Keep This Up

The Story So Far's song 'Keep This Up' delves into themes of isolation, self-destruction, and the emotional turmoil that comes with strained relationships. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person grappling with their inner demons and the consequences of their actions. The opening lines, 'Chase me, fill in the gap now, gold in my iris, I miss how the waves sound,' suggest a longing for connection and a sense of nostalgia for better times. The mention of not talking to a brother for over a year highlights the theme of estrangement and the hope that despite the distance, there is still pride and love from the family member.

The chorus, 'What's with the things I do? To try to disconnect you two, tore all the fabric from our loom, and I hate that,' reveals the protagonist's self-awareness of their destructive behavior. The metaphor of tearing the fabric from a loom symbolizes the unraveling of relationships and the regret that follows. The line 'My pessimistic views stem from all the drugs I use, hide all my guilt inside this bruise, it's my ruse,' further emphasizes the struggle with substance abuse as a coping mechanism and the internal guilt that accompanies it.

The repeated lines, 'Bet if you keep this up, you'll die here all alone, yet you still fill your cup, nodding off, nodding off now,' serve as a stark warning about the path of self-destruction. The imagery of filling a cup and nodding off suggests a cycle of addiction and the inevitable loneliness that comes with it. The song captures the essence of battling personal demons, the impact of addiction on relationships, and the yearning for redemption and connection despite the overwhelming sense of despair.