NF - Paralyzed Lyrics
Lyrics
Intro
When did I become so numb?
When did I lose myself?
All the words that leave my tongue
Feel like they came from someone else
Hook
I'm paralyzed
Where are my feelings?
I no longer feel things
I know I should
I'm paralyzed
Where is the real me?
I'm lost and it kills me - inside
I'm paralyzed
Verse 1
When did I become so cold?
When did I become ashamed? (Ooh)
Where's the person that I know?
They must have left
They must have left
With all my faith
Hook
Verse 2
I'm paralyzed
I'm scared to live but I'm scared to die
And if life is pain then I buried mine a long time ago
But it's still alive
And it's taking over me - where am I?
I wanna feel something, I'm numb inside
But I feel nothing, I wonder why
And on the race of life time passes by
Look
I sit back and I watch it, hands in my pockets
Waves come crashing over me but I just watch 'em
I just watch 'em
I'm under water but I feel like I'm on top of it
I'm at the bottom and I don't know what the problem is
I'm in a box
But I'm the one who locked me in
Suffocating and I'm running out of oxygen
Hook
Bridge
I'm paralyzed (Yeah, I'm just so paralyzed)
Where are my feelings? (Yeah, I'm just so paralyzed)
I no longer feel things (I have no feelings)
I know I should (Oh. How come I'm not moving? Why aren't I moving? Ay yeah)
I'm paralyzed
Where is the real me? (Where is the real me?)
I'm lost and it kills me - inside (I'm paralyzed, I'm paralyzed)
I'm paralyzed (I'm paralyzed)
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NF - Paralyzed (Audio)
Meaning & Inspiration
NF's "Paralyzed," released on June 2, 2015, delves into the profound struggle of feeling stuck, unable to move forward or express oneself, a sentiment that resonates deeply with many navigating life's challenges. The narrative presented in the song speaks to an internal paralysis, a state of being overwhelmed by emotions and circumstances to the point of immobility. This powerful depiction of being frozen in place, unable to act or connect, finds a profound parallel in biblical accounts of spiritual stagnation and helplessness. We see this in passages like Psalm 119:105, which speaks of God's word being a lamp to our feet and a light to our path, suggesting that without this divine guidance, we can feel lost and immobile. Furthermore, the Apostle Paul in Romans 7:15-20 articulates a similar internal conflict, lamenting, "For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do." This wrestling with an inability to enact one's will is at the core of the paralysis NF describes. The song encourages a contemplation of what truly holds us captive, whether it be fear, doubt, or the weight of past experiences, and challenges us to seek an anchor that can bring us back to life and movement. It prompts a reflection on how we, like the disciples in Mark 4:38-39 who were fearful of the storm, can feel so overcome that we fail to utilize the power available to us, until Christ intervenes. The underlying message of "Paralyzed" is a call to recognize this internal immobility, not as a permanent state, but as a signpost pointing towards the need for an external force or a renewed internal fortitude, much like the encouragement found in Isaiah 40:31: "but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." The song, through its raw exploration of feeling stuck, ultimately serves as an invitation to seek liberation from the things that render us immobile, fostering a deeper understanding of our own internal battles and the hope for overcoming them.