Navy Blue
The Story So Far (California) Lyrics


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I bet it hurts to read permanence.
I used to think on all of this and how you don't.
Damn it's hard to find sustenance
when all I had was love for this and now you don't.
Now I just abuse substances to drown out your accomplishments, however few.

All of this frustrates me bad
'cause I can't stay mad at you or change anything that I had.
She told me don't think like that, it's really not that bad.
I hope this makes you sad
I hope this makes you sad.

If it's something serious then hit me up
but until then the door is shut, forget my room.
And if I had a match for every lie
and every attempt to deny, I'd strike a few.
I am the walls, the silent halls
My jacket at your sisters wedding, navy blue.

All of this frustrates me bad 'cause
I can't stay mad at you or change anything that I had.
She told me don't think like that, it's really not that bad.




I hope this makes you sad
I hope this makes you sad.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Story So Far's song Navy Blue express the pain of trying to move on from a past relationship while still feeling the weight of its permanence. The singer is struggling to find sustenance without the love they used to have with their partner, and instead turns to substance abuse to numb the pain. The frustration is palpable as they realize that they cannot stay angry or change what has already happened. The memories are too strong to ignore, like their navy blue jacket worn at their former partner's sister's wedding.


Despite the pain, the singer is still holding on to hope that their former partner will feel the same sadness they do. The lyrics "I hope this makes you sad" are a bitter reminder that the emotions of the relationship cannot be erased so easily. The singer is also struggling with the truth of the failed relationship, stating "if I had a match for every lie and every attempt to deny, I'd strike a few." It is unclear if they are referring to their own or their partner's lies, but it is a testament to how truth and trust can fracture a relationship.


Overall, Navy Blue is a heartbreaking anthem to the struggle of moving on from a relationship when the other person is still firmly rooted in their memory. It is a reminder that true love can leave a permanent mark, and even without the other person present, their impact can still be felt.


Line by Line Meaning

I bet it hurts to read permanence.
I imagine it is painful to come to terms with the fact that things are not going to change.


I used to think on all of this and how you don't.
I used to dwell on our relationship and how you seemed to be distant and uninterested.


Damn it's hard to find sustenance when all I had was love for this and now you don't.
It's difficult to move on when my whole world revolved around you, and now you no longer feel the same.


Now I just abuse substances to drown out your accomplishments, however few.
I turn to drugs and alcohol to cope with the fact that you seem to have moved on and accomplished things without me.


All of this frustrates me bad 'cause I can't stay mad at you or change anything that I had.
I am frustrated because I cannot stay angry with you or go back to the way things were.


She told me don't think like that, it's really not that bad.
Someone tried to console me and tell me that things are not as bad as they seem.


I hope this makes you sad I hope this makes you sad.
I hope my pain makes you realize what you've done and how much you've hurt me.


If it's something serious then hit me up but until then the door is shut, forget my room.
If you need me for something important, let me know, but otherwise I want nothing to do with you.


And if I had a match for every lie and every attempt to deny, I'd strike a few.
If I had a match for every time you lied or tried to deny what was happening between us, I would have a lot of matches.


I am the walls, the silent halls My jacket at your sisters wedding, navy blue.
I am everywhere and everything that reminds you of me, including the jacket I wore to your sister's wedding which is now just another navy blue item in your closet.




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@johnrambo36

[Verse 1]
I bet it hurts to read "permanence"
I used to think on all of this
And how you don't
Damn, it's hard to find sustenanceWhen all I had was love for thisAnd now you don't
Now I just abuse substancesTo drown out your accomplishmentsHowever few

[Chorus]
All of this frustrates me bad
'Cause I can't stay mad
At you or change anything that I had
She told me, "Don't think like that
It's really not that bad"
I hope this makes you sad
I hope this makes you sad

[Verse 2]
If it's something serious then hit me upBut until then, the door is shutForget my room
And if I had a match for every lieAnd every attempt to denyI'd strike a few
I am the walls, the silent halls
My jacket at your sister's weddingNavy blue


[Chorus]
All of this frustrates me bad
'Cause I can't stay mad
At you or change anything that I had
She told me, "Don't think like that
It's really not that bad"
I hope this makes you sad
I hope this makes you sad



@alba7054

I bet it hurts to read permanence.
I used to think on all of this and how you don't.
Damn it's hard to find sustenance when all I had was love for this and now you don't.
Now I just abuse substances to drown out your accomplishments, however few.

All of this frustrates me bad cause I can't stay mad at you or change anything that I had.
She told me don't think like that, it's really not that bad.
I hope this makes you sad
I hope this makes you sad.

If it's something serious then hit me up but until then the door is shut, forget my room.
And if I had a match for every lie and every attempt to deny, I'd strike a few.
I am the walls, the silent halls. My jacket at your sisters wedding, navy blue.

All of this frustrates me bad cause I can't stay mad at you or change anything that I had.
She told me don't think like that, it's really not that bad.
I hope this makes you sad
I hope this makes you sad.



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@dickmunchingoreo7102

i come across this song every once in a while, and everytime i do, i like to read the comments to see how everyone's doing.
That's when i realize all the comments were from 5 years ago
I feel like everyone's moved on or doing better, but im still stuck on where i was 5 years ago

@torileeper7490

Same.

@Steve-hg3es

Maybe things will get better soon

@syndicalist-0

Welcome....its a shitty club lol

@felarppe

dick munching oreo Stay Strong Brother. This song helps a lot. My gf broke up with me and songs like this help. We will all get better

@Brexotic

Yep. Me too.

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@Tylerj18

Listen to this song responsibly. Don't put it on when you are drunk. You will cry. A lot.

@VOMRose

Lol right!9

@vincentj2634

this is the best advice I've heard in a long time

@josephroth2215

i make this mistake everytime lol

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