Shake
Trails Lyrics

i'm a living outline
I feel like I don't have substance or depth to my existence.

not an ocean, not a sea
I am neither expansive nor profound.

caught up in a fissure
I am stuck in a gap or division.

somewhere in the in between
I am in a liminal space, unsure of where I belong or what I want.

well fuck this
I am frustrated and angry with my situation.

i hate it
I despise my current circumstances.

can’t over
I am unable to overcome this issue.

come it
I am struggling to make progress or move forward.

I have a secret
There is something I am keeping hidden from others.

hidden in an open chest
I am concealing something in plain sight.

in a small pit
My secret is kept in a confined or restricted space.

full of plastic snakes
My secret is surrounded by false or insincere elements.

i can't fight
I feel powerless and incapable of fighting back.

or argue
I cannot make a strong case for myself or defend my position.

so can’t you
I am pleading for help or support.

just get through?
Can you help me move past this obstacle?

human on the outside
Despite my inner turmoil, I appear outwardly normal or relatable.

a painting on a hollow husk
My exterior persona is an empty shell or facade.

clicking like a shaker filled with
My movements or actions are loud and jarring, like a percussion instrument.

swallowed words and dead guts
I am inwardly consumed by emotions or thoughts that I cannot express or that make me feel dead inside.

i wanna shake shake shake
I desire a physical jolting or movement to help snap me out of this feeling.

til i shake myself awake
I hope that by shaking myself, I will become more alert or aware.

shake a leg, shake shake
I am encouraging myself (and others) to move and be active.

til you shake yourself awake
I hope that physical movement will help you (and me) become more present or mindful.

shake, rattle, roll
I am referencing an upbeat, lively song that encourages dancing and enjoyment.

kick your legs, lose control
I am encouraging an abandonment of inhibition or self-control while dancing.

can't keep yourself together
I am acknowledging that dancing can be liberating and cathartic, even if it is also a bit chaotic.

if you never let go
If you do not take a risk or open yourself up to vulnerability, you could miss out on life's joys and adventures.

anything goes
I am suggesting that being spontaneous or trying new things can be exciting and rewarding.

just don't stay
I am warning against becoming too deeply stuck in one place or emotion.

idle
By being idle, one can become stagnant and miss out on opportunities for growth and happiness.

life's such a wheel
I am acknowledging that life is unpredictable and can change rapidly or unexpectedly.

rolling under our feet
We are all constantly moving forward, with or without our consent.

drop the pace, side slip
I am suggesting that we take a moment to slow down or readjust our path forward.

dead flat underneath
By taking the time to pause and reflect, we may discover important truths or aspects of ourselves that were previously hidden or obscured.

now watch me watch me
I am drawing attention to myself and my actions, perhaps seeking validation or acknowledgement.

like a silent movie
I am performing my actions without words or explanation, as in a silent film.

because the silence
I find comfort or meaning in the absence of noise or chatter.

is a part of me
I identify with quiet and solitude as a fundamental aspect of my personality or identity.

(take me out of my head)
I am pleading for relief from my own thoughts and emotions.