Waxahatchee, named after Waxahatchee Creek in Alabama where Crutchfield grew up, began in 2010 during the breakup of P.S. Eliot. Crutchfield released her first music as Waxahatchee as a split cassette with Chris Clavin on Plan-It-X Records. Her bedroom-recorded debut album, American Weekend, was released on Don Giovanni Records in 2012.
On June 11, 2012 "Be Good" was the song of the day on NPR as well as one of the best 50 songs of 2012. Her debut album, "American Weekend," was named a top album of 2012 by Dusted magazine.
Subsequent albums include Cerulean Salt (2013), Ivy Tripp (2015), Out in the Storm (2017), Saint Cloud (2020), and the upcoming Tigers Blood (out March 22, 2024)
Grass Stain
Waxahatchee Lyrics
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I'll embrace all of my vices
And we'll black it out
Or atleast slow everything down
And i'll fish for compliments
And i'll drink until i'm happy
And i'll wonder what you're doing but i won't call
Our paths split
And we skate around
Why our intemperance feels so profound
And i let you in real slow
And i regret it immediately
And i run away so fast, you fall too deep too easily
I don't care
If i'm too young to be unhappy
Or i recklessly impair
This newfangled proclivity
And i won't answer my phone
And i'll never leave my bedroom
And i'll avoid you like the plague because i can't give you what you want
I won't give you what you want
The lyrics of Waxahatchee's song "Grass Stain" reflects a personal narrative of self-destructiveness, where the singer succumbs to their own vices, despite the harm it may bring to themselves and others around them. The opening line "I don't care" sets the tone for the rest of the song, where the singer acknowledges that they may be too young to be unhappy or to recklessly impair themselves but they indulge in it anyway. The line "And we'll black it out" suggests that they are searching for temporary solutions to their problems rather than addressing them head-on.
The song explores themes of guilt and regret, as the singer makes mistakes – letting someone in real slow and regretting it immediately, running away when someone falls too deep too easily. It seems that the singer is struggling with the balance between selfish and selfless tendencies – wanting to fish for compliments, drinking until they're happy, and avoiding someone like the plague, while also acknowledging that they can't give someone what they want. The line "Our paths split" suggests that the singer is aware that they cannot continue down the same path, that their impulsive behavior will lead to the end of a relationship. The song ends on a somber note of acceptance, the singer coming to terms with their own limitations and vices as they resist the temptation to be self-destructive.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't care
I am indifferent to the consequences of my actions
I'll embrace all of my vices
I am willing to indulge in my bad habits
And we'll black it out
We'll forget about it by getting drunk
Or at least slow everything down
We'll consume drugs to relax and forget our problems
And I'll fish for compliments
I'll seek affirmation from others
And I'll drink until I'm happy
I'll continue to consume alcohol until I feel good
And I'll wonder what you're doing but I won't call
I'll have thoughts of you but won't reach out
Our paths split
We've gone our separate ways
It's morning but I still feel it
Although it's a new day, I'm still affected by what happened
And we skate around
We avoid confronting our problems
Why our intemperance feels so profound
Why does our excessive behavior feel so important?
And I let you in real slow
I allowed you to get close to me, gradually
And I regret it immediately
I feel remorse for allowing myself to be vulnerable
And I run away so fast, you fall too deep too easily
I left quickly and you became emotionally invested too soon
I don't care if I'm too young to be unhappy
My youth does not prevent me from experiencing negative emotions
Or I recklessly impair this newfangled proclivity
My behavior may jeopardize my new interest or obsession
And I won't answer my phone
I won't respond to communication attempts
And I'll never leave my bedroom
I'll isolate myself
And I'll avoid you like the plague because I can't give you what you want
I'll stay away from you because I cannot meet your expectations
I won't give you what you want
I cannot fulfill your desires
Contributed by Layla T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
status duality
I don't care
I'll embrace all of my vices
And we'll black it out
Or atleast slow everything down
And I'll fish for compliments
And I'll drink until I'm happy
And I'll wonder what you're doing but I won't call
Our paths split
Its morning but I still feel it
And we skate around
Why our intemperance feels so profound
And I let you in real slow
And I regret it immediately
And I run away so fast, you fall too deep too easily
I don't care
If I'm too young to be unhappy
Or I recklessly impair
This newfangled proclivity
And I won't answer my phone
And I'll never leave my bedroom
And I'll avoid you like the plague because I can't give you what you want
I won't give you what you want
Alyssa Scott
Take my word for it, I'm not worth it
I ignored you all night and you don't deserve it
Morning, bathtub, my skin soft and hot
I was sure you were right but you're not
I contemplate my ruined fate
Someone will hurt me so bad one day
And you'll resonate or I'll apologize
Or maybe I'll make the same mistake twice
I hide from phone calls under the warm water
Malice desists, no it woefully recurs
And it plays like daytime TV shows, I confuse you
And I tell you not to love me
But I still kiss you when I want to
And I lament, you're innocent
But somehow the object of my discontent
And it's fucked up, I let you in
Even though I've seen what can happen
You make a tape, receive it in the mail
And I force myself busy, the diversion will prevail
And I will swallow all my guilt with little pills and forge my chin up
And I will only think about it in the morning, in the owners. "Bathtub" lyrics
Pen and Paper
i was in the hospital on christmas day suffering from kidney stones. when i got home i was still in agony and i was searching for music to listen to that might make me feel better and i stumbled upon "American Weekend" and i listened to it over a dozen times in the course of the night, drifting off to sleep listening to these incredible songs, it's one of my favourite albums now.
Ryan Patrick White
I FALL 2 DEEP 2 EASILY
Ryan Patrick White
Pen and Paper she’s amazing and mysterious and the awesomest songwriter.
Her vocal style is just heart wrenching and she’s right I FALL 2 DEEP 2 EASILY Holy moly now
Zack O
im glad youre well
status duality
I don't care
I'll embrace all of my vices
And we'll black it out
Or atleast slow everything down
And I'll fish for compliments
And I'll drink until I'm happy
And I'll wonder what you're doing but I won't call
Our paths split
Its morning but I still feel it
And we skate around
Why our intemperance feels so profound
And I let you in real slow
And I regret it immediately
And I run away so fast, you fall too deep too easily
I don't care
If I'm too young to be unhappy
Or I recklessly impair
This newfangled proclivity
And I won't answer my phone
And I'll never leave my bedroom
And I'll avoid you like the plague because I can't give you what you want
I won't give you what you want
pps554
How can you not love Katie crutchfield? The last verse kills me every time.
Ryan Patrick White
pps554 she’s a genius
Philip Garcia
American Weekend is easily one of the greatest albums of all time, if not the greatest album of all time. You never hear albums THIS moving. They come around a couple times in a lifetime if you're lucky.
tomlyoldhappyderek1
Those little "And I's..." at the closure of each verse give me chills. Serious chills, fine Katie. You win.
Alyson Mikul
I adore this song and i love your voice!