Pomelo is a post-hardcore, math rock trio from Rochester, New York. Formed … Read Full Bio ↴Pomelo is a post-hardcore, math rock trio from Rochester, New York. Formed in 2018, the band consists of Adam Maida on guitar and vocals, Travis Johansen on drums, and Erik Happ on bass. The band released their debut full-length "Validations" on December 03, 2021, taking inspiration from their contemporaries such as Unwound, June of 44, Shellac, and The Jesus Lizard, the band hones their own sound blending angular guitars with rhythmic and off-tempo bass and drum grooves as well as harsh and whispered vocals.

Luna
Pomelo Lyrics

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Laying on the floor
Feeling kinda bored
Why can't you just leave me alone with me?
No matter how I try
We'll never say goodbye
You peel back my layers, make me feel like a failure
And why do I stay when I could run away?

Every time I try to shine, you always dampen my light
I, I always wonder
If I could get out this town, would you try slowing me down?
You, you pull me under

Can't go in my room
It makes me think of you
My thoughts are out of tune
Why are you back so soon?
You're everywhere I go
What do you wanna know?
You peel back my layers, you must think you're a player
And why should I stay when I could run away?

Every time I try to shine, you always dampen my light
I, I always wonder
If I could get out this town, would you try slowing me down?
You, you pull me under
Every time I try to shine, you always dampen my light
I, I always wonder

If I could get out this town, would you try slowing me down?
You

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Pomelo’s song Luna touch on the complicated nature of relationships and how they can have a profound impact on a person’s sense of self. The phrase “laying on the floor feeling kinda bored” sets the tone for the song, indicating a sense of restlessness and dissatisfaction with the status quo. The song seems to be about a relationship that is holding the singer back, making it difficult for them to fully shine and fulfill their potential.

The line “you peel back my layers, make me feel like a failure” suggests that the other person in the relationship is critical of the singer and perhaps even emotionally abusive. Despite this, the singer feels trapped and unable to leave. The line “and why do I stay when I could run away?” speaks to this sense of entrapment and suggests that the singer feels stuck, unable to break free of the toxic relationship.

The chorus reinforces this idea, with repetition of the line “every time I try to shine, you always dampen my light”. The line “if I could get out this town, would you try slowing me down?” suggests that the geography of the relationship is stunting the singer’s growth and that if they were in a different environment, they may be able to shine more fully. The song ends on a somewhat hopeful note, with the singer questioning whether their partner would try to hold them back even if they were to leave.

Line by Line Meaning

Laying on the floor
Feeling lost and uninterested

Feeling kinda bored
Uninspired by surroundings

Why can't you just leave me alone with me?
Wishing for solitude

No matter how I try
Attempts to escape have failed

We'll never say goodbye
Relationship is unending, despite desire to end it

You peel back my layers, make me feel like a failure
Partner exposes vulnerabilities, causing feelings of inadequacy

And why do I stay when I could run away?
Contemplating leaving for betterment

Every time I try to shine, you always dampen my light
Partner belittles achievements and hinders progress

I, I always wonder
Enduring curiosity about the future without partner

If I could get out this town, would you try slowing me down?
Questioning partner's motives for preventing personal growth

You, you pull me under
Partner is a source of emotional distress