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Manic
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Aug 13, 2026 updated
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Plumb's song "Manic" portrays the turmoil of living with someone who has manic episodes, capturing the unpredictability and emotional strain. The lyrics describe a person who breathes, wakes, and screams, struggling to speak, while the narrator feels helpless, standing in the rain, unable to wash away the pain. The chorus highlights the chemical imbalance in the brain, mixing sunshine and rage, and the constant uncertainty. Despite the chaos, there is a persistent love: "I love her still." The song reflects on the challenge of loving someone through mental illness, touching on themes of brokenness, insecurity, and the longing for healing, while holding onto faith and hope.
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She breathes in
She breathes out
She wakes up
and lays down
She can hardly speak
and so she screams
I won't give again
because she takes so often
[chorus]
Nothing I say will wash it away
I'm standing in the pouring rain
You say it won't happen again
You're manic, manic
There is a chemical in your brain
It's pouring sunshine and rage
You can never know what to expect
You're manic, manic
She loves you
and hates you
You break down
She feels good
She will bleed from insecurity
When will she heal from this
I love her still
[chorus]
She's got everything you want
She's every little thing you're not, yeah
[chorus x2]