Like That
Prang Lyrics

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The front seat of my car
The red lines on the outside of my heart
I push the talking too far
Can't get it back to where it was before
But take back, fuck that
I'm seeking out another car crash, changing tack
Lost time, closed mind
What made you think I'd like it this time?

It's like that
It's like that
It's like that
The back seat of the bar
The Red Stripe on the inside of my heart
I take the pushing too far
A broken hand, alright, feathered and tarred
But take back, fuck that
I'm seeking out another car crash, keeping track?
Lost time, closed mind
What made you think I'd like it this time?
I'm wasting away
All that ever came my way
You know I can't take my aim
In the right direction, no more
It's like that
It's like that
It's like that
It's like that
I'm wasting away
All that ever came my way
You know I can't take my aim
In the right direction, no more
Third once again
In the same two-horse race
And all that ever came my way
Was in the wrong direction, oh no, oh no
Yeah, I'm wasting away
All that ever came my way
You know I can't take my aim
In the right direction, no more, no more
Yeah I heard what you said
But it never feels the same
And all that ever came my way
Was in the wrong direction, oh no
It's like that
It's like that

It's like that
It's like that

Overall Meaning

The song “Like That” by Prang is a raw and gut-wrenching exposition of a person who is struggling with their inner demons, depression, and the feeling of being stuck in a rut. The lyrics are emotional and poignant, drawing the listener into the painful world of the artist. The opening verse talks about the front seat of a car and the red lines on the outside of his heart. The artist speaks about pushing the talking too far, and how he cannot get it back to where it was before. He is seeking out another car crash, changing tack and closing his mind to the possibilities of a better life. He repeats the words “It’s like that” several times, which shows his frustration and resignation with his current situation.

In the second verse, the artist talks about the back seat of the bar and the Red Stripe on the inside of his heart. He admits to taking the pushing too far, which has resulted in a broken hand. He is still seeking out another car crash and keeping track of his lost time. He is unable to take his aim in the right direction anymore, and his life is just wasted away. In the end, the artist talks about all that ever came his way was in the wrong direction, and he cannot take his aim in the right direction anymore. The song ends with the repetition of the phrase “it’s like that”, which highlights the feeling of hopelessness and powerlessness of the artist.

Line by Line Meaning

The front seat of my car
I am in control of my life and my decisions

The red lines on the outside of my heart
The pain and hurt that I've experienced in the past are visible to others

I push the talking too far
I tend to over-analyze and dwell on things too much

Can't get it back to where it was before
I cannot undo the things that have happened in the past

But take back, fuck that
Instead of dwelling on the past, I choose to move forward and make new mistakes

I'm seeking out another car crash, changing tack
I am actively seeking out new challenges and experiences, even if they may end in failure

Lost time, closed mind
I have wasted time and am now closed off to certain opportunities and experiences

What made you think I'd like it this time?
I am tired of repeating the same mistakes and do not understand why people think I would enjoy it

The back seat of the bar
I am now in a more passive and submissive position

The Red Stripe on the inside of my heart
The emotional pain I am feeling is internalized and not visible to others

I take the pushing too far
I let others take advantage of me and push me to my limits

A broken hand, alright, feathered and tarred
I have been hurt physically and emotionally, but I am still alive and fighting

I'm seeking out another car crash, keeping track?
Despite being hurt before, I am still actively pursuing new experiences and challenges, but with more caution and self-awareness

I'm wasting away
I am struggling and losing myself in the process

All that ever came my way
The opportunities and experiences I've had have not been fulfilling

You know I can't take my aim
I am no longer capable of achieving my goals and dreams

In the right direction, no more
I have lost sight of what I truly want in life and am no longer heading towards it

Third once again
I am stuck in a familiar and unfulfilling cycle

In the same two-horse race
My options and opportunities are limited and unchanging

Was in the wrong direction, oh no, oh no
Everything I've experienced and pursued in the past has been leading me further away from my true desires and goals

Yeah, I heard what you said
I am aware of others' opinions and advice

But it never feels the same
What others suggest and what I end up feeling are not always aligned

It's like that
This is the reality of my life and my experiences

Lyrics © DistroKid, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network
Written by: AMANDA DAMASIO OLIVEIRA, DARRIO KASHWAYNE JOHNSON, MICHAEL PHILIP BARKULIS, RICHARD RAQUISH WEBB

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