Rookie

The song 'Rookie' by The Relentless delves into the harrowing journey of a person who has fallen from grace, grappling with the consequences of their actions and the loss of their former self. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of someone who once had a carefree life but now finds themselves ensnared in a cycle of guilt, addiction, and self-destruction. The opening lines, 'I never thought this could be me / I guess you never do / Until it's happening to you,' set the tone for a narrative of unexpected downfall and the harsh reality of facing one's demons.

The chorus, 'Wake up engage / Now derailed and enraged / It used to be so easy,' reflects the protagonist's struggle to regain control and the frustration of how simple life once seemed compared to their current turmoil. The repetition of 'I used to be a lot like you but now I'm only me' underscores a sense of isolation and the loss of identity, as the protagonist can no longer relate to their former self or those around them. This line also hints at a longing for redemption and a return to a time when life was less complicated and more hopeful.

The vivid imagery of addiction and its consequences is starkly portrayed in lines like 'Drinks to pills to shots / Fun turns into shock / A habit and a pawn.' The protagonist's descent into addiction is marked by a series of escalating dependencies, each one more destructive than the last. The line 'Trust no one / Hey why should I / They give me the poison dressed like life' speaks to a deep-seated mistrust and betrayal, possibly by those who were once close or by society at large. The song concludes with a sense of resignation and despair, as the protagonist acknowledges their broken state and the likelihood of being forgotten once they're gone.