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The overall theme of the song revolves around the struggle of adulthood and the bittersweet memories of childhood. It highlights how the carefree days of playing in the backyard turn into a harsh reality filled with debt, disappointment, and unfulfilled dreams. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of trying to hold onto the innocence of youth while being dragged down by adult responsibilities and the realization that life doesn’t always go as planned.

Verse 1

Play in the backyard
Where the grass and spiderwebs grow up next to us
Say, what's your interests
Tell me how you plan to give up all of them

In this first verse, the imagery of playing in the backyard symbolizes childhood innocence and simplicity. The mention of grass and spiderwebs gives it a nostalgic feel, inviting the listener to remember carefree times. However, the question about interests hints at a deeper concern: the inevitability of growing up and letting go of those interests. It’s like the speaker is acknowledging that adulthood often means sacrificing passions and dreams.

Chorus

Hey, why'd we leave
Could have stayed for a while if we knew where we're ending up
Hide in the basement
Concealed well enough so we won't get evicted

The chorus expresses a yearning for the past and a sense of regret about leaving behind those simpler times. The line about hiding in the basement suggests a desire to escape from reality, as if the speaker is trying to avoid facing their current struggles. There’s a feeling of uncertainty about the future, emphasizing that if they had known how tough adulthood would be, they might have held on tighter to what they once had.

Verse 2

Pay all your savings
To a debt that you didn't know you had been living in
Hide the black eye
That you give yourself every time you get wasted

This verse dives into the harsh realities of adult life, where financial burdens and emotional pain take center stage. The “debt” symbolizes the unexpected responsibilities that come with growing up, while the “black eye” reflects the self-destructive habits people often develop to cope with their struggles. It’s a raw depiction of how adulthood can feel like a battle, leaving scars that are often hidden from view.

Chorus

Hey, why'd we leave?
Could have stayed for a while if we knew this is all we got
Lie, it's all weeds
Could have swore that the flowers would've bloomed, but they've hidden

This chorus echoes the earlier sentiments but adds more weight to the realization that life isn’t as beautiful as it seemed. The “weeds” symbolize the negative aspects of life that overshadow the good things, reinforcing the idea that expectations often don’t meet reality. The line about the flowers being hidden suggests that while there might be beauty, it’s buried beneath the struggles.

Bridge

Rain
You're better off in the clouds as we fade
Barely leaving a semblance of
What we thought it meant to grow up
When things don't get better
No, things don't get better and

In the bridge, rain serves as a metaphor for sadness and the weight of adult life. The line “you’re better off in the clouds” implies that sometimes it’s easier to escape into daydreams than to face reality. The repetition of “things don’t get better” hits hard, emphasizing a feeling of hopelessness. It’s a stark reminder that growing up doesn’t always bring the joy and fulfillment many expect.

Chorus

*Rain / You're better off in the clouds as we fade / Barely leaving a semblance of / What we thought it meant to