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Strung Out in Saskatoon
Crush Lyrics


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We've been gone for four days
Four months, it seems
Girl, it seems like forever
Since I've held you in my dreams
My ears are ringing
My heart, it aches a bit
My head is pounding,
And they say I looked like shit

All day long
I hear this song
Ringing in my ears, reminding me
Where I wanna be
But I'm strung out in Saskatoon
I'm barely alive, barely in tune
Oh I'm strung out in Saskatoon
Hope I make it home, hope I make it home

I'm sick of checkin' in
I'm sick of takin' out
I'm sick of forcin' myself to smile
Is this what it's about

All day long
I hear this song
Ringing in my ears, reminding me
Where I wanna be
But I'm strung out in Saskatoon
I'm barely alive, barely in tune
Oh I'm strung out in Saskatoon
Hope I make it home, hope I make it home

The road goes on forever
As the rain comes pourin' down
Oh I try to get myself together
As we stumble into town
Stumble into town

But I'm strung out in Saskatoon
I'm barely alive, barely in tune
Oh I'm strung out in Saskatoon
Hope I make it home, hope I make it home

Oh
I'm so strung I'm oh so strung I'm oooh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Crush's song "Strung Out in Saskatoon" depict the struggles of being on the road and away from loved ones for long periods of time. The singer is expressing their longing to be reunited with someone special, as they have been separated for what feels like an eternity. They describe their physical and emotional exhaustion, as well as their weariness of the constant routine of touring. The refrain of "All day long/I hear this song/Ringing in my ears, reminding me/Where I wanna be" highlights the struggle of being torn between their passion for music and their desire to be with their loved one.


The title of the song refers to Saskatoon, a city in Canada and a common destination for touring musicians. The lyrics describe the feeling of being "strung out" which typically means being high on drugs, but in this case, it refers to being exhausted and worn out from the grind of touring. In addition to the emotional challenges that come with being on the road, there are physical challenges as well. The refrain "I'm barely alive, barely in tune" captures the feeling of being exhausted and struggling to play their music as well as they would like to.


Overall, "Strung Out in Saskatoon" is a poignant song that captures the realities of life on the road for a touring musician. The lyrics express the longing for a sense of stability and the desire to be with loved ones, while also acknowledging the challenges of pursuing a career in music.


Line by Line Meaning

We've been gone for four days
It's been so long since we were together with you


Four months, it seems
It's been months since we've seen each other


Girl, it seems like forever
It's felt like forever since I've held you in my dreams


Since I've held you in my dreams
I miss being close to you even when I dream


My ears are ringing
I'm hearing this constant sound that's deafening me


My heart, it aches a bit
I'm feeling some pain in my heart and it's hard to ignore


My head is pounding,
I'm experiencing a severe headache that won't go away


And they say I looked like shit
People are noticing that I don't look well and I'm not taking care of myself


All day long
Every moment of the day


I hear this song
This tune keeps playing in my head


Ringing in my ears, reminding me
It's reminding me of something important that I can't forget


Where I wanna be
I know where I really belong


But I'm strung out in Saskatoon
I'm suffering from stress, exhaustion, and desperation in Saskatoon


I'm barely alive, barely in tune
I'm not doing well, I feel disconnected from myself and others


Hope I make it home, hope I make it home
I really hope I can get back to the place where I belong, where I feel safe and comfortable


I'm sick of checkin' in
I'm tired of going through the motions of getting checked in


I'm sick of takin' out
I'm tired of doing mundane tasks like taking out garbage or getting food


I'm sick of forcin' myself to smile
I'm tired of pretending that everything is okay and putting on a fake smile


Is this what it's about
Is this really what life is supposed to be like? Just going through the motions and pretending everything is alright?


The road goes on forever
The journey is endless


As the rain comes pourin' down
It's raining hard, which makes me feel more depressed


Oh I try to get myself together
I'm trying to gather myself and get back to normal


As we stumble into town
We're trying to navigate this town but we feel lost and disoriented


But I'm strung out in Saskatoon
I'm still feeling overwhelmed and anxious in Saskatoon


Oh I'm so strung I'm oh so strung I'm oooh
I'm in a state of desperation and exhaustion that I can't quite describe




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