Hotel
Antlers (The) Lyrics
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I rent a blank room to stop living in my past self
Fuck now
I'm outta here tomorrow
Fuck now
I'm outta here tomorrow
And when I check out, it won't matter how my name's spelled
Cause when you pass through, you only keep what you can't sell
In the hotel, I can't remember how the past felt
But in a strange bed, I keep sleeping with my past self
Fuck now, I'm outta here tomorrow
Fuck now, I'm outta here tomorrow
And when I check out, it won't matter how my name's spelled
Cause when you pass through, you only keep what you can't sell
The lyrics of Antlers’ song “Hotel” explore the theme of moving on from past experiences, yet struggling to fully let go of them. The singer finds himself in a hotel, a symbol of transience and impermanence, unable to recall how the past felt. In an attempt to escape his old self, he rents a blank room, a place where he can’t be reminded of his past. The repetition of “fuck now” and “I’m outta here tomorrow” reflect his urge to leave the past behind and live in the present. However, despite his attempts to move on, he remains haunted by his past self, unable to completely let go. The line “But in a strange bed, I keep sleeping with my past self” reveals his struggle to detach himself from past experiences and change his behavior, leading to a sense of confusion and despair.
The lyrics suggest that the past can never truly be forgotten, and that the present is always informed by what has come before. The line “when you pass through, you only keep what you can’t sell” conveys the idea that we cannot simply discard the past, but instead must take what we have learned and use it to move forward. It’s a poignant reminder that our experiences, both positive and negative, shape who we are and that we can’t simply discard them like old belongings.
Line by Line Meaning
In the hotel, I can't remember how the past felt
The singer is staying in a hotel to try and forget their past, but they are struggling to do so.
I rent a blank room to stop living in my past self
By renting a plain hotel room, the singer is trying to distance themselves from who they used to be.
Fuck now
The singer is frustrated in the present moment.
I'm outta here tomorrow
The artist is planning to leave the hotel soon, indicating they may be seeking a fresh start.
And when I check out, it won't matter how my name's spelled
The artist doesn't care about leaving any kind of notable impression on the hotel, perhaps further emphasizing their desire to forget their past.
Cause when you pass through, you only keep what you can't sell
In life, we only hold onto the things that aren't easily disposable or sellable - things like memories and experiences.
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: DARBY CICCI, MICHAEL LERNER, PETER SILBERMAN
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[Verse 1]
In the hotel
I can’t remember how the past felt
I rent a blank room
To stop living in my past self
[Chorus]
Fuck now
I’m outta here tomorrow
Fuck now
I’m outta here tomorrow
And when I check out
It won’t matter how my name’s spelled
‘Cause when you pass through
You only keep what you can’t sell
[Verse 2]
In the hotel
I can’t remember how the past felt
But in a strange bed
I keep sleeping with my past self
[Chorus]
Fuck now
I’m outta here tomorrow
Fuck now
I’m outta here tomorrow
And when I check out
It won’t matter how my name’s spelled
‘Cause when you pass through
You only keep what you can’t sell
@johnfurman4242
Dig this song. Live in the moment! Time to let go.
In the hotel, I can't remember how the past felt
I rent a blank room to stop living in my past self
Fuck now
I'm outta here tomorrow
Fuck now
I'm outta here tomorrow
And when I check out, it won't matter how my name's spelled
Cause when you pass through, you only keep what you can't sell
In the hotel, I can't remember how the past felt
But in a strange bed, I keep sleeping with my past self
Fuck now, I'm outta here tomorrow
Fuck now, I'm outta here tomorrow
And when I check out, it won't matter how my name's spelled
Cause when you pass through, you only keep what you can't sell
@npknhdfrvr
I just remember how hard this song hit me when it came out in 2014. Helped me through some dark times fighting the peak of my past substance abuse and the downfalls that come with it.
@compton89_noelrod
That’s amazing! Because of you, that story is true.
@joeygodley2362
Wow, you too? I'm seeing this comment late, but I went through the same thing with this song. It's depressing circumstances that brought me back to this song all these years later, but I'm sober this time around.
@rabuuyoutube5949
this is the most under rated song in the history of music
@tonyrandall3146
I dare suggest this true.
@minemich
God damn that little guitar bit at the end is sublime.
@AJ-dw9or
What song?
@rohit49plus2
This one lol
@enfobeto
It's just amazing
@AJ-dw9or
@@rohit49plus2geez I was an idiot back then .. 💀