Eject
Trouble Over Tokyo Lyrics


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I've been looking up at the ceiling
Thinking how I can get out
Thinking how i can work out
What my heart has been saying
But my attention's not paying
And dividends lately
So won't you come and embrace me
Will someone please come and
Pin my arms to my sides so I can't reach and
Hit the button
I know it seems like I'm in control
Pin my arms to my sides so I can't reach and
Hit the button
Eject. Eject. Eject. Eject. Eject.

We've been digging tunnels and ditches
Covering over with dust sheets
Soloing drums over heartbeats
Figuring out what we're owing
We never collapse but we're bowing
We're keeping it all for our journals
We're keeping it all for internals
And we can't express so we
Pin our arms to our sides so we can't reach and
Hit the button
We know it seems like we're in control
Pin our arms to our sides so we can't reach and




Hit the button
Eject. Eject. Eject. Eject. Eject.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Trouble Over Tokyo's song "Eject" express a sense of feeling trapped or stuck within oneself. The writer describes looking up at the ceiling and thinking about how to get out and work through their heart's desires. However, they recognize that their attention is not paying dividends, indicating a lack of productive action or progress. The writer then implores someone to come and embrace them, to essentially save them from their own thoughts and emotions.


The chorus repeats the phrase "Pin my arms to my sides so I can't reach and hit the button" multiple times, with the button being a metaphor for a self-destructive or nihilistic impulse. The writer acknowledges that it might seem like they're in control of these impulses, but they recognize that they need help to prevent themselves from acting on them. The second verse expands on this theme, with the "we" referring to both the writer and society at large. It speaks to the pressure and stress that people feel, leading to a need to suppress or repress emotions and experiences, culminating in a collective feeling of being unable to express themselves.


Overall, "Eject" is a poignant and relatable song that speaks to the struggles of mental health and the need for connection and support from others.


Line by Line Meaning

I've been looking up at the ceiling
I have been pondering and daydreaming.


Thinking how I can get out
Contemplating how to escape from my current situation.


Thinking how I can work out
Trying to figure out a solution to my problems.


What my heart has been saying
Attempting to understand my own emotions and feelings.


But my attention's not paying and dividends lately
I have been neglecting my responsibilities and it is affecting me negatively.


So won't you come and embrace me
I am seeking comfort and support from someone else.


Will someone please come and pin my arms to my sides so I can't reach and hit the button
I want someone to physically stop me from making a rash decision.


I know it seems like I'm in control
I appear to be in charge of the situation, but in reality, I am struggling.


We've been digging tunnels and ditches
We have been working hard and tirelessly on our goals.


Covering over with dust sheets
Hiding our efforts and achievements from others.


Soloing drums over heartbeats
Putting on a brave face and masking our true emotions.


Figuring out what we're owing
Trying to determine our debts and obligations.


We never collapse but we're bowing
We are strong and resilient, but we are also tired and worn down.


We're keeping it all for our journals
We are holding onto our thoughts and experiences to reflect on later.


We're keeping it all for internals
We are processing and dealing with our problems internally without seeking help from others.


And we can't express so we pin our arms to our sides so we can't reach and hit the button
We are struggling to communicate our emotions and we need someone to stop us from making impulsive decisions.


We know it seems like we're in control
We may appear to be handling things well, but we are actually struggling.


Eject. Eject. Eject. Eject. Eject.
We want to escape our problems and start fresh.




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