My Grave
shame-on-u Lyrics
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Wondering who the person is, is really me
My heart is locked in chains, making me to a slave
Feel like I'm buried with black roses on my grave
The stain in my face is red, wake me up from this nightmare
Pins and needles in my head, I'm not going anywhere
Am I still alive or dead, wake me up from this nightmare
Let me go, let me go
Can't you see I can't stand this pain
Let me go, let me go
The lyrics of this song, "My Grave" by Shame-On-U, are a reflection of the artist's struggles with self-identity and the feelings of being trapped and buried alive. The opening verse sets the tone for the rest of the song, describing the singer staring into the water with a fake smile, questioning whether the person they see is really them. The heart is locked in chains, which makes them feel like a slave and buried alive with black roses on their grave. The imagery of black roses suggests a somber and gloomy tone, which aligns with the feelings of being trapped and suffocated.
The second verse furthers this theme by describing the physical symptoms of the singer's affliction. They are experiencing pins and needles in their head and wondering if they are still alive or dead. The cruel things that another person has said are only amplifying their feelings of despair and claustrophobia. The chorus then pleads for release from this pain and situation, begging the other person to let them go.
This song is a powerful portrayal of the struggles a person faces while trying to establish their identity while feeling trapped by societal expectations, family pressure, or other external factors. The feelings of claustrophobia and suffocation are relatable to anyone going through a tough time, and the chorus's plea to be released from the darkness is a universal sentiment.
Line by Line Meaning
Starring into the water a fake smile I can see
Looking at my reflection in the water, I'm forcing myself to smile even though it's not genuine
Wondering who the person is, is really me
Questioning my identity and wondering if I even know who I am
My heart is locked in chains, making me to a slave
Feeling trapped and imprisoned by my own emotions, which control me like a slave
Feel like I'm buried with black roses on my grave
Feeling like I'm already dead and buried, with the black roses symbolizing the darkness and pain surrounding me
The stain in my face is red, wake me up from this nightmare
My face is flushed with embarrassment or shame, and I want someone to shake me out of this terrible dream
Pins and needles in my head, I'm not going anywhere
Feeling dizzy or disoriented, but too stuck in my own struggles to move forward
Am I still alive or dead, wake me up from this nightmare
Uncertain if I'm still alive and struggling or if everything has already ended in death
Cruel things you have said, I'm not going anywhere
Hurt by words you've spoken, but unable to leave the situation and find solace elsewhere
Let me go, let me go
Desperately pleading for release from my pain and struggles
Can't you see I can't stand this pain
Expressing how unbearable my emotional pain has become
Let me go, let me go
Reiterating my desire to escape from the darkness and sorrow surrounding me
Contributed by Jason M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.