gettin little too deep now
You feel the ground shake
I'm about to break
I can hear you talk in your sleep
I feel the madness wash over me
I can hear the lies when you speak
I can't imagine
How we're still alive
But we're still alive
I'm on the ledge
Make no mistake
I guess I'm innocent
It's getting late
Just hear me say
Baby understand
Why we always dissociate
I threw out all your letters
You said listen
I don't hear a thing
And we stay on sinking on down
To the bottom
I feel we're enemies
I'm dripping all around em
I keep on coming back with the
Same shit
On a new day
Dropping
To the floor
You'll be outdated
I can hear you talk in your sleep
I feel the madness wash over me
I can hear the lies when you speak
I can't imagine
How we're still alive
But we're still alive
You've gotta
Understand
Why the rains it falls
Out in the desert
Ruffle some feathers
I rather you tell me
I didn't matter
I'm not a fan
Of the way you just walked away
You feel the rage?
In me
I can hear you talk in your sleep
I feel the madness wash over me
I can hear the lies when you speak
I can't imagine
How we're still alive
But we're still alive
In the song "Still Alive" by Tommy Tsunami, the lyrics express the emotional turmoil and struggle of the singer as they reflect on a tumultuous relationship. The opening lines convey a sense of loss and confusion as the singer feels like they have lost themselves and their sanity due to the repeated disappointments from their partner. The mention of being let down repeatedly highlights a sense of betrayal and hurt that the singer is experiencing.
As the song progresses, there is a plea for change in the partner's behavior, questioning why they are acting differently and causing pain. The singer expresses feeling heartbroken and unable to comprehend why things have turned out the way they have, questioning their own identity in the relationship. The imagery of going down to the river and potentially drowning symbolizes the sinking feeling and overwhelming depth of emotions that the singer is grappling with.
The recurring theme of communication breakdown is highlighted in the lyrics, with references to hearing the partner talk in their sleep, feeling overwhelmed by madness and lies, and struggling to understand how they are still surviving in the midst of chaos. The singer acknowledges their own vulnerability and fragility, being on the ledge and feeling innocent but also dissociated from the relationship dynamics.
In the final verse, there is a sense of resignation and acceptance of the reality of the situation. The singer pleads for understanding and clarity, expressing a desire for honesty and acknowledgment of the pain caused. The reference to feeling rage further emphasizes the intensity of emotions involved. Despite the challenges and conflicts, the recurring refrain of being "still alive" suggests resilience and the will to persevere through the struggles and uncertainties of the relationship. The overall message of the song captures the complex emotions, conflicts, and hopes intertwined in a troubled relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Well
Starting off with acknowledging the situation
I've lost myself
Feeling disconnected and unsure of who I am
And my sanity
Mentally struggling and feeling unstable
I can't, forget
Unable to forget the hurt and disappointment
All the times
Reflecting on numerous occasions
Where you just
When you simply
Let me down
Disappointed me
(Ohohhhohoh)
Expressing emotional pain
What will it take
Questioning what is needed for change
To change ya acting kinda different
To alter your behavior that has changed
Feel the pain
Experiencing emotional suffering
My heart is broken
Heartbroken and hurt
And I can't understand why
Struggling to comprehend the situation
Why I'm not that guy
Confusion over not being recognized or appreciated
And we'll go on down
Continuing down a negative path
To the river will we
Metaphorically journeying towards chaos
Both drown now
Facing the possibility of both being overwhelmed
It's gettin little too deep now
Reaching a point of no return
You feel the ground shake
Sensing the instability in the relationship
I'm about to break
On the verge of emotional collapse
I can hear you talk in your sleep
Aware of the subconscious messages being sent
I feel the madness wash over me
Overwhelmed by chaos and confusion
I can hear the lies when you speak
Recognizing deception in communication
I can't imagine
Struggling to believe
How we're still alive
Surprised that the relationship has endured
But we're still alive
Despite the challenges, we're still surviving
I'm on the ledge
In a precarious situation
Make no mistake
Clear statement with no room for doubt
I guess I'm innocent
Claiming innocence in a complicated situation
It's getting late
Time is running out
Just hear me say
Listen to my words
Baby understand
Please comprehend
Why we always dissociate
Reason for the constant emotional distance
I threw out all your letters
Getting rid of past communication
You said listen
Requesting attention
I don't hear a thing
Feeling unheard or ignored
And we stay on sinking on down
Continuing to decline together
To the bottom
Reaching rock bottom
I feel we're enemies
Sensing animosity between us
I'm dripping all around em
Exuding negative energy
I keep on coming back with the
Returning with the same negative patterns
Same shit
Repeating the same problems
On a new day
Despite a fresh start
Dropping
Falling back into destructive behaviors
To the floor
Hitting a low point
You'll be outdated
Your actions will no longer be relevant
You've gotta
You must
Understand
Comprehend
Why the rains it falls
Reason behind difficult times
Out in the desert
Metaphor for feeling deserted and alone
Ruffle some feathers
Causing disturbance or conflict
I rather you tell me
Prefer for you to be honest
I didn't matter
Feeling unimportant or insignificant
I'm not a fan
Displeased or unhappy
Of the way you just walked away
Disapproval of the abandonment
You feel the rage?
Sensing anger or frustration
In me
Within myself
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Tom Minear
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