Something Bigger Than This
Trophy Eyes Lyrics

It don't make much sense right now
The current situation or struggles do not seem to have any clear purpose or meaning.

But it will all come together when the lights go out
The true significance or meaning behind the struggles will become clear in hindsight or after the fact.

A short walk to the corner store
A seemingly mundane or routine activity.

Spilling small change in my hand
A minor, insignificant occurrence that may not even register as noteworthy.

A young man tore his body apart
A shocking and traumatic event unfolding before the artist's eyes.

Right in front of my house on the train tracks
The event taking place in close proximity to the singer's home or personal space.

The seals turned their heads to the smell of death
The non-human creatures in the area are aware of and possibly affected by the horrific event or its aftermath.

Of broken bones or a spot of blood
The gruesome and violent imagery of the event.

And police lights, flashlight, Christmas nights
The various elements of the setting or atmosphere surrounding the event, including the holiday season and the presence of law enforcement.

And celebrating that it wasn't me this time
Feeling a sense of relief or gratitude that the artist was not the one directly affected by the traumatic event.

Waking up in the same old scare
Experiencing the same fear or anxiety repeatedly, possibly due to ongoing struggles or trauma.

It ain't easy to believe
The artist finds it difficult to maintain hope or optimism in the face of adversity or difficulty.

We were born for something bigger than this
Believing that there is a greater purpose or meaning to life beyond the current struggles or hardships being faced.

I imagined a pale, square painting in the hallway
A visual image of a drab or unremarkable object or setting.

Where your portrait used to hang
Reflecting on the destruction or loss of a familiar and personal item or symbol.

Your family couldn't stand the heartache
The pain and loss experienced by loved ones after a tragic event.

They took your picture down and left your room the same
The family's response to the tragedy, including a sense of stagnation or lack of progress in the aftermath.

I ain't ever let the scars write that
Refusing to let past experiences or trauma define the singer's identity or future.

But that's all we have when people think of us when we're dead
The legacy or memory that people may have of the singer after they have passed away, often based on the trauma or hardships they faced in life.

We all find ourselves on the train tracks
A metaphorical statement suggesting that everyone will experience traumatic events or struggles at some point in their lives.

The good die young and the old die bitter singing
A bleak reflection on the nature of life and death, including the idea that even those who may have lived long lives may still experience bitterness or regret.

And my life flashed before my eyes
Potentially reflecting a near-death experience for the artist.

And I didn't care how we left it
A sense of emotional detachment or resignation regarding the outcome of one's life or experiences.

I'm still fighting through my twenties
The artist is still in the process of growing and developing, with struggles and challenges still ahead.

Waiting for someone to say I made it
Desiring acknowledgment or recognition for one's accomplishments, despite the ongoing struggles or obstacles faced.

Golden boy, tiny pay check
The idea that even those who may appear successful or privileged may still face ongoing struggles or hardships.

Big ideas, broken heartstrings
The contrast between dreams or aspirations and the emotional pain or trauma experienced by the singer.

(Something bigger than this)
Repeating the idea that there is a greater, more significant purpose or meaning to life.