Favor
Arcwelder Lyrics


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(music are graber, words s macdonald)
Gonna do myself a favor, quit while I'm behind
It seems like all this hanging on will only mess up my mind
And don't have many options at least none I can find
It always seems so hard to take when what you're weaving unwinds

Gonna do myself a favor, quit while I'm ahead
Take some time to lick my wounds and write some music instead
Take it out of me and purify what's left here in my soul
Funny how what seems so free can take a very big toll

Gonna do myself a favor, write it off as lost
What I have to show from this does not keep up with the cost




Gonna look around and think about the next step I should take
Pull it back together the best decision I'll make

Overall Meaning

The Arcwelder song "Favor" is a reflection on choosing to let go of something that is not working out. The singer acknowledges that they have been hanging on to something that is causing them stress and anxiety, and it is time to quit while they are behind. This could be a relationship, a job, or any situation that is not bringing them happiness. Instead of holding on and continuing to suffer, they are making the conscious decision to let go and move on.


The second verse finds the singer in a better place, having taken time to heal and focus on something positive. They have turned to music, which has helped them to process their emotions and let go of the negativity. The lyrics suggest that this creative outlet has been therapeutic, perhaps even necessary, for the singer to move forward.


In the final verse, the singer is looking back at what they have lost, but is also focused on the future and the next step they need to take. They are taking stock of their options and making a plan to move forward in the best way possible. The overall message of the song is one of acceptance and self-care. It can be difficult to let go of something or someone, but sometimes it is the healthiest and most productive choice we can make.


Line by Line Meaning

Gonna do myself a favor, quit while I'm behind
I need to stop what I'm doing now before I fall any further behind.


It seems like all this hanging on will only mess up my mind
Continuing on this path will only lead to more stress and confusion.


And don't have many options at least none I can find
I don't have many alternatives to choose from, or none that I'm aware of.


It always seems so hard to take when what you're weaving unwinds
It's difficult to accept when something you've worked hard on falls apart.


Gonna do myself a favor, quit while I'm ahead
I should stop while I'm ahead and take some time for myself.


Take some time to lick my wounds and write some music instead
I need to recover from this and express myself through music.


Take it out of me and purify what's left here in my soul
Expressing myself through music will help me cleanse my soul and clarify my thoughts.


Funny how what seems so free can take a very big toll
Things that seem easy and carefree can actually be taxing on one's well-being.


Gonna do myself a favor, write it off as lost
I need to let go of what I've lost and move on.


What I have to show from this does not keep up with the cost
What I've gained from this experience is not worth the effort and sacrifice I've put into it.


Gonna look around and think about the next step I should take
I need to assess my options and plan my next move carefully.


Pull it back together the best decision I'll make
I need to gather myself and make the wisest decision I can.




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@MrPeterkrueger

Video documents a roadtrip from Minneapolis to Madison: a beautiful drive that I've made many times. Black River Falls, the city where they stopped to climb the mouse statue, is the psychological, if not actual, halfway point of the journey. The footage shows the band entering the front door of Club de Wash -- apparently the site of the live footage -- a Madison venue that burned down just a few years later in 1996.

@mattaki

i got this on a mixtape from a friend from st. paul in march 1992! good times!

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