to and fro
Thomston Lyrics
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but you're close when it's convenient.
Made a vow but couldn't keep it.
In the moment, I always mean it.
You play on my mind in the night hours.
You got me working the fields now.
With the moonlight beating down.
The thought of you is so loud.
I do this to myself you know I do this to myself ey.
Why don't you bury me this end this way too slow but we just to and fro yeah we just to and fro.
I want to let myself go vacant.
and clean my head for a minute.
I would if I only knew there's not much I can do when breathing reminds me of you.
You take it out on me I know it's not your fault.
You know I do this to myself.
Why don't you bury me this way this end too slow but we just to and fro yeah we just to and fro eyy ey ey.
Dusk till dawn.
It's like a graveyard shift.
I know I swore.
I felt like I could handle it eyyy.
You take it out on me I know it's not your fault.
I do this to myself you know I do this to myself ey Why don't you bury me this way this end too slow but we just to and fro yeah we just to and fro.
You take it out on me I know it's not your fault I do this to myself yeah you know I do this to myself.
Why don't you bury me this way this end too slow but we just to and fro yeah we just to and fro eyyy ey ey
The song "To and Fro" by Thomston explores the complexity of a relationship that one wants to leave but cannot seem to break free from. The lyrics reveal the singer's inner conflict as they try to distance themselves from their partner, but they keep coming back. The first line, "I want to keep you at a distance," sets the tone for the song, revealing the singer's desire to maintain a certain level of detachment. However, the following line, "but you're close when it's convenient," suggests that the partner is not respecting this desire for space and is only present when it suits them.
The lines "Made a vow but couldn't keep it. In the moment, I always mean it" suggest that the relationship may have been built on promises that were not kept. However, when the moment arises, the singer is unable to resist the pull of their partner. The phrase "You play on my mind in the night hours" further emphasizes this idea of the partner's constant presence in the singer's thoughts.
The song's chorus, "Why don't you bury me this way, this end too slow, but we just to and fro, yeah, we just to and fro," suggests that the singer is stuck in a cycle that they cannot break out of. They are aware that the relationship is not healthy, but they cannot seem to let go.
Overall, "To and Fro" by Thomston is a poignant exploration of the complexity of relationships and the difficulty of letting go, even when one knows it is best.
Line by Line Meaning
I want to keep you at a distance.
I want some space from you.
but you're close when it's convenient.
But you only come close when it's easy or suits you.
Made a vow but couldn't keep it.
I promised to stay away but couldn't resist.
In the moment, I always mean it.
Even if I break my promise, I genuinely mean it in the moment.
You play on my mind in the night hours.
I can't stop thinking about you at night.
You got me working the fields now.
You have me doing whatever you want me to do.
With the moonlight beating down.
Under the moonlight, I feel your effect even more.
The thought of you is so loud.
You consume my thoughts completely.
You take it out on me I know it's not your fault.
You vent your frustration on me, and I understand it's not your fault.
I do this to myself you know I do this to myself ey.
But I understand that I bring this upon myself as well.
Why don't you bury me this end this way too slow but we just to and fro yeah we just to and fro.
I wish for an end to this slow torture of back and forth, but we continue to do it anyway.
I want to let myself go vacant.
I want to clear my mind and be empty.
and clean my head for a minute.
And have a moment of mental clarity.
I would if I only knew there's not much I can do when breathing reminds me of you.
I would, but even breathing reminds me of you and there's not much I can do about it.
Dusk till dawn.
From sunset to sunrise.
It's like a graveyard shift.
It feels like I'm working a night shift in a graveyard.
I know I swore.
I know I made a promise.
I felt like I could handle it eyyy.
But I thought I could handle it anyway.
You take it out on me I know it's not your fault.
You direct your emotions at me, but I don't blame you.
I do this to myself you know I do this to myself ey Why don't you bury me this way this end too slow but we just to and fro yeah we just to and fro.
And I know that I bring this upon myself, but I wish for it to end because the slow torture of back and forth continues.
You take it out on me I know it's not your fault I do this to myself yeah you know I do this to myself.
Again, I understand that you are not to blame for taking out emotions on me and that I bring this upon myself.
Why don't you bury me this way this end too slow but we just to and fro yeah we just to and fro eyyy ey ey.
But I still wish for the cycle to end, no matter how slow and painful it may be.
Contributed by Ellie E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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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!