Freaking out
The Wrecks Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴In the bathroom, on my back
There's a picture on the wall of Kanye West
He's staring at me, he's staring at me
I'm freaking out, I'm freaking out

I'm on the lawn, it's almost three
I look around I look at her she looks at me
She's suspicious, she's suspicious

I'm freaking out, I'm freaking out

I feel fine, the best I've felt in quite awhile
I feel fine, I've waited for this all my life
Save my soul, I swear I may never die
I feel fine, I'm freaking out
And I feel fine

I'm feeling fine
I found a flower it's in my shoe and it is mine
Things are fine now, yeah it's alright
And all these goddamn people in the world are all just getting by
I'm in the backroom, she's with a guy
He's selling happiness and hopefullness one bag at a time
I'm standing up, I'm sitting down
I'm freaking out, I'm freaking out

I feel fine, the best I've felt in quite awhile
I feel fine, I've waited for this all my life
Save my soul, I swear I may never die
I feel fine, I'm freaking out
And I feel fine

I'm all alone afraid of my life
I just want a home
Wouldn't that be nice
I'm all alone afraid of my life
I just want a home
Wouldn't that be nice
I'm all alone afraid of my life
I just want a home
Wouldn't that be nice

I feel fine, the best I've felt in quite awhile
I feel fine, I've waited for this all my life
Save my soul, I swear I may never die
I feel fine, I'm freaking out
And I feel fine

I feel fine, I'm freaking out
And I feel fine

Overall Meaning

The song "Freaking Out" by The Wrecks explores the contrast between anxiety and contentment. The first verse depicts the singer lying on his back in a bathroom, with a picture of Kanye West on the wall, staring at him. This creates a sense of unease and paranoia. The second verse has the singer outside on the lawn, stating that everything is fine, but the woman he's with seems suspicious, which adds to his anxiety. The bridge is where the singer is feeling his best, almost as though he's found solace, but an underlying anxiety is present as he repeats "I'm freaking out" throughout the song. The song concludes with the singer's desire for a home and a sense of belonging.

The lyrics in "Freaking Out" use Kanye West's image as a metaphor for anxiety; the singer feels as though he's being watched and judged, which is a common experience for those living with anxiety disorders. Additionally, the repetition of "I'm freaking out" throughout the song adds to the sense of unease and anxiety that the singer is experiencing. The bridge is particularly impactful as the singer feels his best but still feels compelled to state that he's "freaking out." The song overall paints a vivid picture of living with anxiety while attempting to find peace and belonging.

Line by Line Meaning

In the bathroom, on my back
I am lying down in the bathroom.

There's a picture on the wall of Kanye West
There is a portrait of Kanye West on the bathroom wall.

He's staring at me, he's staring at me
The portrait of Kanye West seems to be staring at me.

I'm freaking out, I'm freaking out
I am getting anxious and scared.

I'm on the lawn, it's almost three
I am outside on the lawn and it is nearly three.

I look around, I look at her, she looks at me
I glance around, and I notice her looking at me while I look at her.

She's suspicious, she's suspicious
She seems to be questioning or doubting me.

I'm freaking out, I'm freaking out
I am getting anxious and scared.

I feel fine, the best I've felt in quite awhile
I am feeling great and haven't felt this way in a long time.

I feel fine, I've waited for this all my life
I feel great and have been waiting for this moment all my life.

Save my soul, I swear I may never die
I feel so alive that I am convinced I will never die.

And I feel fine
I am still feeling great.

I'm feeling fine
I am still feeling great.

I found a flower it's in my shoe and it is mine
I discovered a flower in my shoe and it now belongs to me.

Things are fine now, yeah it's alright
Everything is good now, and I am happy about it.

And all these goddamn people in the world are all just getting by
I realize that many people in this world are simply surviving to get by.

I'm in the backroom, she's with a guy
I am hanging out in the backroom while she is with a guy.

He's selling happiness and hopefullness one bag at a time
The guy she is with is selling happiness and hopefulness one bag at a time.

I'm standing up, I'm sitting down
I am moving and changing positions in the room.

I'm freaking out, I'm freaking out
I am getting anxious and scared.

I'm all alone afraid of my life
I am by myself and scared for my life.

I just want a home, wouldn't that be nice
All I want is a home to feel safe in, and that would be great.

I feel fine, the best I've felt in quite awhile
I am still feeling great and happy.

I feel fine, I've waited for this all my life
I am ecstatic and have been waiting for this my whole life.

Save my soul, I swear I may never die
I feel alive and amazing, as though I might never actually die.

I feel fine, I'm freaking out
Even though I feel good, I am still getting anxious and scared.

And I feel fine
I am still feeling good despite my anxiety.

Writer(s): Thomas Peyton, Nicholas Schmidt, Nicholas Anderson

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