When I run
You won’t find me by tracing my steps
Far from what I wanted
All the horrors you made so real
Burned in mind as promised
If I’m living, know I’m half alive
I’m surviving on defiance
I’m fighting in the wake
Unfettered so maybe
Flowers will bloom for me again
The mirror in my face
She’s screaming for blood and violence
But it’s my time to pretend
As it was
I was losing myself to a fear as a bittered constant
Oh, I refuse to know you from here
I’m a tempered object
While the future’s still looking bright
I’m surviving on defiance
I’m fighting in the wake
Unfettered so maybe
Flowers will bloom for me again
The mirror in my face
She’s screaming for blood and violence
But it’s my time to pretend
So run
Theme and Concept
The theme of “Surviving on Defiance” by Poppy delves into resilience and rebellion in the face of inner turmoil and past trauma. The lyrics portray a struggle to reclaim identity while haunted by painful memories, embracing defiance as a survival mechanism. The concept emphasizes the strength found in rejecting past fears and asserting control over one’s future, with a hope for renewal and personal growth despite lingering darkness.
