Citizen Soldier - Im | Not Okay

The chorus is a desperate call for someone to truly see the pain—"I am not okay, and I need you to see it"—challenging the listener to remain present even when the "monsters" are loud. 2. Band Background and "The Healer"

The song's lyrics focus on the internal conflict of suffering in silence to avoid being a "burden" to others.

The lyrics describe building "walls so high" and wearing a "mask" to hide the "monsters" in the head. This facade creates further isolation, as being authentic has previously led to feeling more alone. Citizen Soldier - Im Not Okay

The band frequently uses their platform for charity, such as donating concert proceeds to provide therapy scholarships for youth. Citizen Soldier - I'm Not Okay (Official Lyric Video)

A central theme is the wish for a "scar" or "bruise on the surface" to validate the singer's internal pain. This highlights the frustration of having a struggle that is not visible to others and is often dismissed as a "sad excuse". The chorus is a desperate call for someone

The song has become an anthem within the "mental health rock" community.

Segura founded the band in 2016 while he was in a psychiatric hospital, where he wrote the lyrics for one of their first songs, "Let It Burn," on a napkin. The lyrics describe building "walls so high" and

In addition to being a musician, Segura is a clinical therapist . This professional background allows him to weave clinical themes of PTSD, depression, and trauma into accessible rock music.