The Grind
Rabbit Junk Lyrics
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I should have written it down
Or just don't roll with it
I guess it's fucked up now
Don't miss it, don't live it
But I keep draggin' around
A splinter in my mind
I keep on living the grind
Monday, Tuesday, wanna make it go away
Today, fascist, I wanna disobey
Wednesday like a never-ending stairway
Thursday, Friday, everyday a hell day
Weekend, pretend, like I'm twenty
Relive golden age of plenty
Weeks fly by, I'm bleeding time
No way out, I live the grind
Grow with it, own it
I should have written it down
Or just don't roll with it
I guess it's fucked up now
Don't miss it, don't live it
But I keep draggin' around
A splinter in my mind
I keep on living the grind
Living the, living the grind
Living the, living thе
G-R-IN-D g-R-IN-D
G-R-IN-D
Hustle, forget your needs
Hands up, down on your knees
Glorified, you think you want it
Justifiеd, I'll sell you on it
We won't back down and let you bury us
Underground, we will break free
Who can stop? There's nobody
When the chaos does recede
And a fresh calm falls on the scene
I think about all the empty
Vessels I occupied today
Yeah, yeah, yeah, oh oh
Manic Monday, feels like a rerun
Tuesday, too much, never gonna get it done
Wednesday, maybe shouldn't have woken up
Thursday, Friday, startin' to not give a fuck
Grow with it, own it
I should have written it down
Or just don't roll with it
I guess it's fucked up now
Don't miss it, don't live it
But I keep draggin' around
A splinter in my mind
I keep on living the grind
Living the, living the grind
Living the, living the
G-R-IN-D g-R-IN-D
G-R-IN-D
Don't miss it, don't live it
But I keep draggin' around
A splinter in my mind
I keep on living the grind
"The Grind" by Rabbit Junk is a song that expresses the struggle of living a routine life without feeling fulfilled. The chorus sets the overall tone of the song, with the repeated line "I keep on living the grind" highlighting the monotonous routine that the singer feels trapped in. The first verse reveals the regret and frustration of not taking action to change their situation. The repetition of "Grow with it, own it" conveys a sense of responsibility to take control of one's life, but it's now too late because "it's fucked up now." The second verse describes the days of the week as agony, with each day bringing the singer closer to the weekend "pretend[ing] like I'm twenty" to relive the past. The bridge elevates the theme by introducing the societal pressure to hustle while disregarding one's needs. The repetition of "We won't back down and let you bury us" emphasizes the fight against oppression and the desire to break free. The final verse echoes the first verse, acknowledging the uneventful days that have passed.
Overall, the song emphasizes the importance of taking responsibility for one's life, avoidance of complacency, and the pressure to hustle in Western society when one's needs are often neglected. The chorus, emphasized several times, encourages the listener to understand that life can turn into a routine grind, yet, speaking up and demanding more is the only way things will change.
Line by Line Meaning
Grow with it, own it
Embrace the challenges and take control of your life
I should have written it down
Regret over missed opportunities to document thoughts and ideas
Or just don't roll with it
Alternatively, reject the status quo mindset and its pressures
I guess it's fucked up now
Acknowledgement of missed opportunities leading to a sense of dissatisfaction
Don't miss it, don't live it
Unwillingness to repeat past mistakes or live an unfulfilling life
But I keep draggin' around
Continuation of carrying around mental burdens and stress
A splinter in my mind
A persistent and nagging thought or memory
I keep on living the grind
Continuation of working tirelessly and suffering through daily hardships
Monday, Tuesday, wanna make it go away
Desire to escape from the monotony and stress of everyday life
Today, fascist, I wanna disobey
Rejecting societal norms and expectations of conformity
Wednesday like a never-ending stairway
The struggle of pushing through the week, with no end in sight
Thursday, Friday, everyday a hell day
Days of intense hardship, exhaustion, and dissatisfaction
Weekend, pretend, like I'm twenty
Temporary escape from responsibilities by engaging in youthful activities
Relive golden age of plenty
Nostalgia for a time of abundance and fruitful experiences
Weeks fly by, I'm bleeding time
Time seems to pass quickly and without tangible results
No way out, I live the grind
Feeling stuck in a cycle of hardship with no escape
Hustle, forget your needs
Trivializing personal needs in favor of working hard and striving for success
Hands up, down on your knees
Surrendering oneself to the demands of the grind and those in power
Glorified, you think you want it
Being praised for one's hard work and accomplishments can be alluring, but at what cost?
Justified, I'll sell you on it
Attempting to rationalize the necessity of the grind and convince others of its value
We won't back down and let you bury us
Determination to persevere through adversity and not let those in power crush one's spirit
Underground, we will break free
The hope and belief that someday there will be an escape from the hardships of the now
Who can stop? There's nobody
The realization that no outside force is coming to save or provide relief, one must persevere alone
When the chaos does recede
A momentary lull in hardship or chaos allows for reflection
And a fresh calm falls on the scene
A brief moment of peace and tranquility
I think about all the empty
Reflecting on the many unfulfilling experiences that have led to this point
Vessels I occupied today
Feeling trapped in the various roles and responsibilities of daily life
Manic Monday, feels like a rerun
The repetitive nature of daily life can lead to a sense of monotony and boredom
Tuesday, too much, never gonna get it done
Feeling overwhelmed by the work that is piling up and there being no end in sight
Wednesday, maybe shouldn't have woken up
Desiring to avoid the hardships and struggles of the week entirely
Thursday, Friday, startin' to not give a fuck
Feeling apathetic and detached from the daily grind
G-R-IN-D g-R-IN-D
An acronym that represents the daily grind and all of its trials
Don't miss it, don't live it
Avoiding the trap of missing out on life by being consumed by the grind
But I keep draggin' around
Continuation of carrying around mental burdens and stress
A splinter in my mind
A persistent and nagging thought or memory
I keep on living the grind
Continuation of working tirelessly and suffering through daily hardships
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SiD ?
Keep em comming, your music is hidden gem.
Dr. Sick
I saw this drop on Spotify yesterday, and had the song on repeat for most of my shift. Went home and bought it off Bandcamp. This track is fuckin' lit!
bwooom
love this track! can't wait for this fall, apocalypse for beginners is gonna be HYPE
(...if i had a nickel for every time a rabbit junk had a part where the name of the song is yelled out letter by letter, id have three nickels)
Single Vertex
@bwooom Thanks for the reply!
bwooom
@Single Vertex third one is crutch!
Single Vertex
The Grind, IDONTGIVEAF##K and the third one? Can’t remember a third song with this letter-by-letter spelling
Dr. Sick
"Which isn't a lot, but it's weird that it keeps happening"
Emily
Started listening to you back in the days of "The Shizit" way back in college. Your music is still fantastic JP. Love it. 💛💙
Gimme Sammiches!
I think this is the first time I've loved every single song a band has put out. Rabbit Junk till the day I die!
Specimen79
Great stuff JP... Fan for life.