Classic Trunkweed
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Shaved my face for a job I didn't go to
tried to live some sorry life like I'm supposed to
but woke up – room's in a mess – choked on my dad's success.

Now it's noon and I'm not even dressed yet.
Maybe soon I won't live with such regret.
Wasted days on baking away, learned absolutely nothing since last summer's days of haze.

I don't want to grow up too soon. Locked in my room, getting really high and always sleeping in til noon.

Am I doomed?

I thought I'd always find the words to say that
nothing in this world could make me ever feel okay.
But I've been getting by more with every single day
get out of your town if they look down on you for being just the you whose heart keeps beating with this tune.

All the time I've spent inside, locked in my mind and sailing off into a high that never dies, a nice surprise, just getting by.

Overall Meaning

The song Classic Trunkweed by Trunkweed is about a young person who is struggling to find direction in their life. They have tried to conform to societal expectations by attempting to get a job and live a "sorry life" as expected, but have failed to do so. They wake up in a messy room feeling overwhelmed by their father's success and the pressure to succeed. The singer is also frustrated with the wasted days they've spent "baking away" and not learning anything new.

The chorus indicates that the singer is not ready to grow up yet and prefers to remain in their room, getting high, and sleeping in until noon. They question whether they are "doomed" and reflect on the fact that they thought they would always find the right words to express their feelings. However, they have been slowly getting by each day.

The final lines of the song suggest that the singer has found solace in music, which allows them to escape from the struggles of everyday life. Despite feeling like they are not living up to society's expectations, they encourage others to stay true to themselves and pursue their passions, even if it means leaving their town and the people who look down on them.

Overall, the lyrics of Classic Trunkweed are relatable to young people who feel lost or uncertain about their future. The song encourages listeners to embrace their individuality and to find happiness in things that truly matter to them.

Line by Line Meaning

Shaved my face for a job I didn't go to
I made an effort to conform to societal expectations by grooming myself for a job, but eventually failed to attend.

tried to live some sorry life like I'm supposed to
I attempted to live a life that society expects of me, but it only brought me sorrow.

but woke up – room's in a mess – choked on my dad's success.
I realized that despite my struggles, I am still living in my father's shadow and not living up to his success.

Now it's noon and I'm not even dressed yet.
It's already late in the day and I am not even ready to face it yet.

Maybe soon I won't live with such regret.
I hope that someday I will no longer live with feelings of remorse.

Wasted days on baking away, learned absolutely nothing since last summer's days of haze.
I have spent my days doing drugs and achieving nothing, even though I promised myself to change after last summer's similar experience.

I don't want to grow up too soon. Locked in my room, getting really high and always sleeping in til noon.
I am afraid of becoming an adult and hence, I avoid it by staying in my room, getting high, and sleeping until noon.

Am I doomed?
I question my fate and wonder if my future is doomed to be miserable.

I thought I'd always find the words to say that nothing in this world could make me ever feel okay.
I believed that there would be no situation that could make me feel satisfied, and that has proven to be true.

But I've been getting by more with every single day
Despite my struggles, I have been managing to keep going each day.

get out of your town if they look down on you for being just the you whose heart keeps beating with this tune.
If society doesn't appreciate you for being yourself, then it's better to leave that place and find somewhere that does.

All the time I've spent inside, locked in my mind and sailing off into a high that never dies, a nice surprise, just getting by.
I have spent a lot of time lost in my thoughts, but despite everything, I still feel good and am managing to survive.

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