Numb – English Lyrics

• By: Kiiara, DeathbyRomy, PVRIS
• Album: lil kiiwi

Lyrics & Translation

Explore the depths of emotional numbness and toxic relationships with Kiiara's "Numb," featuring DeathbyRomy and PVRIS. This track offers a powerful exploration of vulnerability, control, and the struggle to break free, enhanced by its unique blend of futuristic pop and emo elements, making it an engaging listen for those navigating similar experiences.

Key Grammar Structures

• I'm numb

  ➔ Present Simple of “be” + adjective (state)

  ➔ The contraction "I'm" stands for "I am", followed by the adjective "numb" that describes the speaker’s condition.

• Now you got me 'cause I'm chained

  ➔ Present Simple (got) + causal clause with “'cause” (because)

  ➔ "you got me" uses the present simple of "get" meaning "you have me under control", and "'cause" is the informal contraction of "because" introducing the reason.

• Try so much my brain is going numb

  ➔ Imperative verb + omitted subject + present continuous (is going)

  ➔ "Try" is an imperative addressed to an implied “you”. The clause "my brain is going numb" uses the present continuous "is going" to describe a process happening now.

• All the words you say, they got me numb

  ➔ Simple present + causative verb “got” + object pronoun “me” + adjective complement

  ➔ "got" functions as a causative verb meaning “make”. The structure “they got me numb” = “they made me feel numb”.

• You show up when I'm all alone

  ➔ Simple present + phrasal verb “show up” + adverbial clause with “when”

  ➔ "show up" is a phrasal verb meaning “appear”. The clause "when I'm all alone" tells the time condition for the action.

• When I'm falling in faster than I breathe

  ➔ Present continuous (am falling) + comparative clause with “than”

  ➔ "I'm falling" uses the present continuous to show an ongoing action. The comparative phrase "faster than I breathe" compares the speed of falling with the speaker’s breathing rate.

• I don't wanna watch you fall away

  ➔ Negative contraction “don't” + informal “wanna” (want to) + infinitive “watch” + bare infinitive “fall”

  ➔ "don't" negates the verb, "wanna" is the informal spoken form of "want to", and the verb "watch" is followed by another bare infinitive "fall" (no "to").

• One day I might just go inside and cut the ropes

  ➔ Modal verb “might” + bare infinitive “go” / “cut” + adverb “just” + coordination with “and”

  ➔ "might" expresses possibility. After it we use the bare infinitive forms "go" and "cut". The adverb "just" softens the intention, and the two actions are linked by the coordinator "and".

• I'm tired of the fight

  ➔ Present simple of “be” + adjective “tired” + prepositional phrase “of the fight”

  ➔ "I'm" = "I am". The adjective "tired" describes a feeling, and it is followed by the prepositional phrase "of the fight" indicating what causes the fatigue.

• Got me so numb that I'm froze

  ➔ Result clause with “that” + present simple of “be” + adjective “froze” (non‑standard)

  ➔ "that" introduces a result clause: "that I'm froze" (intended meaning "that I am frozen"). The clause uses the present simple of "be" and an adjective used in a non‑standard way.