Novocaine (feat. Bad Omens)

The song 'Novocaine' by Too Close To Touch, featuring Bad Omens, delves into the theme of emotional numbness as a coping mechanism for pain. The lyrics suggest a person who has experienced significant emotional turmoil and is struggling to come to terms with their past. The repeated references to 'novocaine'—a local anesthetic used to numb pain—serve as a metaphor for the emotional numbness the individual is experiencing. The protagonist of the song seems to be using this numbness as a way to avoid dealing with the pain of their memories, indicating a desire to escape rather than confront their issues.

The chorus, 'Trying to feel like I'm alive / How many times have I survived / But I won't change,' reflects a sense of resignation and the difficulty of change. Despite surviving past hardships, the individual feels lifeless and trapped in a cycle of pain, suggesting that survival alone isn't enough to feel truly alive. The line 'I know you couldn't change me anyway' implies a recognition that external forces or people cannot alter this internal struggle; it's a personal battle that must be faced.

The bridge of the song introduces a sense of legacy and the idea that love endures beyond personal suffering. The lyrics 'In time the price of peace will cost us everything / But all the love you leave carries on' suggest that finding peace may require great sacrifice, but the love one leaves behind will persist. This could be interpreted as a message of hope, that despite the numbness and pain, the impact of one's love and life will continue to resonate.