numb
A very dear friend briefly reminded me today that we are artists, and as such we should remember to find the time to create some art. (you’re a wise sort Jen)
So tonight, with children safely tucked in their beds, I’ve worked on something that’s been singing round my head for a very long time.
One of my favourite songs for many years now, “Numb” by Linkin Park…. I’ve always found it to be such a beautiful song….
[No camera to speak of here : I shot this using my flatbed canon scanner and then used some of my textures, and finished with some Lo-Fi treatment]
Numb
I’m tired of being what you want me to be
feeling so faithless
lost under the surface
I don’t know what you’re expecting of me
put under the pressure
of walking in your shoes
caught in the undertow, just caught in the undertow
every step that I take is another mistake to you
I’ve become so numb
I can’t feel you there
become so tired
so much more aware
I’m becoming this
all I want to do
is be more like me
and be less like you
Can’t you see that you’re smothering me
holding too tightly
afraid to lose control
Cause everything that you thought I would be
has fallen apart right in front of you
Caught in the undertow, just caught in the undertow
Every step that I take is another mistake to you
and every second I waste is more than I can take
I’ve become so numb
I can’t feel you there
become so tired
so much more aware
I’m becoming this
all I want to do
is be more like me
and be less like you
But I know
I may end up failing too
but I know
you were just like me
with someone disappointed in you
I’ve become so numb
I can’t feel you there
I’m tired of being what you want me to be
