Leavin'
Wildling Lyrics

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I don't feel like you really know me
If you think I won't walk away
You want me wrapped inside your frozen Ziploc-petrified world
You want me broken and afraid

Drop these boxes
We've got heads to take

I'm tired of the air I'm breathing
Not trying to complain
Bump it up slow, you don't know how I feel tonight

Fat cats keep messing with my body
Fat cats keep trying to take my name
I don't feel like you really know me
Keep me outside your picture frame

Drop these boxes
We've got heads to take

I'm tired of the air I'm breathing
Not trying to complain
Bump it up slow, you don't know how I feel tonight
And you could never steal my cold heartbeat
Try to take the sole from off my feet
I said, no, you don't know how I feel tonight

Drop these boxes
We've got heads to take
Stop for nothing
Stop for nothing

I'm tired of the air I'm breathing
Not trying to complain
Bump it up slow, you don't know how I feel tonight
And you could never steal my cold heartbeat
Try to take the sole from off my feet

I said, no, you don't know how I feel tonight
I'm leavin'

Overall Meaning

The Wildling's song "Leavin'" talks about a person who feels that they are not truly known by others. They are tired of being controlled and held back by others who want to keep them locked in their own world. The person is determined to break away from this and to take control of their life. The lyrics "Drop these boxes, we've got heads to take" suggest that they are ready to leave behind whatever is holding them back and move forward.

The second verse talks about the struggle that the person is facing - "Fat cats keep messing with my body, fat cats keep trying to take my name." The phrase "fat cats" is often associated with wealthy and powerful people who use their influence to control others. The person feels that they are being held back and hindered by these individuals. Again, they assert their independence and emphasize that they will not be controlled - "Keep me outside your picture frame."

Overall, the song is a powerful statement of independence and a determination to take control of one's life. It speaks to anyone who has ever felt held back or oppressed by others and encourages them to break free and to assert their own independence.

Line by Line Meaning

I don't feel like you really know me
I feel like you don't truly understand who I am.

If you think I won't walk away
Don't assume that I will always stay by your side.

You want me wrapped inside your frozen Ziploc-petrified world
You want to control me and keep me trapped in your rigid and lifeless world.

You want me broken and afraid
You aim to make me feel weak and scared.

Drop these boxes
Let's move on from our past issues.

We've got heads to take
We have important matters to attend to.

I'm tired of the air I'm breathing
I'm exhausted from living this way.

Not trying to complain
I don't want to come across as whiny or negative.

Bump it up slow, you don't know how I feel tonight
Don't rush me or assume you understand my current emotions and thoughts.

Fat cats keep messing with my body
Powerful and corrupt people keep trying to control me physically.

Fat cats keep trying to take my name
Powerful and corrupt people are also trying to ruin my reputation and identity.

Keep me outside your picture frame
Don't try to force me into your ideal image or mold of a person.

And you could never steal my cold heartbeat
You will never be able to destroy my resilience and strength.

Try to take the sole from off my feet
You may attempt to rob me of my stability and foundation, but you won't succeed.

I said, no, you don't know how I feel tonight
I'm firm in my belief that you have no idea what I'm going through at the moment.

Stop for nothing
Let's not let any barriers or obstacles halt our progress.

I'm leavin'
I'm leaving this situation or relationship behind.

Writer(s): Erik Janson, Casey Wojtalewicz, Justin Levine, Andrew Ampaya, Ryan Levine, Alex Salibian

Contributed by Aaliyah K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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