Pitfalls
Film School Lyrics

The song "Pitfalls" by Film School has a melancholic and introspective tone that is expressed through the lyrics about feeling emotionally detached from people and situations. The opening verses "I can barely sigh, Been charging through the snow, Lining up for games, Games to let me know, Stop. Go. Stop. And go" describe a feeling of going through life on autopilot, going through the motions without feeling a strong emotional connection to anything or anyone. The repetition of "Stop. Go. Stop. And go" emphasizes the monotony and lack of control over one's own emotions and actions.

The following verses "I could never tell, The compliments in code, Twist and rearranged, The faces always show, Stop. Go. Stop. And let go" highlight the difficulty in deciphering the meaning behind the subtle social cues, where the genuine compliments or criticisms are often expressed with subtexts that are hard to comprehend. This confusion is further amplified with the use of the phrase "Twist and rearranged", indicating an intentional effort put into hiding or masking one's true feelings.

In the bridge "While we hide these highs and lows, I can barely make out what you're trying to show, Stop. Take a look inside, Now keep it to yourself, Now dig up the remains, So glad that you could help, Stop. And Go. Stop. And let go" the singer realizes that everyone is trying to hide their emotions behind a facade, leading to an increased sense of alienation and the inability to truly connect with others. The phrase "dig up the remains" is particularly impactful, as it suggests the need to examine past experiences and memories to understand one's emotional state.