Mind Over Matter Lyrics

Lyric discussion by kanyeetusfetus 

Cover art for Mind Over Matter lyrics by Young the Giant

This story to me is about someone who is young and a little lost in the world. He is clawing onto the things that he has, which is someone's love. I feel like missing the train is an indication that he missed out on staying by his love while he explores his adventures in New York, East L.A, and Tokyo. He seems to only find faults in these areas, instead his mind is focused on the love that's holding him together. It also seems that while he is hell bent on holding things together, he is a young man who is faulty and will break those things regardless. It reminds me of a young child, when they will test your boundaries to see if you will abandon them. I still do that too, even though logically it never does get you closer to feeling safe with someone.

[Edit: I missed a couple of details]

Positive
Subjective
Enjoyment
Youth
Love
Adventure
Loss
Introspection