So Is Mine

David Ryan Harris's song "So Is Mine" delves into the complexities of a relationship strained by unspoken thoughts and emotional barriers. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of two individuals lying side by side, yet feeling miles apart. The opening lines, "Tell me all of the thoughts you're hiding / When you lay awake beside me," set the stage for a narrative of emotional distance and the struggle to connect. The metaphor of being "under the waves of these sheets" suggests a suffocating feeling, where the protagonist is unable to help their partner breathe, both literally and metaphorically.

The chorus, "Tell me I'm the one thing you keep on your mind / Barely beating, can't keep time / Your heart's in trouble, and so is mine," highlights the mutual distress both partners are experiencing. Their hearts are described as "barely beating," indicating a relationship on the brink of collapse. The inability to keep time suggests a disconnection from each other and from the rhythm of their relationship. This shared trouble underscores the theme of mutual suffering and the difficulty of maintaining a connection when both parties are struggling internally.

The song further explores the fear and hesitation that prevent the couple from breaking down the walls they've built between them. Lines like "I wish I could hold you / I know I'm probably supposed to / But there's a wall that we put up between us / I'm too scared to climb" reveal a deep-seated fear of vulnerability. The acknowledgment that "we are both wrong" and the resulting silence between them emphasize the paralysis that comes from knowing the truth but being unable to confront it. The repeated refrain, "So is mine," serves as a poignant reminder of their shared pain and the urgent need for communication and healing.