The original lineup:
Chris Sutter - guitars, vocals;
Joe Gac - bass;
Ryan Wizniak - drums.
Discography:
Meat Wave (2012)
Delusion Moon (2015)
The Incessant (2017)
http://www.meatwaveband.com
Mystery
Meat Wave Lyrics
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Of someone you used to know
I think it's indecision
That leaves us such a long way to go
But you say it's not that way
Try to make amends so it will never end
You don't care about it, you don't care about it, you don't care about it
You don't care about it, but can't you see
I've always tried to wonder
How it must feel to be real
In one door out the other undercover
Do you think it shows
But you say it's not that way
Try to make amends so it will never end
You don't care about it, you don't care about it, you don't care about it
You don't care about it, but can't you see
It's a mystery
The song "Mystery" by Meat Wave appears to be a conversation between two people who are trying to reconcile their differences. One person is being accused of being too reflective of someone the other person used to know, while the accused person believes that they are simply unsure of their decisions, which has caused a rift between them. The other person appears to be trying to mend the relationship by saying it's not like that and trying to make amends so that it will never end. However, the accused person knows that the other person doesn't really care about the situation, even though it's causing them emotional distress. They want the other person to understand the mystery of the situation and how difficult it is for them to feel real and authentic, which is where the mystery lies.
The lyrics are ambiguous, leaving the true meaning of the song open to interpretation. It may be about a romantic relationship or a friendship that has soured, and one person is struggling to regain their sense of identity in the other's eyes. They want to be real, but can't shake the feeling that they are still seen as someone they used to be, or that they are being misunderstood. The song highlights the struggle of trying to communicate what's inside, while feeling like it's a mystery that the other person may never fully understand.
Line by Line Meaning
You think I'm Retrospective
You believe that I am reminiscent of someone you used to know
Of someone you used to know
Referring to a person from your past
I think it's indecision
My belief is that our lack of decision is the reason we are not moving forward
That leaves us such a long way to go
It is causing us to have a significant distance to travel
But you say it's not that way
You disagree and insist that this is not the case
Try to make amends so it will never end
You attempt to fix the situation so it will not result in a permanent separation
You don't care about it, you don't care about it, you don't care about it
You appear indifferent or unconcerned with the matter at hand
You don't care about it, but can't you see
Although you do not seem to care, I hope you realize
It's a mystery
This situation is difficult to understand or explain
I've always tried to wonder
I have often attempted to contemplate or imagine
How it must feel to be real
What it would be like to be genuine and authentic
In one door out the other undercover
Moving through life unnoticed or undetected
Do you think it shows
Do you believe that this is evident or noticeable to others
But you say it's not that way
Again, you disagree and do not think it is accurate
Try to make amends so it will never end
Making an effort to fix the problem to prevent it from continuing indefinitely
You don't care about it, you don't care about it, you don't care about it
Despite my concerns, you still do not appear to be affected by the situation
You don't care about it, but can't you see
I implore you to see the situation from my perspective, even if you do not care about it
It's a mystery
The situation remains difficult to understand or explain
Writer(s): Greg Sage
Contributed by Gabriel E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.