“Stifled” means to restrain or stop oneself from acting on an emotion. This is how Parker feels as he debates with himself to break up with his girlfriend whom he is in a long distance relationship with.
[Verse 1]
Overseas while you’re back west
Sleeping off the restlessness
Everything will be fine
Just gotta keep my mind on your bed and your bed on my mind
I’m so sore from sleeping on the floor
I never see your face anymore
(Maybe I’ll come back around)
I’m so sore from sleeping on the floor
I want what we had before
(You made me come back)
[Chorus]
Stifled there but you still walk in place
I’m distant now they say I’m rude of late
I pass up that sleep as my mind debates
The message I put forth just admit if you’re not sure
[Verse 2]
All they’ll know is second best
But it still brings the restlessness
Don’t think that it’s fine
I lie because this distance is poison
It fucks with my mind
I’m so sore, can you give me some more
Space to grow what was sewn before
(You made me come back around)
I’m so sore, stomach’s on the floor
I swear I always wake up before
(You made me come back)
[Bridge]
Can’t help but dwell on what you’re doing
I’m much too slow for the pace that you’re moving
A piece of us will stay unmoving
But how’s it ever going to feel the same again?
[Chorus]
Stifled there but you still walk in place
I’m distant now they say I’m rude of late
I pass up that sleep as my mind debates
The message I put forth just admit if you’re not sure
Stifled there but you still walk in place
I’m distant now they say I’m rude of late
I pass up that sleep as my mind debates
The message I put forth just admit if you’re not sure
Just admit if you’re not sure
Stifled
Stifled was written by Parker Cannon.
Stifled was produced by Sam Pura & Steve Klein.
The Story So Far released Stifled on Tue Mar 26 2013.