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.
Why can't you see,
This isn't how it has to be
You have these quote friends,
And you don't want it all to end
But time seems, Moving fast,
In your effort, To make it last,
You don't even, Need your voice
But time seems moving fast,
In your effort, to make it last,
You just let them make your choice
You're simply blind
You imitate their kind
Influenced by a few,
You know, It's not for you
Said I would be there,
That I'd always care
Said I would, Know I would
Can't you see I always could
Said I would be there,
That I'd always care
Said I would, Know I would
Can't you see I always could
And you just let them,
Make your choice
When, All the while,
It's your choice
Said I would be there,
That I'd always care
Said I would, Know I would
Can't you see I always could
Said I would be there,
That I'd always care
Said I would, Know I would
Can't you see, I always could
Said I would be there,
That I'd always care
Said I would, Know I would
Can't you see I always could
Said I would be there,
Because I care
Said I would, Know I would
Can't you see, I always could
(Said I'll be there)
(Said I'll be there)
(Said I'll be there)
(Said I'll be there)
This isn't how it has to be
You have these quote friends,
And you don't want it all to end
But time seems, Moving fast,
In your effort, To make it last,
You don't even, Need your voice
But time seems moving fast,
In your effort, to make it last,
You just let them make your choice
You're simply blind
You imitate their kind
Influenced by a few,
You know, It's not for you
Said I would be there,
That I'd always care
Said I would, Know I would
Can't you see I always could
Said I would be there,
That I'd always care
Said I would, Know I would
Can't you see I always could
And you just let them,
Make your choice
When, All the while,
It's your choice
Said I would be there,
That I'd always care
Said I would, Know I would
Can't you see I always could
Said I would be there,
That I'd always care
Said I would, Know I would
Can't you see, I always could
Said I would be there,
That I'd always care
Said I would, Know I would
Can't you see I always could
Said I would be there,
Because I care
Said I would, Know I would
Can't you see, I always could
(Said I'll be there)
(Said I'll be there)
(Said I'll be there)
(Said I'll be there)
Lyrics submitted by grammatico
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