Rust
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Must make distance fast
Before that tender touch
Makes my joints rust
Adored soul please know
That I have to break the mould
I have to go alone

Inside to outside
To rise above
Rise above
Into
Finding love

Thumb out heading north
And sometimes I don't know
Just why this path I chose
But I'm compelled I need
To have myself to hold
To let that man unfold

And habit is darkening me
How sweet be this tragedy
Indulging morbid flow
And refuting all I know
It's easy to be weak
But in the end the curse




Is to forsake tomorrow's riches
You know scarlet o'hara?

Overall Meaning

The song Rust by Must is a reflective piece about leaving behind old patterns and venturing out on a new journey. The opening lines indicate a sense of urgency and the need to move away quickly before the tender touch makes the joints rust. The tender touch alludes to the comfort zone that the singer needs to leave behind to grow and evolve. The adored soul is addressed, indicating a sense of attachment and care, but the singer needs to break out of the mould and go alone. This suggests a willingness to take risks and embark on a path that may not be supported by those closest to you.


The second part of the song focuses on the transformation process, from inside to outside, rising above and finding love. The thumb out heading north line refers to hitchhiking, indicating the singer's willingness to take any means necessary to pursue the journey. The singer may not always know why they chose this specific path, but they are compelled to take it. This indicates a sense of destiny or clarity that only becomes apparent in retrospect. The singer needs to hold themselves to unfold and discover who they are beyond their habits and routines.


The final lines refer to a potential journey towards destruction or tragedy that pulls the singer down. It's easy to indulge in negative patterns, but the curse is forsaking tomorrow's riches. This line suggests that giving in to negativity will only lead to missing out on opportunities and potential growth. The reference to Scarlet O'Hara, the singer of Gone with the Wind, is a metaphor for a strong-willed and determined individual who perseveres through tough times.


Line by Line Meaning

Must make distance fast
I must leave quickly


Before that tender touch
Before I become trapped in love


Makes my joints rust
Causes me to become stagnant and unmoving


Adored soul please know
Beloved understand


That I have to break the mould
I must break away from expectations


I have to go alone
I must leave by myself


Inside to outside
From within to without


To rise above
To surpass


Rise above
Surpass


Into
Towards


Finding love
Discovering love


Thumb out heading north
Sticking my thumb out to hitchhike north


And sometimes I don't know
Sometimes I am unsure


Just why this path I chose
Why I chose this path


But I'm compelled I need
But I am driven


To have myself to hold
To find my own way


To let that man unfold
To let myself develop


And habit is darkening me
Habit is making me stagnant


How sweet be this tragedy
This tragedy is alluring


Indulging morbid flow
Dwelling on negative thoughts


And refuting all I know
Rejecting all that I know


It's easy to be weak
Being weak is simple


But in the end the curse
But ultimately, it is a curse


Is to forsake tomorrow's riches
To give up on what tomorrow can bring


You know scarlet o'hara?
Have you heard of Scarlett O'Hara?




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