Pentimento was an indie rock/pop punk band from Buffalo, NY. In their lifes… Read Full Bio ↴Pentimento was an indie rock/pop punk band from Buffalo, NY. In their lifespan they released two full length albums (Pentimento, 2012) & (I, No Longer, 2015), two EPs (Wrecked, 2011) & (Inside The Sea, 2013), & in 2012 they released a split with Young English. They toured with Reggie And The Full Effect after they reformed in 2013 and subsequently became Reggie's full time backing band. Since they called it quits around 2016 they have since played some reunion shows.

Members:

Vinny Caito - Bass
Lance Claypool - Guitar
Mike Hansen - Drums/Vocals
Jeramiah Pauly - Vocals/Guitar

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Stuck Forever
Pentimento Lyrics

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From a photo to a phone call, then on to the front steps.
It's a clever way to illustrate all of the patterns we create.
I'm counting seconds between every breath I take,
While you patiently anticipate everything you want me to say.

But what you're waiting for just isn't worth the wait.

Do you have good days, or am I still in your way?

Are all the things you thought were worth it turning out to be mistakes?
Does it feel like we're stuck forever, alone together?
We are.

We used to talk about the future.
We haven't said a word in weeks.
Are you afraid to let go, let go?
Are you afraid to let go?
Even though you're guilty/nervous/sick over the things you struggle with,
And second guess what you would miss if you could live without the distance after all.

But what you're waiting for just isn't worth the wait.

Do you have good days, or am I still in your way?
Are all the things you thought were worth it turning out to be mistakes?
Does it feel like we're stuck forever, alone together?
We are.

But soon enough, I'll grow into a body that you have never touched.
You'll shed your skin between the sheets where you're making memories without me.

Because what you're waiting for just isn't worth the wait.
Stuck forever, alone together.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Pentimento's song Stuck Forever reflect the feeling of being trapped in a stagnant relationship. The song reflects on the patterns we create in our relationships, and questions whether or not the love that was once present is still there. The first verse describes the process of communication between two people, starting with a simple photo and leading up to a phone call that takes place on someone's front steps. The singer is counting the seconds between their breaths, while the other person is eagerly waiting for them to speak. However, the singer realizes that what the other person is waiting for may not be worth the wait.

The second verse questions whether or not the relationship is still worth it, asking if there are still good days or if the singer is still getting in the way. The relationship has become stagnant, and the two people haven't talked about the future in weeks. The chorus repeats the line "stuck forever, alone together," emphasizing the feeling of being trapped in a loveless relationship.

The bridge shifts the focus to the future, highlighting the fact that one day the singer will no longer be the same person. The other person will have to shed their skin and move on, creating new memories with someone else. The song ends with the repetition of the line "stuck forever, alone together," emphasizing the feeling of being trapped in a never-ending cycle.

Line by Line Meaning

From a photo to a phone call, then on to the front steps.
The relationship has progressed from a casual acquaintance to a romantic one through various stages.

It's a clever way to illustrate all of the patterns we create.
The writer highlights the patterns we create in romantic relationships that ultimately lead to certain outcomes.

I'm counting seconds between every breath I take,
The writer is anxious and is counting the seconds because of the emotional stakes involved.

While you patiently anticipate everything you want me to say.
The other person seems to be holding out for answers and waiting patiently for them.

But what you're waiting for just isn't worth the wait.
The answer is not going to be satisfactory or helpful, so the wait is not worth it.

Do you have good days, or am I still in your way?
The writer is questioning the other person's feelings and whether their presence is causing negative emotions.

Are all the things you thought were worth it turning out to be mistakes?
The other person is questioning their decisions and whether the relationship is worth it.

Does it feel like we're stuck forever, alone together?
The writer is questioning if the relationship, despite being together, is stuck or not progressing.

We are.
The writer confirms that they are, in fact, stuck in the relationship.

We used to talk about the future.
The writer reminisces about how they used to discuss future prospects together.

We haven't said a word in weeks.
The relationship has become distant, and they haven't communicated in a while.

Are you afraid to let go, let go?
The writer is urging the other person to let go of the relationship if they are not happy and questioning if they are afraid to.

Even though you're guilty/nervous/sick over the things you struggle with,
The other person is experiencing negative emotions and struggling with something specific.

And second guess what you would miss if you could live without the distance after all.
The other person is wondering if they would regret breaking up and the distance between them.

But what you're waiting for just isn't worth the wait.
The answer is not going to be satisfactory or helpful, so the wait is not worth it.

Do you have good days, or am I still in your way?
The writer is questioning the other person's feelings and whether their presence is causing negative emotions.

Are all the things you thought were worth it turning out to be mistakes?
The other person is questioning their decisions and whether the relationship is worth it.

Does it feel like we're stuck forever, alone together?
The writer is questioning if the relationship, despite being together, is stuck or not progressing.

We are.
The writer confirms that they are, in fact, stuck in the relationship.

But soon enough, I'll grow into a body that you have never touched.
The writer is looking to the future and acknowledging that they will change and grow apart from the other person.

You'll shed your skin between the sheets where you're making memories without me.
The other person will move on and create new memories without the writer.

Because what you're waiting for just isn't worth the wait.
The answer is not going to be satisfactory or helpful, so the wait is not worth it.

Stuck forever, alone together.
The writer reiterates the central theme of being stuck in the relationship despite being together.

Writer(s): Pentimento

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