Yellow Second was a melodic power pop band from Denver, Colorado formed in … Read Full Bio ↴Yellow Second was a melodic power pop band from Denver, Colorado formed in 1999 by Scott Kerr and Andrew Verdecchio, both former members of the Christian ska band Five Iron Frenzy. The band is no longer together as they all decided after praying on it, they let the band die. In late 2005, Yellow Second's disbandment was announced via the official Myspace account, as well as the official website; the latter of which, after having been offline for some time, now redirects to the former.

During their six year stint, the band released three albums, June One, Still Small, and Altitude. Additionally, several completed, though commercially-unreleased tracks (referred to as "B-sides"), were made available for download on the band's official Website. These tracks were entitled Waiting For No One, Velocity, Everything is Changing, and Return Receipt Requested.

Undecided
Yellow Second Lyrics

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Drink down what I want to be
And ever from a glass that is half empty
Down to my last dime, as such
And optimism costs too much
Now seeing double it seems
Under the influence of these dreams
The outcome too early to tell
But it isn't going very well

So I stagger on
But if this keeps up
It won't be long
Till I'm forced to choose
How much time can I loose?
But I'm not ready
To trade in my dream
For security
So I won't be bought
Not when I've got a shot
Someone tell me what to do
Anyone who cares, anyone will do

Or I'll put everything on the shelf
And sit here and absorb myself

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Yellow Second's song Undecided speaks about being in a state of confusion, uncertainty and one's apprehension to making a decision. The first line sets the stage for the rest of the song by explaining the lead's desire for change, however, he cannot decide what he truly wants. The second line explains a pessimistic outlook in life, as the glass is half empty. The lyrical value of "drink down what I want to be" can be seen as a metaphor for the fact that, at times, humans have to force themselves to be who they want to be. The following lines explain that the lead is down to his last dime, and assumes that optimism is not cheap, hence, he cannot afford to be overly optimistic. The third verse speaks about dreaming and the influence it has on our judgment.

The bridge of the song speaks about being indecisive. The singer is undecided on which path to take, as each decision has its negative impact. The writer takes while going through a state of confusion as they seek advice. The lead will sit and 'absorb himself' if this confusion persists. The song ends with the lead being unsure of what to do, even if they are given advice.

The song's theme speaks about the depth of emotions and anguish attached to being indecisive. This song is relatable to many who have been stuck in a moment of indecisiveness, struggling to choose between the choices in front of them.

Line by Line Meaning

Drink down what I want to be
Attempting to change himself by consuming things that will makes him become what he wants to be

And ever from a glass that is half empty
Always seeing the negatives in life instead of the positives

Down to my last dime, as such
Being broke financially

And optimism costs too much
He can't afford to be optimistic due to his current situation

Now seeing double it seems
He is confused and uncertain

Under the influence of these dreams
His aspirations are affecting his perceptions

The outcome too early to tell
Not sure how his actions will impact him in the future

But it isn't going very well
Things are not turning out as he had hoped

So I stagger on
He continues to move forward, even if it's difficult

But if this keeps up
If his current situation continues

It won't be long
The situation will worsen soon