In & Out and Up & Down

“In & Out and Up & Down” captures the cycle of being trapped in an inescapable struggle—knowing something is wrong, wanting to walk away, yet feeling unable to escape its pull. The repeated contrasts of in/out, up/down reflect emotional whiplash, as the song swings between moments of resistance and collapse. Always aware of the problem “over my shoulder,” the feelings of being pressured, overwhelmed, and repeatedly knocked back down. The bridge hints at self-awareness and the desire to finally take a stand, but the song ultimately emphasizes the exhausting repetition of falling and trying again.