"The song came together pretty quickly in Cole’s bedroom one day while we were recording demos. The only part we had written was the chorus melody. It started to take on a life of its own—musically and lyrically—and ended up forming into a classic tale of heartbreak, but with the backdrop of a Halloween party."
"I was procrastinating writing lyrics for a song that’s on the album and then somehow wrote that song. So I showed the guys and we went to Cole’s house and then we made it a thing. The song literally came out of nowhere."
- Braeden Lemasters
Drunk on Halloween
Wallows Lyrics
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Don't try to act like I don't know you
And all the words you don't hear
They always find a way back to you now
Say a new day has dawned, but we no longer get to
'Cause I know the truth
The leaves are all gone, so who's moving on?
On that Halloween you told me
You weren't drinkin', I believed you
Now the only time I have's to
Sit and wonder if you're thinkin'
About the fun you've had with someone else
I know the truth is wasted on you
I know what you wanted
Under the lies, you take 'em and find a way
To run out the door now
Back to a time that you tried to forget
Why's the music so loud? Take it to the lawn now
Did you think about me if I ever were to find out?
Can you ease the pain with drinkin' all night?
Guess you'll never know the answer if you never try
On that Halloween you told me
You weren't drinkin', I believed you
Now the only time I have's to
Sit and wonder if you're thinkin'
About the fun you've had with someone else
I know the truth is wasted on you
You had the choice, I thought we had it made
What's done is done, what's left to say?
I know you better, I know you better now
I know you better, I know you better now
I know you better, I know you better now
I know you better, I know you better now
In Wallows's song Drunk on Halloween, the singer reflects on the aftermath of a relationship that has ended due to infidelity. The first verse sets the tone for the song as the singer acknowledges that they know where their ex-partner has been, and they are aware of the lies that have been told in an attempt to cover up the affair. The second verse highlights the frustration and pain that comes with realizing the truth and how difficult it is to move on. The repeating line "I know the truth" emphasizes the singer's firm grasp on reality while the line "The leaves are all gone, so who's moving on?" suggests that it's challenging to come to terms with the end of the relationship.
The chorus laments the fact that the singer cannot move on because they are still thinking about their ex-partner and the fun they are having with someone else. They believe that they know their ex-partner better and can see through the lies, but the truth is wasted on them. The second verse further emphasizes this and shows that the singer is trying to understand why their ex-partner did what they did and whether they regret it.
Overall, Drunk on Halloween is a relatable song that captures the pain and frustration of a failed relationship. Through its lyrics, the song highlights the difficulty of letting go, and the struggles one might face when trying to move on.
Line by Line Meaning
I know where you've been
I am aware of your past actions and history
Don't try to act like I don't know you
Do not pretend like I am unaware of your true nature
And all the words you don't hear
All the unspoken words and actions that go unnoticed
They always find a way back to you now
They eventually catch up to you and have consequences
Say a new day has dawned, but we no longer get to
Although time has passed, we cannot move on from the past
'Cause I know the truth
I am aware of the reality of the situation
The leaves are all gone, so who's moving on?
Time has passed and things have changed, but we are still stuck in the past
I know the worst is to come
Bad things are still yet to happen
On that Halloween you told me
Referring to a specific incident that occurred on Halloween
You weren't drinkin', I believed you
You gave me your word that you were not drinking, and I trusted you
Now the only time I have's to
Currently, the only thing I can do is
Sit and wonder if you're thinkin'
I am left to ponder if you are even considering the impact of your actions
About the fun you've had with someone else
Reflecting on the possibility that you have moved on and had fun with someone else
I know the truth is wasted on you
You are not receptive to the reality of the situation
I know what you wanted
I am aware of your desires and motives
Under the lies, you take 'em and find a way
You use deception to get what you want
To run out the door now
To escape from the situation
Back to a time that you tried to forget
To return to a past memory that you attempted to erase
Why's the music so loud? Take it to the lawn now
Asking for the music to be turned down and moved outside
Did you think about me if I ever were to find out?
Did you consider how your actions would affect me if I were to discover the truth?
Can you ease the pain with drinkin' all night?
Are you trying to numb your pain through alcohol?
Guess you'll never know the answer if you never try
You will not find out unless you attempt to deal with your issues instead of avoiding them
You had the choice, I thought we had it made
You had control over your actions, and I believed we had a secure relationship
What's done is done, what's left to say?
There is nothing to be done about the past, and nothing more to discuss
I know you better, I know you better now
I have gained a deeper understanding of your true character and nature
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Braeden Lemasters, Cole Preston, Dylan Minnette
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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[Verse 1]
I know where you’ve been
Don’t try to act like I don’t know you
And all the words you don’t hear
They always find a way back to you now
Say a new day has dawned, but we no longer get to
'Cause I know the truth
The leaves are all gone, so who’s moving on?
I know the worst is to come
[Chorus]
On that Halloween you told me
You weren’t drinkin', I believed you
Now the only time I have’s to
Sit and wonder if you’re thinkin'
About the fun you’ve had with someone else
I know the truth is wasted on you
[Verse 2]
I know what you wanted
Under the lies, you take ‘em and find a way
To run out the door now
Back to a time that you tried to forget
Why’s the music so loud? Take it to the lawn now
Did you think about me if I ever were to find out?
Can you ease the pain with drinkin’ all night?
Guess you’ll never know the answer if you never try
[Chorus]
On that Halloween you told me
You weren’t drinkin', I believed you
Now the only time I have’s to
Sit and wonder if you’re thinkin'
About the fun you’ve had with someone else
I know the truth is wasted on you
You had the choice, I thought we had it made
What’s done is done, what’s left to say?
[Outro]
I know you better, I know you better now
I know you better, I know you better now
I know you better, I know you better now
I know you better, I know you better now
@wallowsmusic
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