Ego

In 'Ego,' scruffpuppie delves into the disorienting and often isolating experience of losing oneself. The song opens with a vivid description of physical and mental disarray: 'I don't know why I can't see / My visions getting real blurry / My legs are numb, my arms are weak / My body has a fleeting feeling.' These lines suggest a state of confusion and detachment, possibly induced by substance use or a mental health crisis. The imagery of numb limbs and blurred vision paints a picture of someone who is struggling to maintain a grasp on reality.

As the song progresses, the lyrics 'Took the hit and held it in / And then my lungs start to expand / Fill all the cracks and crevasses / I can't go back towards my friends' indicate a moment of intense introspection or escape. The act of 'taking the hit' could be a metaphor for engaging in a behavior or substance that temporarily fills the voids within, but ultimately leads to further isolation. The mention of not being able to return to friends underscores the alienation that often accompanies such experiences.

The chorus, 'Geometry embraces me / My egos gone and so empty / Now it's dark and nothing has need / I'll write you back when I can breathe,' encapsulates the core theme of the song. The reference to geometry could symbolize the structured, yet cold and impersonal nature of the world the narrator finds themselves in. The loss of ego and the ensuing emptiness highlight a profound existential crisis. The promise to 'write you back when I can breathe' suggests a hope for eventual recovery and reconnection, but also acknowledges the current state of suffocation and disconnection.

'Ego' by scruffpuppie is a haunting exploration of the fragility of self and the isolating effects of losing one's sense of identity. The song's raw and introspective lyrics invite listeners to reflect on their own experiences with disorientation and the search for meaning in a seemingly indifferent world.