And though my soul was deleted, I couldn't see it/I had my mind full of demons tryin to break free
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker feels internally tormented despite trying to hide it.
- In plain terms
- He hides pain but has demons inside him.
- What can you take from it?
- Inner struggles can persist even when hidden.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What demons fight you?
- Do you show your pain?
Another view
It may normalize hiding pain as normal.
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