body and mind
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There is a difference between body and mind
I've been at my lowest for the longest time
Knowing my existence is not one of a kind
But I've had my deepest cries for now
My heart's out
My guard's down
My heart's out
My guard's down
I've been seeking solace in the strangest of things
Getting my hands dirty while I beat out the kinks
I've been chasing everything that makes me feel cold
Practicing self love is something I don't really know
So I suppose
I cannot live like this no more
Filling a lifetime with remorse
I'm closing up the void
But I've had my deepest cries for now
My heart's out
My guard's down
Yeah, I've had my deepest cries for now
My heart's out
My guard's down
Been in the deep end since I realized
There is a difference between body and mind
If I could make it go quiet inside
Get some rest for my weary eyes
Tonight, I'm giving my all for a remedy
Grant myself serenity
But if I don't leave it all behind
But I've had my deepest cries for now
My heart's out
My guard's down
Yeah, I've had my deepest cries for now
My heart's out
My guard's down
'Body And Mind' by Girl In Red is a song that explores the idea of mental and physical health, and the disconnect between the two. The opening lines convey the sense of being in over one's head, of drowning in a sea of complex emotions and ideas. The realization that there is a difference between the body and the mind is presented as a turning point, a moment of clarity that has been hard-won. The singer acknowledges that she has been at her lowest for a very long time, feeling like her existence is not unique, that the struggles she is facing are common and relatable.
The chorus of the song is a powerful statement of vulnerability and openness. The singer says that she has had her deepest cries, that her heart is out, and her guard is down. This suggests a profound sense of release, a willingness to be vulnerable and to express herself fully. The following verse continues this theme, describing how the singer has been seeking solace in unusual places, trying to find ways to alleviate her pain and discomfort. She has been engaging in physical activities that help her work out the kinks in her body, but she is still struggling to find self-love and acceptance.
The final chorus of the song is a statement of purpose, a declaration that the singer is ready to tackle her problems and find peace. She wants to quiet the noise inside her head, to find rest for her weary eyes. She plans to give her all to find a remedy, to grant herself serenity. The final line of the song suggests that this journey will not be easy, that there will be things she needs to leave behind in order to move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been in the deep end since I realized
I've been struggling with my mental health for a while now, ever since I became aware of the distinction between my physical body and my thoughts and emotions.
There is a difference between body and mind
I've come to understand that my mind and body are separate entities that require different kinds of attention and care.
I've been at my lowest for the longest time
I've been in a deep state of depression and sadness for what feels like an eternity.
Knowing my existence is not one of a kind
I feel like my struggles and feelings are not unique to me; that others have experienced similar problems.
But I've had my deepest cries for now
But now, I've reached a new low, where I feel like I've cried myself out completely.
My heart's out
I've expressed my emotions fully and openly, without holding anything back.
My guard's down
I've stopped trying to protect myself from feeling vulnerable and exposed.
I've been seeking solace in the strangest of things
To cope with my pain, I've been turning to unconventional methods and activities to find comfort.
Getting my hands dirty while I beat out the kinks
I've been using physical labor and activities to release my pent-up anger and frustration.
I've been chasing everything that makes me feel cold
I've been pursuing things that give me a temporary sense of numbness, to avoid feeling pain and sadness.
Practicing self love is something I don't really know
I've never really learned how to take care of myself and show myself love and compassion.
So I suppose
I guess that's why I'm struggling so much.
I cannot live like this no more
I can't continue living in this state of despair and self-neglect.
Filling a lifetime with remorse
I don't want to have a life filled with regret, wishing I had taken better care of myself.
I'm closing up the void
I'm taking steps to fill the emptiness inside me and heal the wounds that have been left open for too long.
If I could make it go quiet inside
If I could silence the overwhelming noise and pain inside me.
Get some rest for my weary eyes
Find some peace and quiet so I can give my tired mind and body some rest.
Tonight, I'm giving my all for a remedy
Tonight, I'm doing everything I can to find a solution to my pain and emotional distress.
Grant myself serenity
Allow myself to feel calm and peaceful, to focus on the present moment and find inner strength.
But if I don't leave it all behind
But if I can't let go of all my pain and regrets and move forward.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Marie Ulven Ringheim
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