Track 12 · Not Fixing, Just Listening
Your Brain Is a Liar (Sometimes)
Track 12 from Not Fixing, Just Listening.
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About Your Brain Is a Liar (Sometimes)
The emotional core of 'Your Brain Is a Liar (Sometimes)' is the struggle against the relentless, often distorted thoughts that plague us, particularly during vulnerable moments. It holds space for the anxiety and self-doubt that can amplify in the dark, echoing fears of inadequacy and failure. If you’ve ever felt paralyzed by your own mind, trapped in a cycle of negative self-talk, this song acknowledges that pain and offers a companion in the form of gentle recognition and understanding.
Track 12 on Not Fixing, Just Listening. Duration: 3:06.
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You loud as hell for someone with no proof.
Sit down.
Every thought a headline, every doubt real loud
“Everyone sees you”, “you already failed”
Like fear got a megaphone, facts in jail
Like it knows the future, like it sealed my fate
But I checked the source, yeah I checked the claim
Just a scared little voice tryna stay the same
Gets real brave when there’s no daylight
Calls imagination “truth”, panic “instinct”
Convicts me fast with no evidence linked
Who said that?
Show me the facts.
Sounds confident, but it don’t know shit
Just ‘cause it’s loud don’t mean it’s right
Just ‘cause I feel it don’t make it legit
I hear it, but I don’t obey
Thoughts ain’t facts, feelings ain’t laws
I cross-examine what it say
Fear wearing logic, begging permission
“Play it safe”, “stay small”, “don’t take the hit”
Funny how “protecting me” feels like a prison bid
But none of it ever comes with receipts
Brain love shortcuts, hates uncertainty
So it makes up stories just to feel security
You can question a thought like you question a stat
“Is this helping?” “Is this true?”
“Or is this just my trauma talking shit on mute?”
Thoughts knock.
I don’t gotta answer.
Not evil, just scared of change
Trying to keep me alive in a world that moved on
Using old maps for a new terrain
I let it talk, then I decide
I ain’t my thoughts, I ain’t my fear
I’m the one watching them pass me by
Name the thought.
Separate “feeling” from what you got taught.
No motive, no proof, just a shaky hand
But I’m learning the pattern now
I hear the noise, I slow it down
I don’t let panic drive the crowd
And that’s okay, I see it clear
A thought is just a thought, not a sentence
I don’t serve time for fear
Doesn’t mean it’s true.
I’m listening —
I’m just not owned by you.
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What this song means
The emotional core of 'Your Brain Is a Liar (Sometimes)' is the struggle against the relentless, often distorted thoughts that plague us, particularly during vulnerable moments. It holds space for the anxiety and self-doubt that can amplify in the dark, echoing fears of inadequacy and failure. If you’ve ever felt paralyzed by your own mind, trapped in a cycle of negative self-talk, this song acknowledges that pain and offers a companion in the form of gentle recognition and understanding.
William Cloudborn is communicating the importance of questioning our thoughts and the narratives we create, especially when fear masquerades as logic. Lines like 'Just ‘cause it’s loud don’t mean it’s right' reveal his desire for listeners to separate their feelings from their reality, fostering a sense of autonomy over their mental landscape. He wants to empower the listener to understand that while the brain may generate fear-driven lies, these thoughts don't define their worth or potential for change.
This song can serve as a grounding companion during moments of self-doubt, like waking up with overwhelming anxiety or navigating a tough conversation. It’s perfect for a quiet drive where you need a reminder that your thoughts don’t dictate your truth; instead, they can be examined and questioned. By listening, the audience can find solace in the shared experience of wrestling with their minds and ultimately feel a sense of release from the grip of those untrue narratives.