Born and raised in Amsterdam’s suburbs, the Dutch artist, rapper, singer an… Read Full Bio ↴Born and raised in Amsterdam’s suburbs, the Dutch artist, rapper, singer and songwriter Cero Ismael uses music as a form of self-healing, sharing his own stories with alluring candour. Influenced by his own personal story and struggles, Cero creates an intriguing, raw and dark mix of alternative, r&b, rap, hip hop and electronic music. A mature and sincere lyrical style, like a poet he chooses his words wisely to explore themes of love, fear, anger, loneliness, self-love and acceptance, mental health and more.

Insane
cero ismael Lyrics

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i called your phone last night
and you don't pick up
but you text me,
i will call you
so i end up with the same

you called my phone last night
and i don't pick up

so i text you,
i will call you
now we're both going insane like

you called my phone last night
and i don't pick up
so i text you,
i will call you
now we're both going insane like

still dealing with disconnection,
but we seem to fail with every interaction
i might cop a vest,
could need some more protection
why you aiming at the wrong direction?

i'm too light to drown,
i've been too small to swim
i've been too light to
too light to

i've been too light to drown
i've been too small to swim
i've been too light to
too light to

i called your phone last night
and you don't pick up
but you text me,
i will call you
so i end up with the same

you called my phone last night
and i don't pick up
so i text you,
i will call you
now we're both going insane like

you called my phone last night
and i don't pick up
so i text you,
i will call you
now we're both going insane like

you don't wanna wait much longer
i tell you the same
i don't wanna wait all summer
our love shall remain

i don't wanna wait much longer
you tell me the same
you don't wanna wait all summer
our love shall remain

i called your phone last night
and you don't pick up
but you text me,
i will call you
so i end up with the same

you called my phone last night
and i don't pick up
so i text you,
i will call you
now we're both going insane like

you called my phone last night
and i don't pick up
so i text you,

i will call you
now we're both going insane like

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Cero Ismael's "Insane" express a confusing yet relatable situation between two people who are failing to communicate effectively. The song is structured as a conversation between two people who are trying to reach out to each other but are failing to do so. One person calls, the other doesn't pick up and vice versa, but they both end up texting and promising to call each other. The repetition of this pattern drives the point home that this cycle is driving them both insane.

The second verse brings up the theme of disconnection, and the harsh consequences of not being able to communicate effectively. The person singing suggests that they might need more protection, perhaps reflecting the vulnerability that comes from being unable to connect with the other person. The repeated refrain of "too light to drown, too small to swim" emphasizes this vulnerability and the feeling that they are powerless to change the situation.

In the final verse, the two people express their mutual desire to not wait any longer and to maintain their love, but the cycle of missed calls and unfulfilled promises continues, leaving them both feeling insane. Overall, the lyrics of "Insane" speak to the struggle of trying to connect with someone and the frustration that comes with failing to do so.

Line by Line Meaning

i called your phone last night
I made an attempt to communicate with you last night by phone.

and you don't pick up
You did not answer the phone.

but you text me,
You preferred to respond by text message instead of by voice.

i will call you
I am indicating my readiness to call you again.

so i end up with the same
My response is predictable as I engage in the cycle of trying to reach you.

you called my phone last night
You attempted to reach me by phone the previous night.

and i don't pick up
I did not answer your phone call.

so i text you,
I responded by text message.

now we're both going insane like
We are causing each other to be emotionally unstable and irrational by repeatedly attempting to communicate.

still dealing with disconnection,
We are struggling to remain connected despite the obstacles we face.

but we seem to fail with every interaction
Every attempt to connect appears to be unproductive and unsuccessful.

i might cop a vest,
I am considering wearing protective gear.

could need some more protection
I may need additional safeguards to shield myself from emotional harm.

why you aiming at the wrong direction?
Why are you directing your energy in the wrong way?

i'm too light to drown,
I am buoyant enough to remain afloat.

i've been too small to swim
I lack the strength and resources to swim on my own.

i've been too light to
I have repeatedly encountered a lack of buoyancy.

i don't wanna wait much longer
I am not interested in continuing to wait for you indefinitely.

you tell me the same
You are expressing the same sentiment.

i don't wanna wait all summer
I am not willing to spend the entire summer waiting for you.

our love shall remain
Our relationship will persist despite the waiting and difficulties.

Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid, Peermusic Publishing, Cloud9
Written by: DAVE BROEDERS, JAAP J A VELENTURF, JOSHUA TIMS, OWEN ARDELL

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