Nathan Williams, under the name Wavves, is a noise pop musician and landlor… Read Full Bio ↴Nathan Williams, under the name Wavves, is a noise pop musician and landlord based in Los Angeles, California. He released his self-titled debut LP in 2008 and has since gained notable media attention from the internet, and other areas including Pitchfork and ABC News. After gaining recognition, Ryan Ulsh was enlisted as a touring drummer and Wavves embarked on their first US and European tours. Originally signed to Fat Possum Records, he released his second full-length album Wavvves with them in 2009 and his third album, King of the Beach, on August 3rd 2010.

King of the Beach features a complete rhythm section comprised of Stephen Pope and Billy Hayes, both formerly of the late Jay Reatard's touring band. They toured for almost a year straight until Hayes left the band for some time off. Jacob Cooper, former drummer of The Mae Shi, has since taken his place. After playing the major festival circuit, Nathan started his own record label Ghost Ramp and released the Life Sux EP on September 20th 2011.

On March 26, 2013 Wavves released their 4th studio album "Afraid of Heights" on Mom + Pop records. Jacob Cooper left the band in 2013. Brian Hill (The Soft Pack/The Plot to Blow Up the Eiffel Tower) began playing drums soon after.

Wavves' fifth album entitled "V" was released on October 2, 2015 through Ghost Ramp and Warner Bros. Records.

Destroy
Wavves Lyrics

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I can't pick myself up off the ground
Try to do different things
But I don't know how
Where do I go from here now
My world is ending
I know I gotta get out

I can't pick myself up off the couch

Try to do different things
But I don't know how
Where do I go from here now
This world is ending
I know I gotta get out
Destroy (x4)

I can't seem to get out of shroud
Pissed off mom but did dad proud
So he's taking me out of here now
Cause your world is ending
I don't belong here now

It's time to destroy
Destroy (x4)

Overall Meaning

In Wavves' song "Destroy", the persona is going through a difficult time, feeling stuck and helpless. The repetition of the line "I can't pick myself up off the ground/couch" conveys a feeling of defeat and inability to move forward. The persona is willing to try different things to change but doesn't know how, indicating a lack of direction and purpose. The uncertainty about what to do next is emphasized in the line "where do I go from here now", which reflects a sense of despair and hopelessness.

The line "my world is ending" suggests that the persona is going through a crisis, which can be either external or internal. Regardless, the persona knows that they need to get out of the current situation, hence the line "I know I gotta get out". The repetition of "destroy" at the end of each verse seems to be a call to action, a way to empower and motivate the persona to take control of their life and change things for the better, even if it means destroying what exists.

The final verse adds more depth to the persona's situation, with the reference to a "pissed off mom" and a dad who did proud. This ambiguous family dynamic suggests that the persona might be dealing with some unresolved issues or trauma that add to their feeling of being lost and disconnected. However, the persona seems to have found a way out, as reflected in the line "he's taking me out of here now", which may suggest that the persona is leaving home to start afresh.

Line by Line Meaning

I can't pick myself up off the ground
I can't seem to find the motivation to move forward

Try to do different things
I've been attempting to change my routine and habits

But I don't know how
But I'm struggling with finding the best way to do so

Where do I go from here now
I'm feeling lost and unsure about what direction to take in life

My world is ending
It feels like my life is falling apart

I know I gotta get out
I understand that I need to make changes and move forward

I can't pick myself up off the couch
I'm struggling to even get up and be productive

Where do I go from here now
I'm still unsure about what steps to take

This world is ending
I'm experiencing a sense of despair and hopelessness

I know I gotta get out
Despite these feelings, I know I need to take action

Destroy (x4)
I need to make drastic changes and start anew

I can't seem to get out of shroud
I feel stuck and trapped in my own thoughts and emotions

Pissed off mom but did dad proud
I've upset my mom, but my dad would be proud of my desire for change

So he's taking me out of here now
My dad is helping me move away and start fresh

Cause your world is ending
Because the negative aspects of this environment are bringing me down

I don't belong here now
I realize that I don't fit in or feel comfortable in this place anymore

It's time to destroy
It's time to let go of the old and make room for the new possibilities

Destroy (x4)
I need to continue making bold moves and leaving the past behind

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@happydaysaliam5717

5y↑7

I can't pick myself up off the ground
Try to do different things
But I don't know how
Where do I go from here now
My world is ending
I know I gotta get out

I can't pick myself up off the couch
Try to do different things
But I don't know how
Where do I go from here now
This world is ending
I know I gotta get out
Destroy
Destroy
Destroy
Destroy

I can't seem to get out of the shroud
Pissed off mom but did dad proud
So he's taking me out of here now
Cause your world is ending
I don't belong here now
Its time to destroy
Destroy
Destroy
Destroy
Destroy

All comments from YouTube:

@WrathfullMadness

11y↑13

This song is fucking amazing. Mind Blowing fusion between punk rock and surf rock. I repeat, FUCKING AMAZING

@domwallflower

12y↑6

it was sick hearing this song on workaholics. wavves would be an awesome cameo. he'd fit in perfectly.

I had no idea my two favorite bands made a fucking song together!!! I used to listen to this in HS and had no idea!!! What!!!

@CyberSpectrumND

13y↑1

@jamesandjackproducts Wavves isn't depressive at all. Some actually pretty upbeat shit most of the time.

@kapackk

i really need this song tab...

@SatanicNintendo

12y↑2

Are people complaining about Fucked Up just because of the vocals? I'm sorry indie-newcomers, but not expecting screaming vocals in a hardcore punk song is like not expecting a cuss word in a rap song.

@1150sobremesa

12y↑2

Hey give Motion City Soundtrack, a break, theyre actually pretty cool guys.

@mariahredwood1256

7y↑12

rip workaholics

@ducktacular8

13y

how many tracks will there be on 'Life Sux'?????????

12y

@kevinsmellls Reading your comment it sounds a little like it is you that unnecessarily fetishizes image. You're projecting.

@Yesiamblind

13y

@weggles I was talking about the 16 year old girls obviously. God.. that sounds so wrong. -_- :-p

@rafalol475

brs??

@skippingboy123

13y

GREAT SONG until Nathan repeats the same line over and over again. One thing Wavves's always falls to... repetitiveness.

@skippingboy123

13y

@ducktacular8 Five.

@SordoBjorn

11y

dude, not cool ^^

@kevinsmellls

12y

I don't like Wavves. I didn't say The Fray are a good band, I said that there's nothing wrong with liking them. I think you're a shitty person if you bash on people who like them. And you say "poppy" like it's a bad thing, it's not.

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