Ruins

Aaryan Shah's song 'Ruins' delves deep into the emotional turmoil of a person grappling with loneliness and inner pain. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of someone who has become accustomed to darkness, both literally and metaphorically. The opening lines, 'Too blind to see the light / My eyes got used to the night,' suggest a state of despair and resignation. This person has reached a point where they no longer seek change or redemption, as indicated by 'Don't try to change my mind / You're only wasting my time.' The protagonist is clear about their boundaries, expressing a desire to distance themselves from others to avoid further emotional entanglement.

The chorus, 'Oh, don't you mistake my loneliness for love / You know that you'll never be enough,' highlights a critical theme of the song: the confusion between loneliness and love. The protagonist warns against misinterpreting their need for companionship as genuine affection. This sentiment is further emphasized by the lines, 'You won't understand the things I've done / You won't understand what I've become,' which reveal a deep-seated sense of guilt and transformation that the protagonist believes others cannot comprehend. The scars they mention, both visible and hidden, symbolize the emotional and psychological wounds that continue to haunt them.

In the latter part of the song, the protagonist acknowledges their isolation, 'You don't know how far I'll go / To not spend these nights alone,' yet they also recognize the futility of seeking solace in others. The repeated refrain, 'With you, I'm never on my own / But I know I'll always feel alone,' encapsulates the paradox of their existence. Even in the presence of others, the protagonist feels an inescapable sense of solitude. This duality of needing others yet feeling perpetually alone is the crux of the song, making 'Ruins' a poignant exploration of the complexities of human emotion and the enduring impact of past traumas.