I'm right here
Five minutes at a time, I'm gone
I can't breathe, I'm in too deep
So take me up to the surface
Take me up to the surface
I won't dream for fear of sleep
Take me up to the surface
Take me up to the surface
Could you see beyond the leaves
When it was me who was searching
To take you up to the surface?
And I was lost, but I was free
It took the pain to remind me
We loved you every time (x2)
I'm right here
Five minutes at a time, I'm gone
I can't relate to what I say
Cause I'm not myself
I can't relate to what I say
Cause I'm not myself, I'm not
I'm right here
Five minutes at a time, I'm gone
I'm right here
Five minutes at a time, I'm gone
About This Song
"Five Minutes" is a haunting indie rock ballad that explores themes of mental suffocation, disconnection, and the desperate need for emotional rescue. The song captures the feeling of being trapped underwater metaphorically, with lyrics about needing to be taken "up to the surface" representing a plea for help from depression or overwhelming circumstances. Musically, Scattered Trees employs atmospheric guitar work and vulnerable vocals that create an intimate, melancholic soundscape typical of early 2010s indie rock. The recurring motif of being present yet absent "five minutes at a time" powerfully conveys the fragmented nature of mental health struggles, where one exists in brief intervals rather than continuous experience. The song stands out for its raw emotional honesty and the way it transforms personal pain into a universal anthem for anyone who has felt like they're drowning in their own life.
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