Isolation

Aaryan Shah's song 'Isolation' delves deep into the emotional and psychological turmoil of being alone for an extended period. The opening lines, 'It’s been too long, I’ve been alone / I’ve seen too much to go back home,' set the stage for a narrative of profound loneliness and disconnection. The artist expresses a sense of being light years away from a significant other, highlighting the vast emotional distance that has grown over time. This distance is not just physical but also metaphorical, representing the emotional chasm that can develop in prolonged isolation.

The chorus, 'So who do I trust? / Don’t look for me, there’s no need to try / Just leave me behind / I know what it’s like when they leave you to die,' speaks to a deep-seated mistrust and a feeling of abandonment. Shah's lyrics suggest a past filled with betrayal and hurt, leading to a defensive stance where he prefers to be left alone rather than risk further emotional pain. This sentiment is further emphasized by the repeated lines, 'I got nowhere to hide / These drugs won’t help me get out of my mind,' indicating a struggle with substance use as a coping mechanism, which ultimately proves ineffective.

The song's resolution, 'I’ll learn to survive / I’ll find you if I make it out alive,' offers a glimmer of hope amidst the darkness. Despite the overwhelming sense of isolation and the challenges faced, there is a determination to survive and reconnect with the person he is singing about. This duality of despair and hope captures the essence of the human experience in times of extreme loneliness, making 'Isolation' a poignant reflection on the struggle to maintain one's mental health and the desire for connection.