I Couldn't Wait to Leave 6 Months Ago
Neck Deep Lyrics


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From up here this town don't look so bad
I'm looking down at this place I hate and at least for a second it seems okay
But I'm not getting over it
Getting used to it
It's been so long since everything seemed to fit
And it's not a case of being scared or undeserving
I'm just questioning the purpose of leaving what I thought was pulling me down
But I'll bite my tongue and grit my teeth

I'll leave my heart where I leave my home
I never thought that I'd be on my own
I never knew that I had this in me
I kind of think it came all too quickly

But I know that growing up's a part of growing up
So I guess I'll just face the facts and throw my bags up on this broken back
I'll learn from my mistakes and find a place where I can breathe
Somewhere that I can breathe

I'll miss the smell of the rain on my road
The dirty streets of the town I call home
My friends that kept me from feeling alone
And the broken promises you made that forced me to grow
And I'll miss the paths I've walked a thousand times
The mistakes that I made, the lessons learned from the nights




That I spent with my friends in this town I resent
All 'cause this is the last of time that I'll spend around here

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Neck Deep's song, "I Couldn't Wait to Leave 6 Months Ago," detail the internal conflict and emotional turmoil of leaving behind a hometown that has outgrown and become suffocating. The singer reflects on the idea of leaving behind everything that was once familiar, including the good and the bad, and questioning the purpose of doing so. The line "But I'm not getting over it, getting used to it, it's been so long since everything seemed to fit" highlights the struggle of feeling stuck in a place and not knowing how to move past it.


Despite the conflict, the singer recognizes that growing up means outgrowing the things that once made them feel comfortable, and they will miss the good memories associated with their hometown. The line "I never knew that I had this in me, I kind of think it came all too quickly" speaks to the sudden realization of one's own strength in the face of adversity and the unexpectedness of growing up and leaving behind what was once familiar.


Line by Line Meaning

From up here this town don't look so bad
Although I hate this place, from a distance it doesn't look as bad.


I'm looking down at this place I hate and at least for a second it seems okay
Despite my strong dislike for this town, from up here, it looks decent for a moment.


But I'm not getting over it
I'm not getting used to this town or coming to terms with staying here.


Getting used to it
Becoming tolerant of this town or accepting it as my permanent residence.


It's been so long since everything seemed to fit
It's been a while since I've felt comfortable or like I belong in this town.


And it's not a case of being scared or undeserving
My desire to leave this town is not because I'm afraid or feel unworthy.


I'm just questioning the purpose of leaving what I thought was pulling me down
I'm contemplating leaving this town that I thought was holding me back, but wondering if it's the right move.


But I'll bite my tongue and grit my teeth
I'll hold my tongue and endure this town until I can leave without causing conflict.


I'll leave my heart where I leave my home
I'll always feel a strong emotional connection to my hometown.


I never thought that I'd be on my own
I never anticipated leaving my hometown and being on my own.


I never knew that I had this in me
I didn't realize that I was capable of leaving my hometown and starting anew.


I kind of think it came all too quickly
This transition from hometown to leaving happened faster than I thought it would.


But I know that growing up's a part of growing up
I understand that leaving my hometown and starting anew is a part of growing up and becoming an adult.


So I guess I'll just face the facts and throw my bags up on this broken back
I'll accept the reality of leaving my hometown and carry my baggage with me to start anew.


I'll learn from my mistakes and find a place where I can breathe
I'll use my past mistakes and experiences to find a new place where I can live comfortably.


Somewhere that I can breathe
A new place where I can live comfortably and not feel trapped or suffocated.


I'll miss the smell of the rain on my road
I'll miss the familiar and comforting smell of rain on the streets I grew up on.


The dirty streets of the town I call home
I'll miss the gritty and grimy streets of my hometown.


My friends that kept me from feeling alone
I'll miss my friends who provided me with companionship and kept me from feeling lonely.


And the broken promises you made that forced me to grow
I'll miss the broken promises and disappointments that helped me mature and become stronger.


And I'll miss the paths I've walked a thousand times
I'll miss the familiar paths and routes that I've taken countless times in my hometown.


The mistakes that I made, the lessons learned from the nights
I'll miss the mistakes I made and the lessons I learned while spending nights with my friends in my hometown.


That I spent with my friends in this town I resent
I'll miss the nights I spent with my friends in a town that I don't like.


All 'cause this is the last of time that I'll spend around here
This is the last time I'll be spending in my hometown before moving away to start anew.




Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: Benedict Kieran James Barlow, Lloyd Anthony Roberts, Sebastian Matthew James Barlow

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Zsofia Bachor

From up here this town don’t look so bad,
I’m looking down at this place I hate and at least for a second it seems okay,
But I’m not getting over it,
Getting used to it,
It’s been so long since everything seemed to fit ,
And it’s not a case of being scared or undeserving,
I’m just questioning the purpose of leaving what I thought was pulling me down.

But I’ll bite my tongue and grit my teeth.

I’ll leave my heart where I leave my home,
I never thought that I’d be on my own,
I never knew that I had this in me,
I kinda think it came all too quickly.

But I know that growing up’s a part of growing up,
So I guess I’ll just face the facts and throw my bags up on this broken back.
I’ll learn from my mistakes and find a place where I can breathe.
Somewhere that I can breathe.

I’ll miss the smell of the rain on my road,
The dirty streets of the town I call home,
My friends that kept me from feeling alone,
And the broken promises you made that forced me to grow.
And I’ll miss the paths I’ve walked a thousand times,
The mistakes that I made, the lessons learned from the nights
That I spent with my friends in this town I resent,
All ‘cause this is the last of time that I’ll spend around here



All comments from YouTube:

Calzum

These boys are the future of this fine genre, and i couldn't be more happy

rafki

damn, bro?

Potter

@James Adkins wish they’d come back to this style don’t really like their more recent albums but I support them no matter what

James Adkins

Damn weren’t you right, I thought this was a joke comment but then I looked at the time it was posted

adam thorn

you were spot on bro

Emily Bonklin

This song is one of those songs that touches you and your not sure why but someday you will find out. & im scared bc I think I'm gonna find out when I leave this town for Tennessee after high school...

Potter

How’s Tennessee?

Wonka

How’s Tennessee?

Daegan

Hopefully not West Tennessee. There’s nothing here. Save yourselves

Joshua Jones

I've already finished high school, but I'm moving to Tennessee, too!

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