Yeah Yeah Utah
Marietta Lyrics


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Andy, the highway looked so dark
When the black took control of my eyes
When something made my focus smash
And I'll be back when the rest of it dies

The voice in my head was gone
Every sort of person looked like hell
With their hands in their pockets
And the marks on their scalp

If I get a chance to breathe
If I get a chance to breathe
If I get a chance to breathe
If I get a chance to breathe

I couldn't breathe under all of that weight, and the things that we've seen.
With all the dead, with their hats on their chest, and their thoughts in the leaves.

I couldn't breathe under all of that weight, and the things that we've seen.
With all the dead, with their hats on their chest, and their thoughts in the leaves.

I can't breathe
The highway looked so dark
I can't breathe
I'm drowning underwater
I can't breathe
The highway looked so dark
I can't breathe
I'm drowning underwater





Tear the fever out of my lungs, put the cold back under my tongue.
Tear the fever out of my lungs, put the cold back under my tongue.

Overall Meaning

Marietta's song "Yeah Yeah Utah" is an emotionally-charged track that explores feelings of suffocation, despair, and hopelessness. The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song, as the singer speaks of how the blackness of their eyes takes control of them while driving the highway. This kind of imagery is evocative of the singer's sense of lost control and the overpowering nature of their emotions. The line "When something made my focus smash" suggests a kind of mental breakdown or dissociation - where the mind becomes fragmented and disorientated. The singer then goes on to say that they'll be back when the "rest of it dies," implying a hope that they'll be able to resume their life once they've worked through their issues.


The next verse describes the voice in the singer's head disappearing and how everyone around them starts to look like hell. This bit of imagery describes how depression and anxiety can make it difficult to relate to other people or find meaning in mundane activities. The lines "with their hands in their pockets and the marks on their scalp" describe the things that stand out to the singer as an outsider in a world where they don't feel like they belong. The repeated refrain "If I get a chance to breathe" is a yearning for some space, some time to process their issues and come to terms with the world again.


The bridge of the song is where the emotions come to the forefront, and the singer describes how they couldn't breathe under all of the weight of their feelings. The images of death and mourning suggest a kind of loss or bereavement - perhaps emotional or symbolic rather than actual physical death. The repeated refrain of "I can't breathe" is a cry of anguish that is visceral and relatable, and the image of drowning underwater is very potent. The final lines of the song "Tear the fever out of my lungs, put the cold back under my tongue" suggest a kind of catharsis or release, where the singer wants to be free of the hot, feverish emotions that have been overwhelming them.


Line by Line Meaning

Andy, the highway looked so dark
Andy, everything seemed bleak and hopeless.


When the black took control of my eyes
When depression took over.


When something made my focus smash
When a triggering event caused emotional turmoil.


And I'll be back when the rest of it dies
I'll return when the negative feelings and thoughts have dissipated.


The voice in my head was gone
I couldn't think clearly or make sound decisions.


Every sort of person looked like hell
Everyone seemed sad and struggling.


With their hands in their pockets
People were hiding their emotions and trying to cope.


And the marks on their scalp
Their pain was visible through their physical appearance.


If I get a chance to breathe
If I get a moment to collect myself.


I couldn't breathe under all of that weight, and the things that we've seen.
The trauma and sadness felt suffocating.


With all the dead, with their hats on their chest, and their thoughts in the leaves.
The memory of lost loved ones was everywhere and in everything.


I can't breathe
I'm overwhelmed and struggling to cope.


I'm drowning underwater
I feel like I'm suffocating and can't escape my problems.


Tear the fever out of my lungs, put the cold back under my tongue.
Get rid of my intense emotions and help me feel numb again.




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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@Jacob-to3cc

Andy, the highway looked so dark
When the black took control of my eyes
When something made my focus smash
And I'll be back when the rest of it dies

The voice in my head was gone
Every sort of person looked like hell
With their hands in their pockets
And the marks on their scalp

If I get a chance to breathe

I couldn't breathe under all of that weight, and the things that we've seen.
With all the dead, with their hats on their chest, and their thoughts in the leaves.

I can't breathe
(The highway looked so dark
I'm drowning underwater)

Tear the fever out of my lungs, put the cold back under my tongue.



@tidalnebula9329

Andy, the highway looked so dark
When the black took control of my eyes
When something made my focus smash
And I'll be back when the rest of it dies

The voice in my head was gone
Every sort of person looked like hell
With their hands in their pockets
And the marks on their scalp

If I get a chance to breathe

I couldn't breathe under all of that weight, and the things that we've seen.
With all the dead, with their hats on their chest, and their thoughts in the leaves.

I can't breathe
(The highway looked so dark
I'm drowning underwater)

Tear the fever out of my lungs, put the cold back under my tongue.



All comments from YouTube:

@yoaspiree

The way Ethan screams Andy in the beginning always puts me in a good mood

@ishmael802

Damn I’m like 8 years late to this legendary band. Great music

@PrototheDodo

The snare hit that changed everything. RIP Marietta ;-;

@whitespruce26

This is like an explosion of awesome, all over the place.

@lastnameawesome8982

Insert dick joke here

@hellajanky1980

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@Munnwort

@@hellajanky1980 I take it he made a joke about cum?

@FountainCityFingerboards

This is that get you through quarantine type music. I love it.

@who_cares848

The superbad sample in the beginning is awesome. Always loved that fuckin movie.

@evelynatzovara2497

I just watched Superbad and the intro makes all sense now

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