Outcast

Izabel's song "Outcast" delves deep into the emotional turmoil and isolation experienced by someone grappling with addiction and the subsequent alienation from loved ones. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person who feels stranded, both literally and metaphorically, on an island of despair. The opening lines, "I've been lost on an island, Afraid for days," set the tone for the song, highlighting the protagonist's sense of abandonment and fear. This feeling of being lost is compounded by the regret of having thrown away a once-promising life, as expressed in the lines, "Had a whole life in my hands, Threw it away."

The song then transitions into the protagonist's descent into addiction, starting with a seemingly innocuous decision to try a cigarette, which quickly spirals out of control. The lyrics, "Just one turned to two, And quickly a pack," illustrate how addiction can escalate rapidly, leading to a mental breakdown, symbolized by the line, "my mind had started to crack." This descent is further emphasized by the repeated refrain, "What do you do, When you watch your life die in front of you," capturing the helplessness and despair of witnessing one's own downfall.

As the song progresses, the protagonist's struggle becomes more pronounced, with the passage of time marked by the lines, "One year, Two years, Ten years pass." Despite numerous attempts to break free from the grip of addiction, the protagonist finds themselves unable to escape, as highlighted by the lines, "Try to stop a thousand times, I never last." The repeated questioning of "What do I do" underscores the desperation and confusion faced by someone who feels betrayed by their own actions and abandoned by those they love. Izabel's poignant lyrics and emotive delivery make "Outcast" a powerful exploration of the pain and isolation that often accompany addiction and the struggle for redemption.