Slipping Away
Trust Company Lyrics


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You said, "Hold on"
But I feel like I'm slipping away
And you said, "Hold on"
But it feels like I'm slipping away

I won't let you down
The words you said to me
It's echoin' the sound
Of what would never be

I'm standing here alone
The memories remain
The same familiar home
But nothing looks the same

And I'm standing here alone
Can't tell if I'm awake
Reality is gone
In a dream I can't escape

You said, "Hold on"
But I feel like I'm slipping away
And you said, "Hold on"
But I feel like I'm slipping away

I'm getting through it now
I guess it's plain to see
That everything I am
Is not everything you need

I'm standing here alone
Can't tell if I'm awake
Reality is gone
In a dream I will escape

You said, "Hold on"
But it feels like I'm slipping away
You said, "Hold on"
But I feel like I'm slipping away

I'm standing here alone
Can't tell if I'm awake
And it feels like I'm slipping away




Reality is gone in a dream I can't escape
And I feel like I'm slipping away

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Trust Company’s song “Slipping Away” are about feeling disconnected and distant in a relationship. The first stanza describes communication breakdown between two people who are trying to hold on but are losing grip. The singer is unable to connect with their partner, and despite the partner's reassurance, they feel like they are "slipping away." The second stanza alludes to the hope of trust and redemption in the face of a difficult situation. The singer feels alone and detached from their environment, but memories of hope and love remain. In the chorus, the lyrics repeat the phrase "holding on," but the singer's uncertainty about the relationship's fate is what makes them feel like they are slipping away. In the final verse, the singer realizes that maybe they are not the right fit for their partner, but they continue to struggle against the inevitable separation.


The lyrics to “Slipping Away” are an expression of how it feels when communication breaks down in a relationship. Whether it’s a romantic relationship or a friendship, it can be tough to connect with someone when you feel like you're slipping away. The lyrics reflect the struggle to hold on, to keep trying to connect, even if it feels like it's too late. The song is both melancholic and hopeful, as the singer continues to fight to stay connected, even when faced with separation.


Line by Line Meaning

You said, "Hold on"
Someone is telling the singer to hold on to something or to keep going.


But I feel like I'm slipping away
Despite the encouragement, the singer feels like they are losing their grip on something.


And you said, "Hold on"
The person telling the singer to hold on repeats themselves.


But it feels like I'm slipping away
The artist is still feeling like they are losing control, despite the repetition.


I won't let you down
The artist promised to not disappoint someone.


The words you said to me
The person the singer is talking to gave them some form of encouragement or expectation.


It's echoin' the sound
The singer keeps hearing the encouraging words they were given.


Of what would never be
Despite the promises made and encouragement received, the outcome was never going to happen.


I'm standing here alone
The artist is in a solitary state.


The memories remain
Despite the solitude, the artist still has memories.


The same familiar home
The singer is in a place that they are used to.


But nothing looks the same
Despite being in a familiar place, things have changed and do not feel the same.


Can't tell if I'm awake
The singer is having trouble distinguishing between what is real and what is not.


Reality is gone
The singer is in a state where they cannot tell what is real or not.


In a dream I can't escape
The singer feels trapped or unable to break free from their current state.


I'm getting through it now
The artist is currently making progress, even if it may be slow.


I guess it's plain to see
It is obvious that the artist is making progress.


That everything I am
The singer is acknowledging themselves as they are.


Is not everything you need
Despite the progress made, the singer is still not what someone else needs.


And it feels like I'm slipping away
The artist is still not feeling in control and feels like they are regressing.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: KEVIN PALMER

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