Reflecting on Nostalgia and Insecurity Through Music
The lyrics from the song "Stressed Out" by Blurryface explore themes of longing for the carefree days of childhood, grappling with insecurities, and yearning for a simpler life. The vivid imagery and metaphors used in the song evoke a sense of nostalgia and highlight the pressures of adulthood. The mood is reflective and introspective, capturing the lead singer's perspective on the challenges of growing up.
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Figurative language same clothes homegrown Metaphor stone's throw from a creek we used to roam Rhyming - I was told when I get older all my fears would shrink, But now I'm insecure and I care what people think "Stressed Out" I wish I found some better sounds no one's ever heard, I wish I had a better voice that sang some better words, I wish I found some chords in an order that is new, I wish I didn't have to rhyme every time I sang, I was told when I get older all my fears would shrink, But now I'm insecure and I care what people think. My name's 'Blurryface' and I care what you think. My name's 'Blurryface' and I care what you think. Wish we could turn back time, to the good ol' days, When our momma sang us to sleep but now we're stressed out (oh). Wish we could turn back time (oh), to the good ol' days (oh), When our momma sang us to sleep but now we're stressed out. We're stressed out. Sometimes a certain smell will take me back to when I was young, How come I'm never able to identify where it's coming from, I'd make a candle out of it if I ever found it, Try to sell it, never sell out of it, I'd probably only sell one, It'd be to my brother, 'cause we have the same nose, Same clothes homegrown a stone's throw from a creek we used to roam, But it would remind us of when nothing really mattered, Out of student loans and treehouse homes we all would take the latter. My name's 'Blurryface' and I care what you think. My name's 'Blurryface' and I care what you think.
Imagery - We used to play pretend, give each other different names,We would build a rocket ship and then we'd fly it far away Wish we could turn back time, to the good ol' days, When our momma sang us to sleep but now we're stressed out (oh). Wish we could turn back time (oh), to the good ol' days (oh), When our momma sang us to sleep but now we're stressed out. We used to play pretend, give each other different names, We would build a rocket ship and then we'd fly it far away, Used to dream of outer space but now they're laughing at our face, Saying, "Wake up, you need to make money." Yo. We used to play pretend, give each other different names, We would build a rocket ship and then we'd fly it far away, Used to dream of outer space but now they're laughing at our face, Saying, "Wake up, you need to make money." Yo. Wish we could turn back time, to the good ol' days, When our momma sang us to sleep but now we're stressed out (oh) we could turn back time (oh), to the good ol' days (oh), When our momma sang us to sleep but now we're stressed out. Used to play pretend, used to play pretend, bunny We used to play pretend, wake up, you need the money Used to play pretend, used to play We used to play pretend, wake up, you need the money We used to play pretend, give each other different names, We would build a rocket ship and then we'd fly it far away, Used to dream of outer space but now they're laughing at our face, Saying, "Wake up, you need to make money." Yo. pretend, bunny
Mood - This is in the lead singers point of view And the setting is Based on his past But it s the present. Theme adult hood is too stressful and Youll miss your childhood.
