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.
Things I Can't Change
The Story So Far Lyrics
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Love/hate it lingers
Sent it direct, but the point must have missed her
Gave up and lost, cause of timing and pressure
And now I’m gone
Lie alone, it's all you can do now
And hear me drone
Lie alone, it's all you can do now
And hear me, hear me drone on my own
What has this come to?
I know you don’t see me as much you ought to
And both wounds are bleeding out
Grace me with nothing but patience
I’ll admit that I hate this if there’s no other way out
There's no other way out
Lie alone, it's all you can do now
And hear me drone
About the things I can’t change
Lie alone, it's all you can do now
And hear me, hear me drone on my own
On the outs with everything
The calm and talk you seldom bring
Lie alone, it's all you can do now
And hear me drone
About the things I can’t change
Lie alone, it's all you can do now
And hear me, hear me drone on my own
The Story So Far's "Things I Can't Change" is a song about regret and the inability to go back in time and fix past mistakes. In the first verse, the singer describes a relationship where their attempts to communicate their feelings were unsuccessful, resulting in the end of the relationship. The line "Sent it direct, but the point must have missed her" suggests that the singer tried to be upfront about their feelings but was not understood by their partner. The chorus, with the repetition of "Lie alone, it's all you can do now," conveys a sense of hopelessness and loss, as the singer acknowledges that there is nothing they can do to change the situation. The second verse continues in the same vein, with the singer acknowledging that their mistakes have caused pain for both themselves and their partner, but there is no other option than to accept the situation and move on. The line "On the outs with everything, the calm and talk you seldom bring" suggests that the relationship was already strained before the breakup, with both parties struggling to communicate effectively.
Overall, "Things I Can't Change" is a powerful exploration of regret and loss. The song's stripped-down instrumentation, with just an acoustic guitar providing a backdrop for the vocal melody, reinforces the sense of vulnerability and emotional rawness at the heart of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
This twitch in my fingers
I have a nervous habit that I can't control
Love/hate it lingers
It's a feeling that I have mixed emotions about
Sent it direct, but the point must have missed her
I tried to communicate my feelings clearly, but they were not understood
Gave up and lost, cause of timing and pressure
I let go of the relationship due to external factors beyond my control
And now I’m gone
I have moved on and left the relationship behind
What has this come to?
I am questioning the current state of our relationship
I know you don’t see me as much you ought to
I feel neglected and unimportant in the relationship
And both wounds are bleeding out
Both parties are hurting in this relationship
Grace me with nothing but patience
I need your understanding and support right now
I’ll admit that I hate this if there’s no other way out
I dislike the current situation, but I don't see any other options
On the outs with everything
I feel disconnected from everything and everyone
The calm and talk you seldom bring
I miss the peaceful conversations we used to have
Lie alone, it's all you can do now
You are left to deal with this on your own
And hear me drone
I am repeating myself and my feelings
About the things I can’t change
I am fixated on things that are out of my control
And hear me, hear me drone on my own
I am talking to myself because there is no one else to listen
Contributed by Lucas D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@mycrunkisfree
This twitch in my fingers
Love/hate it lingers
Sent it direct, but the point must have missed her
Gave up and lost, 'cause of timing and pressure
And now I’m gone
Lie alone, it's all you can do now
And hear me drone
About the things I can’t change
Lie alone, it's all you can do now
And hear me, hear me drone on my own
What has this come to?
I know you don’t see me as much you ought to
And both wounds are bleeding out
Grace me with nothing but patience
I’ll admit that I hate this if there’s no other way out
(if there's no other way out)
Lie alone, it's all you can do now
And hear me drone
About the things I can’t change
Lie alone, it's all you can do now
And hear me, hear me drone on my own
On the outs with everything
The calm and talk you seldom bring
On the outs with everything
The calm and talk you seldom bring
On the outs with everything
The calm and talk you seldom bring
Lie alone, it's all you can do now
And hear me drone
About the things I can’t change
Lie alone, it's all you can do now
And hear me, hear me drone on my own
@nataliafernandez7829
… This twitch in my fingers
Love-hate, it lingers
Sent it direct but the point must have missed her
Gave up and lost 'cause of timing and pressure
And now I'm gone
… Lie alone, it's all you can do now
And hear me drone about the things I can't change
Lie alone, it's all you can do now
And hear me, hear me drone on my own
… What has this come to?
I know you don't see me as much you ought to
And both wounds are bleeding out
Grace me with nothing but patience
I'll admit that I hate this if there's no other way out
There's no other way out
… Lie alone, it's all you can do now
And hear me drone about the things I can't change
Lie alone, it's all you can do now
And hear me, hear me drone on my own
… On the outs with everything
The calm and talk you seldom bring (On the outs)
On the outs with everything
The calm and talk you seldom bring (On the outs)
On the outs with everything
The calm and talk you seldom bring
… Lie alone, it's all you can do now
And hear me drone about the things I can't change
Lie alone, it's all you can do now
And hear me, hear me drone on my own
@xTheGoodFightx
This was my gateway drug into the pop-punk music scene
@brycedeere3801
Hope you found Joyce manor by now
@Spitfire608
Savage Lyfe not pop punk you dumbass. Educate your self and listen to the Hard-Ons
@Dover939
this is punk rock but good on ya
@Spitfire608
Dover nah bro your an idiot. Look through my playlist and you’ll understand punk real quick
@Dover939
+Rolf Hammer
Nobody likes a gatekeeper sweetheart
@facgce960
Ryan Torf, the band's drummer, is an absolute legend. So is the bassist. So are the guitarists. So is Parker. dammit, this band is flawless.
@killboyspider5556
100 percent ryt about that word Flawless
@meredithgrubb4497
100%. I feel the same way about them, Senses Fail, and Famous Last Words.
@vileasskyle
thats true but they are all good