The band was signed with Hopeless Records in May 2016, and released their first commercial release, Story Untold, the same month. The self-titled extended play contains the single "History", which was co-written by Pierre Bouvier & Chuck Comeau from Simple Plan.
On February 2, 2018, the band released their debut studio album, Waves.
In late 2019, they left Hopeless Records and became independent, since releasing singles such as i luv that u hate me featuring Kellin Quinn from Sleeping With Sirens and their most recent single, nxt my father anymxre.
They released their first extended play after becoming an independent band again on March 26, 2021. the EP was dubbed nx future. Onward from 2021 through 2023 they released a total of 14 songs/standalone singles, most had music videos produced for them.
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nxt my father anymxre
Story Untold Lyrics
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It's the only place where I can lock the door
I can't take it anymore
I'm shaking and crying again
I know by now you'll never understand
I'll never be like you had planned
You don't even know me
So who are you to tell me what I should do?
But I ain't doing this for you or someone else
Call me selfish
But I refuse
To get down on my knees for you
What's your best excuse
For being such a dick to me?
Can't you see I'll never be like you?
Thanks to you my social skills are awful
I get nervous, anxious, paranoid whenever I feel like I'm about to break free from my bubble
But you don't care you just ignore
Thanks to you the way I see myself is just as broken as you are but not in the same way
Believe me when I say
You're not my father anymore
You don't even know me
So then I guess I don't know you
So who are you to tell me what I should do?
You want me to lose
But I ain't doing this for you or someone else
Call me selfish
But I refuse
To get down on my knees for you
What's your best excuse
For being such a dick to me?
Can't you see I'll never be like you?
Quit telling me the shit I should do
You want me to lose
But I ain't doing this for you or someone else
Call me selfish
But I refuse
To get down on my knees for you
What's your best excuse
For being such a dick to me?
Can't you see I'll never be like you?
I'm lying on the bathroom floor
It's the only place where I can lock the door
I can't take it anymore
The lyrics to "nxt my father anymxre" by Story Untold explore the feelings of a person who is struggling with the expectations and pressure placed on them by their father. The singer feels trapped and overwhelmed by the controlling influence of their father, and ultimately rejects it, asserting their own independence and identity.
The opening lines of the song set the stage, describing the singer lying on the bathroom floor as a symbol of their emotional distress. They feel that the only place they can find any privacy or safety is by locking themselves away in the bathroom. As the song progresses, the singer speaks directly to their father, expressing frustration that he is trying to make them into something they are not. The line "You want me to lose / But I ain't doing this for you or someone else" suggests that the singer is tired of sacrificing their own desires and dreams in order to meet the expectations of others. They reject the notion that they should be subservient to their father, saying "I refuse / To get down on my knees for you."
At the heart of the song is a sense of disappointment and betrayal. The singer reveals that their father's behavior has had a profound impact on their own mental health and self-esteem, making them anxious, paranoid, and socially awkward. Yet despite this, the father seems oblivious to the harm he is causing. As the song reaches its climax, the singer declares "You're not my father anymore," rejecting the toxic relationship and asserting their own identity and self-worth.
Overall, "nxt my father anymxre" is a powerful and emotionally raw exploration of the complex, sometimes painful relationships that can exist between parents and children.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm lying on the bathroom floor
The singer is physically on the bathroom floor, likely overwhelmed with emotion.
It's the only place where I can lock the door
The bathroom is the only place where the singer can seek privacy and control their environment.
I can't take it anymore
The singer has reached a breaking point and can no longer continue in their current situation.
I'm shaking and crying again
The singer's emotions have become so intense that they are physically shaking and crying.
I know by now you'll never understand
The singer has come to realize that the person they are addressing will not be able to empathize with their situation.
I'll never be like you had planned
The singer acknowledges that the person they are addressing has certain expectations for them, but the singer cannot meet those expectations.
You don't even know me
The singer feels that the person they are addressing does not truly understand them.
So who are you to tell me what I should do?
The singer questions the authority of the person trying to control their actions when they don't truly know them.
You want me to lose
The person the singer is addressing wants them to fail or not succeed.
But I ain't doing this for you or someone else
The singer is not striving for success to prove something to the person they are addressing.
Call me selfish
The singer anticipates being criticized for looking out for their own well-being.
But I refuse to get down on my knees for you
The singer rejects the idea of putting the person they are addressing above themselves.
What's your best excuse for being such a dick to me?
The singer challenges the person they are addressing to explain why they are treating the singer poorly.
Can't you see I'll never be like you?
The singer assures the person they are addressing that they are not trying to become like them.
Thanks to you my social skills are awful
The singer blames the person they are addressing for causing them to struggle with social skills.
I get nervous, anxious, paranoid whenever I feel like I'm about to break free from my bubble
The singer describes the emotional response they have when trying to push beyond their comfort zone.
But you don't care you just ignore
The person the singer is addressing shows a lack of concern for the impact they have on the singer.
Thanks to you the way I see myself is just as broken as you are but not in the same way
The singer attributes some of their own emotional and mental hardship to the person they are addressing, but acknowledges that they may have a different set of issues.
Believe me when I say you're not my father anymore
The singer makes a definitive statement that the person they are addressing no longer holds the same level of authority or role in their life.
So then I guess I don't know you
The singer questions their understanding of the person they are addressing.
Quit telling me the shit I should do
The singer demands that the person they are addressing stop trying to control their actions.
You want me to lose
The singer reiterates that the person they are addressing does not have their best interests in mind.
But I ain't doing this for you or someone else
The singer emphasizes that their actions do not revolve around pleasing the person they are addressing.
Call me selfish
The singer anticipates being criticized for prioritizing their own well-being.
But I refuse to get down on my knees for you
The singer rejects being subordinate to the person they are addressing.
What's your best excuse for being such a dick to me?
The singer again challenges the person they are addressing to justify treating them poorly.
Can't you see I'll never be like you?
The singer reiterates that they do not aspire to be like the person they are addressing.
I'm lying on the bathroom floor
The song ends with the lyrical repetition of the opening line, reinforcing the emotional intensity of the singer's experience.
It's the only place where I can lock the door
The singer again emphasizes that the bathroom is a safe space where they can control their environment.
I can't take it anymore
The song ends with the same line it began with, emphasizing the persistence of the singer's overwhelming emotions.
Lyrics © DistroKid, Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN)
Written by: Janick Thibault
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Story Untold
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The Guitar Gamer
I almost had a seasure trying to read this then I remembered that my brain is fried due to all the memes I've laughted over the last few years
Zaria Mena
Already shared it! Great sxng.
Beder Galvan
This idea 💡 is cool and music feels to identify. So good video
☽ 𝑳𝒊𝒍𝒚 𝑱. 𝑮𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒂𝒈𝒉𝒆𝒓 ☾
I’m so fucking proud of you, guys!!!! The song, the lyrics, the aesthetic... Fuck, everything! 🖤
P.S. I actually made a playlist last night with yours and Waterparks new songs and it’ll be the only thing I’ll listen to all day, every day for a week. Let’s goooo 🤙🏻
Story Untold
yxu're the best<3
ChaoticPanda
The feels in this song hit so deep. You always know how to describe our daily struggles. Love you so much!!!
Story Untold
we lxve yxu mxre
iam0screaming
This song is perfect and appeared at the right time. My heart is breaking and healing at the same time. It’s like you’ve read my thoughts and know my life and it feels so good to have someone say it out loud and I feel so understood. Oh and also great video! Keep going guys, always happy to hear and see your music!
Raquel
i’m feeling so emo more than usual ✖️🖤