Sometimes the weight of expectations feels like a heavy church bell strapped to your shoulders, am I right? This song is essentially a beautifully moody break-up letter to... well, everything: home, expectations, and maybe even one's former self. Our protagonist is wandering the lonely road of self-discovery, stubbornly refusing to be reeled back in by the metaphorical bell that keeps calling them home. They've tried the whole "fake it till you make it" approach with bravery, but spoiler alert: it wasn't exactly a smashing success. The rust-throated bell serves as both tempter and tormentor, representing everything they're running from yet can't quite escape. But hey, at least they're sticking to their guns with that "not coming home" business – even if it means embracing the gray pavements and empty frames of their chosen exile.
