He started playing guitar at 13 and he played in ska and punk bands during his middle school years.
He originally started off his music career in the emo band Tigers Jaw, leaving 7 years after joining to pursue a solo project. Wicca Phase Springs Eternal originally started as an electronic project, but once he started getting beats from producers, he switched to emo/cloud-rap music.
look at yourself
Wicca Phase Springs Eternal Lyrics
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So wide awake, depressed for a lifetime
Coffee′s up, my second cup, who gives a fuck?
I'm up at eight, I′m in bed by midnight
Made the bed, passing time, put laundry in
I think it's great: domestic in my life
It's raining now, like everytime that we go out
I′m not divine, can′t change it, but I'll try
Failing laugh, failing smile, 10,000 likes
No ego here, it′s only been a year, right?
In a strange way
Think I'm back to myself
When I′m back here
I know nobody else
Is nobody there?
Me and you alone
When you leave for work
When I sleep at home
Yeah, it hurts me
Just to leave and come back
Hey, come back here
Need your help to relax
So I guess today's the day I make a break
My heart, it craves attention and spotlight
The lyrics to Wicca Phase Springs Eternal's song "Look at Yourself" explore the struggles the artist faces in his day-to-day life as he reflects on his mundane routine. The opening lines "Hi again, this is me, at home I am, so wide awake, depressed for a lifetime" sets the tone for the song and alludes to the common feelings of isolation and loneliness. Wicca Phase is questioning everything in his life, from his daily routine to his online presence. The lines "Failing laugh, failing smile, 10,000 likes, No ego here, it's only been a year, right?" address the emptiness of social media, how we all have hundreds of followers, and the so-called “likes” but still, we feel alone. These lines also convey the idea that numbers do not equate to happiness and that social media can be a distraction from real-life problems.
The chorus, "In a strange way, think I'm back to myself, when I'm back here, I know nobody else.” suggests that Wicca Phase is back to his true self when he's alone in the familiar setting of his home, away from the scrutiny of the outside world. Even though he acknowledges the comfort and familiarity of being alone, he still longs for human connection, as illustrated in "Yeah, it hurts me, Just to leave and come back, Hey, come back here, Need your help to relax." The song ends with the lines "So I guess today's the day I make a break, My heart, it craves attention and spotlight," suggesting that the artist may make a change in his life to address his feelings of loneliness and boredom.
Overall, "Look at Yourself" explores themes of loneliness, the struggle for human connection, and the sense of helplessness that can be a part of daily life. It is a poignant and heartfelt song that resonates with anyone who has ever felt isolated or alone.
Line by Line Meaning
Hi again, this is me, at home I am
I am introducing myself while acknowledging my current location at home.
So wide awake, depressed for a lifetime
Although I cannot fall asleep, I feel extremely sad and hopeless.
Coffee′s up, my second cup, who gives a fuck?
I am on my second cup of coffee, but it seems pointless to keep drinking it.
I'm up at eight, I′m in bed by midnight
I try to maintain a regular sleep schedule, waking up at 8am and going to bed at midnight.
Made the bed, passing time, put laundry in
I am doing menial tasks, such as making the bed and doing laundry, to occupy my time.
I think it's great: domestic in my life
I find joy in having a simple, domestic lifestyle.
It's raining now, like everytime that we go out
It always seems to rain whenever I go out, which is beyond my control.
I′m not divine, can′t change it, but I'll try
I cannot change the weather, but I will try to remain optimistic and positive.
Failing laugh, failing smile, 10,000 likes
Despite the facade of happiness, I am struggling internally, while seeking validation from others by accumulating likes on social media.
No ego here, it′s only been a year, right?
I am trying to downplay my ego and how far I have come in only one year.
In a strange way
I am about to describe a strange feeling or experience.
Think I'm back to myself
I feel like I have returned to my true self.
When I'm back here
Being in this familiar environment is what has allowed me to feel like myself again.
I know nobody else
Only in this environment am I able to truly be myself without any external influence.
Is nobody there?
I am questioning if there is anyone around who can truly understand me and my struggles.
Me and you alone
When it is just you and me together, I feel truly at ease.
When you leave for work
I feel anxious and alone once you leave for work.
When I sleep at home
Even when I am sleeping at home, I feel a deep sense of longing and unease.
Yeah, it hurts me
The separation and isolation I feel from you causes me emotional pain.
Just to leave and come back
The act of leaving and coming back home causes me a lot of emotional distress.
Hey, come back here
I am pleading with you to come back to me.
Need your help to relax
I require your presence and support in order to calm down and feel at ease.
So I guess today's the day I make a break
I am deciding today is the day to make a big change in my life.
My heart, it craves attention and spotlight
My heart yearns for attention and being in the spotlight.
Writer(s): Adam Mcilwee
Contributed by Vivian P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.