I think much like another song “Anti-Matter” (that's also on the same album as this song), this one is also is inspired by a horrifying van crash the band experienced on Nov 3, 2022. This, much like the other track, sounds like it's an extension what they shared while huddled in the wreckage, as they helped frontman Garrett Russell stem the bleeding from his head wound while he was under the temporary effects of a concussion. The track speaks of where the mind goes at the most desperate & desolate of times, when it just about slips away to all but disconnect itself, and the aftermath.
Something isn't right, I see it in your face
Don't try and leave me here.
"I can't be a better boy
Than the one you had before"
As the rain seeps through your aged and tired dress.
When I whisper, here me say,
"find your exit, find your exit,
Don't you want to find your exit
Because the door swings both ways".
Help me out and flash the lights so I know.
Its not my fault you're perfect in every way.
"We'll get along, we'll get along, I swear it",
Lock the door and who knows.
We might be floating on for too long.
You don't want to tell the truth
And I don't want what you have left inside.
Could I be the better one between us if I turn around and run this time.
Cursed, are the ones who tell, all the dirty deeds go on at night.
Stop, because the wolves are quickly on your trail
If you don't hide your scent before they...
Cursed, are the ones who tell, all the dirty deeds go on at night.
Stop, because the wolves are quickly on your trail
If you don't hide your scent before they catch you.
Help me out and flash the lights so I know.
Its not my fault you're perfect in every way. "We'll get along, we'll get along, I swear it",
Lock the door and who knows.
We might be floating on for too long.
I can't be a better boy than the one you had before.
I can't be a better boy than the one you had before.
I can't be a better boy than the one you had before.
For that, I apologize.
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first off, this is a great song. it seems rather obvious that the song title is a quote from the novel IT by Stephen King, when the monster hiding in the sewer drains says "Down here we all float". this idea is supported by the music video which features children running around a house, similar to the book. Finally, a little boy near the end of the video is holding a red balloon, which is another allusion to IT. however, besides the allusions to IT, the song seems to address christian material, such as when he sings "I can't be a better boy than the one (Jesus) you had before."