I think the lyrics are meant to sound like post-relationship feelings, because they describe that sudden loss and not knowing what to do without someone to depend on, but I also thought the lyrics of Woke Up New fit perfectly with coming clean after an addiction.
'I felt free and I felt lonely and I felt scared' 'Hunger in my eyes' and the chorus of'What do I do without you?' fit the sentiment of saying goodbye to a longterm 'relationship' with heavy drug usage, waking up on the first day clean and talking to the drug itself. The bulk of the imagery could be delusions and withdrawal symptoms.
'The first time I made coffee for just myself, I made too much of it/ But I drank it all just cause you hate it when I let things go to waste' can be a common sign of withdrawal, trying to make use of every last bit of substance even if its caffeine. The last two stanzas with 'I was cold so I put on a sweater and I turned up the heat/ And the walls began to close in and I felt so sad and frightened' sound like more withdrawal symptoms, with chills and general hallucinations.
The ending image of him 'ready for the future to arrive' could be his outlook even though at the moment he is at a loss and trying to get through. Not trying to ruin the song for anyone, because I also think its also is the perfect song after a breakup, but this was an idea I've had for awhile because it fits so well. Just sharing my thoughts!
I think the lyrics are meant to sound like post-relationship feelings, because they describe that sudden loss and not knowing what to do without someone to depend on, but I also thought the lyrics of Woke Up New fit perfectly with coming clean after an addiction.
'I felt free and I felt lonely and I felt scared' 'Hunger in my eyes' and the chorus of'What do I do without you?' fit the sentiment of saying goodbye to a longterm 'relationship' with heavy drug usage, waking up on the first day clean and talking to the drug itself. The bulk of the imagery could be delusions and withdrawal symptoms.
'The first time I made coffee for just myself, I made too much of it/ But I drank it all just cause you hate it when I let things go to waste' can be a common sign of withdrawal, trying to make use of every last bit of substance even if its caffeine. The last two stanzas with 'I was cold so I put on a sweater and I turned up the heat/ And the walls began to close in and I felt so sad and frightened' sound like more withdrawal symptoms, with chills and general hallucinations.
The ending image of him 'ready for the future to arrive' could be his outlook even though at the moment he is at a loss and trying to get through. Not trying to ruin the song for anyone, because I also think its also is the perfect song after a breakup, but this was an idea I've had for awhile because it fits so well. Just sharing my thoughts!