Follow The Sound
Chasing Echoes: Navigating Life's Crossroads with The Backseat Lovers
Lyrics
Uh, take a-hundred
Expressing the idea of making a significant effort or taking a substantial action.
Last take
Indicates that this is the final attempt or effort.
Martha's in the hallway
Refers to a person named Martha, possibly in a metaphorical sense, in a hallway.
Running up and down
Describes Martha running up and down, creating a sense of activity or chaos.
It feels just like a Monday
Compares the situation to a Monday, possibly suggesting a challenging or mundane start to the week.
Following the sound
Suggests the speaker is following a sound, metaphorically pursuing something or someone.
Such an empty driveway
Describes an empty driveway, possibly symbolizing a lack of connection or absence of others.
Everyone's in town
Indicates that everyone is in town, creating a contrast to the emptiness mentioned earlier.
I can't believe it's Tuesday
Expresses surprise that it's Tuesday, highlighting a disconnection or disorientation with time.
Maybe while they're out
Suggests the speaker might express their emotions while others are out.
I'll let it out
Implies a desire to release emotions or feelings.
Stumble in and out of the mornings with the moon
Describes stumbling in and out of mornings with the moon, indicating a sense of disarray.
I know I'm not the only one she's talkin' to
Suggests that the speaker is not the only one with whom someone named Martha communicates.
And this troubled head of mine is making its big debut
Refers to the speaker's troubled thoughts making a prominent appearance.
I sincerely want to get better, but I sincerely know that it's true
Expresses a genuine desire to improve, acknowledging a harsh reality.
And it's been a while
Reflects on the passage of time and the distance since a particular event.
It's been a while
Reiterates the significant duration that has passed since the mentioned event.
Should I run?
Ponders whether running away is the right course of action.
It's been a while
Reiterates the extended duration since the event and the contemplation of running away.
It's been a while
Emphasizes the prolonged period since the event and the consideration of escaping.
Should I run?
Repeats the question of whether running away is the appropriate choice.
Run
Emphasizes the decision to run.
I'll quit the race and turn my head
Expresses a willingness to withdraw from a competitive situation and assess the aftermath.
To see what's left and who I kept
Suggests turning the head to evaluate what remains and who is still present.
Brush the guilt off of my chest
Describes brushing guilt away from the chest, possibly indicating a desire for emotional relief.
And there's nothing left, and all I said
Conveys a realization that nothing substantial is left, acknowledging previous statements.
Was it's been a while
Reiterates the extended duration since the event and the contemplation of running away.
It's been a while
Emphasizes the significant time that has passed since the event.
Should I run?
Repeats the question of whether running away is the appropriate choice.
It's been a while
Restates the extended duration since the event and the consideration of escaping.
It's been a while
Emphasizes the prolonged period since the event and the contemplation of running away.
Should I run? Run
Repeats the decision to run, reinforcing the choice made.
Every morning's such a let down
Expresses disappointment with each morning, highlighting a recurring letdown.
Every memory put my foot down, oh
Associates memories with asserting control, indicating a struggle with the past.
Stands up taller
Suggests that standing up against memories can be empowering or strengthening.
And if I could cash in for silence
If the speaker could exchange something for silence, possibly indicating a desire for peace.
If my pride could let me ask for silence, silence
If pride allowed, the speaker would ask for silence, possibly implying a need for quiet reflection.
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