Exhale
Vintas Lyrics
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Unhinged, it's breaking my foundation
It's crumbling
Drowning in my own desire
I can't shake the weight of my thirst
It's bearing down
Push me under, I am submerged
For a short time
Resurface and converge
I am revolted by my mind
Sleeping alone
I am stunned by the weight of the stone
Roots set deep
My limbs are fixed to the ground and I cannot breathe
It is crushing me
Hiding, I see the headlights driving straight at me
Buried underneath
This five year dream is awakening
It is burdening
It burdens me with half truths of my life
Straps pulled tight
Force me towards delight
Not alright
I now feel too contrite
Save me from the cycle
All I feel is pain
Struggling to abstain
My life is a stain
Every day is a new maze
And at the end I'm left longing to be erased
It is a dark road to a dark place
Where there is no face, nor space
For I alone am there
Deceptively happy
Perhaps this body would rest remarkably
Alone in the ground
Take a deep breath
Now exhale
The lyrics of Vintas's song "Exhale" depict a sense of feeling overwhelmed and trapped in one's own desires and emotions. The opening lines "Lost in sensation, Unhinged, it's breaking my foundation" convey a state of being consumed by intense feelings, causing a disruption in one's core stability. The crumbling foundation symbolizes a loss of control and a struggle to maintain balance.
The lyrics further express a deep yearning for release, with lines like "I can't shake the weight of my thirst, It's bearing down, Push me under, I am submerged." This portrays a feeling of being suffocated by desires or emotions that seem impossible to escape. The mention of being "drowning in my own desire" suggests a sense of being overwhelmed and consumed by one's own wants and needs.
The theme of internal struggle continues with the lines "For a short time, Resurface and converge, I am revolted by my mind." Here, the singer suggests that even when they momentarily break free from these overwhelming emotions, they are met with self-disgust and dissatisfaction. The lyrics also touch upon the burden of hiding or repressing one's true self, feeling crushed by societal expectations and the weight of their own perceived failures.
The song then brings attention to the internal conflict between seeking pleasure and feeling contrite or guilty, as expressed in the lines "Straps pulled tight, Force me towards delight, Not alright, I now feel too contrite." This highlights the struggle between indulging in momentary pleasures and facing the consequences or guilt that follow.
The chorus, "Save me from the cycle, All I feel is pain, Struggling to abstain, My life is a stain," reinforces the theme of feeling trapped and burdened by a repetitive cycle of pain and struggle. The repetitive nature suggests a feeling of being stuck and unable to break free from negative patterns.
The final lines, "Every day is a new maze, And at the end I'm left longing to be erased, It is a dark road to a dark place," further emphasize the sense of hopelessness and the desire to escape from the challenges and difficulties faced daily. The idea of longing to be erased implies a longing for relief or freedom from the burdens of life.
Overall, the lyrics of "Exhale" explore themes of internal struggle, feeling overwhelmed by desires and societal pressures, and yearning for release from the challenges of existence.
Line by Line Meaning
Lost in sensation
Overwhelmed by intense feelings and emotions
Unhinged, it's breaking my foundation
Causing instability and disrupting my core beliefs
It's crumbling
Falling apart
Drowning in my own desire
Being consumed and overwhelmed by my own wants and cravings
I can't shake the weight of my thirst
Unable to escape the heaviness and longing I feel
It's bearing down
Pressing heavily upon me
Push me under, I am submerged
Forcing me below the surface, immersed in my struggles
Eyes open wide, floating on the other side
Wide awake, experiencing a different reality
For a short time
Only temporarily
Resurface and converge
Rise again and come together
I am revolted by my mind
Feeling disgusted and repulsed by my own thoughts
Sleeping alone
Being alone and isolated
I am stunned by the weight of the stone
Feeling shocked and overwhelmed by the burden I carry
Roots set deep
Strong and firmly established foundations
My limbs are fixed to the ground and I cannot breathe
Feeling trapped and suffocated, unable to move
It is crushing me
Pressing down with great force, causing immense pain
Hiding, I see the headlights driving straight at me
Trying to hide, but aware that challenges and difficulties are approaching
Buried underneath
Hidden and trapped below the surface
This five year dream is awakening
The illusion or fantasy I held for five years is finally coming to an end
It is burdening
Adding to the weight and load I carry
It burdens me with half truths of my life
It imposes incomplete and misleading understandings of my existence
Straps pulled tight
Feeling restricted and constricted, like being tied down
Force me towards delight
Compelling me towards pleasure or happiness
Not alright
Feeling distressed and unsettled
I now feel too contrite
Overwhelmed with remorse and guilt
Save me from the cycle
Rescue me from the repeated patterns and struggles
All I feel is pain
Experiencing only suffering and distress
Struggling to abstain
Fighting to resist and refrain
My life is a stain
Feeling like a blemish or mark of disgrace in my existence
Every day is a new maze
Each day presents new challenges and complexities to navigate through
And at the end I'm left longing to be erased
By the end, I desire to completely disappear and be forgotten
It is a dark road to a dark place
The path I'm on leads to a bleak and gloomy destination
Where there is no face, nor space
A location where there is no identity or room for existence
For I alone am there
Only I am present in that desolate place
Deceptively happy
Appearing joyful and content, but it's a facade
Perhaps this body would rest remarkably
Maybe finding peace and tranquility in death
Alone in the ground
Isolated and buried in the earth
Take a deep breath
Inhale deeply
Now exhale
Release the breath and let go
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Seth Shanks
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Kiyoko Ойдаладно
I love the energy and power of this song🤘
VINTAS
Thank you so much! 🤘
DeAguaMusic
Me too!
Zoey Alexandria
Sick vocals, I love the vocal rhythm at (1:10).
VINTAS
We love that part as well! 🙏
Djenthallman444
I love the atmospheric sound that you guys have, absolute Banger 👌👌👌
VINTAS
🙏🙏 Brand new music is right around the corner!
Peter
Awesome great music song rock 👍🤘🔥🔥
VINTAS
Much love!
Jennifer Rathe
Great song. My kind of head banger.