Inside Out
Wallflower Lyrics

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This feeling comes and goes
Shakes me through my bones
And turns me inside out
I'll keep my scars on show
I'll keep my head down low
Spent all night questioning my health
I apologise for the way I've been these past few years
It's who I am now

I haven't quite come to terms with that myself
I know it comes up in every conversation
You're sick of me
And I don't blame you

I know I'm wrong
But the problems never run from me
Have some empathy
I'll shut you out and hang my head
Learn about the world from my bed

These colours show when I'm broken down and cold
These colours show when I'm broken down and cold
This feeling comes and goes
Shakes me through my bones
And turns me inside out

These colours show when I'm broken down and cold

I know I'm wrong
But the problems never run from me
Have some empathy

I'll shut you out and hang my head
Learn about the world from my bed

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Wallflower's song "Inside Out" depict the struggle of the singer with mental health issues. The feeling of being turned inside out and shaken through the bones represents the impact that mental health has on a person. The person tries to keep their scars on show but their head down, expressing the shame and guilt associated with mental health problems. The singer admits to spending all night questioning their health and apologizes for the way they have been in the past. The struggle with acceptance and self-identity is evident in the line, "It's who I am now. I haven't quite come to terms with that myself."

The lyrics show the frustration of being stuck in a cycle of problems and shutting people out. The singer acknowledges the burden they become to others and expresses a desire for empathy. The line, "Learn about the world from my bed," highlights the isolation and introspection that often results from mental health issues.

Overall, the lyrics of "Inside Out" provide a raw and poignant insight into the struggle of mental health issues and the impact it has on a person's life.

Line by Line Meaning

This feeling comes and goes
I experience a fluctuating emotion which frequently alternates between positive and negative.

Shakes me through my bones
This emotion is so intense, it physically affects me and sends shivers down my spine.

And turns me inside out
It completely changes who I am as a person and exposes my vulnerabilities and insecurities.

I'll keep my scars on show
I am not afraid to show my emotional pain and the marks of my past traumas in order to be authentic and vulnerable.

I'll keep my head down low
Despite my openness, I still struggle with shame and self-doubt, so I often try to avoid attention.

Spent all night questioning my health
I have been preoccupied with my mental and physical well-being to the point of losing sleep over it.

I apologise for the way I've been these past few years
I acknowledge the negative impact my behavior may have had on others, and express regret for it.

It's who I am now
I have accepted that my struggles and flaws are a part of me, and I am learning to cope with them.

I haven't quite come to terms with that myself
Despite my acceptance, I still struggle with self-acceptance and have not fully reconciled my identity.

I know it comes up in every conversation
My issues and problems seem to permeate my interactions with others, and I am aware of this perception.

You're sick of me
I am aware that my behavior has likely caused some people to become exhausted or frustrated with me.

And I don't blame you
I understand that others have a right to their feelings and boundaries, and I do not hold any resentment towards them.

I know I'm wrong
I am aware that there are negative aspects to my behavior and thoughts.

But the problems never run from me
Despite my self-awareness, I continue to struggle with challenges and obstacles in my life.

Have some empathy
I ask others to try to understand my struggles and be compassionate towards me, despite my flaws.

I'll shut you out and hang my head
Sometimes, when I feel overwhelmed or ashamed, I may withdraw from others and avoid confronting my problems head-on.

Learn about the world from my bed
I sometimes retreat from the world and try to escape my problems by isolating myself and staying in bed.

These colours show when I'm broken down and cold
My emotional pain is visible to others and is often accompanied by physical symptoms of feeling cold or numb.

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