anxiety
Wanting Lyrics


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Those monsters under my bed
Ghosts clouding my head
Are these the only reasons
I feel trapped in, I feel trapped in my fear

Anxiety, taking hold of me
Pulling me down, pulling me down
Those monsters in my head
Memories I thought were dead
A black whole in my chest
I fell to blacken depth

Anxiety taking hold of me
Pulling me down, pulling me down

I‘ve always wanted for more than this, for more than this, a better this
I've never wanted to feel like this, to feel like this, the feel of this

I‘ve always wanted for more than this, for more than this, a better this
I've never wanted to feel like this, to feel like this, the feel of this

Anxiety, taking hold of me
Pulling me down, pulling me down
Anxiety, always gripping me




Pulling me down, pulling me down
Pulling me down, pulling me down

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Wanting's song "Anxiety" talk about the singer's struggle with anxiety and how it affects her daily life. The first two lines of the first verse depict the singer's fear and worry: she feels like there are monsters under her bed and ghosts clouding her mind. She wonders if these things are the only reasons why she feels trapped in her fear. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Anxiety, taking hold of me, pulling me down," emphasizing the strong grip that anxiety has on the singer.


The second verse of the song talks about the memories that haunt the singer, and how she feels like there's a black hole in her chest, pulling her into darkness. The chorus repeats again, driving home the point of how anxiety can consume and control a person's life. In the final section, the singer expresses a desire for more than this - more than just feeling trapped and consumed by anxiety. She wants a better life for herself, free from the grip of anxiety.


Overall, the lyrics of "Anxiety" offer a raw and honest look at the singer's struggle with anxiety. It's a powerful song that many people can relate to, offering a glimpse into the intense emotions and feelings that come with anxiety.


Line by Line Meaning

Those monsters under my bed
The fears and worries that I have are like scary monsters lurking in the darkness of my subconscious.


Ghosts clouding my head
Painful memories and negative thoughts haunt me, making it hard to concentrate on anything else.


Are these the only reasons
I wonder if these fears and worries are the only things that are holding me back and causing my anxiety.


I feel trapped in, I feel trapped in my fear
My anxiety has become so overwhelming that it feels like I'm trapped in my own mind and unable to escape my fears.


Anxiety, taking hold of me
My anxiety has taken control of my thoughts and emotions.


Pulling me down, pulling me down
My anxiety is making me feel weighed down by negative thoughts and emotions.


Those monsters in my head
My fears and worries have become so overwhelming that they feel like actual creatures inhabiting my mind.


Memories I thought were dead
Painful memories from my past are resurfacing and contributing to my anxiety.


A black hole in my chest
My anxiety is causing a deep, dark emptiness in my heart and soul.


I fell to blackened depth
My anxiety has caused me to sink down into a pit of despair and hopelessness.


I've always wanted for more than this, for more than this, a better this
I have always wanted more from life, and my anxiety is preventing me from achieving my goals and dreams.


I've never wanted to feel like this, to feel like this, the feel of this
I never wanted to experience the overwhelming fear and sadness that comes with anxiety.


Anxiety, always gripping me
My anxiety is a constant presence in my life, always holding me back and preventing me from enjoying things.


Pulling me down, pulling me down
My anxiety is continually dragging me down into its abyss of fear and panic.




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