Nashville, TN
Alternative/Indie Rock/Angst
Nashville, TN
Alternative/Indie Rock/Angst
@juliandente
http://youthmusic.us
Cold Sweat
YØuth Lyrics
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In a house when my family is always crying?
Nothing worse then just getting by
The draught of debt it leaves us dry
Please know weʼre doing our very best
I've been dragging us through the rest
But its still not good enough for you
You left me here now I feel like,
Iʼm the only one without room to breathe
One day it will make sense
But right now Its hard to see
What's left of myself no truth in your memory
I need this time to make you see
This lifeʼs not what it seems to be
You talk behind closed doors
About everything youʼre going through
How the hell was I supposed to know
What the fuck is wrong with you?
What the fuck is wrong with you?
You think you know uncomfortable?
I could write you 100 books
Facedown on the hard wood floor
It's an image that still comes back for more
With my bare hands i brought us nothing at all
I tried so hard to be the one not to call
You left me here now i feel like,
Iʼm the only one without room to breathe
One day it will make sense
But right now Its hard to see whats left of myself
No truth in your memory
I need this time to make you see
This lifeʼs not what it seems to be
How the hell was I supposed to know
What the fuck is wrong with you?
The lyrics to YØuth's song "Cold Sweat" depict a sense of frustration, struggle, and emotional burden within a family dynamic. The singer begins by expressing their difficulty in maintaining a clear mind and focus amidst their family's constant state of distress and crying. They describe the feeling of merely existing and getting by, with the weight of debt leaving them emotionally drained and barren.
The singer acknowledges that they are doing their best and trying to carry the burdens of their family, but it never seems to be enough for someone, possibly implying a parent or authority figure. The departure of this person has left the singer feeling suffocated and restricted, as if they are the only one without the space to breathe and be themselves.
The lyrics continue with a plea for understanding, emphasizing that one day it will all make sense, but at the moment, it is challenging to see what remains of the singer's true self and identity in the midst of this chaotic situation. They express the need for others, specifically the person they are addressing, to realize that life is not as it appears on the surface.
The second half of the song intensifies with the singer expressing their frustration with the person's behavior. They reveal that this person talks about their own struggles behind closed doors, but the singer has no way of knowing what is truly going on with them. The aggressive question "What the fuck is wrong with you?" suggests a deep sense of confusion and anger towards this individual.
In the end, the singer reflects on their own struggles, feeling helpless and writing countless stories of discomfort. The image of being facedown on the hard wood floor implies a metaphorical and physical pain that continues to haunt them. Despite their efforts to contribute and not be reliant on others, they feel empty-handed. The song resonates with themes of family turmoil, frustration, and the longing for empathy and understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
How am I supposed to think
I am struggling to think clearly
In a house when my family is always crying?
With the constant noise of my family's cries, it's hard to find peace
Nothing worse then just getting by
Simply surviving without true fulfillment is extremely disheartening
The draught of debt it leaves us dry
The burden of debt drains us completely
Please know weʼre doing our very best
We are trying our utmost to improve our situation
I've been dragging us through the rest
I have been pulling us forward despite the challenges
But its still not good enough for you
Even though we're trying our best, it doesn't meet your expectations
You left me here now I feel like,
Since you abandoned me, I feel suffocated
Iʼm the only one without room to breathe
I feel trapped and unable to find my own space
One day it will make sense
Someday all of this turmoil will have a clear purpose
But right now Its hard to see
Currently, the chaos makes it difficult to find clarity
What's left of myself no truth in your memory
Your memories of me hold no genuine reflection of who I truly am
I need this time to make you see
I require this moment to help you understand
This lifeʼs not what it seems to be
Our existence is far from what it appears on the surface
You talk behind closed doors
You discuss your troubles in secret
About everything youʼre going through
You share the burden of your experiences
How the hell was I supposed to know
I had no way of knowing
What the fuck is wrong with you?
What is the matter with you?
You think you know uncomfortable?
Do you truly believe you understand discomfort?
I could write you 100 books
I have countless tales of hardship to share
Facedown on the hard wood floor
Lying on the floor, feeling defeated and broken
It's an image that still comes back for more
That memory haunts me repeatedly
With my bare hands i brought us nothing at all
Despite my best efforts, I achieved nothing
I tried so hard to be the one not to call
I made every effort to refrain from reaching out
How the hell was I supposed to know
I had no way of knowing
What the fuck is wrong with you?
What is the matter with you?
Lyrics © Sentric Music
Written by: Chris Pritchard, Kaya Tarsus, Matt Powles, Max Dawson, Sam Bowden
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