2. The Story So Far were a Chicago punk rock band that formed in 1999 and split up in the mid-2000s. Made up of former members of 88 Fingers Louie, King for a Day and Tomorrow's Gone, the band released their debut EP in 2000 on Hopeless Records.
Mt. Diablo
The Story So Far Lyrics
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You're a product of environment and middle class wealth
And sleeping that much won't improve your health
Your interest in me is like dust on the shelf
Easy to brush off despite your mood
Call me a liar I'll show you a fake
My old man told me to think on my own
Watch the sunrise over Mt. Diablo
If you even bother getting dressed today
You'll avert your eyes neglect the skies
I hate it when you act that way
I miss the old you the one I used to talk to
The one who kept her judgements at bay
Will I ever see you again will I ever see you?
If you cut out scheduled time you'll find piece of mind
Trust me its worth your weight in gold
And if you think you're fine go ahead follow that line
At least none of my friends do what they're told
By what they're sold
Do you look yourself straight in the eyes
And think about who you let between your thighs?
Cut the shit be real with me
You're the only one I ever fucking judge
The one who came to school every day
Woke up for the world, practiced honesty
Her business was hers
Will I ever see you again will I ever see you?
If you cut out scheduled time you'll find piece of mind
Trust me its worth your weight in gold
And if you think you're fine go ahead follow that line
At least none of my friends do what they're told
By what they're sold
If you cut out scheduled time you'll find piece of mind
Trust me its worth your weight in gold
And if you think you're fine go ahead follow that line
At least none of my friends do what they're told
By what they're sold
If you cut out scheduled time you'll find piece of mind
Trust me its worth your weight in gold
And if you think you're fine go ahead follow that line
At least none of my friends do what they're told.
In "Mt. Diablo," The Story So Far critiques the societal pressure to conform to the expectations of others. The opening lines suggest that people are not inherently themselves but rather a product of their environment and class. The singer criticizes their partner's lack of personal growth--"sleeping that much won't improve your health"--and disinterest in their own passions--"Your interest in me is like dust on the shelf." The singer's frustration escalates as they call out their partner's hypocrisy--"Do you look yourself straight in the eyes/ And think about who you let between your thighs?"--and longing to connect once again with the person they fell in love with--"I miss the old you the one I used to talk to/ The one who kept her judgements at bay."
The singer offers a solution to their partner's lost identity by encouraging them to "cut out scheduled time" and find inner peace. They hint at the value of being true to oneself and not following blindly what society has sold them. While the singer is frustrated with their partner's lack of authenticity and growth, they seem to hold out hope for a rekindled connection if their partner takes the time to prioritize their own growth.
Line by Line Meaning
Everything about you is somebody else
You've let society shape and mold you into someone you're not.
You're a product of environment and middle class wealth
Your upbringing and social status have played a significant role in shaping your identity.
And sleeping that much won't improve your health
Your habits aren't healthy and they won't lead to a better life.
Your interest in me is like dust on the shelf
You don't really care about me - I'm just something to be ignored and forgotten.
Easy to brush off despite your mood
I can easily dismiss your emotions and feelings.
Call me a liar I'll show you a fake
You don't believe me, but I'll prove you wrong.
My old man told me to think on my own
My father taught me to be independent and make my own choices.
And I'm sure that's your biggest mistake
You should have done the same and not followed others blindly.
Watch the sunrise over Mt. Diablo
Take a moment to appreciate the beauty of the world around you.
If you even bother getting dressed today
You're so uninterested in life that you can't even be bothered to care how you look.
You'll avert your eyes neglect the skies
You'll choose to ignore the world and its wonders.
I hate it when you act that way
It frustrates me when you don't appreciate life.
I miss the old you the one I used to talk to
I miss the person you used to be before you changed and became apathetic.
The one who kept her judgements at bay
You used to be more open-minded and accepting of others.
Will I ever see you again will I ever see you?
I wonder if you'll ever change and become the person I used to know.
If you cut out scheduled time you'll find piece of mind
If you focus on what's truly important, you'll find peace and happiness.
Trust me its worth your weight in gold
Believe me, it's valuable beyond measure.
And if you think you're fine go ahead follow that line
If you're satisfied with your life, continue following the path you're on.
At least none of my friends do what they're told
My friends and I choose to make our own decisions, not blindly follow what others say.
Do you look yourself straight in the eyes
Have you ever truly examined yourself and taken a hard look at who you are?
And think about who you let between your thighs?
Have you considered the impact of your sexual choices and partners?
Cut the shit be real with me
Stop pretending and be honest with me about who you are.
You're the only one I ever fucking judge
I don't judge others, but I have opinions and feelings about you.
The one who came to school every day
You used to be dedicated and committed to your education.
Woke up for the world, practiced honesty
You cared about the world and valued honesty in your dealings with others.
Her business was hers
You used to be private and kept your personal life to yourself.
Contributed by Lila F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@JDStiix
This song basically says what we all wanted to say to that one girl we had as a best friend in high school that completely changed and left you.
@connorhennessy9354
Exactly forget all the people bitching about their ex's, that makes way more sense
@brodiej7446
holy shit yes
@amandawoods3244
change is not a bad thing tho? we all have different paths. sometimes you'll be the person leaving too.
@harryikel3883
MrTwinkster123 YES
@omaraftab7131
Amanda Woods yeah but it’s still sad
@AmoonAz1
"Do you look yourself straight in the eye and think about who you let between your thighs"
holy shit.
@tannerbieker661
Parker ftw
@girlywolfpup1588
Bitch is too real XD
@Nobodyyoucarabout
cringe