FOMO

Song Meaning

The lyrics open with a raw yearning for self-acceptance, particularly tied to external validation: "I wanna be okay / With myself / With the way you say my name." This immediate vulnerability sets a tone of deep personal struggle. The speaker questions if passive hope, like "wishing wells," is their only recourse for solace. A central tension emerges between a desire for monumental escape and the reality of finding comfort in small moments. The repeated plea to "will myself away / Over the fountains / Move all the mountains" expresses a longing for radical change. Yet, the speaker also admits to "Finding shelter in the tiniest of things," suggesting a daily grind where even "a smile I see survival" becomes a lifeline. The lyrics then introduce a spiritual conflict, where a higher authority has "told me not to covet." This directive clashes with a visceral human need for something tangible: "But I need something I can touch." This contrast highlights the struggle between spiritual ideals and the immediate, physical demands of human experience, leaving the speaker to wonder, "Am I asking for too much?" Ultimately, the speaker envisions a future state of profound peace and sanctuary. Images like a "throne made of grass" and finding "shade from the scorching sun" paint a picture of humble yet absolute relief. This "other side" promises a place "High up where they can't see," suggesting a desire for secluded, unburdened freedom, a final escape from the anxieties of the present.