August
Abandon All Ships Lyrics

The lyrics to Abandon All Ships's song August seem to be exploring the complexity of love and relationships. The opening lines "You paid attention, was it time well spent?" might refer to the time and effort that one or both partners invested in their relationship. The next line, "Lies in the past, got dragged by the current," suggests that the couple experienced some deception or betrayal that they were unable to overcome. The singer questions how they can trust a person who has lied to them, and reflects on how they went from being strangers to lovers in a short period of time.

The chorus expresses a sense of aimlessness and confusion. "We're lost with the love we once knew" implies that the couple has lost the connection that they once had, while "I spilled my thoughts into the ocean" symbolizes a futile attempt to let go of the past. The lines "I tried to drown the pain away, but my pain learned how to swim" convey a sense of helplessness and frustration, as the singer realizes that they are unable to escape their emotions. The final repetition of "Strangers now, lovers in August" suggests that the relationship may have ended, but the memories of the passion they once shared continue to haunt the singer.