Trash Boat are a pop-punk quintet hailing from St. Albans, UK. They release… Read Full Bio ↴Trash Boat are a pop-punk quintet hailing from St. Albans, UK. They released debut EP, 'Look Alive' and were picked up by Hopeless Records who are to put out their most recent effort - 'Brainwork' on May 19th 2015.

On 24 May 2015, the group performed at the 2015 Slam Dunk Festival. In August 2015, Trash Boat supported New Found Glory on a tour in England. The band's debut album, Nothing I Write You Can Change What You've Been Through, was released on 17 June 2016. The group performed at the 2016 Reading and Leeds Festivals. Throughout December of the same year, Trash Boat supported Beartooth on the group's UK tour.

In 2017, the band toured across the world, including supporting Trophy Eyes in Australia during August of 2017, before returning home to the UK for a headline tour in September 2017 with support from Broadside and Homebound, which they sold out Camden Underworld. In December 2017, the band played two hometown shows in St Albans, where they confirmed they were recording their second album in early 2018. The band was in the first set of announcements for Slamdunk Festival 2018.

The band released their sophomore studio album titled Crown Shyness on July 20th, 2018. It is 10 tracks long and includes the singles 'Shade', 'Inside Out' and 'Old Soul'. The band performed on the entire final Vans Warped Tour, and is set to support As It Is on their headline tour in late 2018.

Things We Leave Behind
Trash Boat Lyrics

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I drank the poison and hoped that the other would die
Can't seem to let go, it's eating me from the inside
I felt my intentions and pictured the rest of my life
Build on the memory of things we leave behind

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Things We Leave Behind" by Trash Boat delve into the toxic cycle of holding onto grudges and the pain it inflicts on oneself. The opening line, "I drank the poison and hoped that the other would die," depicts a desire for revenge and a willingness to harm oneself in the process. The following line, "Can't seem to let go, it's eating me from the inside," reveals the burden of holding onto anger and resentment.

The next line, "I felt my intentions and pictured the rest of my life," suggests a moment of introspection and self-awareness. The singer recognizes the negative impact of their actions and begins to contemplate the bigger picture. The final line, "Build on the memory of things we leave behind," indicates a desire to move forward from past grievances and focus on building a better future.

Overall, "Things We Leave Behind" is a poignant reflection on the harm we do to ourselves and others by holding onto grudges and the importance of moving forward and learning from past mistakes.

Line by Line Meaning

I drank the poison and hoped that the other would die
I indulged in a harmful act, wishing for someone else's demise, without realizing the consequences it could have on me or my surroundings.

Can't seem to let go, it's eating me from the inside
The feeling of holding onto something that is no longer worth the attention or the time has been bothering me immensely and is affecting me on a deeper level.

I felt my intentions and pictured the rest of my life
Reflecting on my past deeds, I became conscious of my true motives and visualized the future ramifications of my actions.

Build on the memory of things we leave behind
Sustaining and cherishing the memories of our past events and experiences, we should use them as a foundation for creating a better life and future.

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