Song Meaning

The lyrics paint a picture of persistent miscommunication and a feeling of being perpetually misunderstood. The narrator feels blamed and overlooked, stating "its always me" and their "penalty is feeling underfoot." This sense of being constantly wrong or inadequate is reinforced by the line "Taken in and its always wrong," leading to a feeling of inauthenticity, "Feeling fake for much to long." The core tension lies in the narrator's struggle to connect and be seen accurately by another person, who seems unwilling or unable to perceive them clearly. The narrator observes, "Strange looks no matter what I say," highlighting a disconnect where their words and actions are consistently misinterpreted. This leads to a profound sense of isolation, as "Solaces's gone to infinity." The chorus sharpens this critique, directly addressing the other person's perceived superficiality and lack of genuine self-awareness. Phrases like "Your talk is cheap" and "walks asleep" suggest a disconnect between words and actions, and an inability to be present or authentic. The repeated question, "If you can't find you, / You're hard to see," implies that this other person's own lack of self-understanding makes them incapable of truly seeing or understanding the narrator. Ultimately, the lyrics convey a weariness with this dynamic, a desire to move past it, and a plea for the other person to engage more honestly. The final lines offer a glimmer of hope, urging them to "Kick the soapbox and lose the pose" and to "Keep on trying," suggesting that genuine connection is possible if they can overcome their own perceived shallowness and self-deception.