Comes And Goes
Moist Lyrics

Five o'clock and the day begins
The day starts early and the singer expresses a sense of weariness and unenthusiasm.

I drown my head
The singer is attempting to escape reality and avoid facing his problems.

To watch it sink or swim
The singer is uncertain about the outcome of the day.

Coming down from yesterday
The singer is still dealing with the aftermath of previous events and emotions.

We might get through
The singer expresses hopefulness that he and his companions can overcome any obstacles they might face.

Weigh yourself
The singer is acknowledging the importance of introspection and self-reflection.

Then you weigh your friends
The singer understands the significance of maintaining meaningful relationships with others, and the positive impact that can have on one's life.

You weigh the truth
The singer recognizes the importance of honesty and acknowledging reality.

You feel it slipping in
The singer is experiencing a sense of vulnerability, and sensing that reality is catching up to him.

I'll give it up in an hour or two
The singer is expressing doubt about his ability to maintain his new outlook or mentality.

Well be back soon
The singer expresses confidence in his ability to confront his problems, and a recognition that this is an ongoing process.

I live my life
The singer is acknowledging the value of individual autonomy and personal growth.

Its getting better every day
The singer expresses hope that, despite setbacks, overall progress is being made.

I don't feel quite right
The singer acknowledges that they are still dealing with challenges and struggles.

Trick myself just to pass the time
The singer resorts to distractive coping mechanisms in order to cope with difficult emotions.

To kill the day
The singer is attempting to avoid dealing with challenging or unpleasant realities.

Its starting to unwind
The singer is recognizing that their actions and coping mechanisms are not sustainable or healthy.

Sinking fast in the morning light
The singer is feeling overwhelmed or doomed in the face of clear reality, symbolized by morning light.

We came unglued
The singer and their companions have broken apart or become disorganized due to their struggles and challenges.

Another drink just for yesterday
The singer is resorting to escapism and avoiding dealing with present struggles by turning to past pleasures.

To stem the tide
The singer is attempting to control or slow down unpleasant emotions or experiences.

I feel it slip away
The singer is acknowledging that their coping mechanisms and avoidance tactics are not sustainable in the long-term.

Another trip just to drown my head
The singer is returning to negative habits rather than dealing with their struggles directly.

Satans on the line Santas on the line Ice creams on the line Major barbaras on the line If god is on the line Then guilt is on the line Jealousies on the line I got you on the line
This section uses absurdity to express the idea that the singer is being pulled in multiple directions and/or struggling with many emotions, including guilt and jealousy.

Now its getting better every day
The singer expresses hope that their struggles are becoming more manageable, and that they are on a path towards growth and improvement.