A group of childhood friends from Inglewood who began playing together in their teens, the band consists of Pablo Sotelo (vocals/guitar), Jean Pierre Narvaez (bass/vocals), Chris Runners (keys/vocals), Elijah Trujillo (guitar/keys), and Luis Portillo (drums). An early diet of bands like the Arctic Monkeys, the Strokes, and Gorillaz fueled their imagination as they learned their instruments and began writing songs together during high school in the late 2000s. By the time they began releasing music in 2012, Inner Wave had transformed themselves into a pysch-driven indie pop band with a lo-fi bent and a strong D.I.Y. presence. A series of self-released singles and EPs paved the way for their first full-length, 2013's III. The album's bubbly lo-fi single, "American Spirits," went on to notch millions of streams on major streaming platforms. The exploratory Sun Transmissions followed a year later as Inner Wave continued to build buzz as a live band. A steady stream of signals throughout early 2017 preceded the August release of their ambitious third album, Underwater Pipe Dreams. An hour long and boasting 18 tracks, the experimental set was followed in 2018 by similarly toned companion EP, Underwater +, further bolstering their reputation as a creative and engaging act. Inner Wave returned in the middle of 2019 with the warped but sunny EP wya.
Mushroom
Inner Wave Lyrics
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My days been shining too bright
Keep me on the edge of my seat babe
Tucked away forever dim light
Seems too real
Wanna keep it chill
Hold me near
That sucks it's a little too close now
Only you can get me to cry
Think I might've said a little too much today
Don't wanna hear about your other guy
All alone in the dark like a mushroom
That's the way I'm gonna get by
Spare me the awkward little details
Oh no there's trouble in sight
Something to fill
It's about to spill
What to do?
It's clear
I'm not that mad babe
I'm just a little upset
I'm not that mad babe
I'm just a little upset
I'm not that mad babe
I'm just a little upset
I'm not that mad babe
I'm just a little upset
The lyrics of Inner Wave's song Mushroom are layered with meaning and emotions that explore themes of growth, vulnerability, and jealousy. The opening lines "My spores been growing by the day and My days been shining too bright" seem to be about the singer's personal growth, as if they are a mushroom growing towards the light. The second line, however, suggests that this optimism is tempered by a sense of nervous energy, perhaps reflecting the precariousness of this growth.
In the chorus, the singer is concerned about getting too close to someone and becoming vulnerable. "That sucks it's a little too close now / Only you can get me to cry / Think I might've said a little too much today / Don't wanna hear about your other guy" implies that they are in a relationship they are not ready to fully commit to, due to the possibility of heartbreak. The line "All alone in the dark like a mushroom / That's the way I'm gonna get by" is particularly poignant, as it transforms the mushroom imagery into a metaphor for loneliness and survival.
The second verse continues to explore the singer's feelings of jealousy, as they try to keep their feelings in check. "Spare me the awkward little details / Oh no there's trouble in sight" suggests that they are aware of the potential for conflict, but are unable to fully express what they are feeling. This culminates in the refrain of "I'm not that mad babe / I'm just a little upset", which could be seen as an attempt to downplay their emotions.
Overall, Mushroom is a complex and introspective song that delves into the complexities of relationships and personal growth. The mushroom imagery is used to great effect, providing a unique and memorable metaphor for the singer's experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
My spores been growing by the day and
My potential has been increasing with each passing day and
My days been shining too bright
My life has been very fulfilling lately
Keep me on the edge of my seat babe
You keep me on my toes, dear
Tucked away forever dim light
I prefer to stay hidden and unnoticed
Seems too real
What's happening feels surreal
Wanna keep it chill
I want to remain composed
Hold me near
I need your comfort and support right now
That sucks it's a little too close now
Unfortunately, the current situation is uncomfortably close to home
Only you can get me to cry
You have a unique ability to make me emotional
Think I might've said a little too much today
I may have revealed too many personal details in our conversation today
Don't wanna hear about your other guy
I don't want to know about your other romantic interests
All alone in the dark like a mushroom
I feel isolated and alone in the darkness, like a mushroom growing in the shadows
That's the way I'm gonna get by
That's the way I'm going to cope with everything
Spare me the awkward little details
Please avoid sharing uncomfortable details with me
Oh no there's trouble in sight
I sense that something bad is about to happen
Something to fill
I need something to occupy my mind and energy
It's about to spill
I feel like I'm on the verge of breaking down
What to do?
I'm uncertain of my next steps
It's clear
The path forward is becoming clearer to me
I'm not that mad babe
I'm not extremely angry, dear
I'm just a little upset
I'm feeling a bit troubled and anxious
I'm not that mad babe
I'm not extremely angry, dear
I'm just a little upset
I'm feeling a bit troubled and anxious
I'm not that mad babe
I'm not extremely angry, dear
I'm just a little upset
I'm feeling a bit troubled and anxious
I'm not that mad babe
I'm not extremely angry, dear
I'm just a little upset
I'm feeling a bit troubled and anxious
Writer(s): Pablo Sotelo
Contributed by Gabriella S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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●• LYRICS •●
My spores been growing by the day and
My days been shining too bright
Keep me on the edge of my seat babe
Tucked away forever, dim light
Seems too real
Wanna keep it chill
Hold me near
That sucks it's a little too close now
Only you can get me to cry
Think I might've said a little too much today
Don't wanna hear about your other guy (ah-ah-ah)
All alone in the dark like a mushroom
That's the way I'm gonna get by
Spare me the awkward little details
Oh no, there's trouble in sight
Something to fill
It's about to spill
What to do?
It's clear
I'm not that mad, babe
I'm just a little upset
I'm not that mad, babe
I'm just a little upset
I'm not that mad, babe
I'm just a little upset
I'm not that mad, babe
I'm just a little upset
@astromoonie
didn't expect the theme of the next inner wave release to be fungi but it SLAPS
@trulybeautifulgoodness
its like every time innerwave posts a new song it plays really well with whats going on in my life. i dont want to hear about your new girl. ill be here in the dark.
@saintherip8624
This sounds like the type of music I'd play in the afternoon after a rain and the sun tries to peek through the clouds, but it's already starting to set, and you could hear the crickets.
@jetgamez643
i can't get enough of this song!
@slyrider44
I've been listening to this song at least 5 times a day since it's come out. So god damn catchy.
@warcraftmafia
i just found these guys on spotify mannn hidden gem, this is one of my favorite ones :)
@perera3794
its so good to see that you guys are getting more and more fans everyday. you really deserve it. Love from brazil!!
@danielflores4674
Only 6k views? Fuck the world is missing out on some good music. You guys are going to blow up I’m calling it out. Most underrated band ever.
@Zephox123
It’s at over 100k views now haha! To this day, they are still criminally underrated. Every song they release is a hit man.
@Justpassingby204
@@Zephox123 facts on facts on facts