Tim Rogner - vocals and guitar
Kyle Lewis - guitar
Scott Murphy - vocals and bass
Mike Leverence - drums
Moper
Allister Lyrics
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And all I can think about
Is how I went to work
And just sat around
And wasted my whole day
Time goes by
And soon we forget about
The way we looked
As our lives just slipped away
I mope around
Like there's nothing to do
Another day
And I'm looking for something new
I can't understand why I'm feeling this way
Memories come but they just fade away
it's late at night
And all I can think about
Is how I went to work
And just sat around
And wasted my whole day
Time goes by
And soon we forget about
The way we looked
The dumb things that mattered
As our lives just slipped away
I mope around
Like there's nothing to do
Another day
And I'm looking for something new
I can't understand why I'm feeling this way
Memories come but they just fade away
and I'm looking for something new
I can't understand why I'm feeling this way
Memories come but they just fade away
Allister's song "Moper" is a contemplation of the passage of time and the feeling of dissatisfaction that can come from days spent in routine. The singer has spent the day at work, but feels that they have accomplished nothing and wasted their time. As time goes by, memories of the past become less clear and the things that once seemed important lose their significance. The repetitive nature of days spent in routine leads the singer to "mope around" and search for something new and exciting to break the monotony. However, even as memories of the past slip away and new experiences are sought, there is still a sense of emptiness and confusion that lingers.
What sets this song apart from other contemplations of the passage of time and dissatisfaction is its upbeat pop-punk melody and catchy chorus. The juxtaposition of the energetic music with the lyrics that describe a sense of lethargy and listlessness creates a powerful sense of contrast. Additionally, the use of "moper" as a term of self-identification adds a tongue-in-cheek element to the song.
Line by Line Meaning
It's late at night
The singer is expressing that it is currently nighttime.
And all I can think about
The singer is currently overwhelmed and his thoughts are consumed by something specific.
Is how I went to work
The singer is referencing how he occupied a portion of his day.
And just sat around
The singer did a poor job of being productive during his time at work.
And wasted my whole day
The singer feels like he lost time that he can never get back.
Time goes by
The singer references the passing of time.
And soon we forget about
The singer mentions how memories are fleeting and they gradually disappear.
The way we looked
The singer is referencing how people's appearances change as time goes by.
The dumb things that mattered
The singer reflects that certain things that used to be important to him were actually trivial.
As our lives just slipped away
The singer is expressing that time passes by quickly and life seems to slip away easily.
I mope around
The singer is currently feeling low and sad, and he is not doing anything productive or active.
Like there's nothing to do
The singer feels as if there is nothing that he can do to improve his current state of mind.
Another day
The singer is heading into another day or moment in his life.
And I'm looking for something new
The singer is searching for something fresh that can add meaning to his life.
I can't understand why I'm feeling this way
The singer is unsure of why he feels sad and uncertain.
Memories come but they just fade away
The singer is referencing how some memories are cherished but as time goes by, they eventually fade away and are forgotten.
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