Twin Size Mattress
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Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴This is for the lions living in the wiry broke down frames of my friends bodies
When the flood water comes, it ain't gonna be clear
It’s gonna look like mud
But I will help you swim
I will help you swim
I'm gonna help you swim
This is for the snakes and the people they bite
For the friends I’ve made; for the sleepless nightsFor the warning signs I’ve completely ignored
There’s an amount to take, reasons to take more
It's no big surprise you turned out this way
When they close their eyes and prayed you would change
And they cut your hair, and sent you away
You stopped by my house the night you escaped
With tears in my eyes, I begged you to stay
You said, hey man, I love you but no fucking way
I’m sure that we could find something for you to do on stage
Maybe shake a tambourine or when I sing, you sing harmonies
This is for the lake that me and my friends swim in
Naked and dumb on a drunken night
And it should've felt good
But I can hear the Jaws theme song on repeat in the back of my mind
Make sure you kiss your knuckles before you punch me in the face
There are lessons to be learned, consequences for all the stupid things I say
And it is no big surprise you turned out this way
The spark in her eyes
The look on your face
I will not be late
I’m sure that we could find something for you to do on stage
Maybe shake a tambourine or when I sing you sing harmonies
I wanna contribute to the chaos
I don’t wanna watch and then complain
'Cause I am through finding blame
That is the decision that I have made
She hopes I’m cursed forever to
Sleep on a twin-sized mattress
In somebody’s attic or basement my whole life
Never graduating up in size to add another
And my nightmares will have nightmares every night
Oh, every night, every night
Overall Meaning
The front-bottoms' song "Twin Size Mattress" has some powerful lyrics that are open to interpretation. The song depicts a sense of loyalty to the people we love, even in difficult times. The first set of lyrics talk about a flood that is coming, which is a metaphor for a challenging situation that is unavoidable. The singer declares that they will help the people they care about to swim through these difficulties. These lines emphasize the importance of supporting our loved ones through difficult times, even if it means getting dirty and muddy ourselves.
The second set of lyrics touch upon the idea of ignoring warning signs that we shouldn't have. The singer talks about a friend who they begged to stay, but this friend refused to accept help. They insinuate that there is no surprise that this person turned out a certain way, indicating that people's actions are often predictable based on past experiences. The chorus talks about wanting to contribute to chaos because the person singing doesn't want to just watch things happen and complain about them. They would rather make a difference - be it positive or negative.
The third set of lines speak about the consequences of our actions and things we say. The singer recognizes that there are lessons to be learned from every mistake and that our words and actions are not without consequences. The final lines talk about the hope of being cursed to sleep on a twin-sized mattress in someone's basement forever. This could be interpreted as the idea that we all have to start somewhere, and perhaps this is a sign of humility in recognizing where you came from.
Line by Line Meaning
This is for the lions living in the wiry broke down frames of my friends bodies
I'm dedicating this song to the courageous friends who keep fighting even when their bodies are frail and weak.
When the flood water comes, it ain't gonna be clear
Life is tough, and when the hard times hit, things might get murky and unclear.
It’s gonna look like mud
The struggles we face might make everything seem dirty and hopeless.
But I will help you swim
But I will always be there to support and help my friends, especially when things get tough.
I will help you swim
I will be a source of strength and support - my friends can count on me!
I'm gonna help you swim
I will always be there, even when things feel impossible.
This is for the snakes and the people they bite
This song is also for the people who hurt others purposely or inadvertently.
For the friends I’ve made; for the sleepless nights
I think about my friends a lot, especially when I can't sleep at night.
For the warning signs I’ve completely ignored
I know I should have seen the red flags, but I ignored them and now things are worse.
There’s an amount to take, reasons to take more
Sometimes, it seems like there's always a reason to keep pushing, even when we're exhausted and struggling.
It's no big surprise you turned out this way
I knew you were amazing from the start, so it doesn't surprise me that you're still strong and resilient.
When they close their eyes and prayed you would change
Some people might wish you were different, but I love you just the way you are.
And they cut your hair, and sent you away
People might try to change you, but they can never dull your shine.
You stopped by my house the night you escaped
I'm always here for you, no matter what.
With tears in my eyes, I begged you to stay
It breaks my heart to see you upset and I wish I could take away your pain.
You said, hey man, I love you but no fucking way
I know you care about me, but sometimes we need to go our own way.
I’m sure that we could find something for you to do on stage
Maybe we could make some beautiful music together - even if you don't want to sing lead!
Maybe shake a tambourine or when I sing, you sing harmonies
We can still create something beautiful together, even if we switch up the roles a little bit.
I wanna contribute to the chaos
I don't want to just sit and complain - I want to be a part of creating change!
I don’t wanna watch and then complain
I want to be a doer, not just a critic.
Cause I am through finding blame
I'm done pointing fingers and playing the blame game - let's work together to create a better world.
She hopes I’m cursed forever to
Maybe people want me to fail or be miserable, but I won't let them break me.
Sleep on a twin-sized mattress
Even if I don't have much, I'll make do with what I have.
In somebody’s attic or basement my whole life
Even if I don't have much, I won't stop dreaming and aspiring to do better.
Never graduating up in size to add another
Maybe I won't get everything I want in life, but I won't let that stop me from living life to the fullest.
And my nightmares will have nightmares every night
I know life can be scary sometimes, but I won't let fear control me - I'll face my nightmares head on.
Oh, every night, every night
No matter what, I won't give up or stop fighting for what I believe in.
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