Brain
VANÈS Lyrics
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In case that all of my lights turn out
I don't need your help because I'm good by myself
If not I hope that I won't find out
And I feel it now and I will let you know
I say it loud, then it let's me go
I feel it now and I will let it show (it holds me down)
My visions are hazy
I'm all over the place
Go ahead and amaze me
I like it anyway
I'm so used to this nightmare
I was born in a maze
Sometimes I can still find me
You can't hide from your brain
You can't hide from your brain
You can't hide from your brain
I love and I hate and it can feel just the same
But I am choosing my self-love, too
I want to complain about my heart and my brain
I think the problem is me and you
And I feel it now and I will let you know
I say it loud, then it let's me go
I feel it now and I will let it show (it holds me down)
My visions are hazy
I'm all over the place
Go ahead and amaze me
I like it anyway
I'm so used to this nightmare
I was born in a maze
Sometimes I can still find me
You can't hide from your brain
You can't hide from your brain
And when I'm sure you'd crave me after all
You disappoint me right away
So go ahead, amaze me after all
You know I like anyway
You can't hide from your brain
You can't hide from your brain
You can't hide from your brain
You can't hide from your brain
The lyrics of VANÈS's song Brain is a reflection of the complexities of the human mind and how it affects our emotions and actions. The first stanza of the song portrays a sense of self-sufficiency, implying that the artist can manage without external help. However, it is clear that the artist is emotionally overwhelmed as she sings "I'm stuck, and I take it way too personal". She is struggling to manage her thoughts and recognize the source of her emotional distress. In the chorus, she repeats "My visions are hazy/I'm all over the place", conveying the disorientation and confusion caused by her thoughts. Despite this struggle, the artist affirms her decision to choose self-love, a decision that is not always effortless.
The second verse of the song shows the artist recognizing that the source of her emotional struggle may not be external but rather internal, that is, a struggle between her heart and her brain. She acknowledges that the problem may lie in how she processes her emotions and thoughts. Lastly, the artist sings about the futility of hiding from oneself, saying "You can't hide from your brain". In essence, the song is a call to appreciate one's self, acknowledge internal struggles, and accept that hiding from oneself is not a solution.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm stuck and I take it way too personal
I feel stuck and I overreact to the situation
In case that all of my lights turn out
If everything goes wrong
I don't need your help because I'm good by myself
I don't need anyone's help because I can handle it on my own
If not I hope that I won't find out
If I do need help, I hope I don't have to ask for it
And I feel it now and I will let you know
I feel the struggle right now and I will express it to you
I say it loud, then it let's me go
Speaking out about it helps me feel better and release the emotion
I feel it now and I will let it show (it holds me down)
Expressing my feelings help me feel better and not be weighed down by them
My visions are hazy
I can't see my path clearly
I'm all over the place
I feel scattered and disorganized
Go ahead and amaze me
Surprise me with something new
I like it anyway
I am willing to accept any surprises, good or bad
I'm so used to this nightmare
I've grown accustomed to feeling like everything is a nightmare
I was born in a maze
I feel like my life is a maze and I'm never able to find my way out
Sometimes I can still find me
Sometimes, despite feeling lost, I am still able to find myself
You can't hide from your brain
You can't escape from your own thoughts and feelings
I love and I hate and it can feel just the same
I have mixed feelings about you and it's confusing for me
But I am choosing my self-love, too
I am prioritizing my own well-being and self-love in this situation
I want to complain about my heart and my brain
I feel a lot of emotions and thoughts that I want to express
I think the problem is me and you
I think both of us are contributing to the problem
And when I'm sure you'd crave me after all
When I feel confident that you want me
You disappoint me right away
You disappoint me immediately after
So go ahead, amaze me after all
So go ahead and surprise me, even if it ends up being disappointing
You can't hide from your brain
You can't escape from your own thoughts and feelings
You can't hide from your brain
You can't escape from your own thoughts and feelings
You can't hide from your brain
You can't escape from your own thoughts and feelings
Writer(s): Vanessa Hafner
Contributed by Harper V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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