But let me get to the point, let's roll another joint. And turn the radio loud, I'm too alone to be proud. You don't know how it feels, you don't know how it feels to be me.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker seeks connection and distraction while admitting to feeling lonely and misunderstood.
- In plain terms
- I want to party and hide my loneliness because no one understands me.
- What can you take from it?
- Loneliness can drive people to seek distraction.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When do you feel lonely?
- Who understands you best?
Another view
Distraction might delay dealing with the feeling.
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