Motley Crew
Thomston Lyrics


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Payday, and I'm overdue
Holding out, holding out for you,
We go climbing up the glass walls,
Pricey hights and free falls,
Some days it pays to jump the queue
Found myself in bad company,
it still beats the monotony,
I get lost in the irony,
but it still beats the monotony
Dysfunctional in every way,
we drive all night and sleep all day,
Caught up in the conflict,
puts me on edge but I like the feeling,
Death feels to everything I say,
beginning to wonder why I stay,
caught up in the conflict,
puts me on edge but I like the feeling,
Stay or talk, in bitten tongues,
We sit on mute, and play along,
but there's something about the silence,
can't speak when we're all breathless,
the disconnection feels wrong,
Mistake the mindless for bravery,
Climbing, taking the scenery,
I get lost in the irony,
yeah
Overcrowded and lonely,
Dysfunctional in every way,
we drive all night and sleep all day,
Caught up in the conflict,
puts me on edge but I like the feeling,
Death feels to everything I say,
beginning to wonder why I stay,
caught up in the conflict,
puts me on edge but I like the feeling,
Am I a pain in your side? Oh,
cause your a pain in mine,
Oceans of car parks and street lights, and no one around,
We don't get along too well so we don't make a sound,
Dysfunctional in every way,
we drive all night and sleep all day,
Caught up in the conflict,
puts me on edge but I like the feeling,
Death feels to everything I say,
beginning to wonder why I stay,
caught up in the conflict,
puts me on edge but I like the feeling,
Am I a pain in your side?
Puts me on edge but I like the feeling,
Cause you're the pain in mine,
Puts me on edge but I like the feeling,
Am I a pain in your side?
Puts me on edge but I like the feeling,




Cause you're the pain in mine,
Puts me on edge but I like the feeling.

Overall Meaning

Thomston's song "Motley Crew" is a reflection on the duality of being caught up in bad company, with all its dysfunction and conflict, while still feeling a sense of excitement and passion for life. The lyrics describe a protagonist who is waiting for payday, while holding out for someone, perhaps a significant other, who is a part of this motley crew. They climb metaphorical glass walls, experiencing both the high cost of living and the exhilarating feeling of free fall, suggesting that they are willing to take risks and jump the queue to get what they want. Despite the danger and chaos of this lifestyle, the singer finds it preferable to the monotony of the mundane.


The song's chorus further explores the singer's attraction to conflict and their willingness to stay in bad company, despite the feeling of disconnection and wrongness. They see themselves and their companions as dysfunctional, loners who drive all night and sleep all day in crowded and lonely places such as oceans of car parks and street lights. Their interactions are tinged with silent disconnection and bitten tongues, leading them to mistake mindlessness for bravery. Ultimately, the song suggests that the pain of being caught up in this motley crew is worth it for the feeling of being alive and on edge.


Line by Line Meaning

Payday, and I'm overdue
I'm waiting for something that should have already happened.


Holding out, holding out for you
I'm still waiting for you even though it's taking a long time.


We go climbing up the glass walls
We're taking risks and pushing boundaries.


Pricey heights and free falls
We're doing things that are both exciting and potentially dangerous.


Some days it pays to jump the queue
Occasionally, it's beneficial to skip waiting and take advantage of opportunities.


Found myself in bad company
I'm spending time with people who don't necessarily have my best interests at heart.


It still beats the monotony
Even though it's not ideal, being with these people is still better than being alone.


I get lost in the irony
I find it funny that I'm with these people even though they're not good for me.


Dysfunctional in every way
We're all messed up in some form or another.


We drive all night and sleep all day
We're constantly on the move and don't have a stable routine.


Caught up in the conflict
We're always getting into arguments and disagreements.


Puts me on edge but I like the feeling
Even though it's stressful, there's something exhilarating about being in these situations.


Death feels to everything I say
I'm not being taken seriously by the people around me.


Beginning to wonder why I stay
I'm starting to question why I'm still with these people if they're not good for me.


Stay or talk, in bitten tongues
We're either quiet or we're arguing and not saying nice things to each other.


We sit on mute, and play along
We're not communicating and just going through the motions to keep the peace.


But there's something about the silence
Even though we're not talking, there's something poignant about the lack of noise.


Can't speak when we're all breathless
We're all holding our breath and not saying anything.


The disconnection feels wrong
Even though we're not getting along, there's a sense of loss and disconnection.


Mistake the mindless for bravery
We're doing reckless things without thinking them through and calling it bravery.


Climbing, taking the scenery
We're going on adventures and taking in the beauty around us.


Overcrowded and lonely
Even though we're always surrounded by people, we feel isolated and alone.


Am I a pain in your side? Oh
I'm wondering if I'm causing problems for the people around me.


Cause your a pain in mine
The people around me are causing me stress and anxiety too.


Oceans of car parks and street lights, and no one around
We're in a crowded urban area but we still feel alone.


We don't get along too well so we don't make a sound
Because we're always arguing, we try not to talk to keep the peace.




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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!

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