Headspace
Thomston Lyrics
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You'd be better off if I was far gone
Running back to waste another chance on
Another pair of arms that'll carry you down
I only speak but never act
I give you all, then take it back
Everything you never asked for
Palm clenched tight
This coffin needs another nail
You're coming back to hear me say it
One more time cause I've
I've got you where I want you
But I don't even want you to stay
Would you hate me if I sent you away?
Would you call me if my mind began to change?
Cause I don't trust my headspace
It never stays in one place for long
Would you like me if I strung you along?
Cause you like me when I'm treating you wrong
The lyrics of Thomston's song Headspace depict a conflicted relationship between the singer and their partner. The singer is aware that they are not good for their partner and suggests that their partner would be better off if they were gone. They acknowledge their tendency to give their partner everything and then take it back. The relationship is unstable and uncertain, and the singer is struggling with their own headspace.
The singer is caught in a quandary about their partner. They say they have got their partner where they want them, but they don't even want them to stay. They are unsure whether their partner would hate them if they sent them away or call them if their mind began to change. The singer doesn't trust their own headspace and is uncertain about what they want from the relationship. The song captures the angst of a person who is battling with their own demons, but at the same time, they don't want to hurt their partner. They are confused, unsure of themselves, and their headspace.
Overall, the song is a plea for understanding, an attempt to reconcile with their partner's feelings. It's a bittersweet reflection on the struggles of a relationship, and it asks the fundamental question of whether or not the two people in the relationship are meant to be together.
Line by Line Meaning
Far gone
I'm too far gone and it would be best if you didn't waste your time on me.
You'd be better off if I was far gone
You deserve better than me, and it would be easier for you if I wasn't in the picture.
Running back to waste another chance on
You keep returning to me despite knowing I'm not good for you and it's a waste of your time and emotions.
Another pair of arms that'll carry you down
You keep seeking comfort in other people, but they're no better than I am, and they'll only hurt you in the end.
I only speak but never act
I make promises that I can't keep, and I never follow through on anything.
I give you all, then take it back
I pretend to be invested in you, but as soon as things start to get serious, I pull away and go back on everything I said.
Everything you never asked for
I offer you things that you didn't ask for, but when it comes to what you actually need from me, I fall short.
Palm clenched tight
I'm anxious and can't relax around you because I'm afraid of being vulnerable and getting hurt.
And I've tried my best to no avail
I've given it my all, but it's still not enough to make things work between us.
This coffin needs another nail
Our relationship is dead, and it's time to put one more nail in the coffin and let it go.
You're coming back to hear me say it
You keep coming back to seek closure or to hear me confirm that our relationship is over.
One more time cause I've
I know you're not completely convinced, and I want to make sure you're aware that I'm not good for you.
I've got you where I want you
I know I still have a hold on you even though I'm not good for you.
But I don't even want you to stay
Even though I have power over you, I don't actually want you in my life.
Would you hate me if I sent you away?
I'm considering ending things even though I know it will hurt you.
Would you call me if my mind began to change?
If I started to reconsider and decided I want to give us another chance, would you be there for me?
Cause I don't trust my headspace
I don't trust myself to make the right decision when it comes to us.
It never stays in one place for long
My thoughts about you and our relationship are always changing and I can't seem to make up my mind.
Would you like me if I strung you along?
Would you still want to be with me even if I continued to give you mixed signals and be unsure about us?
Cause you like me when I'm treating you wrong
You only seem to be interested in me when I'm being distant and treating you poorly, which isn't healthy for either of us.
Writer(s): Thomston, Nicholas Leng
Contributed by Adrian G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Aro
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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!