Now It's Done
Straylight Run Lyrics


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Moving in slow like the smoke from your cigarette,
Every step a closer's a step that we both will regret,
Keeping a tally, but who can keep track?
Your overreacting is taking me back to a time better left alone,

Holding onto the phone,
Holding onto this glass,
Holding onto the memory of what didn't last.
Waiting for better words,
They'll never come.
So dry your eyes,
It's better,
Now it's done

Keep a tight grip like a child holding onto a swing set,
Waiting and hoping to find what I can't figure out yet,
Please don't unless this is something to me,
Another nightmare instead of a dream,
Better left alone,

Holding onto the phone,
Holding onto this glass,
Holding onto the memory of what didn't last.
Waiting for better words,
They'll never come.
So dry your eyes,
Its better,

Holding onto the phone,
Holding onto this glass,
Holding onto the memory of what didn't last.
Waiting for better words,
They'll never come.
So dry your eyes,
Its better,
Now it's done

I never lost so much
I never lost so much
I never lost so much

Holding onto the phone,
Holding onto this glass,
Holding onto the memory of what didn't last.
Waiting for better words,
They'll never come.
So dry your eyes,

Holding onto the phone,
Holding onto this glass,
Holding onto the memory of what didn't last.
Waiting for better words,
They'll never come.
So dry your eyes,




Its better,
Now it's done

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of "Moving in slow like the smoke from your cigarette" insinuates that the actions taken between the two parties involved are slow and ultimately destructive, just like the smoke from a cigarette. The next line, "Every step a closer's a step that we both will regret," suggests that every move made by either party makes the situation worse, and in the end, there will be no winner. The lyrics "keeping a tally, but who can keep track?" represents the idea that although both parties are keeping track of one another's faults or mistakes, it's nearly impossible to keep track of it all. The following line, "your overreacting is taking me back to a time better left alone," suggests that the current situation is reminding the singer of a past traumatic event that would be better left buried.


The lines, "holding onto the phone, holding onto this glass, holding onto the memory of what didn't last" has a strong sense of despair and hopelessness. Perhaps indicating that the singer is holding onto a past event that cannot be changed. In the line "waiting for better words, they'll never come", the singer may be waiting for an explanation or a solution that'll never arrive, again emphasising the hopelessness that is felt. Finally, "now it's done" implies that the singer has reached a conclusion, and it's time to put this pain to rest and move on, accepting that there is no solution.


Line by Line Meaning

Moving in slow like the smoke from your cigarette
Moving along slowly and steadily like the lingering smoke from a cigarette.


Every step a closer's a step that we both will regret
Every forward progress made is taking us closer to an outcome that will leave us with feelings of regret.


Keeping a tally, but who can keep track?
Trying to track and record the details of what's happening but it's becoming difficult to keep up with.


Your overreacting is taking me back to a time better left alone
Your exaggerated behavior is reminding me of a past experience that I would rather not revisit.


Holding onto the phone,
Holding onto the phone, refusing to let it go.


Holding onto this glass,
Holding onto this glass, perhaps as a source of comfort or distraction.


Holding onto the memory of what didn't last.
Holding onto the memory of something that has ended, even if it was brief or unfulfilling.


Waiting for better words,
Hopinng words can be found that will make things better or easier to deal with.


They'll never come.
But realizing deep down that these ideal words may never come.


So dry your eyes,
So try to calm yourself and don't cry anymore.


It's better,
It's better to accept what cannot be changed.


Now it's done
Now the situation has come to an end and there is no going back.


Keep a tight grip like a child holding onto a swing set,
Holding on tightly like a child clinging to a swing set, not willing to let go.


Waiting and hoping to find what I can't figure out yet,
Waiting and hoping to find a solution or answer to something you cannot comprehend at the moment.


Please don't unless this is something to me,
Please don't continue a behavior or action unless it means something meaningful to me.


Another nightmare instead of a dream,
This may turn out to be another unpleasant or disappointing situation rather than a positive experience.


I never lost so much
I have never experienced such a significant loss before.




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