Shrug
lunar vacation Lyrics
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I didn't know that I could care that much
I really wish that I could see
A tiny hand shouldn′t take that much
I'm missing out on all the fun
When all I care about is finding someone
Gotta get up and shrug it off (why don't you just shrug it off?)
Good or bad, it′s hard to say
Paint my walls a shade of grey
Playing safe
Is it all about the scene
Or something in-between?
Invited but I′ll never show
Stayed at home and playing too much Wilco
Good or bad, it's hard to say
I look around at all the paint
Playing safe
Feels like now it′s all the same
I figured out, I don't like grey
Playing safe
Feels so great
Why don′t you get up and shrug it off?
In "Shrug", Lunar Vacation is expressing their innermost fears and struggles with letting go of their anxieties, finding love, and stepping outside of their comfort zone. The opening lines, "This isn't how I wanna breathe / I didn't know that I could care that much / I really wish that I could see / A tiny hand shouldn't take that much", suggest that the singer has been holding onto something or someone for a long time, causing them to feel suffocated and stressed. They long to let go and move on, but the fear of being alone or not finding something better holds them back.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the need to "shrug it off", implying that the singer wants to let go of their troubles and find a way to move past their struggles. They realize that they are "missing out on all the fun" because they are too focused on finding someone or something, instead of enjoying the present moment. The phrase "playing safe" is used throughout the song to indicate the singer's unwillingness to take risks or step outside of their comfort zone, even though they know that doing so may lead to a more fulfilling life.
The lyrics in the second half of the song continue to explore the theme of playing it safe and not taking risks. The line "Is it all about the scene / Or something in-between?" suggests that the singer is unsure whether they want to conform to societal expectations or forge their own path. The reference to staying home and playing too much Wilco also suggests that the singer may be relying on distractions to avoid dealing with their problems.
Line by Line Meaning
This isn't how I wanna breathe
I don't want to live like this
I didn't know that I could care that much
I'm surprised by my own emotions
I really wish that I could see
I wish I had a clearer understanding of things
A tiny hand shouldn't take that much
Something small shouldn't cause such a big problem
I'm missing out on all the fun
I'm not having a good time
When all I care about is finding someone
I'm focused on being in a relationship
Gotta get up and shrug it off (why don't you just shrug it off?)
I need to put my problems behind me and move on (why don't you just do the same?)
Talk it out so I can understand
I need to have a conversation so I can make sense of things
Good or bad, it's hard to say
It's difficult to judge whether something is positive or negative
Paint my walls a shade of grey
I want to play it safe and not take any risks
Playing safe
I'm not willing to try anything new or different
Is it all about the scene
Is everything just superficial?
Or something in-between?
Or is something deeper going on?
Invited but I'll never show
I decline invitations and keep to myself
Stayed at home and playing too much Wilco
I spend too much time alone, listening to music
Feels like now it's all the same
Everything feels monotonous and repetitive
I figured out, I don't like grey
I've realized that being cautious and unadventurous isn't fulfilling
Feels so great
It's liberating to break out of my comfort zone
Why don't you get up and shrug it off?
Why don't you try to put your worries aside and move forward?
Writer(s): Grace Repasky, Maggie Geeslin
Contributed by Savannah Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
mckinley ballantyne
lyrics:
[Verse 1]
This isn't how I wanna breathe
I didn't know that I could care that much
I really wish that I could see
A tiny hand shouldn't take that much
I'm missing out on all the fun
When all I care about is finding someone
Gotta get up and shrug it off (Why don't you just shrug it off?)
Talk it out so I can understand
[Chorus]
Good or bad, it's hard to say
Paint my walls a shade of grey
Playing safe
[Verse 2]
Is it all about the scene
Or something in between?
Invited but I'll never show
Stayed at home and played too much Wilco
[Chorus]
Good or bad, it's hard to say
I look around at all the paint
Playing safe
Feels like now it's all the same
I figured out I don't like grey
Playing safe
Feels so great
i gotchu man, don't worry
the cinematography and animations are EVERYTHING such a good song
an_evil_mushroom
This is the first time I’ve smiled all day, I LIVE for this band :)
philip reilly
Really refreshing! Good to see a new, young band looking like they really enjoy making music, rather being in it for the pose!
Brandon's Balisong Corner
Can't properly express my excitement for this!
Karen Abrego
Todo en este vídeo es arte, basta 🛐😭
Carlos Leonel
Por lo general no pongo atención a los anuncios en YouTube que recomiendan música, pero este me atrapo con su buena melodía
Carlos Joaquín
Escucha toda su discografía de esta banda
Gabriel Martínez
@Caterpillar Girl Me paso lo mismo.
Caterpillar Girl
A mi tambieeEeEEeN, chocalasss
mckinley ballantyne
lyrics:
[Verse 1]
This isn't how I wanna breathe
I didn't know that I could care that much
I really wish that I could see
A tiny hand shouldn't take that much
I'm missing out on all the fun
When all I care about is finding someone
Gotta get up and shrug it off (Why don't you just shrug it off?)
Talk it out so I can understand
[Chorus]
Good or bad, it's hard to say
Paint my walls a shade of grey
Playing safe
[Verse 2]
Is it all about the scene
Or something in between?
Invited but I'll never show
Stayed at home and played too much Wilco
[Chorus]
Good or bad, it's hard to say
I look around at all the paint
Playing safe
Feels like now it's all the same
I figured out I don't like grey
Playing safe
Feels so great