2.) Belmont is an electro house producer from Austin, Texas, USA with strong roots in chiptunes and a love for strong bass-lines and chest-stomping kicks.
3) New band from Johnny of Jay Heart Montreal and Scotty Sandwich of The Sandwiches
Empty
Belmont Lyrics
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Uncertain hands fill out the fall
Attached to all my biggest flaws
I sink below the water top
I can't break this bad routine
I′m sleep-deprived, my brain's a brawl
No conscious thought is found at all
Do you want normalcy or fallacy today?
Stuck in place without you here
A slender tree with weak roots
You stitched back a part of me
That′s never held its place
It′s hard to find a ruby in a worn-out case
Don't ask for much, there′s not enough
A broken crutch can't lift you up
I′m still waiting around for you
Stick around, don't fade away
Do you want normalcy or fallacy today?
Stuck in place without you here
A slender tree with weak roots
What if the day is today?
All of the knots start to fray
What if today is that day?
Stick around, don′t fade away
(Do you want normalcy or fallacy today?)
Stuck in place without you here
(A slender tree with weak roots)
Stick around, don't fade away
The lyrics of Belmont's song "Empty" explore the feelings of being attached to someone despite their flaws and the struggles of breaking bad habits. The first verse reflects a sense of longing and dependency on someone who is always on the singer's mind but fails to reach out or provide support. The lyrics convey a feeling of sinking and being overwhelmed by self-destructive patterns, as the singer admits to being sleep-deprived and mentally drained. The absence of conscious thought suggests a disconnect from reality and a struggle to find a way out.
The chorus suggests a plea for the person to stick around instead of fading away, questioning whether they want stability or illusion. The singer feels stuck and incomplete without the other person, comparing themselves to a slender tree with weak roots, indicating vulnerability and instability. The following verse expresses gratitude for the person who has stitched back a part of the singer that has never found its place. However, it emphasizes the difficulty in finding something valuable in a worn-out case, suggesting that the relationship may be flawed or past its prime. Despite this, the singer is still waiting around for the other person, hoping for their return.
The second iteration of the chorus continues the plea for the other person to stay, while acknowledging the slender tree's vulnerability, emphasizing the singer's dependence on their presence. The bridge poses a question about the possibility of today being the day when everything falls apart, with knots fraying and life becoming chaotic. It reflects the sense of uncertainty and anticipation for what lies ahead.
Overall, "Empty" encapsulates the longing and dependency on someone who is not fully available, the struggle to break negative patterns, and the vulnerability felt without their presence. It captures the complexity of relationships and the internal turmoil that comes with them.
Line by Line Meaning
You′re first to mind yet last to call
You're always on my mind, but you never reach out to me.
Uncertain hands fill out the fall
I am overwhelmed with indecisiveness and uncertainty.
Attached to all my biggest flaws
I am connected to and defined by my major imperfections.
I sink below the water top
I feel like I am drowning and struggling to stay afloat.
I can't break this bad routine
I am trapped in a destructive pattern that I can't escape from.
I′m sleep-deprived, my brain's a brawl
I am exhausted and my mind is chaotic and restless.
No conscious thought is found at all
I am unable to think clearly or make rational decisions.
Stick around, don't fade away
Please stay with me, don't disappear from my life.
Do you want normalcy or fallacy today?
Are you seeking reality or an illusion in your life?
Stuck in place without you here
I feel trapped and unable to move forward without your presence.
A slender tree with weak roots
I am fragile and vulnerable, lacking a strong foundation.
You stitched back a part of me
You repaired a broken aspect of myself.
That′s never held its place
However, it has never truly become secure or stable.
It′s hard to find a ruby in a worn-out case
It's difficult to discover something valuable in a deteriorated state.
Don't ask for much, there′s not enough
I can't request or expect more because there is a scarcity.
A broken crutch can't lift you up
Dependence on something that is already broken can't provide support.
I′m still waiting around for you
I am still patiently anticipating your return.
What if the day is today?
What if this is the day everything changes?
All of the knots start to fray
All the problems and complications begin to unravel.
What if today is that day?
What if today is the day where everything falls into place?
Stick around, don′t fade away
Please stay with me, don't disappear from my life.
Writer(s): Brian Radek Zarzycka Lada
Contributed by Daniel B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Wes Papes
One of the best albums of 2018. And thank you Belmont for giving me my favorite concert I've been to yet.
Will M
Saw them last Friday.
So fucking good, never thought I'd see them in the UK
grumpy pancake
Belmont's going to be so big one day ❤
Phillip Walker
Even if not, theyll always be great. I dont think fame is an accurate reflection of skill in this day and age~
al jared
You're first to mind yet last to call
1st line hits it for me! anyone else's new favorite band?
Shawn Cuggy
Best song on the album.
Breaking The Image
WE LOVE BELMONT !! 🖤🖤
Th3y Mad3 m3 d0 1t
You guys are sick keep it up!
Charlie Österlund // Drums
Banger of a record!
Bin Dabbin
YouTube newsfeed has been awesome lately. So much Belmont !!!!!!