Austin!
Yo!
I'm on the way, on the way
I only get to sleep if I feel I'm satisfied
Lately nothings been enough, must be why I'm sleep deprived
Digging deep for number one hits and I'm underneath my skin
Underneath your thumb you know I'm ready to be
Yes, you know my kind
I am the one you one you want to be, from time to time
But that's a joke to me, and not to you
I guess you're living in a world I want you to

So, you need to see
We got another piece of you, I'm incomplete
I want to hold your hand, and listen new
To all the secrets that you had, but never stirred
I have it all for you
I have it all for me
I wanna take my

Time to make another commercial
All I see is love and it hurts
I want to be near you and we can see the
Light for whatever you want to be
Tonight, I feel alright, I know
Tonight, I feel alright, I know
Tonight, I feel alright to know what's up to know I care
Tonight I feel it inside my hands and know what happens
And now I can't feel it tonight

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Austenyo's song "Commercial" explore the struggles of an artist trying to find fulfillment in their career while also trying to appease the expectations of the music industry. The first verse talks about the pressure to create hit songs and the toll it can take on one's well-being. The line "Digging deep for number one hits and I'm underneath my skin" suggests that the artist is struggling to find inspiration and that the search is taking a toll on their mental health.

The chorus of the song speaks to the idea of consumerism in the music industry. The line "All I see is love and it hurts" can be interpreted as the artist feeling frustrated with the superficiality of the industry, where it's all about creating catchy hooks and selling records rather than creating music that comes from a place of genuine passion and creativity. The line "I wanna take my time to make another commercial" reinforces this idea, suggesting that artists are pressured to create content that will sell rather than content that comes from a place of authenticity.

The song then shifts to a more personal tone in the bridge, with the artist expressing a desire to connect with their fans on a deeper level. The line "I want to hold your hand, and listen new to all the secrets that you had, but never stirred" speaks to the human need for connection and understanding. The final verse then ends on a note of hope, with the artist expressing a desire to create music that they can be proud of and that comes from a place of genuine authenticity.

Line by Line Meaning

Austin!
An exclamation to get attention

Yo!
Another way to get attention, a greeting

I'm on the way, on the way
I'm making progress towards my goals

I only get to sleep if I feel I'm satisfied
I can only rest when I am content with my work

Lately nothings been enough, must be why I'm sleep deprived
Recently, my efforts have not been fulfilling enough, causing me to lose sleep

Digging deep for number one hits and I'm underneath my skin
I am putting in a lot of effort to make successful songs and it is affecting me deeply

Underneath your thumb you know I'm ready to be
I am willing to do whatever it takes to please you and get your approval

Yes, you know my kind
You know the type of person I am

I am the one you one you want to be, from time to time
Sometimes you aspire to be like me

But that's a joke to me, and not to you
I find it amusing that you look up to me, but you take it seriously

I guess you're living in a world I want you to
You are influenced by the world I have created for you

So, you need to see
You must realize

We got another piece of you, I'm incomplete
You have given a part of yourself, but I still need more

I want to hold your hand, and listen new
I want to be close to you and hear new things from you

To all the secrets that you had, but never stirred
I want to hear about the secrets that you kept hidden

I have it all for you
I have everything you need

I have it all for me
I also have everything I need

I wanna take my
I want to take control

Time to make another commercial
I need to work on making another successful song

All I see is love and it hurts
I am overwhelmed by the love I receive and it is painful

I want to be near you and we can see the
I want to be close to you and explore

Light for whatever you want to be
I will support you in whatever you choose to do

Tonight, I feel alright, I know
I feel good and confident tonight

Tonight, I feel alright to know what's up to know I care
I feel good knowing what is happening and that I care

Tonight I feel it inside my hands and know what happens
I have a good feeling and awareness of my actions

And now I can't feel it tonight
I no longer have that feeling tonight

Writer(s): Austen P Scheer

Contributed by Mason F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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