Inside Voices
Too Close To Touch Lyrics
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I stand behind closed doors, with a broken heart from shattered hope
I scrape and I claw through bloodstained walls, as they start caving in
I swear I'll fix this, but you just won't listen
I used to make a sound that shook the earth beneath me
Now, they're not even listening
I used to have a voice, I used to be so sure
They're not even listening
I used to have a voice, I used to be so sure
Feeling trapped beneath the static
Inside a broken mind is the place that I call home
I let my thoughts unwind, as they leave my body panic prone
I beg for peace within me, as I lose a piece of me
Silent screams refuse to ring, cause hopelessness can't sing
I used to make a sound that shook the earth beneath me
Now, they're not even listening
I used to have a voice, I used to be so sure
I'd dream, they could never silence me
They're not even listening
I used to have a voice, I used to be so sure
Feeling trapped beneath the static
I used to make a sound that shook the earth beneath me
Now, they're not even listening
I used to have my voice, I used to
Dream, they could never silence me
They're not even listening
I used to have a voice, I used to be so sure
Feeling trapped beneath the static
Trapped beneath the static
Trapped beneath the static
Trapped beneath the static
Trapped beneath the static
The song "Inside Voices" by Too Close To Touch touches on the theme of feeling unheard and trapped within one's own mind. The lyrics describe the singer's frustration with their inability to communicate with others and express themselves, despite their previous confidence and ability to make an impact. The metaphor of being trapped "beneath the static" suggests a sense of being overwhelmed and suffocated by external noise and distraction, which is preventing the singer's true voice from being heard.
The first verse describes the singer's attempts to reach out to others from behind "blackened bars" and "closed doors," symbolizing their isolation and inability to connect. The lines "I scrape and I claw through bloodstained walls, as they start caving in / I swear I'll fix this, but you just won't listen" convey a sense of desperation as the singer tries to break through the barriers that are preventing them from being heard. The second verse portrays the singer's mind as a broken home, where their thoughts are chaotic and they are constantly battling panic and hopelessness. The lines "Silent screams refuse to ring, cause hopelessness can't sing" suggest that the singer is struggling to express themselves despite their inner turmoil.
Overall, "Inside Voices" is a powerful and emotional portrayal of the struggle to be heard and understood. It highlights the importance of listening to those who may feel unheard or marginalized.
Line by Line Meaning
I watch from blackened bars, through the window to my soul
I feel imprisoned by my own thoughts and can't find a way out.
I stand behind closed doors, with a broken heart from shattered hope
I feel rejected and dejected, with no hope for recovery.
I scrape and I claw through bloodstained walls, as they start caving in
I'm trying to break free from the mental shackles that are holding me back but it's becoming increasingly difficult.
I swear I'll fix this, but you just won't listen
I'm trying to convince someone that I'm not okay and need help, but they're not listening or taking me seriously.
Inside a broken mind is the place that I call home
My own mind is a place of turmoil and pain, and it's all I know.
I let my thoughts unwind, as they leave my body panic prone
I allow my thoughts to run wild, which often leads to feelings of panic and anxiety.
I beg for peace within me, as I lose a piece of me
I'm desperately seeking inner peace, but the struggle is causing me to lose a part of myself.
Silent screams refuse to ring, cause hopelessness can't sing
I'm suffering in silence, unable to express my pain or find hope for the future.
Trapped beneath the static
I feel stuck and unable to move forward, like I'm in a state of constant chaos.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Kenneth Downey, Erik Ron, Keaton Pierce, Mason Conley Marble, Thomas Braden Kidd, Travis Moore
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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LYRICS
I watch from blackened bars, through the window to my soul.
I stand behind closed doors, with a broken heart from shattered hope.
I scrape and I claw through bloodstained walls, as they start caving in.
I swear I'll fix this. But you just won't listen.
I used to make a sound that shook the earth beneath me.
Now, they're not even listening.
I used to have a voice. I used to be so sure.
I'd dream, they could never silence me.
They're not even listening.
I used to have a voice. I used to be so sure.
Feeling trapped beneath the static.
Inside a broken mind is the place that I call home.
I let my thoughts unwind, as they leave my body panic prone.
I beg for peace within me, as I lose a piece of me.
Silent screams refuse to ring, cause hopelessness can't sing.
I used to make a sound that shook the earth beneath me.
Now, they're not even listening.
I used to have a voice. I used to be so sure.
I'd dream, they could never silence me.
They're not even listening.
I used to have a voice. I used to be so sure.
Feeling trapped beneath the static.
I used to make a sound that shook the earth beneath me.
Now, they're not even listening.
I used to have my voice. I used to…
Dream, they could never silence me.
They're not even listening.
I used to have a voice. I used to be so sure.
Feeling trapped beneath the static.
Trapped beneath the static.
Trapped beneath the static.
Trapped beneath the static.
Trapped beneath the static.
@giosbookshelf
literally every song I listen from this album I think it's the best I've ever heard
@motionlesslover210
Literally same.
@jonathandurval2553
I agree with you ... But definitely this is the best music of all
@christopheridonkulous
the way that Keaton hits those last high notes on STATIIIIIIC - ughh so damn good!
@HopeAnchors7
Definitely this entire album is gold. Every song is amazing!
@ianscott3543
2:08 You can tell JUST how much emotion and pain he's putting into those vocals..
@misticblue142
I feel hopeless, no one listens to me, and ignores me. Just cause I'm quite and depressed most of the time cause nothing ever goes the way I plan. This song helps me feel like someone cares.
@stephaniesblue7870
Oh my god! This band is amazing. It's the first time I listen to them and honestly I don't regret anything. These guys are great!
@brendanludwick9053
Literally every song on this album is fucking perfect.
@colormeroger7711
LYRICS
I watch from blackened bars, through the window to my soul.
I stand behind closed doors, with a broken heart from shattered hope.
I scrape and I claw through bloodstained walls, as they start caving in.
I swear I'll fix this. But you just won't listen.
I used to make a sound that shook the earth beneath me.
Now, they're not even listening.
I used to have a voice. I used to be so sure.
I'd dream, they could never silence me.
They're not even listening.
I used to have a voice. I used to be so sure.
Feeling trapped beneath the static.
Inside a broken mind is the place that I call home.
I let my thoughts unwind, as they leave my body panic prone.
I beg for peace within me, as I lose a piece of me.
Silent screams refuse to ring, cause hopelessness can't sing.
I used to make a sound that shook the earth beneath me.
Now, they're not even listening.
I used to have a voice. I used to be so sure.
I'd dream, they could never silence me.
They're not even listening.
I used to have a voice. I used to be so sure.
Feeling trapped beneath the static.
I used to make a sound that shook the earth beneath me.
Now, they're not even listening.
I used to have my voice. I used to…
Dream, they could never silence me.
They're not even listening.
I used to have a voice. I used to be so sure.
Feeling trapped beneath the static.
Trapped beneath the static.
Trapped beneath the static.
Trapped beneath the static.
Trapped beneath the static.