My Instant Song
MONOEYES Lyrics

The last Sunday
Referring to a specific day, the singer describes how they spent it in a coastal town.

in this coastal town
The location of the specific Sunday described in the previous line.

I woke up late still in the sun
Despite waking up later than usual, the singer still felt the warmth of the sun on their skin.

Tinkerbell has left the ground
Metaphorically, the sense of magic and whimsy has left the artist's current situation.

And nothing left to call my own
The artist feels a sense of loss and emptiness, as though they have no personal belongings or identity.

When it's Monday
Referring to the upcoming day of the week, which has different connotations than the previous day described.

I'll hit the ground
The singer has to return to reality and face the challenges of the new week.

So we stay out late
Despite the impending responsibilities of Monday, the artist and those with them are choosing to stay out and enjoy themselves.

still in the sky
The sun has not yet set, and the sky remains bright and beautiful.

The simplest things
The small, insignificant moments that can bring one joy and contentment.

They felt so right
The singer is appreciating the simple pleasures they are currently experiencing.

They felt so right
The same sentiment as the previous line.

It's my instant song
The singer has a fallback mechanism - music - that brings them comfort and solace in tough times.

I could end this now
Despite the positive feelings evoked by their instant song, the singer recognizes that it may not be a permanent solution to their problems.

It's my instant song
Reinforcement of the fact that music is a reliable coping mechanism for the singer.

When it feels as if all's lost
The artist's instant song is a resource they can draw upon when they feel hopeless or helpless.

When it feels too hard to hold
Similar to the previous line, the artist uses their instant song to help them through rough patches of life.

When it feels I'm in the dark
The singer is using their instant song to help guide them when they feel lost or directionless.

Just sing a song
The singer is actively engaging with their instant song to help them through tough times.

My instant song
Reinforcement of the fact that their music is a reliable source of comfort.

When it feels so hard to breathe
The artist uses their instant song to regulate their breathing and calm themselves down when anxiety sets in.

When it feels too good to be true
The artist uses their instant song to remind themselves to stay grounded and not get carried away in happy moments.

When it feels scary to jump
The singer uses their instant song to give themselves the confidence they need to take a leap of faith into the unknown.

Just sing a song
The artist once again emphasizes the importance of music in helping them navigate the ups and downs of life.

My instant song
Reinforcement of the fact that their music is a reliable source of comfort.

Just for a while I settled down
The singer briefly finds some respite from their hectic life.

And crammed three bites
The singer does not have much time or space to indulge in simple pleasures.

into my mouth
The three bites that the artist managed to take are quickly consumed.

The gloomy lights of the town
The atmosphere of the environment around them is not particularly enjoyable or uplifting.

Reflect the secrets
The singer sees their own struggles and demons reflected in their surroundings.

we hold inside
The internal struggles and emotions that the singer and others carry with them.

Maybe someday when we get back
The artist holds out hope for a brighter future.

Out on the loose
The sense of freedom and adventure that the artist is longing for.

and get tangled up
The trials and tribulations that come with chasing one's dreams.

The simplest things
A recurring motif throughout the song, referring to small moments of joy and contentment.

They felt so right
Reinforcement of the idea that it is the small things in life that can bring one true happiness.

They felt so right
Similar sentiment to the previous line.

You'd be gone too far
If the singer did not have their instant song to fall back on, they may lose themselves completely.

Just my instant song
The singer is once again emphasizing the importance of their music in helping them get through tough times.

It will drag me out of the din
Their instant song will help the artist rise above the cacophony of their everyday life.

of every night
The artist's struggles and anxieties that plague them throughout their evenings.

My instant song
Reinforcement of the fact that their music is a reliable source of comfort.

My instant song
Final reinforcement of the importance of their music in helping them through tough times.