Unravel

Ado's song "Unravel" delves into the complexities of identity and the struggle to maintain one's sense of self in a world that feels increasingly broken and distorted. The lyrics open with a plea for understanding, as the protagonist questions the mechanisms of their existence and the identity of the person within them. This sets the stage for a journey through a fractured reality where the protagonist feels increasingly transparent and unseen, despite the presence of someone who makes them smile.

The recurring theme of being broken and unable to breathe highlights a sense of suffocation and entrapment. The protagonist feels as though they are unraveling, unable to hold onto the truth, which is metaphorically frozen. This sense of unraveling is further emphasized by the imagery of a distorted world where the protagonist becomes more and more invisible. They plead not to be found or looked at, fearing that they might hurt the person they care about in this constructed, lonely world.

The song also touches on the idea of change and the inability to return to a previous state. The protagonist feels paralyzed by the changes that have occurred and the paradise that is now filled with unchangeable aspects. Despite this, there is a desperate plea to be remembered vividly, to not be forgotten even as the world around them continues to unravel. The repeated calls to be taught and to understand who they are inside underscore the ongoing struggle for self-awareness and identity in a world that seems to conspire against it.