Born and based in Pennsylvania, the young artist first emerged in 2019 with singles such as Bad Habit and Emotional later signing with his college’s label, VALE, in 2020, for the release of his debut EP, Blue. Towards the end of 2020, Mathews released two singles, Wanna Be and Next To Me landing him articles and placements from sources such as Lyrical Lemonade, Fashionably Early, Early Rising, and more.
At the beginning of 2021, Mathews released his first single of the year, Sunshine The single was featured on several Spotify Editorial Playlists such as Good Vibes, young & free, Study Break, Fresh Finds: Pop, Fresh Finds, and Jasmine and has over 2.5 million streams to date just on Spotify alone. Earmilk called Sunshine a sun-kissed anthem and an all-year-round bop with its elevating qualities. He followed Sunshine with groovy romantic track which was an instant hit with young adults putting him on the map with placements of Varsity Bars , Young and Free and many more other Spotify playlists.
Bored
Shawn Mathews Lyrics
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Wanna write a song but i’m just too lazy
I got so much time on my hands, feel like I waste it
I just wanna stand out don’t wanna be basic
I’ve been so bored bored bo bored
I’ve been so bored bored bored
I’ve been so bored bored bo bored
I’ve been so bored bored bored
Everyday the same stuck in the same location
Want this thing to end but I’m still being patient
World falling apart I’m prayin for our nation
I been really tired I don’t wake up till the afternoon
Wish that I could go out but instead i’m stuck inside my room
I feel alone tired of being on my phone yeah
I feel alone tired of being on my phone yeah
I’ve been so bored in my room on the daily
Wanna write a song but i’m just too lazy
I got so much time on my hands, feel like I waste it
I just wanna stand out don’t wanna be basic
I’ve been so bored bored bo bored
I’ve been so bored bored bored
I’ve been so bored bored bo bored
I’ve been so bored bored bored
I know I’ll be alright
Know this won’t last for life
I know things’ll get better
I know I’ll be alright
Noo this won’t last for life
I know things’ll get better
I’ve been so bored in my room on the daily
Wanna write a song but i’m just too lazy
I got so much time on my hands, feel like I waste it
I just wanna stand out don’t wanna be basic
I’ve been so bored bored bo bored
I’ve been so bored bored bored
I’ve been so bored bored bo bored
I’ve been so bored bored bored
The lyrics to Shawn Mathews's song Bored describe the feelings of boredom and lack of motivation experienced by many young people during the COVID-19 pandemic. The singer is stuck in their room, with nothing to do but write a song - but even that feels like too much effort. They waste their time scrolling through their phone and feel alone, isolated from the outside world. The monotony of their daily routine has left them feeling restless and wanting to stand out, to be anything but basic.
Despite their feelings of boredom, the singer remains hopeful that things will improve. They acknowledge that this won't last forever and that they will be alright. It's a relatable sentiment in these difficult times, as young people around the world grapple with the challenges of isolation, remote learning, and unemployment.
Overall, the lyrics of Bored capture the frustration, restlessness, and hopefulness that characterize life in the pandemic. They speak to the need for creative outlets, the desire to break free from the mundane, and the resilience that keeps us going through tough times.
Line by Line Meaning
I’ve been so bored in my room on the daily
I am extremely bored on a day-to-day basis while being in my room.
Wanna write a song but i’m just too lazy
Although I want to write a song, I lack the motivation to do so.
I got so much time on my hands, feel like I waste it
Even though I have ample time, I feel like I am wasting it.
I just wanna stand out don’t wanna be basic
My desire is to stand out from the crowd rather than being common.
I’ve been so bored bored bo bored
I have been exceedingly bored.
Wake up everyday ain’t got no motivation
Everyday when I wake up, I lack motivation.
Everyday the same stuck in the same location
I am stuck in the same location every day, and my routine is always the same.
Want this thing to end but I’m still being patient
Even though I want this situation to end, I understand the importance of being patient.
World falling apart I’m prayin for our nation
I am praying for our nation during this time of crisis when the world seems like it is falling apart.
I been really tired I don’t wake up till the afternoon
I sleep in until the afternoon because I am always tired.
Wish that I could go out but instead i’m stuck inside my room
I wish I could go out, but instead, I am still confined to my room.
I feel alone tired of being on my phone yeah
Feeling particularly lonely, I am fed up with constantly being on my phone.
Noo this won’t last for life
I understand that this situation won't last forever.
I know things’ll get better
I have the belief that things will eventually improve.
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid, RDSD PUBLISHING
Written by: Shawn Mathews
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