The Exploration - I Guess, I'm Leaving

Artist - The Exploration
Basement Demo
Track 1 - I Guess, I'm Leaving
Track - I Guess, I'm Leaving

[@dnkmarci]

if 2023 me is listening to this after graduating with a degree in chemical engineering, congrats buddy i’m proud of you i knew you could do it, but if you’re still working on it don’t give up you’re so close man you got this! much love from past you, and i hope all is well. proud of you man

[@shinzer56]

God speed

[@domen7129]

almost there, goodspeed.

[@npickle54]

Happy 22

[@Ackl3r]

Almost there

[@dnkmarci]

@@Ackl3r changed majors and hopefully transferring uni’s, sometimes things just change and honestly this one was for the best. thank all of you guys for your kind and encouraging comments, i’ll eventually come back to this comment section and let you all know how it’s going or how it went. much love to all of you, remember that your spirit is the wind.

[@icebiirb9440]

everybody out here talkin bout how they found this song years ago in middle/high school and i realized in a couple years I'll be lookin back at this just like that.

[@whycantibesnowing_8475]

I found this song in the beginning of 7th grade in 2019 I'm gonna be in high school in 4 months

[@icebiirb9440]

@@whycantibesnowing_8475 ngl i dont know a single person who listens to why cant i be snowing in my grade. Closest is my best friend who showed me cage the elephant.

[@whycantibesnowing_8475]

@@icebiirb9440 yeah i remember literally not knowing anyone who listened to midwest emo, etc but i eventually found a whole group of good friends who listen to the same sorta shit it's pretty cool to have friends with same taste of music also cage the elephant is amazing

[@shaylavi9982]

yeah it hurts more now

[@kevinarath345]

a

[@ssAnchovies]

Just because there's no character limit any more. You are breathing for us now. Leave your life here behind. You will never come back home. No sir, never again. You can open your eyes now. Feel my hand on your back? They say it’s time that I leave. I say “I’m sorry for this.” The rest of the planet is racing to find the power that lies to the west of these lines. We are fighting to have it has filled us with greed, and it’s thousands of people like you that we need. Bury your past; your future is ours. Forget any memories that you thought were yours. Get on the boat, it’s time to set sail. If we wait any longer, no doubt we will fail. Don’t ever forget me, ‘cause I won’t forget you. Hold tight to the times that we had when we were young and in love, without a care, my head on your shoulder as we sat on the porch, my hand inside yours. As time past us by, we only grew older; it only got colder until all the fires of burning desire for you and for us and for our family to be. Under the tree it’s easy to see that you really want this as much as I do. I will love you until the day that we die and fall away. I’ll be here to catch every tear that falls from your face; keep it up, darling. I’ll never be gone no matter how long it has been since you have seen my spirit in the wind. I’m sorry, so sorry I’m leaving.

[@kinnectar820]

I'm trying to decide if this song is about Suicide, Joining the Military, or a Tokeinian Elf Love Affair.

[@dumbage]

@@kinnectar820tolkien

[@empireempireempire]

You are breathing for us now Leave your life here behind You will never come back home No sir, never again You can open your eyes now Feel my hand on your back They say it's time that I leave I say I’m sorry for this The rest of the flag, as I seem to find The power that lies through the rest of these lives We are biting the hand that has billed us debris In these times, it’s the people like you that we need Bury the past, your future is ours Forget any memories that you thought were yours Get on the boat, it’s time we set sail If we wait any longer, no doubt we will fail Don’t ever forget me, 'cause I won't forget you Hold on to the times that we had When we were young and in love Without a care Your hand on my shoulder as we sat On the porch, my hand inside yours Inside, this is why we only grew older It only got colder Until all the fires and burning desires for you and for us As more are failing to be Under the tree It’s easy to see That you really want this as much as I do I will love you Until the day that I die and fall away I’ll be here, to catch every tear That falls from your face Keeping 'em calling, I’ll never be gone No matter how long It has been since you have seen My spirit is the wind I’m sorry! So sorry I’m leaving I’m sorry! So sorry I’m leaving I’m sorry! So sorry I’m leaving I’m sorry! Sorry…

[@saphique]

wow... i was here 10 years ago, back here 10 years after

[@ManeManeMane]

The same!

[@meh3083]

i'm happy you both are here.

[@honestalex5790]

Was here 7 years ago, back here 7 years later (': deep appreciation for this music

[@unkillableblunt]

Saaaame dude same this will never die

[@ashsoo7107]

Аналогично

[@TheJW84]

Empire Empire ( I was a lonely estate), Mineral, The Saddest Landscape, Her Breath On Glass, Merchant Ships, Pianos Become The Teeth, and Trophy Scars are all really good bands:p

[@dumb445]

This comment is so me from 7 years ago. I had a huge real emo/screamo/mathrock phase from hell

[@lumierolumierin]

TheJW84 The Brave Little Abacus is great too :)

[@themontgomeryc]

Jesse Graham same but the phase never fuckin ended lmao

[@dumb445]

@@themontgomeryc I feel that. I got back to Two Knights, I hate myself, and circle takes the square quite frequently

[@Jessicahernandez-if1sy]

Midwest Pen Pals and Mom Jeans.

[@alexjmartinez1795]

this is probably one of my favorite songs in the entire history of everything i’ve ever listened to. i come back to listen to this periodically, especially when i’m going through a tough time. i don’t want to be alone anymore.

[@royman4908]

we are never truly alone

[@b_f_d_d]

@@royman4908 for real we may think that we are but that's not true

[@nosl33p23]

The album cover reminds me of Flapjack lol

[@jamesmememes3472]

you mean the cartoon? it was awesome!

[@noomoo4644]

Oh my goodness. I love that lady whale. *^*

[@shaqman8649]

BUBBY THE WHALE.

[@lynn4702]

bubbyyyyyy

[@planetzero2990]

Pwnage 420 omg I loved that show XD

[@twistedemise]

I’ve listened to this song about a thousand times and I only just saw that kid on the right

[@ethangauthier2550]

I just noticed lololol

[@BriannaShockley]

fuxk

[@garbagearchive]

Because that whale is so ugly

[@justineb2228]

yo wtf fr 😭😭

[@zaiahrawer]

YOU ARE BREATHING FOR US NOW

[@ghaiqnmssnsmsklqnsknq3513]

Yes

[@AutumnInEden59]

One of the most devastating songs that i simply cannot stop listening to...

[@destinywilliams8054]

I would so kill to hear this live

[@coltonmacrina8906]

I hope ill get to see it live in the afterlife

[@hayleygasms]

Was lucky enough to and it is still one of the best shows I’ve ever attended. And it was a vfw.

[@HedgeWizard162]

This song holds so much meaning to me and my journey. Gives me chills everytime

[@wombaterror]

loved this shit immensely in high school. love it now.

[@lydiapfpbylittlenursegirl4314]

Omg hi emo ✨

[@gloryxkid]

I first heard this song 10 years ago, I was hundreds of miles away from home visiting a former lover that I was stuck in a love triangle with. I remember going to her living room and to turn off the computer and this song was playing on her iTunes. I feel brought back to that moment every time I hear this song.

[@zachbillyard6057]

I love how the instrumental is the main sound while the vocals compliment it almost from the background

[@Frosty3047]

DuDE I cant believe I stumbled upon this, i saw the whale and instantly git nostalgic i used to smoke hand rolled cigs held together by honey listening to this at 15😭

[@ashieroo]

i may be young, but i have always enjoyed this genre, helps alot through my own mental difficulties knowing I’m not the only one that feels such a way, of course nowadays its called "being dramatic" but whatever i guess. *-*cries about adulthood being near-**

[@funnymonkey7275]

what genre? Indie rock?

[@ashieroo]

@@funnymonkey7275 most people call it midwest emo, so i guess thats a good term for it :)

[@funnymonkey7275]

@@ashieroo I just found out yesterday that this is emo music. And especially 2009, not 2010

[@ashieroo]

@@funnymonkey7275 that’s nice :), and yes, this is considered emo.

[@Sarahsqueak]

@@ashieroo probably more of math rock

[@XxJust4RunxX]

i want to be freind with everyone who likes this song

[@Kai-xs5et]

Just 4 Run Ok we friends now

[@Kai-xs5et]

Just 4 Run we'll name our group alliance of sad motherfuckers

[@______3910]

Just 4 Run // oh, then lets be friends 👐

[@mandyfrommars8789]

Hi friend

[@crazygirllulu1234]

hey friends

[@punchydonut2798]

It's crazy to think this was uploaded 10 years ago.

[@CestJordan]

This song got me through the end of highschool. I still love it every time I come back. 10 years went so fast.

[@jitzskillsmendez6343]

lost my 5yr realtionship.... it hurts man... this song has so much to relate to !! am so sorry paola..... so sorry for my shitty past......

[@flynncrow7264]

i hope you have healed and in your current situation you are doing better

[@bofasaurus]

Same boat dude :/ same boat :( I’m sorry ashley...

[@bebosantiago6737]

Big L

[@Dnd_Collectibles_And_Games]

Honestly sounds like the vocalist from Listener joined a math rock/emo band. I dig it.

[@Claudiaforshiz]

11 years later. Still utterly amazing

[@thisduckisgoingtokillme]

I remember when I initially discovered this song. It actually scared me the first time I listened to it as at the time I hadn't heard anything like it. I think I shut off the song a few seconds after he started speaking lol. Anyways this song has a soft spot in my heart. I really do love it.

[@javiergonsalves483]

This song hits home now. Now I'm older and I miss you so much.

[@BoredQwerty]

I hope you're okay now

[@Paulvan3Parzival]

I hope2❤

[@thal2204]

I love this album art and the vibes this song gives me

[@jonathanayala8035]

A whole ass throw back, still reminds me of that year

[@vadermasktruth]

First time hearing this band. I like it. Coming from a 46 year old hardcore kid!! Yes I went to hardcore shows in the mid it's. But my favorite era of hardcore was 90's hc for sure! 1991- 1998 was mos def the golden years for me.

[@prestond4065]

vadermask i love 90s hardcore and post

[@Paulvan3Parzival]

FANTASTIC Song FANTASTIC Art (Cover) i am a Whale❤

[@jonathanayala8035]

The last line radiates with me, and it finally hit. I have to leave you.

[@seisvv]

I love this song so damn much

[@spynae]

lmao that whale knows that feel when no gf

[@daveorr5498]

That whale knows that feel when gf but still sad.

[@ALLEXXX321]

Whale is indifferent

[@psylife3831]

whale knows that feel of being dumped by gf

[@koolaid2967]

Haha this made me laugh so much

[@indoorbish1629]

Whale was grown old when it was young Sees now only the hue Lungs stretch like arms Sit and wait while, dear whale We'll come back for you, hoist you from the you'll see

[@CassandraSkramz]

I'LL NEVER BE GONE NO MATTER HOW LONG IT HAS BEEN SINCE YOU HAVE SEEN MY SPIRIT IN THE WIND I'M SORRY SO SORRY, I'M LEAVING

[@jesusduran6587]

listening to this in 2016. b my frend

[@chadthefisherman2984]

+Jesus Duran Doubt it

[@brianbravo6930]

frend

[@noomoo4644]

Fran. \(*^*)/

[@lenzofriendo6461]

frends?

[@lenzofriendo6461]

yes'm

[@hid1515]

i love this song so much

[@yuli1180]

the first time i heard this i was on acid. the notes walked with each other and the whale flapped its wings and looked at me. so beautiful

[@Gusty2112]

Got recommended and it's now one of my favs cuz I can't unhear goofy

[@derekhooversound]

somehow when listening to this i imagine myself as the hero to an old school nintendo game...

[@xachisonfire1]

Core memory unlocked

[@Jessicahernandez-if1sy]

At 3:34, when the end begins. You just know you start singing along and get mad into this jam.

[@sadMarshall]

Guys?!?!?!??! Why they got removed from spotify😢😢?? Its removed from my playlists?!?!?! WTF? I need this song 😢 what song can I yell in my car now while driving to work????? We need a petition... this song is pure art and I need to save it for the future 😢

[@lauraneill4693]

wow this brought me to tears..

[@laserluddite]

You are breathing for us now leave your life here behind you will never come back home no sir never again you can open your eyes now feel my hands on your back they say it’s time that I leave I say I’m sorry for this The rest of the planet is racing to find the power of their lives through the rest of these lives -->i got lost

[@JuanCruzFabi]

*Lyrics:* You are breathing for us now Leave your life here behind You will never come back home No sir, never again You can open your eyes now Feel my hand on your back They say it's time that I leave I say I’m sorry for this The rest of the planet is racing to find The power that lies through the rest of these lives We are biting the hand that has built us with [?] In these times, it’s the people like you that we need Bury the past, your future is ours Forget any memories that you thought were yours Get on the boat, it’s time we set sail If we wait any longer, no doubt we will fail Don’t ever forget me, 'cause I won't forget you Hold on to the times that we had When we were young and in love Without a care Your hand on my shoulder as we sat On the porch, my hand inside yours Inside, this is why we only grew older It only got colder Until all the fires and burning desires for you and for us As more are failing to be Under the tree It’s easy to see That you really want this as much as I do I will love you Until the day that I die and fall away I’ll be here, to catch every tear That falls from your face Keeping 'em calling, I’ll never be gone No matter how long It has been since you have seen My spirit is the wind I’m sorry! So sorry I’m leaving I’m sorry! So sorry I’m leaving I’m sorry! So sorry I’m leaving I’m sorry! Sorry…

[@lorenzoferrara4541]

Today as 8 years ago, i love this

[@MrScellaneous]

Bury the past your future is ours Forget any memories that you thought were yours Get on the boat Its time we set sail We wait any longer to count we will fail Don't ever forget me 'cause I won't forget you Hold back to the times that we had When we were young and in love Without a care Your head on my shoulder as we sat on the porch My hand inside yours Besides this is why we only grew older It only got colder 'Til all the fires and burning desires for you and for us And for our family to be

[@FyllePaal]

So simple, yet so catchy.

[@annastanley5954]

This song got me through a lot of hard times

[@Ynell]

Not sure if anyone's recommend The Van Pelt yet, but they're the band that got me into this sort of music

[@Thornsworks]

Coming back 10 years later gang! Got here from a relistening of foxing - ocelot , damn those years went by fast...

[@diarioencintas3875]

puro sentimiento!😭

[@HonorJ55]

God, this is so different I love it😍

[@jamesmememes3472]

this is so emo

[@HonorJ55]

+Francisco Alfaro this was 7 months ago me commenting, a very different person from who I am now hence the dumb "God this is so different I love it" comment please dismiss emo me 😂😂😂

[@jamesmememes3472]

hahahaha c: we are always changing, we aren't the same we were 5 minutes before, life is changing us each second, your body process, everything! And respect to the song, I love emo, I actually love music in a special way, but all punk, hardcore emo music always has something special for me! I like people that like the same music, maybe because for some reason we stop by to listen those type of songs idk, but you are cool! keep rocking :)

[@jamess7333]

your entire cellular structure is replaced every approximately every 7 years, meaning you are literally a different physical being after that time has elapsed. So you are actually somewhere around 11/12ths the same person as you were when you made the first comment. And yes..... I am being intentionally obtuse. Carry on.

[@noomoo4644]

+James S Interesting stuff.

[@Skinktortion]

This song will never feel the same as it did the cold night of December 11th 2021. I was fresh out of high school and had just been broken up with and I was just filled with guilt and hopelessness my mental state and hope for my future was non existent and I was waiting in the airport waiting for my spontaneous flight to California after selling my car and throwing away all my belongings I was just done with my current life and was too much of a wimp to make amends or look at the issues i caused my self and to others so I was just going to leave. And that’s what I did. It’s almost been 3 years since I’ve lived in the sunshine state. Alone. I haven’t gotten much better. I guess it’s true when they say wherever you are your problems are there too. At least I’m sober and get to feel every last pinching pain of regret and uselessness

[@dankmemer1445]

hands-down my favorite song. does anyone know any poetic bands/artists similar to this?

[@eliseolivolo6403]

La Dispute.

[@AM-vl9rn]

Levi The Poet.

[@warxtimez]

Try "The Front Bottoms" and "Hotel Books"

[@Shannonagins115]

Listener

[@crabPEOPLE2000]

Shannonagins115 not even close

[@DaOskii]

O.o what did I just listen to.. its different and I totally dig it

[@sleepatterns]

***** skramz

[@sleepatterns]

***** haha yeah I'm just messing around I agree with you. I like the term skramz just because it kinda separates this type of music from what most people think of when they hear "emo." But yeah I don't know how anyone could just listen to one type of music all the time haha that's lame

[@sleepatterns]

That analogy is gold LOL pretty much spot on…I guarantee most people who claim they started with these obscure underground bands are probably trying to be a hipster douche. Most people get led into the better stuff through more entry-level emo or punk bands

[@sleepatterns]

it sucks that so many people instantly hate on bands if they hear the word emo because there have been some great bands in the genre regardless of what you wanna call it

[@jesusduran6587]

listening to this in 2016. b my frend pls

[@nickhap71]

+Jesus Duran jesus is a friend of mine

[@MrOlea1997]

Already am

[@Jain01D3ath]

i don’t know what is it with this song, it like makes me feel this vibration in my body like a mixture of sadness and relief….

[@ethangauthier2550]

I'll always love you Robin ❤️

[@MultiUlviyya]

my soul found it's home

[@iROTx]

Definitely one of my favorite songs.

[@JacketBarnes]

The outro made me tear up, i wont lie

[@kyamiwatersong424]

don’t worry too much, everything will work it’s way out.

[@marioruiz880]

Love this song

[@williamshipley303]

I love the cover art.

[@brandoncoxwell9181]

The Midwest Emo riff is undefeated

[@LaserbeamXperience]

I'm sorry, that I even met her

[@emilydigiovanni6546]

keep it up darling ill never be gone

[@whirring91]

After 11 years i'm still here

[@tess9733]

IM SO SAD

[@dot_Sage]

+Tess Worley That reference though.

[@emilianoavila3100]

+Tess Worley that's the spirit to enjoy this song jajajajaj

[@CowboyPete]

+QuantumRemanence What's the reference?

[@dot_Sage]

+Adam Bargil Google this: The Distance Between You And Me Is Longer Than The Title Of This Song

[@MeowPedro]

+Tess Worley you're so dramatic.

[@hendrix7571]

Merchant ships

[@Iratechromosome]

That last "I'm sorry" sounded like Zach psychicpebbles

[@Eshkanama]

this song makes my chest hurt.

[@kaseyrichards7205]

You have Asthma Thomas, please take a seat..

[@Si7ri]

in a good way or a bad way ?

[@Hannahrae420]

Tom Guerrero me too.

[@Eshkanama]

Ghxst in a away i cant even describe. its painful and sweet

[@BIBLEMAN444]

this song gives me chills evrey time

[@whatburnsneverreturns]

This is one of the songs ever

[@ICantStopTheNoises]

Holy shit how did I not know about this song… absolutely amazing

[@kaogirlgaming]

so beautiful

[@damianandres]

Muy Bueno! Saludos desde Argentina!

[@laserluddite]

Don’t ever forget me ‘cause I won’t forget you hold on to the past that we had when we were young and in love without a care your head on my shoulder as we sat on the porch my hand inside yours as time passes by

[@MrJLivermore]

if i do nothing else productive today, finding this song has made waking up worth it

[@1colossalkitten]

HOW DID YOU GET THIS?!?!?! i've been trying to get their songs since like last year this band is perfection to my ears

[@Kingofthehillfacts]

Man I listened to this song before it even had 1k views. I come back and it has half a mil. What did Miss? Lol

[@PatrickPierceBateman]

That whale has beautiful eyes.

[@MyStimpson]

For sure, just loved this band.

[@I_can_do_20_push-ups]

Sick. The vocals remind me a lot of Garrett Hunter, the lead singer for Slowdraw the Hungry Eskimo

[@IJNhi]

A perfect song.

[@motherolliearchive]

this is easily my favorite song about becoming a pirate

[@yrantiquebrand]

shit i thought it was about the draft, still fukin cool concept

[@mirracoronado305]

this makes me think of everything and everywhere ive been what I could've done with it

[@kaileymachete]

I’m still mad they took this album off Spotify. I miss having this song on all my playlists.

[@korukoru8993]

I hope old me is happy and not alone

[@gleetR]

clicked on this one because of the artwork, stayed for the emo. thanks algorithm.

[@toiletwater2036]

This song means a lot to me

[@Maxinekylie]

This is fantastic!

[@stecent]

Love this song, good job.

[@claytonannan3736]

Gets me everytime.

[@marihampton7028]

Very moving.

[@Torrance92]

32 years old and haven't accomplished anything in life

[@josephwashington8480]

I at first wanted to smile when listening to the intro, but it started to fade as I started hearing the lyrics. Good shit

[@cillianbranagan3830]

me: clicks on it thinking it was an introduction for exploration because I have a history exam tmrw

[@kinnectar820]

Exploration at its finest

[@giorgilobjanidze5667]

Flapjack started a post hardcore band huh?