Seaway is a Canadian pop punk band from Oakville, Ontario, signed to Pure N… Read Full Bio ↴Seaway is a Canadian pop punk band from Oakville, Ontario, signed to Pure Noise Records and Dine Alone Records. The band has released three EPs and three studio albums, with a fourth, entitled Big Vibe, releasing October 2020. Seaway is: Ryan Locke (vocals), Andrew Eichinger (guitar), Adam Shoji (bass), and Ken Taylor (drums).

Middle Finger
Seaway Lyrics

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You never knew me well and I can tell you now
We had no chance in hell.
I would swear to god (if I believed that he was true)
Every time we f****d I wasn't thinking of you.

Two weeks gone by.
I'll take the long way home.
Whenever I was up inside of you I realized I was better off alone.

Beat down, passed around and used,
I'll take your self-respect and go.

Two months gone by.
Middle finger to your bedroom window.

Saying goodbye to my old thing.
Eyes wide to see what the new brings.

You never knew me well and I can tell you now
We had no chance in hell.

I would swear to god (if I believed that he was true)
Every time we f****d I wasn't thinking of you.

Overall Meaning

The song "Middle Finger" by Seaway is an honest reflection of a relationship that had no real chance of lasting. The lyrics reveal that the singer and their partner were not well-suited for each other, as the relationship was built on physical intimacy rather than emotional connection. The singer admits to using their partner for sex, and never truly caring about them. They express a sense of relief and empowerment after realizing that they are better off alone. The catchy chorus, "You can take your things and go, I'll keep mine and take the high road," reinforces the idea that the best course of action is to walk away from a toxic relationship and focus on one's own well-being.

Throughout the song, there is a sense of anger and bitterness, as evidenced by the "middle finger" gesture towards the partner's bedroom window. Despite the resentment, the singer seems to be moving on and looking towards the future with optimistic eyes wide open. The song is an anthem for anyone who has ever been in a dead-end relationship, and encourages them to have the courage to walk away from something that is not serving them.

Line by Line Meaning

You never knew me well and I can tell you now
You never truly understood me and I can confidently say that now

We had no chance in hell.
Our relationship was doomed from the start

I would swear to god (if I believed that he was true)
If I were a believer, I would make a solemn oath

Every time we f****d I wasn't thinking of you.
During our intimate moments, you were not on my mind

Two weeks gone by.
Two weeks have passed since our breakup

I'll take the long way home.
I will purposely extend my travel time to avoid thinking about you

Whenever I was up inside of you I realized I was better off alone.
Being with you only made me realize that I am much better off being single

Beat down, passed around and used,
Feeling defeated, degraded, and taken for granted

I'll take your self-respect and go.
I will leave with your dignity in tow

Two months gone by.
Two months have passed since our breakup

Middle finger to your bedroom window.
A rude gesture towards the place where we used to be intimate