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.
Mom and dad don't look so hot these days
They're getting over the hill
Death is closing in and catching up
As far as I can tell
Got a plan of action and cold blood
And it smells of defiance
I'll just wait for mom and dad to die
And got my inheritance
Well I want more 'cause I'm getting bored
And I'm going nowhere fast
I was once filled with doubt now it's all figured out
Nothing good can last
Crows feet and rot are setting in
And time is running out
My parent's income interest rate
Is gaining higher clout
I'm a snot nosed slob without a job
And I know I damn well should
Mom and dad don't look so hot these days
But my future's looking good
Well I want more 'cause I'm getting bored
And I'm going nowhere fast
I was once filled with doubt now it's all figured out
Nothing good can last
Well I want more 'cause I'm getting bored
And I'm going nowhere fast
I was once filled with doubt now it's all figured out
Nothing good can last
They're getting over the hill
Death is closing in and catching up
As far as I can tell
Got a plan of action and cold blood
And it smells of defiance
I'll just wait for mom and dad to die
And got my inheritance
Well I want more 'cause I'm getting bored
And I'm going nowhere fast
I was once filled with doubt now it's all figured out
Nothing good can last
Crows feet and rot are setting in
And time is running out
My parent's income interest rate
Is gaining higher clout
I'm a snot nosed slob without a job
And I know I damn well should
Mom and dad don't look so hot these days
But my future's looking good
Well I want more 'cause I'm getting bored
And I'm going nowhere fast
I was once filled with doubt now it's all figured out
Nothing good can last
Well I want more 'cause I'm getting bored
And I'm going nowhere fast
I was once filled with doubt now it's all figured out
Nothing good can last
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