The Deep End
Too Close To Touch Lyrics
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My own relection's lost in
Staring at the frame
Of who I used to be
Rebuilt to place the blame
On someone else's shoulders
How does it feel?
Oh, God it used to smother me
Head full of mistakes
A cloud of my regrets
A human thought grenade
Don't make me pull the pin
And it blows my mind
Feelings are left behind
Heavy hearts are weighed down
From the inside
Do I even need to question
Where you hide the
Life you give me
The breath you take when leaving
Are you even trying to find me now
Can you tell me where I'm heading
Drowning in the deep end
The cracks I count on these lonely walks home
Have caught my thoughts and seen the bottom of my soul
And the place that I lay my head to sleep
Is sure to catch the rest of me
While I dream of what it feels like to be whole
Heavy hearts are weighed down
From the inside
Do I even need to question
Where you hide the
Life you give me
The breath you take when leaving
Are you even trying to find me now
Can you tell me where I'm heading
Drowning in the deep end
You know it's hard to wake up
Whole in an empty bed
Taking its toll
Sinking me slow instead
Hard to wake up
Whole in an empty bed
Taking its toll
Sinking me slow instead
Do I even need to question
Where you hide the
Life you give me
The breath you take when leaving
Are you even trying to find me now
Can you tell me where I'm heading
Drowning in the deep end
Do I even need to question
Where you hide the
Life you give me
The breath you take when leaving
Are you even trying to find me now
Can you tell me where I'm heading
Drowning in the deep end
Drowning in the deep end
The song "The Deep End" by Too Close To Touch explores the feelings of inadequacy, guilt, and the fear of being alone. The first verse sets the tone of the song, where the persona reflects on how they rebuilt themselves to put the blame on others. The persona feels lost and disconnected from their reflection, which shows that they do not recognize themselves anymore. The lines "My own reflection's lost in/Staring at the frame/Of who I used to be" signify that the persona's sense of self is distorted.
The second verse begins with the persona grappling with their mistakes and regrets, comparing them to a grenade that they do not want to set off. The next lines "And it blows my mind/Feelings are left behind" conveys the overwhelming feeling of helplessness and being stuck in a loop of negative thoughts. The chorus highlights the persona's search for something or someone, represented by the lines "Can you tell me where I'm heading/Drowning in the deep end."
The song's bridge is emotionally charged, with the persona expressing their frustrations when trying to move on from a relationship. The lines "You know it's hard to wake up/Whole in an empty bed/Taking its toll/Sinking me slow instead" demonstrate the pains of dealing with a breakup and missing the former partner's presence, even if the relationship was unhealthy.
Overall, the lyrics to "The Deep End" showcase the struggles of dealing with emotional turmoil, emphasizing the internal turmoil that people can face.
Line by Line Meaning
Everything's the same
Despite changes and personal growth, I feel stagnant and trapped in old patterns and behaviors.
My own reflection's lost in
I can no longer recognize myself or connect with who I used to be.
Staring at the frame
I am consumed by my own past and mistakes, and am struggling to move forward.
Of who I used to be
The past version of myself continues to haunt me and hold me back from growth.
Rebuilt to place the blame
I am deflecting responsibility and blaming others for my problems and shortcomings.
On someone else's shoulders
I refuse to take ownership of my actions and hold others accountable instead.
How does it feel?
I am questioning the consequences of my actions and mindset.
Oh, God it used to smother me
My own self-doubt and negative thoughts were once all-consuming and suffocating.
Head full of mistakes
My thoughts are consumed by my past wrongdoings and regrets.
A cloud of my regrets
My past mistakes and wrongdoings hang over me like a dark cloud, preventing me from moving forward.
A human thought grenade
My negative thoughts have the potential to destroy me mentally and emotionally.
Don't make me pull the pin
I am begging to not be pushed to my breaking point and consumed by my negative thoughts and emotions.
And it blows my mind
My own thoughts and emotions are overwhelming and difficult to handle.
Feelings are left behind
I am suppressing my emotions and not allowing myself to process and address them.
Heavy hearts are weighed down
My emotional struggles are weighing me down and impacting my overall well-being.
From the inside
My struggles are internal and personal, and cannot be solved by external factors.
Do I even need to question
I am questioning the validity and worth of my own thoughts and feelings.
Where you hide the
I am searching for something or someone to blame for my struggles and emotional pain.
Life you give me
I feel like I am not truly living or experiencing life to the fullest.
The breath you take when leaving
The departure and absence of someone or something important is leaving me feeling lost and alone.
Are you even trying to find me now
I am feeling abandoned and left behind, and am questioning whether anyone cares enough to find me and help me.
Can you tell me where I'm heading
I am unsure about my own future and where my life is headed.
Drowning in the deep end
I feel overwhelmed and consumed by my emotional struggles and am struggling to stay afloat.
The cracks I count on these lonely walks home
During my moments of solitude and reflection, all I can focus on are the flaws and cracks in my own life and mindset.
Have caught my thoughts and seen the bottom of my soul
My negative and self-destructive thoughts have taken over and are revealing the darkest parts of my soul.
And the place that I lay my head to sleep
Even in my own moments of rest, I cannot escape my emotional struggles and turmoil.
Is sure to catch the rest of me
My emotional struggles are impacting every aspect of my life and personality.
While I dream of what it feels like to be whole
I am longing for a sense of completion and fulfillment that I currently lack due to my emotional struggles.
You know it's hard to wake up
Starting each new day and facing my struggles is an overwhelming and daunting task.
Whole in an empty bed
Despite being physically alone, my mind and emotions are anything but empty and at rest.
Taking its toll
My emotional struggles and negative thoughts are impacting my overall health and well-being.
Sinking me slow instead
My struggles are slowly consuming and dragging me down, making it difficult to stay afloat.
Contributed by Allison R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@viniciusalmeida8361
This was the first song i ever heard from them, Keaton i love you man, thank you so much for everything i hope you can rest in peace
@Maacha0
Rest in peace Keaton, May you live forever through your music <3
@SindreGaaserod
Every song from this band is fucking amazing
@xAGBx137
Vocals give me chills.
@KornStar1996
This video came up to me on an ad the day after I dropped out of college. I can not explain the feelings I was having then because it is to hard to describe in just plain text. What I can say is this band definitely got me through the rough parts of my teenage years and my early twenties. I definitely lost track of them around 23 years old but looking back in them they are a great and fantastic band. It was actually depressing to hearing Keaton has passed. I met him twice at concerts they performed in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. One of the nicest people I have ever met. Rest in peace Keaton hopefully you and your family knows how much your music and your presence meant to all of us.
@unitewithmusic.lyricsletra2672
Every song has something different this band is just amazing this band should be more famous
@paytonbusteed6457
oh they will be
@ASOTaroundTHEworld
+Simple Design99 (yoda voice)....they will be
@AfkSlut
With all the touring they are doing they will be. I'm just so glad I've got to see them 3 times and I'm hyped for my 4th in October
@hollyess9281
the chorus makes my body want to implode its SO GOOD