Spanaway
The Movielife Lyrics

In The Movielife's song Spanaway, the lyrics are an introspective and melancholic reflection on the aftermath of a failed relationship. The song starts with a question, "Whatcha gonna do?", which leads into the first verse where the singer is observing the struggles and indecisiveness of someone who is dealing with the aftermath of a breakup. The singer knows that the person is wrong in their thinking, but they are still trying to find a way to cope that seems to be eluding them. The line "It fakes you out every time, only so high to climb" highlights the desperation and frustration of the situation, where they can't seem to move past the pain and are stuck in a cycle of self-doubt.

The chorus of the song serves as a reminder of what went wrong in the relationship. The line "All the times that we tried, all the things to make it go away" suggests that both parties made attempts to fix things, but nothing worked. The repetition of the phrase "And you did it so well" is a bittersweet reminder of the good times that were had, and how they were able to mask their problems for a while. The second verse dives deeper into the nostalgia of the relationship, with the singer reminiscing about a time when even a fight could be resolved with a compromise, and a kiss could still be sweet despite any underlying issues.

However, the song takes a dark and unexpected turn in the bridge, where the singer reveals that they're standing with a gun in their hand. The line "I stand with a gun in my hand, so I could be you, you" suggests that they're contemplating suicide as a way to escape the pain. It becomes clear why the singer is so observant of the other person's struggles – they see themselves in them and don't want to end up like them. The final chorus reinforces the tragedy of the situation, with the line "I'd have a gun in my hand" serving as a grim reminder of what could happen if things don't change.