Hell Quote by Ashton Gross
“I feel like the whole world is pushing me, Pushing me to my knees, I collapse under all the pressure, I let out a high pitched scream, The world laughs at my attempts to fight back, To fight back and forcefully react, My attempt is passive, I fall down with impact, The world makes me lose my mind, Lose my mind and slowly is killing me inside, I fall as they tear my heart open, They then make me blind, I'm wishing they would just kill me, Kill me now because I have already accepted defeat, They ask if I have any last words before I die, I say Just finish me off so I can be free, I wake up in a familiar room, The sun is shining so I assume its the afternoon, I get up, glad it was all just a dream, And I let out a sigh of relief, It was just a nightmare I tell myself, But know I know there is such thing as Hell, I go back to my bed and lay back down, And go back under the sleeping spell.”
About This Quote
Source Song: “Nightmare” by Ashton Gross, 2021
The speaker feels overwhelmed by external pressures, leading to despair and thoughts of escape, but ultimately awakens to realize it was a dream.
In simple terms: Feeling crushed by pressure, then waking up relieved.
Key Takeaway
Seek help and grounding when overwhelmed.
Themes
mental health
despair
relief
Mood
distressed
hopeful
introspective
Type
poetic
emotive
When to use this quote
- high‑stress work
- relationship conflict
- personal trauma
- nighttime anxiety
- therapy sessions
Key Concepts
psychology
existential crisis
coping mechanisms
Questions to Reflect On
- What triggers your sense of being crushed?
- How can you create a safe space for recovery?
A Different Perspective
Dreams can mask real issues, requiring real‑world solutions.
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