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.
I'm quite certain I did not mind
the reflection that hit my eye
from the streetlight off the buckle
of your seat belt on the last night
of your down time
of your down time
of your down time
You pressed on
without foresight
you led on
without insight
Insipid attitudes
and bright white lies
and broken lids can't protect your eyes
and broken lids can't protect your eyes
protect your eyes
protect your eyes
protect your eyes
protect your eyes
You picked answers and did not find
the infractions that were implied
all the pages had another side
meaningless and underived
in your down time
in your down time
You pressed on
without foresight
you led on
without insight
insipid attitudes
and bright white lies
and broken lids can't protect your eyes
and broken lids can't protect your eyes
protect your eyes
protect your eyes
protect your eyes
protect your eyes
You found idols, and were inspired
to become them and set aside
your own presence and redefined
your whole essence to fit inside
of your down time
of your down time
You pressed on
without foresight
you led on
without insight
insipid attitudes
and bright white lies
and broken lids can't protect your eyes
and broken lids can't protect your eyes
But you've never crossed a bridge
and you've never felt the gate
and I've seen what's in your eyes
and I think it might be hate
and I've seen you play your part
and I've watched you bide your time
but you've never shown your heart
and I've never seen you cry
never seen you, never seen you cry
You pressed on
without foresight
you led on
without insight
insipid attitudes
and bright white lies
and broken lids can't protect your eyes
and broken lids can't protect your eyes
the reflection that hit my eye
from the streetlight off the buckle
of your seat belt on the last night
of your down time
of your down time
of your down time
You pressed on
without foresight
you led on
without insight
Insipid attitudes
and bright white lies
and broken lids can't protect your eyes
and broken lids can't protect your eyes
protect your eyes
protect your eyes
protect your eyes
protect your eyes
You picked answers and did not find
the infractions that were implied
all the pages had another side
meaningless and underived
in your down time
in your down time
You pressed on
without foresight
you led on
without insight
insipid attitudes
and bright white lies
and broken lids can't protect your eyes
and broken lids can't protect your eyes
protect your eyes
protect your eyes
protect your eyes
protect your eyes
You found idols, and were inspired
to become them and set aside
your own presence and redefined
your whole essence to fit inside
of your down time
of your down time
You pressed on
without foresight
you led on
without insight
insipid attitudes
and bright white lies
and broken lids can't protect your eyes
and broken lids can't protect your eyes
But you've never crossed a bridge
and you've never felt the gate
and I've seen what's in your eyes
and I think it might be hate
and I've seen you play your part
and I've watched you bide your time
but you've never shown your heart
and I've never seen you cry
never seen you, never seen you cry
You pressed on
without foresight
you led on
without insight
insipid attitudes
and bright white lies
and broken lids can't protect your eyes
and broken lids can't protect your eyes
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wow, chris carrabba... hes a character isnt he? This song never fails to crack me up! Chris, i love you, but how did you turn so emo? i mean this song is just THE BEST
chris is my lover