"Every Single Night" speaks to the frustrations of facing one's own inner struggles and anxieties. The narrator is constantly challenged by their own thoughts, feeling like they can't control what's going through their head, picturing white-flamed butterflies in their brain. The lyrics help emphasize the complexity of mental health, portraying it as a fight between the narrator and their own brain. The narrator also reflects on self-doubt and insecurity

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