Reminiscing
Sarah and the Sundays feat. King Shua Lyrics


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Something vile
Cloudy despair
Stuck in place by a tether
I am floating into the air
Weight of a feather
I am wrong most all of the time
I can change like the weather
Did you mean all of those things
You said in the letter?

In a past life
Something was off so I ended up here
For the last time
I am the rock that you throw out of fear
Oh my god
Stay a while
Bottle the air
Stay a while
Bottle the air

See all these suspicions with these politicians
I'm thinking maybe it's time for a coup
And I'm astonished they blame the Islamic
Cause look what lil' Timmy gon' do to the school
All these suspicions involving the people around me
They dissing but not to my face
Need you to listen cause half of these people they come
And they missin' the shots that they take
Need me a little more bass
Remove with the fake
I need some more peace in my life
Y'all can't be actin' this
You acting so soft
You need to just mean what you type
Nobody better than me with a mic
Just need red jacket I'm Mike
Just need bread
When you stackin' dead prezis
Get anything that you like
And these people act no 'tuss
And these people act no pints
And they really act so tough
But these people rats, no mice
And these people act so sus
Not really good for my energy
Swear everybody I treat 'em like enemies
Sarah Sunday I'ma pray to my entity
Say they love me but I hope they remember me
Watch how I backtrack
I swear that these n*ggas they votin' me MVP
But I let 'em have that
I'm spittin' so sick need a hazmat
Confuse apple music with cashapp
I keep bringing sand to the beach
But look at the money I add that
And I just spent bands on my feet
But look at the money I add that
Still hunt through Goodwill like I'm Affleck
These n*ggas they duckin' like Aflac
Wish I could go back to the days when
It was me, Declan, Liam in math class
I just hate reminiscing though
So, like

In a past life
Something was off so I ended up here
For the last time
I am the rock that you throw out of fear
Oh my god
Stay a while
Bottle the air




Stay a while
Bottle the air

Overall Meaning

"Reminiscing" by Sarah and the Sundays feat. King Shua is a reflective and introspective song that talks about feeling disconnected and lost in one's present life. The lyrics express the singer's emotions of feeling stuck, helpless and just going through the motions of life. The opening lines, "Something vile, Cloudy despair, Stuck in place by a tether, I am floating into the air, weight of a feather" set the tone for the rest of the song's melancholic vibe. The song then poses a question to a letter's recipient, "Did you mean all those things you said in the letter?" which reflects on a past relationship that may have ended on a sour note.


The second verse of the song delves into the singer's thoughts on society, politics, and human nature. The verse highlights the suspicion and mistrust that the singer feels towards the people and the world around them. They criticize the behavior of politicians and their lack of accountability. The singer also touches upon the pressure of success and fame and the need for true friends who support them. The song's chorus, "In a past life, Something was off so I ended up here, For the last time, I am the rock that you throw out of fear," reflects on the singer's feeling of being misunderstood and out of place.


Line by Line Meaning

Something vile
An unpleasant sensation or emotion


Cloudy despair
A feeling of hopelessness or sadness that is hard to comprehend


Stuck in place by a tether
Feeling trapped and unable to move forward or make progress


I am floating into the air
A sense of detachment from reality or feeling uprooted


Weight of a feather
Despite feeling detached, everything still feels very heavy


I am wrong most all of the time
Feeling uncertain and unsure about one's own beliefs and decisions


I can change like the weather
Being adaptable and able to change course quickly and easily


Did you mean all of those things
Questioning the sincerity of someone's words or actions


In a past life
Reflecting on a time before things became complicated or difficult


Something was off so I ended up here
Feeling like current circumstances are the result of a wrong turn or missed opportunity


For the last time
Drawing a line in the sand and making a final decision or statement


I am the rock that you throw out of fear
Being someone's scapegoat or fall guy due to their fear or insecurity


Oh my god
A declaration of surprise or shock


Stay a while
Inviting someone to stay longer and spend more time together


Bottle the air
Trying to preserve a moment or feeling for later recall


See all these suspicions with these politicians
A critique of political leaders and their actions


I'm thinking maybe it's time for a coup
Advocating for a sudden and dramatic change in leadership


Cause look what lil' Timmy gon' do to the school
Highlighting the danger and impact of misguided or violent individuals


All these suspicions involving the people around me
Feeling doubtful and unsure about those in one's immediate surroundings


They dissing but not to my face
Receiving negative feedback or criticism behind one's back


Need you to listen cause half of these people they come
Asking for someone's attention and understanding in a complex situation


And they missin' the shots that they take
Others not being successful in their endeavors or goals


Need me a little more bass
Wanting more depth and substance in life and relationships


Remove with the fake
Getting rid of anything that is not genuine or authentic


I need some more peace in my life
Desiring a more calm and relaxed existence


Y'all can't be actin' this
Expressing frustration or disbelief at others' behavior


You acting so soft
Finding someone's demeanor weak or ineffectual


You need to just mean what you type
Encouraging honesty and authenticity in communication


Nobody better than me with a mic
Feeling confident in one's own skills and abilities


Just need red jacket I'm Mike
Referencing a particular style or persona


Just need bread
Expressing a need for financial security or stability


When you stackin' dead prezis
Referencing a large amount of cash


Get anything that you like
Having the means and resources to obtain whatever one desires


And these people act no 'tuss
Not taking responsibility for one's own shortcomings or mistakes


And these people act no pints
Not showing any concern or consideration for others


And they really act so tough
Pretending to be stronger or more assertive than one actually is


But these people rats, no mice
Calling out others for their cowardice or disloyalty


And these people act so sus
Finding someone's behavior suspicious or questionable


Not really good for my energy
Recognizing that certain people or situations are draining or negative


Swear everybody I treat 'em like enemies
Feeling defensive or suspicious of those around oneself


Sarah Sunday I'ma pray to my entity
Addressing oneself in the third person and demonstrating faith or spirituality


Say they love me but I hope they remember me
Expressing concern about whether others truly care or will remember one after they are gone


Watch how I backtrack
Reversing course or backpedaling on a previous statement or decision


I swear that these n*ggas they votin' me MVP
Feeling appreciated or admired by others


But I let 'em have that
Being humble or modest about one's own achievements or awards


I'm spittin' so sick need a hazmat
Boasting about one's own lyrical skill and ability


Confuse apple music with cashapp
Making an inside joke or pun about technology and payments


I keep bringing sand to the beach
Continuing to add or do something unnecessary or redundant


But look at the money I add that
Reassuring oneself or others that there is still financial gain or benefit


And I just spent bands on my feet
Having the luxury of buying expensive shoes


Still hunt through Goodwill like I'm Affleck
Finding satisfaction in finding hidden or high-end items at a thrift store


These n*ggas they duckin' like Aflac
Frustrated with the avoidance or cowardice of others


Wish I could go back to the days when
Feeling nostalgic or longing for a simpler time


It was me, Declan, Liam in math class
Recalling a specific memory or experience shared with others


I just hate reminiscing though
Feeling conflicted about revisiting past memories or experiences


So, like
Ending the song or thought abruptly




Writer(s): Declan Chill, Joshua Onyirimba, Liam Yorgensen, Miles Mccarthy Reynolds, Quinn Lane

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