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.
20,000 seconds since you've left and I'm still counting
And 20,000 reasons to get up, get something done
But I'm still waiting
Is someone kind enough to
Pick me up and give me food, assure me that the world is good
But you should be here
You should be here
How colors can change and even the texture of the rain
And what's that ugly little stain on the bathroom floor?
I'd rather not deal with that right now
I'd rather be floating in space somewhere or
Worry about the ozone layer
And it's almost like a corny movie scene
But I'm out of frame and the lighting's bad
And the music has no theme
And we're all so strong when nothing's wrong
And the world is at our feet
But how small we are when our love is far away
And all you need is you
And 20,000 reasons to get up, get something done
But I'm still waiting
Is someone kind enough to
Pick me up and give me food, assure me that the world is good
But you should be here
You should be here
How colors can change and even the texture of the rain
And what's that ugly little stain on the bathroom floor?
I'd rather not deal with that right now
I'd rather be floating in space somewhere or
Worry about the ozone layer
And it's almost like a corny movie scene
But I'm out of frame and the lighting's bad
And the music has no theme
And we're all so strong when nothing's wrong
And the world is at our feet
But how small we are when our love is far away
And all you need is you
Lyrics submitted by aur0ra
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one of my fave's, i think its about the pain of when your 'love' is away or a long distance relationship, and how you'd rather sit and dream about them that get on with other stuff
I always thought it's a song written after a break up, and that feeling that nothing matters anymore but wanting to reunite with that person you just broke up with... Some kind of regret about the break-up.
This is truly beautiful, even though it's kinda soppy. I love with passion!
i agree that its definitely about a break up. definitely beautiful too. i love that line ' how colours can change and even the texture of the rain.'
Yeah, it's about separation. And how everything seems "broken" when your loved one is not there anymore. Quite depressing...
my favorite part is when she says 'is someone kind enough to pick me up and give me food, assure me that the world is good...?' oh god, yes it's depressing, but SO GOOD... it's like you can see her, lying in bed, or on the floor because she is SO DOWN, and then reaching out for help... it's so amazing...
I don't think it's written after a break up. I think Ladybug nailed it.
I think it's about Sara being on tour with K's Choice, or just loving someone who lives far away from her.
About the feeling you get when you know everything would be better if the other person was right beside you, and you know that's not possible, but you can't even move because you just want them near. And that is the essence of your entire being at that point: just wanting that person beside you
It's about longing for (your) love, whether it's a long distance relationship, a break up or an unanswered love.
Great song, so simple and it's just a bunch of text with real feelings instead of following the rules of every song with chorus and such...