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Watch Me Wither
iamjakehill Lyrics
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I lose my head sometimes but I know what I'm really made of
I′m turnin' grey again, but it's all good it′s nothin′ new
I'll bounce right back until I sink again, that′s all I do
Sometimes I wake up and I wish I didn't wake up
My whip all black to match my soul, I pull up they like wait up
I hit the gas and for a moment I feel so alive
It′s reckless, I know, I hope I don't crash and burn tonight
R.I.P what′s new, gone too soon just like the rest
If I don't make it out alive I hope you know I did my best
I'm feelin′ colder by the day because the world is such a mess
I′ll try to keep my head above the water
Feel like drownin', hold my breath
This don′t sit right, can you tell me why the
Good die so young, no more tears to cry
I can't seem to sleep, you can see it in my eyes
There′s ghosts all around me, they keep me up at night
I'm trapped inside this bad news
I′m falling down without you
So tell me why you leave us
I'm calling out, I need you here now
Sometimes I wake up and I wish I didn't wake up
I lose my head sometimes but I know what I′m really made of
I′m turnin' grey again, but it′s all good it's nothin′ new
I'll bounce right back until I sink again, that′s all I do
Sometimes I wake up and I wish I didn't wake up
My whip all black to match my soul, I pull up they like wait up
I hit the gas and for a moment I feel so alive
It's reckless, I know, I hope I don′t crash and burn tonight
Roll up, no friends
Only with my demons
They act like I mean so much to them
But I′m so blinded by the kindness that I couldn't see the fangs
They were nowhere to be found when I was throwin′ life away
Sick and slowly watch me wither caught up in a lie
I'll be suffering from everything until the day I die
Hope they′re happy when they see me on the screen
Oh God I'm wasted
Pull me out and save me
Pull me out and save me
I′m trapped inside this bad news
I'm falling down without you
So tell me why you leave us
I'm calling out, I need you here now
Sometimes I wake up and I wish I didn′t wake up
I lose my head sometimes but I know what I′m really made of
I'm turnin′ grey again, but it's all good it′s nothin' new
I′ll bounce right back until I sink again, that's all I do
Sometimes I wake up and I wish I didn't wake up
My whip all black to match my soul, I pull up they like wait up
I hit the gas and for a moment I feel so alive
It′s reckless, I know, I hope I don′t crash and burn tonight
The lyrics of Iamjakehill's song Watch Me Wither reflect the internal turmoil and struggles of the artist himself. The opening lines, "Sometimes I wake up and I wish I didn't wake up, I lose my head sometimes but I know what I'm really made of" speaks to the artist's mental state and his realization that his identity is not defined by his struggles. The line "My whip all black to match my soul" speaks to the darkness he feels within himself and his tendency to act recklessly to escape it.
The song also touches upon the theme of loss and grief. The lines "R.I.P what's new, gone too soon just like the rest, If I don't make it out alive I hope you know I did my best" acknowledges the untimely loss of loved ones and the artist's fear of succumbing to the same fate. The lines "This don't sit right, can you tell me why the good die so young, no more tears to cry" further emphasize the artist's struggles with making sense of the unfairness of life.
The song also explores the artist's battle with addiction and the feeling of being trapped in a cycle of self-destructive behavior. The line "Roll up, no friends, only with my demons" speaks to the artist's sense of isolation and how he turns to substance abuse to cope with his pain. The line "Sick and slowly watch me wither caught up in a lie, I'll be suffering from everything until the day I die" further emphasizes the artist's realization that his actions are harming himself and his desire to break free from his addiction.
Overall, Watch Me Wither is a raw and vulnerable portrayal of the artist's struggles with mental health, loss, and addiction, and his constant battle to overcome them.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I wake up and I wish I didn't wake up
The artist feels overwhelmed and wishes they could escape their problems by not waking up.
I lose my head sometimes but I know what I'm really made of
Although the artist may have moments of feeling overwhelmed, they know who they are and what they are capable of.
I'm turnin' grey again, but it's all good it's nothin' new
The artist is experiencing stress or anxiety, but they are familiar with this feeling and are not too worried.
I'll bounce right back until I sink again, that's all I do
Even when the artist experiences setbacks, they try to rebound and keep going.
My whip all black to match my soul, I pull up they like wait up
The artist's vehicle reflects their inner feelings - dark and empty - and it gains attention.
It's reckless, I know, I hope I don't crash and burn tonight
The artist recognizes that their actions may be dangerous, but they are willing to take risks to feel alive.
If I don't make it out alive I hope you know I did my best
The artist feels like they are fighting a losing battle, but they hope people will see their effort and understand their struggle.
I'm feelin' colder by the day because the world is such a mess
The artist is becoming more and more emotionally numb because of the chaos and turmoil in the world.
This don't sit right, can you tell me why the Good die so young, no more tears to cry
The artist questions why bad things happen to good people and is tired of feeling sad.
There's ghosts all around me, they keep me up at night
The artist is haunted by their past and it's affecting their ability to sleep.
I'm trapped inside this bad news
The artist feels stuck in a cycle of negative events.
I'm falling down without you
The artist is struggling and feels like they need help to keep from completely falling apart.
So tell me why you leave us
The artist is questioning why someone they depended on has left them.
Roll up, no friends
The artist is alone and possibly turning to drugs to cope with their problems.
Only with my demons
The artist feels like they are surrounded by negative, self-destructive thoughts or tendencies.
Sick and slowly watch me wither caught up in a lie
The artist feels like their mental state is slowly deteriorating and they are aware that they might be lying to themselves about feeling fine.
I'll be suffering from everything until the day I die
The artist doesn't see a way out of their problems and believes they will continue to struggle until their eventual death.
Hope they're happy when they see me on the screen
The artist wishes others could see how much they are struggling so they can feel better about themselves.
Oh God I'm wasted, Pull me out and save me
The artist is possibly under the influence of drugs and feels like they need help to get out of their current state.
Writer(s): Mackenzie Edward Cook, Daniel Jacob Hill
Contributed by Nicholas E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.