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Nervous
Yotam Perel Lyrics
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Awkward, bashful movements
At the dance
Skip some classes, stare at faces
Wait for the bell to say
It's time to go to class
Everything is something I will laugh at
In the future
Why can't I enjoy this like they do?
Refuse to cut your hair, even though it's clearly really gross
Everything is something I will laugh at
In the future
I won't join you after the movies
Pass on possible duties
Don't want to get drunk around
The people I hate
And then I try to remind you
That all that's inside you
Are just shapeless organs
Helping you get by so I stay
Outta the game
I steer clear of that game
At any other game
Or any other game
Yotam Perel's song "Nervous" speaks about the anxiety and fear that can sometimes grip us in social situations. The lyrics describe a range of instances where the singer feels out of place and awkward, such as playing "Truth or Dare," dancing, or being surrounded by people they dislike. They express a sense of disconnect from those around them, wondering why they can't enjoy these activities in the same way as others seem to.
The track begins with the lyrics, "Truth or dare always made me nervous, awkward, bashful moments at the dance," which sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer also talks about skipping classes, staring at faces, and waiting for the bell to ring. These actions showcase a sense of discomfort and the feeling of not fitting in with others.
The singer then ponders how everyone else seems to enjoy these situations that they find difficult. However, they also express a sense of humor about it, saying, "Everything is something I will laugh at in the future." They further talk about the anxiety that comes with not conforming to social standards, such as not wanting to cut their hair or not wanting to get drunk around the people they dislike.
Overall, "Nervous" is a thoughtful and introspective look at the anxiety and fear that can sometimes come with social situations. It highlights the sense of unease that many people can relate to and portrays it with vulnerability and honesty.
Line by Line Meaning
Truth or dare always made me nervous
Being put on the spot has always made me uncomfortable
Awkward, bashful movements
My discomfort manifests in awkward and bashful body language
At the dance
This feeling is particularly acute in social situations, like dances
Skip some classes, stare at faces
To avoid these feelings, I sometimes skip class and observe others to feel more in control
Wait for the bell to say
I'm constantly waiting for time to pass so I can escape these situations
It's time to go to class
Even when I do attend, I can't wait for class to be over
Everything is something I will laugh at In the future
I find myself unable to take things seriously because I hope to laugh about them in the future
What if they use me as a punishment?
I fear being singled out and made an example of by authority figures
Why can't I enjoy this like they do?
I wonder why others seem to thrive in social situations that make me so uncomfortable
Refuse to cut your hair, even though it's clearly really gross
I'm stubborn and don't conform to societal expectations even when it would improve my appearance
I won't join you after the movies
I opt out of socializing after events like movies because I'm drained from the experience
Pass on possible duties
I decline opportunities that would require me to be in social situations
Don't want to get drunk around The people I hate
I recognize that alcohol and toxic people are a bad combination and avoid it
And then I try to remind you That all that's inside you Are just shapeless organs
I attempt to rationalize my discomfort by reminding myself that we're all just bags of flesh and bones
Helping you get by so I stay Outta the game
I avoid social situations altogether to better cope with my feelings
I steer clear of that game At any other game Or any other game
This pattern repeats in any social situation, not just one specific 'game'
Contributed by Ella D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.