Forever And A Bit

Mother Mother's song "Forever And A Bit" delves into the complex and often painful relationship one has with their inner demons. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a struggle that feels both inescapable and intimate. The opening lines, "Claws in my back sink in like a sinking ship," immediately set a tone of entrapment and pain. The imagery of claws sinking in suggests a force that is both invasive and persistent, one that the narrator tries to push away but finds impossible to escape. This sets the stage for a narrative about a battle with internal struggles that are ever-present and suffocating.

The song continues to explore this theme by personifying the inner demon as a friend who fills the room and makes it hard to breathe. This demon is not just a fleeting thought but a constant companion, one that suffocates and overwhelms. The lines "You found me here, you filled the room / I couldn’t breathe, you wouldn’t move" highlight the invasive nature of these inner struggles. The demon is both a part of the narrator and a separate entity, creating a duality that is both intimate and adversarial.

As the song progresses, it shifts to a more reflective tone. The streets are empty, and the children are asleep, creating a sense of isolation and quiet. In this solitude, the narrator finds a twisted sense of companionship with their inner demon. The lines "I take you up, you take me in / Let’s take forever and a little bit" suggest a reluctant acceptance of this internal struggle. The narrator talks to themselves because talking to doctors doesn't help, indicating a sense of hopelessness and frustration with conventional methods of dealing with their issues. The song ends on a note of resigned acceptance, with the repeated phrase "forever and a little bit" emphasizing the enduring nature of this internal battle.