Restless
Hundredth Lyrics
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Threading through my faith with a needle named doubt.
Putting it all together and then tearing it apart.
Throwing away the scraps and trying to restart.
Go back to the days when it was sunny and clean.
My soul stormed until it stopped trying to shine.
It settled for hazy messages from a black sky.
I still don't know why, know why.
Is this what I wanted to be? A restless soul wrestling with what I believe.
Or just a selfish soul blind to problems that tower over me, over me, that tower over me.
Slow fade out. Sun burn and stay out. Clouds close like a mouth. 'Round last light and sound.
Don't bother, save your breath. Could be the last you get.
Am I jaded to the point where I can't see all of the beauty Your hands made, the world surrounding me.
I'm scared of what has come and what is to be. My heavy heart. The Earth will cover me.
The song "Restless" by Hundredth is an introspective and moving exploration of doubt, self-reflection, and the struggle to find inner peace. The singer expresses a profound sense of unease and instability that has overtaken their life, lamenting the loss of the "sunny and clean" days of their past. They describe their faith as a fragile thread, weaving in and out of doubt, and chronicle their attempts to piece together a coherent understanding of the world only to have it come apart again. The lyrics convey a sense of deep despair, as the singer struggles to reconcile their restless soul with their beliefs.
Despite the existential angst at the core of "Restless," there is an undercurrent of hope and resilience that emerges in the final lines of the song. The singer acknowledges their fear of the future and the weight of their heavy heart, but still finds comfort in the beauty of the world around them. The song ends with a hauntingly simple refrain, emphasizing the fleeting nature of life and the urgent need to appreciate the present moment before it slips away.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm not okay. I can't find stability. x2
I am struggling and feeling unstable and unsure of myself
Threading through my faith with a needle named doubt.
My faith is being challenged by doubts and uncertainties
Putting it all together and then tearing it apart.
I am trying to make sense of things, but it all falls apart again
Throwing away the scraps and trying to restart.
I am attempting to start over again by discarding the remnants of my failed efforts
Go back to the days when it was sunny and clean.
I long for a simpler and happier time in my life
My soul stormed until it stopped trying to shine.
My inner turmoil has caused me to lose my spark and sense of purpose
It settled for hazy messages from a black sky.
I am accepting unclear and confusing guidance from a seemingly dark and ominous source
I still don't know why, know why.
I am still uncertain and questioning why things are the way they are
No question I threw up, came back, and I don't know why.
I have asked questions and sought answers, but I still don't have any clarity
Is this what I wanted to be? A restless soul wrestling with what I believe.
I am questioning whether this internal struggle is what I truly want for myself
Or just a selfish soul blind to problems that tower over me, over me, that tower over me.
I wonder if my own selfishness and ignorance are the root of my problems, which seem insurmountable
Slow fade out. Sun burn and stay out. Clouds close like a mouth. 'Round last light and sound.
The world around me is fading away, as if the sun is setting and the sky is closing in
Don't bother, save your breath. Could be the last you get.
I am resigned to the fact that things may end soon, so there's no point in trying to communicate or convince others
Am I jaded to the point where I can't see all of the beauty Your hands made, the world surrounding me.
I worry that my negative outlook has blinded me to the beauty and positivity in the world
I'm scared of what has come and what is to be. My heavy heart. The Earth will cover me.
I am deeply afraid of what the future holds, and I feel burdened and overwhelmed by it all
Contributed by Maya R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
1XMONSTERX
I love this album so much <3
Ajtony
only 10k views?! I'm surprised... they deserve a lot more
Admin -
Loved it since its release <3
Faruk Shonubi
"Am I jaded to the point where I can't see all of the beauty Your hands made, the world surrounding me. I'm scared of what has come and what is to be. My heavy heart. The Earth will cover me." Captures what i want to express to God.
Sebastian Piedrahita
This made me fan of hundredth.
Katheryn Hayes
a restless soul wrestling with what I believe....
Karl Heinzlich
Im not okay
Artzy
Omfg
SarosArt
one of your only good songs lmao
Austin Lyle
incorrect. it is great tho, i always come back to it.