The sophomore album Intersections followed after another two long years of touring, marking a refocus of Into It. Over It.'s sound from pop punk-oriented songs to a more instrumentally broad, indie-centric approach. With a new live lineup to match the sonic shift, Into It. Over It. went out on the road again and appeared not only on long headlining tours, but also large festivals such as Lollapalooza and Riot Fest. Between the never-ending string of full band and solo shows that Evan is perpetually caught on, work on the third Into It. Over It. album has begun with a January 2015 writing session, entailing Evan and Into It. Over It.'s current drummer Josh Sparks being holled up in a cabin for thirty days. Since the fifth grade, Evan spent many years writing, recording and touring in bands. His first band was The Progress, formed with his grade school friends. Evan was a bass player in many of his early bands as a result of losing a coin toss with the other members of The Progress to decide who would play guitar in the band. Prior to the initiation of Into It. Over It., Evan was also in Damiera, Up Up Down Down Left Right Left Right B A Start, Labour, Map the Growth,, The Funeral Bird, Hiroshima Mon'Amour, Sleeper Agents, The French Connection, Emergency and Forgive Her Choke Her. More recently, Evan has spent his time off from Into It. Over It. in Stay Ahead of the Weather with the other members of Into It. Over It.'s first touring lineup, Pet Symmetry with members of Dowsing, and Their / They're / There with Matthew Frank of Loose Lips Sink Ships and Mike Kinsella of Owen.
Your Mantra
Into It. Over It. Lyrics
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In "Your Mantra" by Into It. Over It., the singer reflects on their current situation of selling off old items given to them by their ex-partner. Despite their efforts, they haven't sold anything, which leads them to realize that they are stuck in the same cycle they were in at 15. The singer is aware that their situation is boring and they feel sore from standing all day while others have chairs to sit on. At the end of the day, they haven't earned enough money, but they realize that their ex-partner has spent all their common sense on selling expired items. The singer is reminded of their ex-partner's mantra: "Out with the old and in without you."
The lyrics in "Your Mantra" explore the themes of stagnation, letting go, and moving on. The singer is trapped in a repetitive cycle, which makes them feel bored and stuck. They are also reminded of their ex-partner's mentality of letting go of the old, whether that be old items or old relationships. The singer is trying to move on from their past relationship, but they are struggling to let go and move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
Piling old Knick-Knacks into the back of her car
Putting old, trivial items in the trunk of her vehicle
(A now swollen four-door Honda in blue)
(Describing the car's appearance)
leaving one worn out industrial town in hopes of selling off gifts I had gotten from you...
Departing from a tired, run-down city with the goal of getting rid of presents I received from you...
But, I haven't sold a thing, which leads me to believe I'm just repeating the same sorry cycle as when I was 15.
However, I haven't sold anything, leading me to believe that I'm simply repeating the same depressing pattern I experienced when I was 15 years old.
Well, I'm completely aware of how boring this is.
I fully recognize how tediously unappealing this situation is.
My back's grown sore from still standing still.
My back has become uncomfortable from remaining stationary.
Standing those who brought chairs as they can sit back and watch as all of the small crowd files out.
Standing up while those who brought chairs can sit comfortably and watch as the small group departs.
And, as we close up shop, I've spent more than I've earned;
As we shut down the activity, I've spent more money than I've made;
A trait in me you'd seem to admire, but you've spent the last of our common sense on selling off the old and expired.
You seem to appreciate this trait in me, but you financed our common sense to sell outdated and elderly material.
We hadn't sold a thing, reminding me of you just repeating your mantra: "Out with the old and in without you."
Since we didn't sell anything, it reminded me of how you repeatedly stated: "Throw away anything old and get something new without you."
Contributed by Aria M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.