On July 16, 2013, 3 days after the band's first show, Smallpools released their eponymous debut EP. The record included Dreaming and 3 new songs, "Mason Jar", "Over & Over" and "No Story Time". Smallpools spent the summer supporting Australian indie popsters, San Cisco, on their first U.S. Headline tour. Later that year, Smallpools toured in support of Cincinnati, Ohio indie popsters and label mates Walk the Moon, and also in support of another Cincinnati indie pop group, twenty one pilots.
The group's debut album, Lovetap!, was released on March 20, 2015.
Mother
Smallpools Lyrics
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Why you're still here and I"m still here
And we're still taking time
Out of our busy life
Just to fuck around
Spewing words we both could live without (live without, live without, live without)
And tell me why
And I'm still here
And we're still spending nights
Wasting half our life
Like fucking clowns
Running around this god forsaken town
I think I'll pass on the summer
Don't wanna fall for it this time
I'm drowning, drowning, drowning down
And, yeah, I might miss your mother
I fantasize about her sometimes
I'm drowning, drowning, drowning down
And there's nothing left to do
But let the waves crash over you
So tell me why
If I'm as bad as all those things you call me every night
You want me in your life just to drag around
I'm never living up to what you've thought you found
Ooh ooh oh oh
I think I'll pass on the summer
Ain't gonna work for me this time
I'm drowning, drowning, drowning down
And, yeah, I might miss your mother
But she knows what's the best when you're
Drowning, drowning, drowning down
But there's nothing left to do
But let the waves crash over you
So tell me why
Why you're still here
And I'm still here
And we're still taking time
Out of our busy life
Just to fuck around
Spewing words we both could live without
I think I'll pass on the summer
Don't wanna fall for it this time
I'm drowning, drowning, drowning down
And, yeah, I might miss your mother
But she can keep any dope she finds
Drowning, drowning, drowning down
And there's left nothing to do
But let the waves crash over you
(Yeah)
The lyrics to Smallpools' song "Mother" seem to describe a tumultuous relationship between two people who are still inexplicably drawn to each other despite the pain and frustration they cause each other. The repetition of phrases such as "Why you're still here and I'm still here" and "And there's nothing left to do but let the waves crash over you" create a feeling of helplessness and resignation, as if the two parties are trapped in a cycle that they can't seem to break.
The imagery in the song also suggests a feeling of being overwhelmed and drowning, both emotionally and physically. Lines such as "I'm drowning, drowning, drowning down" and "But let the waves crash over you" create a sense of being swept away by a powerful force that is beyond one's control.
Overall, the lyrics to "Mother" seem to convey a sense of frustration, resignation, and entrapment, as the two people in the relationship struggle to find a way out of their own swirling emotions and the patterns they have established with each other. It suggests a sense of longing for escape and release, but also a feeling of being unable to break free from the cycle they have created.
Line by Line Meaning
So tell me why
Asking for an explanation for our current state of affairs.
Why you're still here and I'm still here
Questioning why both parties are still interacting despite difficulties.
And we're still taking time
Even though life is busy, consistent efforts are made to keep in touch.
Out of our busy life
Despite the challenges of daily life, both parties put in time and effort.
Just to fuck around
The interaction is not constructive, but instead, is characterized by aimless behavior.
Spewing words we both could live without (live without, live without, live without)
Engaging in pointless conversations that can be avoided; repetitive in nature.
I think I'll pass on the summer
Avoiding a situation or outcome that is familiar and expected.
Don't wanna fall for it this time
Refusing to fall into a trap or cycle of behavior.
I'm drowning, drowning, drowning down
Metaphorically expressing the feeling of being overwhelmed and suffocated by the situation.
And, yeah, I might miss your mother
Mourning the loss of something that was not good for you.
I fantasize about her sometimes
Longing for something that was ultimately unsatisfying.
And there's nothing left to do
The situation has reached a point where no meaningful action can be taken.
But let the waves crash over you
Accepting and facing the full impact of the situation head-on.
If I'm as bad as all those things you call me every night
Acknowledging negative comments from a partner that probably should not be tolerated.
You want me in your life just to drag around
Being used and taken for granted by a partner.
I'm never living up to what you've thought you found
Feeling incapable of meeting the other person's expectations, however unrealistic they might be.
Running around this god forsaken town
Leading a life that feels pointless or soul-sucking.
Ain't gonna work for me this time
Acknowledging that the same approach from the past is not helpful but harmful in the present.
But she knows what's the best when you're drowning, drowning, drowning down
Acknowledge that someone might be better equipped to offer support than the current partner.
But there's nothing left to do
Reiterating the fact that the situation has reached a stalemate.
But let the waves crash over you
Encouraging resilience and perseverance, accepting the inevitable and moving forward.
Why you're still here
Repeating the question of why the relationship is continuing, questioning its worth.
And we're still spending nights
Acknowledging that the relationship is still ongoing despite nightly hurt.
Wasting half our life
Being aware that the relationship has taken up so much time and energy with no real progress.
Like fucking clowns
Metaphorically expressing the amount of energy wasted in this situation.
Writer(s): Kamerman Michael Lee, Jones Eric
Contributed by Nathaniel I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jawn Santana
Lyrics: So tell me why, why you're still here and I'm still here and we're still taking time out of our busy life just to fuck around,
Spilling words we both could live without
And tell why, why you're still here and I'm still here and we're still spending nights wasting half our lives like fucking clowns
Running around this god forsaken town
CHORUS:
I think I'll pass on the summer don't want to fall for it this time drowning, drowning, drowning, down
And yeah I might miss your mother I fantasize about her sometimes drowning, drowning drowning, down
And there's nothing left to do then let the waves crash over you
V2:
So tell me why if im as bad as all those things you call me every night,
you want me in your life just to drag around
Never living up to what you thought you found
I think I'll pass on the summer
ain't gonna work for me this time
Drowning, Drowning, Drowning, Down
And yeah I might miss your mother
But she knows whats best when you're drowning drowning drowning down
And there's nothing left to do but let the waves crash over you
So tell me why, why you're still here and I'm still here and we're still taking time out of our busy life just to fuck around,
Spilling words we both could live without
think I'll pass on the summer don't want to fall for it this time drowning, drowning, drowning, down
And yeah I might miss your mother
But she can keep any dope she finds
Drowning Drowning Drowning Down
And there's nothing left to do but let the waves crash over you
Ayeza Khan
Smallpools are underrated. and that's putting it lightly
Paddy MC
Thanks to Spotify for playing this song randomly
Melvin Rowan
dont know if anyone gives a damn but if you guys are stoned like me atm you can stream all the new movies and series on instaflixxer. Been streaming with my gf these days =)
Cedric Dorian
@Melvin Rowan Yea, have been using InstaFlixxer for since november myself =)
Jawn Santana
Lyrics: So tell me why, why you're still here and I'm still here and we're still taking time out of our busy life just to fuck around,
Spilling words we both could live without
And tell why, why you're still here and I'm still here and we're still spending nights wasting half our lives like fucking clowns
Running around this god forsaken town
CHORUS:
I think I'll pass on the summer don't want to fall for it this time drowning, drowning, drowning, down
And yeah I might miss your mother I fantasize about her sometimes drowning, drowning drowning, down
And there's nothing left to do then let the waves crash over you
V2:
So tell me why if im as bad as all those things you call me every night,
you want me in your life just to drag around
Never living up to what you thought you found
I think I'll pass on the summer
ain't gonna work for me this time
Drowning, Drowning, Drowning, Down
And yeah I might miss your mother
But she knows whats best when you're drowning drowning drowning down
And there's nothing left to do but let the waves crash over you
So tell me why, why you're still here and I'm still here and we're still taking time out of our busy life just to fuck around,
Spilling words we both could live without
think I'll pass on the summer don't want to fall for it this time drowning, drowning, drowning, down
And yeah I might miss your mother
But she can keep any dope she finds
Drowning Drowning Drowning Down
And there's nothing left to do but let the waves crash over you
Ellis
I really like this one. The key to a good song is a great chorus, and this one's killer.
Mia Marin
I’ve been trying so hard to find a song to explain how I feel in life right now and I went to briteWinter in downtown Cleveland and heard this song the first time. I fell in love with it so much. It has a way of explaining how I feel about my relationship in life right now. Thankyou guys so much
Miss kj 777
Absolutely incredible song
Natasya Albe
Beautiful song💞
Andy K
Who else is happy as hell that smallpools is back??