Not Much

Hailaker's song "Not Much" delves into the complexities of time, love, and personal resilience. The lyrics paint a picture of someone grappling with the passage of time and the remnants of a past relationship. The opening lines, "As I walk on the face / Impressed by the way I didn't fold," suggest a sense of pride in maintaining composure despite challenges. The mention of time holding no weight and the refusal to cut the brakes in the car from the rain metaphorically speaks to the inevitability of moving forward, even when it feels like time is standing still.

The song continues to explore the emotional aftermath of a relationship. The lines "As I talk at the space / Left by the days / I'd slowly erased" reflect the void left by the passage of time and the effort to erase painful memories. The imagery of burning down the pain museum signifies a desire to let go of past hurts. However, the plea for faint hope and the challenge to step on the face indicate a struggle for closure and the difficulty of moving on.

The chorus, "It's hard to be around her / I bet it's hard to be down lots / But it's hard when our love / Hardly amounts to much," encapsulates the central theme of the song. It highlights the emotional toll of a love that feels insignificant or unfulfilling. The repetition of "holding me down" emphasizes the weight of these emotions. The final verse, with its mention of crossing off dates and encountering souvenirs addressed in the name of the past lover, underscores the lingering presence of the past and the challenge of finding meaning in the remnants of a dissolved relationship.