Footprints
WSTR Lyrics


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Lately I've felt the ice brush off your shoulder
It's slowly getting colder
There's a thousand things you do to test my patience
Mistaken for ghosts who knelt before her
Turned her back and left them in the corner

Embraced it
I tabled all my aces but I can't seem to break ahead
(Can't seem to break ahead)
I'm anxious
It's fucking with my chances of redemption
(Redemption)
I'm still that kid you don't remember
Still got hot rocks in my jeans
Amongst the others speaking parseltongue
And I still don't know what it means
I held back my keep safes
The difference a day makes
I held more than my lungs could take
And now we're stalked by trails of vapour

Embraced it
I tabled all my aces but I can't seem to break ahead
(Can't seem to break ahead)
I'm anxious
It's fucking with my chances of redemption
(Redemption)
Footprints embedded in my skin
Lovestruck so I can never win




It's pulling me back
Take everything I have

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Footprints" by WSTR are complex and multilayered, dealing with themes of regret, loss, and disillusionment. The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song, describing a growing distance between the singer and their lover. The image of ice brushing off their lover's shoulder suggests that they are becoming increasingly indifferent to the singer, and the use of the phrase "mistaken for ghosts" suggests that the singer feels like they have been left behind and forgotten.


The chorus of the song is a repetition of the same lyrics, emphasizing the singer's feelings of frustration and anxiety. The second verse is more introspective, with the singer reflecting on their own flaws and shortcomings. They talk about holding back their "keep safes," or their deepest emotions, and feeling like they don't belong with the others around them. The line "still got hot rocks in my jeans" suggests that the singer is carrying a lot of emotional baggage and is struggling to move on from their past experiences.


The final lines of the song are perhaps the most poignant, with the singer talking about the footprints embedded in their skin, a physical reminder of the love they can never have. The use of the phrase "lovestruck so I can never win" emphasizes the singer's sense of hopelessness and their belief that they will never be able to move on from their lost love.


Overall, "Footprints" is a powerful song that deals with complex emotions in a raw and honest way. The lyrics suggest a deep sense of regret and loss, but also a glimmer of hope that the singer may one day be able to find redemption.


Line by Line Meaning

Lately I've felt the ice brush off your shoulder
I sense that you're withdrawing and growing colder toward me.


It's slowly getting colder
Our relationship is gradually cooling down, growing distant.


There's a thousand things you do to test my patience
You frequently behave in ways that try my patience, testing our bond.


Mistaken for ghosts who knelt before her
People who once worshipped you like ghosts do not realize your change in attitude and turn their back on you.


Turned her back and left them in the corner
You turned your back on them as they have done to you, leaving them alone in their misery.


Embraced it
I have accepted this situation and the distance between us.


I tabled all my aces but I can't seem to break ahead (Can't seem to break ahead)
I have put everything I have into this relationship, but I cannot seem to improve it.


I'm anxious
I am worried and stressed about what the future holds for us.


It's fucking with my chances of redemption (Redemption)
My anxiety is making it difficult for me to make amends and fix the relationship.


I'm still that kid you don't remember
Despite our past, you now see me as someone you barely know, much like a stranger or a child.


Still got hot rocks in my jeans
I still carry the weight and pressure of our relationship on me.


Amongst the others speaking parseltongue
I feel like an outcast in a group of people who do not speak my language or understand my emotions.


And I still don't know what it means
I am still unsure about the meaning and significance of our relationship.


I held back my keep safes
I have concealed my secrets and emotions, keeping them locked away from you.


The difference a day makes
Things can change abruptly in a short amount of time.


I held more than my lungs could take
I have suppressed my feelings so much that it has become unbearable.


And now we're stalked by trails of vapour
Our relationship has been reduced to nothing but fleeting memories and remnants of what it used to be.


Footprints embedded in my skin
I am forever marked by the experience of being in this relationship and it will remain with me forever.


Lovestruck so I can never win
I am so in love with you that I cannot win by any means, whether it be trying to fix the relationship or moving on.


It's pulling me back
The feelings and emotions I have for you are keeping me stuck in this relationship despite the challenges.


Take everything I have
I am willing to give up everything I have for this relationship, regardless of the outcome.




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@noahrubio2939

this shit is so fire. love the aggression in his voice.

@jackinasong

The neck is deep on this one.

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Still Lit.

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Neck Deep 2.0 with another solid jam!

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