Vertigo
x-wave & echotek Lyrics
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for something in my life to change
wake up and i still feel the same
everyday just fades to grey
I need to tie up these loose ends
but i don't remember where i left them
I'm sick of fun nights with fake friends
i'm tired of playing pretend
I can't run run run forever
my problems catch me when they can
and when the drugs wear
off remember
everythings more black and white
its as cold as last december
but im on my own this time
in the vertigo
in the vertigo
in the vertigo
I got blurry vision
cause the world keeps spinning round n round woah
I get pretty dizzy
watching the whole world come crashing down
Just follow the light
it'll lead you where you want to go
it's all in your mind
just take another adderall and sit tight
but i can't sit still
no that aint right
woah
I need to tie up these loose ends
but i don't remember where i left them
I'm sick of fun nights with fake friends
i'm tired of playing pretend
I can't run run run forever
my problems catch me when they can
and when the drugs wear off remember
everythings more black and white
its as cold as last december
but im on my own this time
in the vertigo
in the vertigo
in the vertigo
The lyrics of x-wave & echotek's song "Vertigo" explore themes of stagnation, disillusionment, and a longing for change. The opening lines of "Patiently waiting for something in my life to change" express a sense of anticipation and yearning for a shift in circumstances. However, the following lines reveal a sense of disappointment and monotony as the singer wakes up feeling the same every day, with life fading to grey. This repetition and lack of progress lead to a feeling of being stuck in a cycle of sameness.
The lyrics delve into the idea of needing to address unresolved issues and face inner struggles, represented by the metaphor of tying up loose ends. The mention of forgetting where these loose ends were left implies a sense of disorientation and confusion in trying to navigate personal challenges. The dissatisfaction with superficial relationships and the exhaustion of pretending to be someone you're not further contribute to the feeling of being trapped in a facade.
There is a recurring motif of running away from problems in the lyrics, with the realization that running forever is not a sustainable solution as one's issues eventually catch up. The mention of drugs wearing off symbolizes a temporary escape from reality, only to be faced with the harsh truth of a starkly contrasting black and white reality once the high fades. The reference to the coldness of December and being alone signifies a sense of isolation and facing challenges without external support.
The chorus of "Vertigo" emphasizes a disorienting and dizzying sensation, both physically and metaphorically. The singer experiences blurred vision and the feeling of the world spinning out of control, mirroring the chaos and uncertainty in their life. The repeated assertion of being in the vertigo reinforces a state of confusion and instability. The advice to follow the light and take another pill to numb the discomfort suggests a reliance on temporary fixes and distractions to cope with inner turmoil. Ultimately, the lyrics convey a sense of longing for clarity, authenticity, and genuine connection amidst the turmoil and disorientation of life's challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
Patiently waiting
Waiting patiently for a change to come in my life.
for something in my life to change
Hoping for some sort of transformation to occur.
wake up and i still feel the same
Even after waking up, the feeling of stagnation remains.
everyday just fades to grey
Each day seems to blur into a monotonous routine.
I need to tie up these loose ends
There are unresolved issues that need to be addressed.
but i don't remember where i left them
Unable to recall where the problems were left unsolved.
I'm sick of fun nights with fake friends
Tired of superficial relationships and false enjoyment.
i'm tired of playing pretend
Exhausted from putting on a facade and pretending.
I can't run run run forever
Avoiding problems is not a long-term solution.
my problems catch me when they can
Issues will inevitably catch up with me at some point.
and when the drugs wear off remember
Once the temporary escape fades, reality sets back in.
everythings more black and white
The clarity of situations becomes apparent after distractions dissipate.
its as cold as last december
The cold feeling of isolation resembling that of a past December.
but im on my own this time
Facing challenges without the support of others.
in the vertigo
Struggling in the state of disorientation and confusion.
I got blurry vision
Feeling disoriented and unable to see clearly.
cause the world keeps spinning round n round woah
The constant movement and chaos of the world causing confusion.
I get pretty dizzy
Experiencing dizziness due to the overwhelming circumstances.
watching the whole world come crashing down
Witnessing everything falling apart and crumbling down.
Just follow the light
Guidance is available to lead to a desired destination.
it'll lead you where you want to go
The light will direct towards the desired path.
it's all in your mind
The solution lies within one's perception and thoughts.
just take another adderall and sit tight
Using substances to cope and wait for clarity.
but i can't sit still
Unable to remain calm and composed.
no that aint right
Recognizing that the situation is not ideal.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Jacob Flynn
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