Ground
Wallows Lyrics


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Inverted narcissist
Check something off my list
Before that I was stuck at home
Throw out your telephone
Ran with the wolves at night
Straight outta "Boys Don't Cry"
Crashing the speed away
Staying at the games we play

Speak out in a different language
Don't mind, I can't take my eyes off it
We were wanting to grow up every weekend
Now we're watching the moments as they're leaving

Losing the feeling now
Laugh when I hit the ground
And searching in the dark
Symmetry isn't art

I don't ever wanna go
Living in a memory, nothing to show
But I can let it get away
Hanging out the window, nothing to say

Speak out in a different language
Don't mind, I can take my eyes off it
We were wanting to grow up every weekend
Now we're watching the moments as they're leaving

Don't let them take away all the games we've played
Go on and take a bow, 'cause it's over now

Speak out in a different language
Don't try, I can take my mind off it




We were wanting to grow up every weekend
Now we're watching the moments as they're leaving

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Wallows's song Ground seem to explore the themes of growing up, maturation, and the pain of losing precious moments in life. The opening lines juxtapose the concept of inverted narcissism with the act of checking things off a list. This suggests that the singer may be feeling conflicted about the actions they are taking to address their own needs while neglecting their responsibilities. The next line, "Before that I was stuck at home," suggests that the singer was previously stuck in a rut and needed a change.


The following lines "Throw out your telephone, ran with the wolves at night, straight outta 'Boys Don't Cry'," conjure up images of youthfulness and rebellion. The singer may be reminiscing about the days when they were carefree and did not have to worry about the consequences of their actions.


The chorus builds on this theme, emphasizing the pain of watching moments slip away. The lines "Speak out in a different language, don't mind, I can't take my eyes off it," suggest a desire to hold on to something precious, even if it means looking at life from a different perspective. The line "Losing the feeling now, laugh when I hit the ground" implies a sense of apathy or numbness towards life's ups and downs.


In the second verse, the singer expresses a reluctance to let go of the past, saying "I don't ever wanna go, living in a memory, nothing to show." The bridge adds another layer to the theme of lost youth, "Don't let them take away all the games we've played, go on and take a bow, 'cause it's over now."


Overall, Ground seems to be a contemplative track that captures some of the pain and beauty of growing older. It emphasizes the importance of cherishing the present and not taking life for granted.


Line by Line Meaning

Inverted narcissist
Describing someone who may appear outwardly humble but is actually constantly seeking admiration and validation.


Check something off my list
Looking to accomplish something to feel a sense of personal achievement.


Before that I was stuck at home
Feeling like they were lacking excitement and purpose in their life before accomplishing something on their list.


Throw out your telephone
Encouraging the idea of disconnecting from technology and the distractions it brings.


Ran with the wolves at night
Engaging in spontaneous and adventurous behavior, often during unconventional hours.


Straight outta 'Boys Don't Cry'
Referencing the classic Frank Ocean album and potentially associating with themes of romantic and emotional turmoil.


Crashing the speed away
Living life at a fast pace, with little regard for danger or repercussions.


Staying at the games we play
Continuing to engage in behaviors or activities despite their negative effects or consequences.


Speak out in a different language
Expressing oneself in a unique and unconventional way.


Don't mind, I can't take my eyes off it
Captivating and intriguing imagery or experiences that are hard to ignore or look away from.


We were wanting to grow up every weekend
Longing for the perceived freedoms and adult experiences that come with growing up, often idealizing those experiences.


Now we're watching the moments as they're leaving
Looking back on the past with a sense of nostalgia and longing, but recognizing that those moments are gone and cannot be relived.


Losing the feeling now
Losing a sense of passion or motivation, potentially feeling numb or apathetic towards life.


Laugh when I hit the ground
Taking a humorous or lighthearted perspective on failure or setbacks.


And searching in the dark
Looking for direction or purpose when feeling lost or uncertain.


Symmetry isn't art
Rejecting the idea that things must be perfect or balanced to be beautiful or meaningful.


I don't ever wanna go
Resisting the idea of moving on from a certain time or place in their life.


Living in a memory, nothing to show
Holding onto past experiences but recognizing that they cannot be relived or recreated, potentially feeling unfulfilled in the present.


But I can let it get away
Accepting that the past cannot be changed and that it is time to move forward and let go of certain memories or experiences.


Hanging out the window, nothing to say
Feeling lost or uncertain, potentially seeking an escape or new perspective on life.


Don't let them take away all the games we've played
Resisting the idea of losing or sacrificing the things that have brought joy and excitement in their life.


Go on and take a bow, 'cause it's over now
Recognizing and celebrating the end of a chapter in their life, potentially with a mix of sadness and relief.


Don't try, I can take my mind off it
A sense of detachment or disinterest in certain experiences or situations.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Braeden Lemasters, Cole Preston, Dylan Minnette

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mat

Lyrics!!!

[Verse 1]
Hang with a narcissist
Check something off my list
Before that I was stuck at home
Throw out your telephone
Ran with the wolves at night
Straight outta "Boys Don't Cry"
Crashing the speed away
Staying at the games we play

[Chorus]
Speak out in a different language
Don't mind, I can't take my eyes off it
We were wanting to grow up every weekend
Now we're watching the moments as they're leaving

[Verse 2]
Losing the feeling now
Laugh when I hit the ground
And searching in the dark
Saying that she isn't on

I don't ever wanna go
Living in a memory, nothing to show
But I can let it get away hanging out the window
Nothing to say

[Chorus]
Speak out in a different language
Don't mind, I can take my eyes off it
We were wanting to grow up every weekend
Now we're watching the moments as they're leaving

[Bridge]
Don't let them take away all the games we played
Go on and take a bow, 'cause it's over now

[Chorus]
Speak out in a different language
Don't try, I can take my mind off it
We will run in to grow up every weekend
Now we're watching the moments as they're leaving



Entropy Law

[Verse 1: Dylan]
Inverted narcissist
Check something off my list
For now we're stuck at home
Throw out your telephone

[Pre-Chorus: Dylan]
Run with the wolves at night
Straight out of "Boys Don't Cry"
Crash it and speed away
Scream at the games we've played

[Chorus: Dylan]
Speak out in a different language
Don't mind, I can't take my eyes off it
We were wanting to grow up every weekend
Now we're watching the moments as they're leaving

[Verse 2: Dylan]
Losing the feeling now
Laugh when I hit the ground
Hands touching in the dark
Symmetry isn't art

[Pre-Chorus: Dylan]
I don't ever wanna go
Living in a memory, nothing to show
But I can let it get away
Hanging out the window, nothing to say

[Chorus: Dylan & Braeden]
Speak out in a different language
Don't mind, I can't take my eyes off it
We were wanting to grow up every weekend
Now we're watching the moments as they're leaving

[Bridge: Dylan]
Don't let them take away all the games we've played
Go on and take a bow, 'cause it's over now

[Chorus: Dylan & Braeden]
Speak out in a different language
Don't try, I can't take my mind off it
We were wanting to grow up every weekend
Now we're watching the moments as they're leaving



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mat

Lyrics!!!

[Verse 1]
Hang with a narcissist
Check something off my list
Before that I was stuck at home
Throw out your telephone
Ran with the wolves at night
Straight outta "Boys Don't Cry"
Crashing the speed away
Staying at the games we play

[Chorus]
Speak out in a different language
Don't mind, I can't take my eyes off it
We were wanting to grow up every weekend
Now we're watching the moments as they're leaving

[Verse 2]
Losing the feeling now
Laugh when I hit the ground
And searching in the dark
Saying that she isn't on

I don't ever wanna go
Living in a memory, nothing to show
But I can let it get away hanging out the window
Nothing to say

[Chorus]
Speak out in a different language
Don't mind, I can take my eyes off it
We were wanting to grow up every weekend
Now we're watching the moments as they're leaving

[Bridge]
Don't let them take away all the games we played
Go on and take a bow, 'cause it's over now

[Chorus]
Speak out in a different language
Don't try, I can take my mind off it
We will run in to grow up every weekend
Now we're watching the moments as they're leaving

Kupillas -

I thought it was “we were learning to grow up every weekend”

Eddie Joyner

These lyrics are so wrong

TAGamer

You're amazing, ily. <3

Amy Clavin

Man I’ve been singing symmetry isn’t art for months thinking it was the lyric for “thinking she isn’t on “ i was convinced

Maddie

thank youu !

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rachel

THIS IS SUCH AN UNDERRATED SONG OMG

Kasia

This song makes me want to drive down a cute little town in a old fashioned convertible car in the summertime

Californicatio

kasia Let's do it!
All together here ✌🏼

L'Egoiste Altruiste

I would be so down for that

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