Hotel
The Antlers - Lyrics
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I rent a blank room to stop living in my past self
Fuck now
I'm outta here tomorrow
Fuck now
I'm outta here tomorrow
And when I check out, it won't matter how my name's spelled
Cause when you pass through, you only keep what you can't sell
In the hotel, I can't remember how the past felt
But in a strange bed, I keep sleeping with my past self
Fuck now, I'm outta here tomorrow
Fuck now, I'm outta here tomorrow
And when I check out, it won't matter how my name's spelled
Cause when you pass through, you only keep what you can't sell
The Antlers' song "Hotel" describes the experience of staying in a hotel room as a way of escaping one's past self. The singer seems to be running away from something, trying to forget their past and start anew. The line "I rent a blank room to stop living in my past self" suggests that they are seeking a fresh start, hoping to leave behind the baggage of their old life.
The repetition of the phrase "Fuck now, I'm outta here tomorrow" emphasizes the transitory nature of the hotel stay. The singer is not looking for a permanent solution to their problems, but rather a temporary escape. However, the line "And when I check out, it won't matter how my name's spelled" suggests that the past cannot be completely left behind - even though they are trying to escape it, they will always carry it with them in some way.
The line "But in a strange bed, I keep sleeping with my past self" is particularly poignant, as it suggests that even when they try to start anew, they are haunted by their past. The hotel room may offer temporary respite, but ultimately the singer can never truly escape their own memories and experiences.
Overall, "Hotel" is a haunting and emotional song about the difficulty of escaping one's past, and the ultimately ephemeral nature of any attempts to do so.
Line by Line Meaning
In the hotel, I can't remember how the past felt
The singer is staying in a hotel and can't remember what their life was like before this point in time.
But in a strange bed, I keep sleeping with my past self
Despite trying to forget their past, the singer is haunted by memories that keep them from moving on.
Fuck now, I'm outta here tomorrow
The singer is overwhelmed and wants to leave as soon as possible.
And when I check out, it won't matter how my name's spelled
The artist has no attachment to the hotel or their time there, as they are just passing through.
Cause when you pass through, you only keep what you can't sell
The artist believes that material possessions don't matter in the grand scheme of things, and that only intangible experiences and memories are truly valuable.
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Written by: DARBY CICCI, MICHAEL LERNER, PETER SILBERMAN
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[Verse 1]
In the hotel
I can’t remember how the past felt
I rent a blank room
To stop living in my past self
[Chorus]
Fuck now
I’m outta here tomorrow
Fuck now
I’m outta here tomorrow
And when I check out
It won’t matter how my name’s spelled
‘Cause when you pass through
You only keep what you can’t sell
[Verse 2]
In the hotel
I can’t remember how the past felt
But in a strange bed
I keep sleeping with my past self
[Chorus]
Fuck now
I’m outta here tomorrow
Fuck now
I’m outta here tomorrow
And when I check out
It won’t matter how my name’s spelled
‘Cause when you pass through
You only keep what you can’t sell
@johnfurman4242
Dig this song. Live in the moment! Time to let go.
In the hotel, I can't remember how the past felt
I rent a blank room to stop living in my past self
Fuck now
I'm outta here tomorrow
Fuck now
I'm outta here tomorrow
And when I check out, it won't matter how my name's spelled
Cause when you pass through, you only keep what you can't sell
In the hotel, I can't remember how the past felt
But in a strange bed, I keep sleeping with my past self
Fuck now, I'm outta here tomorrow
Fuck now, I'm outta here tomorrow
And when I check out, it won't matter how my name's spelled
Cause when you pass through, you only keep what you can't sell
@npknhdfrvr
I just remember how hard this song hit me when it came out in 2014. Helped me through some dark times fighting the peak of my past substance abuse and the downfalls that come with it.
@compton89_noelrod
That’s amazing! Because of you, that story is true.
@joeygodley2362
Wow, you too? I'm seeing this comment late, but I went through the same thing with this song. It's depressing circumstances that brought me back to this song all these years later, but I'm sober this time around.
@rabuuyoutube5949
this is the most under rated song in the history of music
@tonyrandall3146
I dare suggest this true.
@minemich
God damn that little guitar bit at the end is sublime.
@AJ-dw9or
What song?
@rohit49plus2
This one lol
@enfobeto
It's just amazing
@AJ-dw9or
@@rohit49plus2geez I was an idiot back then .. 💀