1) Robi… Read Full Bio ↴There are (at least) two artists that use the name Robinson:
1) Robinson (born Anna Robinson in 1996/1997) is an indie-pop singer-songwriter from New Zealand. Robinson released her first single "Don't You Forget About Me" in 2017. Her song "Nothing to Regret" reached the top 40 in Australia and New Zealand in 2018. She is based in Nelson, New Zealand.
2) Robinson is a mathcore band from Ohio. They play a chaotic version of epic, progressive, blast-beat mathcore, complete with riffs and shrill, intense screams. The band have released many demos including the more wide known 7 Song Demo as well as their first full-length record, "The Great City" on Oklahoma-based label Debello Recordings. When long time guitarist left to join From A Second Story Window, the band pretty much vanished.
Wherever You Are
Robinson Lyrics
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Mortality in my veins and no money in the bank
Dependency and my shame were the sum of what I had
It beckoned me to the edge and I was running off the plank
Started accepting that some comforts are lost for the climb
I dropped the habits that could run to the loss of my life
And I was thinking I'd be comfortably off within time
Right until I lost my lover, my job and my mind
I've been trying to find
A reason not to leave it all behind
For you
Give me a fucking reason not to play the drunk this evening
I said I'd overcome the demons but I'm underneath them
Rose tinted memories of welcoming that sunken feeling
Facade's falling like it's Buster Keaton
Now I'm at a crossroads choosing what'll cost most
You beckon me and tell me that without you I will not cope
My captor's arms give me comfort like it's Stockholm
It's either that or riding to a world in which I've lost hope
Remember I went broke for you, undisclosed
To all outside our comfort zone
Spoke for me and wrote for me, how can I just cut the rope
When everyone apart from you just doesn't know
How it felt quietly hurling in my mother's home
Now it's feeling like I need you more than ever
Lost too much to know if I can keep it all together
You can see the tension that I'm feeling on my tether
And you could hit my liver just releasing all the pressure
How you coping, now you know it's just on you to fight
No space to lean on anything that used to be your life
It was easy when you were wasted drinking up all night
You're craving now but that would break you too
For all I did before I got here it still holds my mind
I've been trying to find
A reason not to leave it all behind for you
In the song "Wherever You Are" by Robinson, the lyrics tell the story of the singer's struggles with addiction and dependency. The first verse portrays the singer at the age of 21, with a monkey on their back and a sense of mortality weighing on them. Despite having no money in the bank, the singer is consumed by their habits, which are leading them towards the edge. However, they begin to accept that they must give up some of their comforts in order to move forward with their life. They believe they will be comfortably off in time, but their world comes crashing down when they lose their lover, job, and mind.
The second verse portrays the singer at a crossroads, struggling to choose the road that will cost the least. They feel like a prisoner to their addiction, with their captor's arms providing them with comfort. The singer is torn between their past and their present, as they remember the sacrifices they made for their lover, and feeling like they need them now more than ever. The tension that the singer is feeling is palpable, with their liver on the verge of breaking from the pressure. Ultimately, the singer is trying to find a reason not to leave everything behind, and the person they are singing to represents that reason.
Overall, the song "Wherever You Are" is a powerful portrayal of addiction and the struggle to overcome it. The lyrics are raw and emotional, and the singer's vulnerability is palpable. Through the lyrics, the listener can feel the pain and the struggle that the singer has been through, and can relate to the feelings of loss and hopelessness that come with addiction.
Line by Line Meaning
I was 21 with a monkey on my back
At the age of 21, I was struggling with addiction and dependency issues
Mortality in my veins and no money in the bank
I was facing mortality and did not have any financial means to cope with my problems
Dependency and my shame were the sum of what I had
My addiction and the guilt associated with it were the only things that defined me
It beckoned me to the edge and I was running off the plank
My addiction was leading me to the brink of destruction, and I was unable to resist its pull
Started accepting that some comforts are lost for the climb
I realized that in order to overcome my addiction, I had to give up some of the things that gave me comfort
I dropped the habits that could run to the loss of my life
I let go of the behaviors that were leading me down a dangerous path
And I was thinking I'd be comfortably off within time
I believed that with time, I would be able to overcome my addiction and lead a comfortable life
Right until I lost my lover, my job and my mind
However, I lost everything, including my relationships, my job, and my mental stability
For all I did before I got here it still holds my mind
Despite everything that has happened, the memories of my past continue to haunt me
I've been trying to find
I have been searching for
A reason not to leave it all behind
A motivation to not give up entirely
For you
For the person who has always been there for me
Give me a fucking reason not to play the drunk this evening
Please give me a compelling reason to not resort to alcohol to cope with my problems tonight
I said I'd overcome the demons but I'm underneath them
I promised to conquer my inner demons, but they still have a hold on me
Rose tinted memories of welcoming that sunken feeling
I have fond, yet distorted, memories of embracing the feeling of being lost and hopeless
Facade's falling like it's Buster Keaton
My false exterior is crumbling, much like the comedic falls of Buster Keaton
Now I'm at a crossroads choosing what'll cost most
I am faced with a difficult decision that comes at a great cost
You beckon me and tell me that without you I will not cope
You urge me to rely on you to get through my troubles, stating that I cannot do it alone
My captor's arms give me comfort like it's Stockholm
I find comfort in the arms of my captor, much like the psychological condition of Stockholm Syndrome
It's either that or riding to a world in which I've lost hope
I must choose between staying within my harmful situation or venturing into a world in which I have no hope
Remember I went broke for you, undisclosed
You should remember that I sacrificed everything including my financial stability for you
To all outside our comfort zone
To everyone who is not familiar with our situation
Spoke for me and wrote for me, how can I just cut the rope
You have always been my voice and my support, how can I abandon you now?
When everyone apart from you just doesn't know
You are the only person who truly understands me, even more than those who claim to know me well
How it felt quietly hurling in my mother's home
No one else knows the pain and struggle that I went through while silently suffering in my childhood home
Now it's feeling like I need you more than ever
I am at my lowest point and I feel like I need you now more than ever before
Lost too much to know if I can keep it all together
I have lost so much that I am not sure if I can hold everything together
You can see the tension that I'm feeling on my tether
You can see the strain that I am under and how close I am to losing control
And you could hit my liver just releasing all the pressure
You have the power to help me release some of my tension and stress, even if it means indulging in destructive behavior
How you coping, now you know it's just on you to fight
How are you doing? You must know that the responsibility to overcome this is on you alone
No space to lean on anything that used to be your life
You can no longer depend on the things that used to define your life
It was easy when you were wasted drinking up all night
It was easier to deal with your problems when you were drunk and could drink all night
You're craving now but that would break you too
You may be tempted to turn to your addiction now, but that would ultimately lead to your downfall
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Harry Robinson
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