Liability (feat. Astyn Turr)

Tape Machines' song 'Liability (feat. Astyn Turr)' delves into the complexities of a strained relationship, where emotional baggage and broken trust weigh heavily on both parties. The lyrics reflect a sense of nostalgia and regret, as the narrator looks back at the 'good times' before everything fell apart. This longing for the past is juxtaposed with the present reality of feeling like a 'liability'—a burden that complicates the relationship further.

The term 'liability' is used metaphorically to describe the emotional weight each person carries. The repeated acknowledgment of being a 'liability' underscores the mutual recognition of their flawed relationship. The lyrics 'You said goodbye like everything's gone, everything that we could have been' highlight the lost potential and the pain of unfulfilled promises. This sense of loss is compounded by the recurring theme of broken trust, which haunts the relationship and makes reconciliation seem almost impossible.

Despite the hopelessness expressed in lines like 'Oh, what a hopeless case we could be,' there is a persistent, albeit futile, effort to mend the relationship. The song captures the cyclical nature of trying to fix something that may be beyond repair, as indicated by the lines 'We turn a page and make up, a broken trust got you haunted.' The emotional turmoil and the sense of being stuck in a 'hopeless place' resonate deeply, making 'Liability' a poignant exploration of the burdens we carry in love and relationships.