Hailing from Tacoma, Washington, Seaweed was one of those 1990s bands that … Read Full Bio ↴Hailing from Tacoma, Washington, Seaweed was one of those 1990s bands that combined elements of driving punk and rock sound with emotional vocals and catchy melodies. They were signed to Hollywood at one time, and have released five full-length albums and multiple singles over the span of their career. Seaweed's musical agenda was close to the 90s post hardcore scene, with contemporaries such as. Samiam, Jawbreaker, and tourmates Superchunk and Quicksand. They were well-known for their cover of Fleetwood Mac's 'Go Your Own Way' which appeared in the movie Clerks.

Live, Seaweed were a full-on rock experience, a bouncing, bounding post-hardcore rock outfit who combined double fast melodic punk with crunching guitars.

The Way it Ends
Seaweed Lyrics

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Never meant to start a fight
But that's the way it ends
Jagged words step forward
And we bash forgotten friends
Years befere we met
With points as clear as charcoal
More discussion would be lame

I cut myself into a trap-I designed
And if a fault is found-assured it's mine
Even thought the past at hand-rips my waste
Babe I hoped you feel as trapped as I do

I should learn some common sense
And stop my thoughts at throat
But memory's accounted
And then every fear explodes
Years before we met
Hold my breath and count to ten
But prudence won't tame

Do what I'm Argus eyed-heartburning genocide-do you feel as trapped as
I do
The suspicion's more of me-and not of what i see-push the poisons right
On through
Heartburning genocide-attentive doubts will fly-hear the sting, ask
What I do
I was the one to prey-put the gun on me-until I break I'm trapped as you

If you have a hole to sleep in
Take me there to nap
Dare I bring my apprehension
Lay it on your lap
Years before we met

Honesty has several shades
Let's keep our down to nine

Overall Meaning

In “The Way it Ends,” Seaweed explores a common theme in relationships: the inevitability of conflict. The song begins with an admission that the argument was not intentional, and a recognition that the harsh words spoken are a detriment to their friendship. Despite this, they both feel trapped by their own design, unable to escape the weight of their mistakes.

The singer describes feeling responsible for the situation, and although they may be angry at their partner, they also hope that their partner feels as trapped as they do. The lyrics acknowledge that the singer should have been more reasonable and not allowed their fears to spiral out of control. However, they are unable to stop their memories from forcing them to relive past trauma.

The final verse hints at a possible resolution to their conflict. The singer suggests that they should take a break from their emotional turmoil and seek comfort in each other. Honesty is emphasized as a way to preserve what is left of their relationship, but the singer also acknowledges that being completely honest can be challenging, as there are multiple versions of the truth.

The song ultimately highlights the difficulties and complexities of human relationships, and how the course of a relationship can quickly pivot from harmonious to contentious.

Line by Line Meaning

Never meant to start a fight
I did not intend to be confrontational

But that's the way it ends
However, this is how it concluded

Jagged words step forward
Our words became pointed and aggressive

And we bash forgotten friends
As a result, we attacked each other and those close to us

Years before we met
A long time ago, before our paths crossed

With points as clear as charcoal
A black and white situation, no room for interpretation

More discussion would be lame
Further conversation would be pointless

I cut myself into a trap-I designed
I created a situation that ensnared me completely

And if a fault is found-assured it's mine
I take full responsibility for my actions

Even thought the past at hand-rips my waste
Even though my past mistakes haunt me

Babe I hoped you feel as trapped as I do
I wish you could understand how trapped and burdened I feel

I should learn some common sense
I need to be more practical and logical in my thinking

And stop my thoughts at throat
I should stop myself from overthinking or becoming too emotional

But memory's accounted
All of my memories are present and affecting me

And then every fear explodes
These memories trigger intense fear and anxiety in me

Hold my breath and count to ten
I take deep breaths to try and calm myself down

But prudence won't tame
Unfortunately, being cautious will not resolve my problems

Do what I'm Argus eyed-heartburning genocide-do you feel as trapped as I do
I scrutinize everything, and it feels like my anxiety is causing destruction. Do you understand my feelings?

The suspicion's more of me-and not of what i see-push the poisons right on through
I know that most of the suspicion comes from me, but I can't help but feel this way. I continue to act on these toxic thoughts.

Heartburning genocide-attentive doubts will fly-hear the sting, ask What I do
My anxiety burns like a fire, and it causes me to doubt everything. You can hear the hurt behind my words, but I don't know what to do.

I was the one to prey-put the gun on me-until I break I'm trapped as you
I caused all the problems between us, and now I'm struggling with the consequences of my actions. I'm just as trapped as you are.

If you have a hole to sleep in
If you have a place to rest

Take me there to nap
Please take me with you, so I can rest too

Dare I bring my apprehension
May I share my fears with you

Lay it on your lap
Can I confide in you and seek comfort

Honesty has several shades
Being truthful is complex and multifaceted

Let's keep our down to nine
Let's limit ourselves to the most essential truths

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