Expiry Date
Thomston Lyrics
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Am I moving backward?
I can't tell these days
Am I losing touch or do I think too much?
Over-analyzing, I internalize everything these days
So I put my palms together
(I promise that I'll)
(Head in it all)
In spite of all the pressure
I walk until my feet bleed
Furthest thing from easy
Step out from the pile
(I promise that I)
Make this worth your while
(Head in it all)
Because I know that I,
I'll walk until my feet bleed
Furthest thing from easy
Dried up
Nothing in the reservoir
I thirst these days
Put the blinders on until the thoughts are gone
And all the doubt vacates and gives my head some space
It's kind of hard these days
So I put my palms together
(I promise that I'll)
Put in all the effort
(Head in it all)
In spite of all the pressure
I walk until my feet bleed
Furthest thing from easy
Step out from the pile
(I promise that I)
Make this worth your while
(Head in it all)
Because I know that I,
I'll walk until my feet bleed
Furthest thing from easy
If you put me on a shelf I won't live long
If you say its temporary I'll be gone
All my fingernails picked until the ends
(reaped and sewed, dry and old)
If I said I wash't anxious, it's a lie
If I said the validations soothes my mind
Does that make me more human in your eyes?
Everybody has a date that they expire
Is it shameful that this keeps me up some nights
Knowing that if I don't play my cards just right
Every part of this could vanish from my hands
Fingernails bitten to the ends
Thomston's song Expiry Date is a powerful reminder of the insecurities that plague most individuals. The opening line of the song, "Tragic, Am I moving backward?", this line introduces a sense of tragedy and sadness that runs throughout the song. The lyrics of the song seem to be the artist's self-examination of his life and career as he tries to make sense of the present and the future. The artist is worried that he might be losing touch and overanalyzing life, making him move backward. The central message of "Expiry Date" is how the artist believes that everyone has a date they expire - this date can be applied to anyone's life, whether a life goals or a career path.
The artist uses the metaphorical phrase of "walk until my feet bleed, the furthest thing from easy" in the chorus, where he talks about putting effort into something, despite the overwhelming pressure. This line highlights how difficult and often painful the journey can be. The artist further talks about the exhausting feeling of wanting to give up every time he looks at the pile he needs to move, but he walks until his feet bleed, indicating that giving up isn't an option. The song conveys how our struggle to achieve success and trying to prove our worth often leads to us overthinking and internalizing everything, highlighting the artist's anxiousness, which resembles the feeling of anxiety present in a lot of people today.
Line by Line Meaning
Tragic
The situation is very sad and unfortunate.
Am I moving backward?
I feel like I'm not making any progress in my life.
I can't tell these days
I'm unsure and confused about everything.
Am I losing touch or do I think too much?
I can't decide whether I'm becoming disconnected from reality or if I'm overthinking things.
Over-analyzing, I internalize everything these days
I tend to overthink things and keep all my emotions bottled up inside.
So I put my palms together
I'm trying to stay calm and optimistic.
(I promise that I'll)
I'm making a pledge to myself.
Put in all the effort
I'm going to work as hard as I can.
(Head in it all)
I'm fully committed and focused on this.
In spite of all the pressure
Despite the stress and anxiety I feel.
I walk until my feet bleed
I'm willing to sacrifice and push myself to the limit.
Furthest thing from easy
This is incredibly difficult and challenging.
Step out from the pile
I'm trying to separate myself from the crowd and stand out.
Make this worth your while
I want to make a difference and have a meaningful impact on others.
Because I know that I,
I'm confident in my abilities.
If you put me on a shelf I won't live long
If I'm not actively working towards my goals, I'll feel unfulfilled and lost.
If you say its temporary I'll be gone
I need a sense of permanence and stability in my life.
All my fingernails picked until the ends
I'm constantly anxious and nervous, causing me to bite my nails.
(reaped and sewed, dry and old)
My hands are weathered and worn from all the hard work I've put in.
If I said I wasn't anxious, it's a lie
I'm always feeling anxious and on edge.
If I said the validation soothes my mind
I need affirmation and recognition to feel good about myself.
Does that make me more human in your eyes?
Is it easier to relate to me now that you know my struggles?
Everybody has a date that they expire
We all have a limited amount of time on this earth.
Is it shameful that this keeps me up some nights
I feel ashamed about my fears and doubts.
Knowing that if I don't play my cards just right
If I don't make the right choices, everything could fall apart.
Every part of this could vanish from my hands
I could lose everything at any moment.
Fingernails bitten to the ends
I'm constantly on edge and anxious.
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Man, I’ve lived Thomston since I first heard his voice, which was mainly on accident, and he’s was and still is my number 1 favourite artist. He is the literal definition of immaculate, and he will forever be in my heart. I hope that soon he will get the recognition he deserves!