Song Meaning

The lyrics paint a disorienting picture of someone struggling with a profound disconnect from reality, possibly triggered by a traumatic event. The opening verse establishes a sense of unreality, with the narrator observing someone who seems absent, describing touch as "strange" and a desperate plea to "Float into my skin." This suggests a deep longing for genuine sensation and presence in a world that feels hollow. The chorus introduces a chaotic emotional landscape, referencing "Brooke" who is "mad" but supportive, contrasting with a "He" who "doesn't like the surprise." The rapid-fire, almost panicked phrases like "Hide quick" and "Blink quick" coupled with "Choked up fast, gulp and spit" hint at a sudden, unwelcome revelation or confrontation that the narrator is trying to evade. The line "Don't be real, it's been too long" further emphasizes a desire to retreat from an unbearable truth. The second verse offers a glimpse into a hidden, sorrowful scene: "Under the bed she cries." This image, combined with "Drip down" and "Can't undo the tie," implies a sense of being trapped and unable to resolve a painful situation. The repetition of "He doesn't like the surprise" in the outro hammers home the central conflict – a hidden truth or event that has caused distress and is being actively suppressed or avoided by a significant "He."