Sugg has come a long way from the being the little boy growing up in Tennessee that was once intrigued and inspired by the sheet music hidden in his aunt’s old piano bench. Always ready to accomplish a new challenge – Sugg began teaching himself how to play the piano at age 11. Soon after learning his first instrument, he found himself picking up an acoustic guitar and doing just the same. Now 23 years old, Sugg has gone on to master the drums, banjo, bass, and even the mandolin. The ever-evolving musician found his earliest musical creations channeling his biggest musical influence, Bright Eyes, and has since taken the emotionally sincere lyrical qualities of this inspiration and blended them with his own unique disposition of optimism and content.
In just five short years, the charismatic Sugg has used simplicity, sincerity, and smiles to gain the approval of the music world. In his short career, Sugg has already pumped out six EPs (many of them featuring a “full length” amount of songs), five annual holiday EPs, and one LP, Dressed Up Like Dreams. The non-stop production of music, touring, and self-promotion has certainly started to pay off - With over 500,000 song downloads on PureVolume, nearly 100,000 singles sold, and thousands of albums sold, it comes as no surprise that Backseat Goodbye has already found a place in the iTunes Folk Top 100 Album and Singles charts - multiple times, and has landed himself coveted sets at SXSW and CMJ, as well as a being a featured band in Alternative Press Magazine’s AP&R section.
Reminiscent of the high spirited vocals and positivism of The Rocket Summer and the polished, upbeat musicality of Eric Hutchinson, Backseat Goodbye has created a blend all his own, that immediately embraces the hearts, imaginations – and hope, of listeners around the world.
In the words of Sugg, Backseat Goodbye is “music for the hopeful, music for the kids with their heads in the clouds, and music by a kid that’s just as lost in life as everyone else.”
Swallow The Sun
Backseat Goodbye Lyrics
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To take my hand and pick me up again
Yeah, I'm numb but it's really not that bad
Live life 'til you get it wrong
Take a breath and turn your head
Oh my god, I've gotta get out of this trend
It's 8 o'clock in the middle of a last chance
Anything or anyone or anywhere anyway?
It's kinda scary in the dark in the dim light
Can't I just pretend I don't mind
Everything or everyone or everywhere anyway?
I've got a lot of life and you've got nothing, nothing
I've got a lot of life and you
Don't swallow the sun, the moon isn't bright enough
We're all like flashlights, useless till you turn us on
Sex and cigarettes are real, the apocalypse is fate
Replace the T with a K
Religion's a reminder that our past is filled with liars
I spell my name with capital letters
But I don't talk much 'cause I'm a beginner at this life thing
Yeah, I'm young but that don't mean much here
If everyone knows that they're gonna grow old
Then why do we act like why we don't like the past?
If we had the chance we'd do it all over again
I've got a lot of life and you've got nothing, nothing
I've got a lot of life and you
Don't swallow the sun, the moon isn't bright enough
We're all like flashlights, useless till you turn us on
Sex and cigarettes are real, the apocalypse is fate
Replace the T with a K
Religion's a reminder that our past is filled with liars
I've spent 21 years replacing my old fears for new ones
I've asked why, how and where
More times than I care to remember
I've got 7 days 'til a new week comes
And 24 hours to convince myself I'm real
'Cause today I'm not so sure I even exist
Sitting by the sinners on a bad day
Everybody's kiss is contagious
I'm tired of watching wars on my TV screen
There's not an easy way to say this
Nobody likes a winter sitting on the wind while the trees get thinner
Can't you just pretend you're a good kid?
Can't I just pretend I really give a shit
Even though I don't really know how I want to live?
I promise I'll be a better person this time next year
This time next year
The song "Swallow The Sun" by Backseat Goodbye is an introspective and reflective piece about the struggle to find meaning and purpose in life. The opening verse expresses a desire to move on from the present and jump ahead to a more fulfilling future. The singer feels numb and disconnected, but remains optimistic that life will eventually improve. The line "Live life 'til you get it wrong" suggests that experiencing failure and making mistakes is an important part of personal growth. The chorus contains a message about finding the light in the darkness. The metaphor of turning on a flashlight implies that individuals have the power to illuminate their own lives and find meaning in the midst of struggle. The bridge refers to various aspects of society that the singer finds disheartening, from war on TV to the lies of past generations. In the final verse, the singer admits to feeling lost and unsure of their place in the world. They express a desire to improve and grow, even if the journey is difficult.
Line by Line Meaning
It's February and I just want April
I'm tired of waiting; I want some change in my life.
To take my hand and pick me up again
I need a boost to get back on track.
Yeah, I'm numb but it's really not that bad
I'm not feeling anything, but it's not a problem at the moment.
Live life 'til you get it wrong
You have to make mistakes to learn how to live life.
Take a breath and turn your head
Take a moment to pause and reflect.
Oh my god, I've gotta get out of this trend
I'm tired of following the crowd.
It's 8 o'clock in the middle of a last chance
This is a crucial moment that can't be wasted.
Can't we just pretend we don't know
Can't we just ignore the truth and live in blissful ignorance?
Anything or anyone or anywhere anyway?
Is there really anything or anyone or anywhere that's worth knowing?
It's kinda scary in the dark in the dim light
It's frightening when you can't see things clearly.
Can't I just pretend I don't mind
Can't I just ignore my fears and insecurities?
Everything or everyone or everywhere anyway?
Is anything, anyone, or anywhere really worth worrying about?
I've got a lot of life and you've got nothing, nothing
I feel like I'm living my life to the fullest while others are wasting their time.
Don't swallow the sun, the moon isn't bright enough
Don't expect too much from life, it may lead to disappointment.
We're all like flashlights, useless till you turn us on
We're all just potential until we're given a chance to shine.
Sex and cigarettes are real, the apocalypse is fate
We have fleeting pleasures in our lives, but we're all doomed to face the end.
Replace the T with a K
Change is necessary, sometimes by making minor adjustments.
Religion's a reminder that our past is filled with liars
Religion reminds us that our history is often distorted by those in power.
I spell my name with capital letters
I have a sense of self-worth and identity.
But I don't talk much 'cause I'm a beginner at this life thing
I'm still learning how to navigate life and don't have all the answers.
Yeah, I'm young but that don't mean much here
Age doesn't necessarily equate to experience or wisdom.
If everyone knows that they're gonna grow old
We all know that time is limited and life is fragile.
Then why do we act like why we don't like the past?
Why do we repeat past mistakes when we know better?
If we had the chance we'd do it all over again
We have regrets and wish we could go back and make different choices.
I've spent 21 years replacing my old fears for new ones
As I get older, new fears and anxieties continue to replace the old ones.
I've asked why, how and where
I've questioned everything in my pursuit of understanding life.
More times than I care to remember
I've questioned things so often that it's become exhausting.
I've got 7 days 'til a new week comes
Time is ticking away, and change is inevitable.
And 24 hours to convince myself I'm real
I'm not always sure of my own existence or purpose.
'Cause today I'm not so sure I even exist
I'm feeling lost and disconnected from reality.
Sitting by the sinners on a bad day
I'm surrounded by others who may be struggling, too.
Everybody's kiss is contagious
Our actions and emotions can impact others in a profound way.
I'm tired of watching wars on my TV screen
I'm exhausted by the constant negativity and violence in the world.
There's not an easy way to say this
What I'm about to say is difficult to articulate.
Nobody likes a winter sitting on the wind while the trees get thinner
Nobody enjoys feeling isolated and alone during a dark period of life.
Can't you just pretend you're a good kid?
Can't you fake it until you make it and be a better person?
Can't I just pretend I really give a shit
Can't I just pretend to care and be more compassionate?
Even though I don't really know how I want to live?
Even though I'm still figuring out my own path in life?
I promise I'll be a better person this time next year
I'm committed to making positive changes in my life and becoming a better person.
This time next year
I have hope for the future and believe things can get better.
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