ANESTHESIA (Live) Lyrics – Aries

ANESTHESIA (Live) Lyrics Meaning

[Intro]
The singer seems to be struggling to hold on to someone while also fighting inner battles. They’re running from their own feelings, trying to find hope even when it feels impossible. The “steep uphill” shows how hard it is to keep moving forward when everything feels heavy and uncertain.

[Chorus]
Here, the singer feels exhausted and emotionally numb, like they’re drifting through life half-awake. The word “anesthesia” represents the emotional dullness—something inside them has shut off to avoid pain, but it’s pulling them deeper into emptiness.

[Verse 1]
This part shows confusion and disconnection. The singer feels lost, like they’ve forgotten who they are or who others are around them. They’re stuck in a dark place, unable to rise or respond to people unless it feels good to them. It’s about shutting down emotionally and avoiding anything that doesn’t bring comfort, even if it means isolation.

[Chorus]
The numb feeling continues as the singer admits they’re still barely hanging on. They keep trying to stay awake and connected but end up falling deeper into emotional fog, showing how hard it is to escape that inner emptiness.

[Verse 2]
Here, the singer paints a picture of being trapped in chaos and self-destruction. The “pose for the picture” line hints at pretending everything’s fine on the outside while struggling inside. The “rose elixir” could symbolize using temporary fixes to numb pain. They feel drained and weighed down, realizing that even when someone wants them to keep going, they can barely move forward.

[Chorus]
This final part shows total surrender to numbness and exhaustion. The singer questions their ability to “keep up,” feeling deeply buried in emotional pain. They’re half-awake, disconnected from reality, and unsure what’s real anymore. The repeated “deeper” shows how the more they try to escape the pain, the more it pulls them under, leaving them stuck between feeling nothing and feeling too much.