Postpone
Catfish and The Bottlemen Lyrics
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Tell them life's got you
Take time off
Tell them someone needs you
Tell them "all work does is bides you a year"
Before you get out of here
And the pubs won't shut early
And Your ex'll never call
From the minute you regret it to the minute that you let it go
To the minute you get fed up of tryna please everyone
And the minute you forget that you can pick it up like nothing's changed
You feel like it all starts falling
And you feel like your luck needs changing
I'll be there when it all falls
Sleep through all the rigmarole
Your roomates cause every time they fall
Tell them "all love does is bides you a year"
Before you get out of here
To a place that don't sleep
And the pubs won't shut early
And your ex'll never call
The song "Postpone" by Catfish and The Bottlemen is about taking a break from the chaos of life and the pressure to constantly work and please others. The opening lines urge the listener to take a step back and tell people that life is overwhelming and that someone needs them. The lyrics suggest that work only buys time, without giving one the fulfillment that they need.
The chorus talks about a place where everything is perfect and without worry, a place that "doesn't sleep," where "pubs won't shut early," and where "your ex'll never call." This place is a metaphor for a mental state that is free from stress and anxieties.
The second verse talks about the feeling of wanting to give up and the sensation of losing control. The lyrics also suggest that it's okay to take a break and let everything fall apart. Ultimately, the song emphasizes the importance of taking care of oneself and finding peace amidst the chaos of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Postpone it
Delay your obligations
Tell them life's got you
Inform others that you need a break from the demands of life
Take time off
Take a break from work responsibilities
Tell them someone needs you
Use someone else's needs as an excuse for taking time off
Tell them "all work does is bides you a year"
Argue that working only delays the inevitable struggles of life
Before you get out of here
Before you leave to take a break
To a place that don't sleep
Travel to a location that doesn't adhere to typical schedules
And the pubs won't shut early
Find a place where nightlife isn't restricted
And Your ex'll never call
Be in an environment where reminders of past relationships are non-existent
From the minute you regret it to the minute that you let it go
Reflect on a situation that causes regret until you successfully move on from it
To the minute you get fed up of tryna please everyone
Become tired of striving to meet everyone's expectations
And the minute you forget that you can pick it up like nothing's changed
Realize that you don't need to manipulate a situation to regain control of it
You feel like it all starts falling
Experience a sense of loss of control
And you feel like your luck needs changing
Believe that your fortune needs to improve
I'll be there when it all falls
Promise to provide support during times of hardship
Sleep through all the rigmarole
Avoid the complexities of life by ignoring them
Your roomates cause every time they fall
Your roommates cause disruption due to their own issues
Tell them "all love does is bides you a year"
Argue that relationships only delay inevitable struggles
Before you get out of here
Before you leave to take a break
To a place that don't sleep
Travel to a location that doesn't adhere to typical schedules
And the pubs won't shut early
Find a place where nightlife isn't restricted
And your ex'll never call
Be in an environment where reminders of past relationships are non-existent
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Ryan Evan McCann
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