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.
Should've known it would end just like this why so sad?
Love means twice as much when it all turns out bad.
I've grown to know that I can see the world as I want.
Choosing to see you might change how things get done.
And this is my offer,
And if you can do better you should.
And if words can hold water,
Then I'm carrying oceans for you.
Just for you.
Trying hard to enjoy you the best that I can,
Without trippin' those strings that lead back to your hand.
Lovin' me doesn't doesn't always go swimmingly well.
So I'll give you the choice just to walk away now.
And this is my offer,
And if you can do better you should.
And if words can hold water,
Then I'm carrying oceans for you.
Just for you.
You might find it impossible,
But who's to say that I'm wrong?
And this is my offer,
And if you can do better you should.
And if words can hold water,
Then I'm carrying oceans for you.
Just for you.
Love means twice as much when it all turns out bad.
I've grown to know that I can see the world as I want.
Choosing to see you might change how things get done.
And this is my offer,
And if you can do better you should.
And if words can hold water,
Then I'm carrying oceans for you.
Just for you.
Trying hard to enjoy you the best that I can,
Without trippin' those strings that lead back to your hand.
Lovin' me doesn't doesn't always go swimmingly well.
So I'll give you the choice just to walk away now.
And this is my offer,
And if you can do better you should.
And if words can hold water,
Then I'm carrying oceans for you.
Just for you.
You might find it impossible,
But who's to say that I'm wrong?
And this is my offer,
And if you can do better you should.
And if words can hold water,
Then I'm carrying oceans for you.
Just for you.
Lyrics submitted by noydbyj
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