The opening verse immediately establishes a sense of desperation and the need for escapism.
: Alternatively, the "giants" may represent sober or "normal" people, around whom the narrator feels small, inferior, or forever labeled by their past mistakes. 3. The Reality of Sobriety Imagine Dragons - Giants (Lyrics)
: This is a direct reference to substance abuse, specifically the pursuit of a "high" that ultimately wastes one's life. The opening verse immediately establishes a sense of
: The narrator notes that while they are "coming up for air," they are no longer shielded from pain. Sobriety is presented not as an immediate relief, but as a state of feeling every raw emotion they previously tried to suppress. around whom the narrator feels small