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.
Small Talk
The Story So Far Lyrics
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Of all the words that you chose to say
There was only three that held any weight
The rest was all just small talk
Lust, I hate it
I guess it's what you make it
Now it’s said with past tense
Breaking in to me
Tell it how you think it's going to be
I'll bite back with broken teeth
So helpless
(I can't help this)
I sense your purpose
So tense inside yet not on the surface
And if this is worth it
Then why is there still small talk?
Lust, I hate it
I guess it's what you make it
Now it's said with past tense
For the sake of moving past this
Breaking in to me
Tell it how you think it's going to be
I'll bite back with broken teeth
So helpless
(I can't help this)
'Cause you're breaking in to me
Tell it how you think it's going to be
I'll bite back with broken teeth
So helpless
So where is my patience?
I cannot erase this
It lives inside me and it will die with me
This gap between us grows on
The last thing I want to do is move on
This gap between us grows on
Breaking in to me
Tell it how you think it's going to be
I'll bite back with broken teeth
So helpless
(I can't help this)
'Cause you're breaking in to me
Tell it how you think it's going to be
I'll bite back with broken teeth
So helpless
In the first verse, the singer reflects on past conversations with someone, questioning the value of their communication. The singer notes that amidst all the words exchanged, only three mattered, while the rest was just small talk. The following lines suggest a sense of frustration and anger, likely due to a lack of deeper connection or understanding. The chorus reveals the topic of the relationship - lust - which the singer claims to hate. However, they acknowledge that one's interpretation of lust varies, and it's easy to fall into. The chorus then shifts to past tense indicating that the relationship has ended, and the singer is attempting to move on.
In the second verse, the singer suggests that the other person had an ulterior motive or "purpose" and that they are tense internally. This tension leads to continued small talk and lack of progress within the relationship. The chorus is repeated, with the singer acknowledging their submission to the other person's attempts to "break in" and tell them how things are going to be. There's a sense of powerlessness in the singer, and they acknowledge that they can't help but engage in this toxic circle.
The bridge reveals a sense of resignation or acceptance, indicating that the singer is stuck with their patience and frustration regarding this past relationship. The last lines suggest that the gap between them grows, and the singer doesn't want to move on, revealing a sense of fixation despite the unhealthiness of their dynamic.
Line by Line Meaning
Of all the roads I took the wounded way
Out of all the paths I followed, I ended up hurt.
Of all the words that you chose to say
Out of all the things you could've said, only a few were important.
There was only three that held any weight
Only three things mattered and were impactful.
The rest was all just small talk
Everything else was insignificant and irrelevant.
Lust, I hate it
I despise the feeling of intense desire.
I guess it's what you make it
It's up to interpretation and varies from person to person.
Now it’s said with past tense
It's spoken about as if it's already happened and is over.
For the sake of moving past this
In order to move forward and let go of the negative emotions.
Breaking in to me
Invading my privacy and personal space.
Tell it how you think it's going to be
Share your vision of how things will play out.
I'll bite back with broken teeth
I'll respond with my own emotional pain and vulnerability.
So helpless
Feeling powerless and at a loss on how to handle the situation.
I can't help this
This is something I cannot control or change.
I sense your purpose
I understand your intention or motivation behind your actions.
So tense inside yet not on the surface
Feeling stressed and anxious but not showing it outwardly.
And if this is worth it
If this situation is worth the emotional toll it's taking on me.
Then why is there still small talk?
If it's important, why are we wasting time talking about insignificant things?
So where is my patience?
Why am I struggling to wait and be understanding?
I cannot erase this
I can't change what's happened and how I feel.
It lives inside me and it will die with me
These emotions are a part of me and will stay with me forever.
This gap between us grows on
The distance and disconnect between us is getting bigger.
The last thing I want to do is move on
I don't want to let go of what we had and find closure.
Contributed by Joshua N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ThreatLvl666
Of all the roads
I took the wounded way
Of all the words
That you chose to say
There were only 3 that held any weight
The rest was all just small talk
Lust, I hate it
I guess it’s what you make it
Now it’s said with past tense
For the sake of moving past this
Breaking in to me
Tell it how you think it’s going to be
I’ll bite back with broken teeth
So helpless I can’t help this
I sense
Your purpose
So tense inside yet not on the surface
And if this is worth it
Then why is there still small talk?
Where is my patience
I cannot erase this
It lives inside me and it will die with me
This gap between us grows on
The last thing I want to do is move on
@M0therLover
They need to start playing this song live
@MartinClimbs
or in my livingroom
@Max_Jacob
@@MartinClimbs ??? That would still be live...
@coltenkerlek7944
Their best song
@dweebward9634
"Where is my patience
I cannot erase this
It lives inside me and it will die with me
This gap between us grows on
The last thing I want to do is move on."
This line kills me dude.
@trentbosnic
The last thing I wanna do is MOVE ON! The gap between us GROWS ON! This band.... So damn good.
@TBH717
That part from 1:40 on has to be one of my favorite sections of any song ever. Fuck.
@attheverymoment
Same here mate. I fucking love it
@cxssetteman182
I'm glad to have you boys
@JohnnyOutlaw100
Small talk & Empty space <3