circle the drain
soccer mommy Lyrics
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Summer rain on your back
Like the fall of your shoulders
But everything just brings me back down
To the cold hard ground
And it keeps getting colder
It's a feeling that boils in my brain
I would dial back the flame
But I'm not sure I'm able
I'm wobbling out on the wire
And the lights could go out
With the break of a cable
Things feel that low sometimes
Even when everything is fine
Hey, I've been falling apart these days
Split open, watching my heart go round and around
Round and around
Circle the drain
I'm going down
I'm trying to seem strong for my love
For my family and friends
But I'm so tired of faking
'Cause I'm chained to my bed when they're gone
Watching TV alone
'Til my body starts aching
And I think there's a mold in my brain
Spreading down all the way
Through my heart and my body
'Cause I cling to the dark of my room
And the days thin me out
Or just burn me straight through
Things feel that low sometimes
Even when everything is fine
Hey I've been falling apart these days
Split open watching my heart go round and around
Round and around
Circle the drain
I'm going down
Things feel that low sometimes
Even when everything is fine
Hey, I've been falling apart these days
Split open, watching my heart go round and around
Round and around
Circle the drain
I'm going down
Round and around
Round and around
Circle the drain
I'm going down
In the song "Circle the Drain," Soccer Mommy sings about the difficult emotions of feeling trapped in her own head despite her efforts to overcome her struggles. She compares herself to the calmness of the summer rain or the fall of one's shoulders but explains that everything brings her back to the "cold hard ground" and that it continues to get colder. Despite trying to dial back the emotions, she feels like it's impossible to do so. She feels like she's wobbling out on a wire and the lights could go out any second.
She tries to seem strong for her loved ones, but in reality, she's "chained to her bed" when they're gone, alone and watching TV until her body starts aching. She feels like there's a mold in her brain spreading down all the way through her heart and body, and she's clinging to the dark of her room. In the chorus, she sings, "Hey, I've been falling apart these days / Split open, watching my heart go round and around / Round and around / Circle the drain / I'm going down." It's a powerful metaphor that describes the feeling of being trapped in a cycle of negative thoughts and emotions, unable to break free.
The song's raw and honest lyrics, coupled with the soft and dreamy indie-pop melody, make for a profound and emotional listening experience. This song resonates with many people who have struggled with their own mental health and has quickly become a fan favorite.
Line by Line Meaning
I wanna be calm like the soft
I want to be peaceful like the gentle soft summer rain on your back
Summer rain on your back
-
Like the fall of your shoulders
-
But everything just brings me back down
But no matter what happens, reality always pulls me back down
To the cold hard ground
-
And it keeps getting colder
And it feels like it's only getting worse
It's a feeling that boils in my brain
It's a sensation that brews in my mind
I would dial back the flame
I would try to reduce the intensity
But I'm not sure I'm able
But I'm not sure if I can even do that
I'm wobbling out on the wire
I feel like I'm teetering on the edge
And the lights could go out
And everything could fall apart
With the break of a cable
With even a small mishap
Things feel that low sometimes
Sometimes things feel that hopeless
Even when everything is fine
Even when everything appears to be okay
Hey, I've been falling apart these days
Hey, I've been struggling a lot lately
Split open, watching my heart go round and around
Feeling completely vulnerable and overwhelmed, watching my heart break over and over
Circle the drain
Slowly spiraling downward
I'm going down
I'm losing my grip
I'm trying to seem strong for my love
I'm putting up a front of strength for my loved ones
For my family and friends
-
But I'm so tired of faking
But deep down, I'm exhausted from pretending
'Cause I'm chained to my bed when they're gone
Because I feel trapped in my bed when they're not around
Watching TV alone
-
Til my body starts aching
Until my body begins to feel sore
And I think there's a mold in my brain
And I'm concerned that there's something wrong with me mentally
Spreading down all the way
Spreading and taking over my entire body
Through my heart and my body
-
'Cause I cling to the dark of my room
Because I'm drawn to the darkness of my room
And the days thin me out
And I feel like I'm fading away day by day
Or just burn me straight through
Or I feel like I'm being burned from the inside out
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Sophie Allison
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Venomfan88
It's 2020 but Soccer Mommy just took us back to 1996.
@comradehermit9320
I'm staying. I'm buying a condo and a VW.
@aiba6540
She wasn’t even born yet, what an icon.
@HUNTENT247
Same. I was 8. Dig vibes like this.
@jamesrobertarchbald6357
sounds like alvvays
@ac_junior72
First time I heard the song a few minutes ago, yep...felt like I was time warped 25 years ago. 😊
@Mona-qu9ej
it feels like i grew up with this song
@SymmetricsAudio
It really does sound like something that would have gotten a lot of airplay in the 90s.
@gabe_s_videos
Isn't that always the best music? The kind that feels like it's always been in your life.
@vejota1405
Exactly!