Travis Powell would replace Pellowski on bass in the fall of 2018, and the band would being recording their second record in December of that year. Christian Taylor was replaced by Jake Kelly (also of Newbrighton) in February of 2019, and the band would wrap up recording their second album "You Can Never Have a Long Enough Head Start" that May. A grueling 5-month mixing process followed, with the album being released in January of 2020 to moderate critical acclaim.
14 Days
Floral Tattoo Lyrics
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I've been waiting my whole life
Maybe I should stop waiting
Maybe I should do something
Haven't left this room in 14 days
Haven't left this room in 14 days
I am afraid
I'm too scared to leave my house
Maybe I should stop waiting
Haven't left this room in 14 days
Haven't left this room in 14 days
Is this really all life is?
Getting stoned and watching tv?
Maybe I should stop waiting
Maybe I should do something
Haven't left this room in 14 days
Haven't left this room in 14 days
The opening lines of the song, "Are you out there? I've been waiting my whole life", introduce the feeling of longing for something, or someone, that is not present. This could be interpreted in a few ways, with the singer perhaps addressing a specific person, or a general yearning for a different life that feels just out of reach. The repetition of the phrase "Maybe I should" suggests indecision and a lack of motivation to take action towards changing things.
The next lines, "Haven't left this room in 14 days / I am afraid / I'm too scared to leave my house", paint a picture of someone who is stuck in a rut, unable to even leave their own four walls. The fear that is mentioned here could refer to a fear of the outside world, anxiety, or depression. The line "I can't figure any of this adult shit out" suggests that the singer may be struggling with the responsibilities of adulthood and feeling overwhelmed by them.
The chorus of the song, "Is this really all life is? / Getting stoned and watching tv?" is particularly poignant, as it touches on the idea that the mundanity of daily life can be a source of deep dissatisfaction. The final lines of the song, "Maybe I should stop waiting / Haven't left this room in 14 days" bring the song full circle, with the suggestion that the only way to break free from this cycle of inaction and unhappiness is to take a leap of faith and do something, anything, to change the current situation.
Line by Line Meaning
Are you out there?
I am questioning if anyone is listening or if I am alone.
I've been waiting my whole life
I have been waiting for something significant to happen for as long as I can remember.
Maybe I should stop waiting
Perhaps I need to take action instead of waiting for things to happen on their own.
Maybe I should do something
I need to be proactive and make a change in my life.
Haven't left this room in 14 days
I have been isolated in my room for two weeks, signaling a lack of motivation and/ or fear.
Haven't left this room in 14 days
I have been isolated in my room for two weeks, signaling a lack of motivation and/ or fear.
I am afraid
I am experiencing fear, making it difficult for me to take action.
I'm too scared to leave my house
My fear is preventing me from leaving my home in order to face new experiences and challenges.
I can't figure any of this adult shit out
I am struggling to navigate the complexities and responsibilities of adulthood.
Maybe I should stop waiting
Once again, I realize that I need to take control of my life and take decisive action.
Haven't left this room in 14 days
I have been isolated in my room for two weeks despite my longing for change and progress.
Haven't left this room in 14 days
I have been isolated in my room for two weeks despite my longing for change and progress.
Is this really all life is?
I am in the midst of an existential crisis, questioning whether my life has any real meaning.
Getting stoned and watching tv?
I am participating in unfulfilling and possibly harmful activities to pass the time.
Maybe I should stop waiting
In the face of my doubts and fears, I need to take responsibility for my life and act accordingly.
Maybe I should do something
Once again, I realize that taking action is necessary and my inaction is causing my stagnation.
Haven't left this room in 14 days
The prolonged isolation is serving as a powerful symbol of my reluctance to change and take action.
Haven't left this room in 14 days
The prolonged isolation is serving as a powerful symbol of my reluctance to change and take action.
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Written by: Floral Tattoo
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