The second track from PUP’s self-titled 2013 debut, “Reservoir” is a blistering punk song about the end of a relationship.
“Reservoir” was also the first single released from the album.
In this interview, Stefan says “Reservoir” is “kind of about escaping the apathy of being in your mid-20s and no...
[Verse 1]
There's a path to the top of the mountain
You walk forever just to meet me at the reservoir
Outta luck, outta money
Take your clothes off, meet me at the reservoir
[Refrain]
Meet me at the reservoir
Meet me at the reservoir
[Pre-Chorus]
I guess you live and you learn
I guess you'll get what you deserve
[Chorus]
You're on your own
I'm lettin' go at the reservoir
Sinkin' like a stone
We had it all and it fell apart
[Verse 2]
You only want it when you're bored with the quarry
I only want it when I'm wasted at the reservoir
Outta touch, outta lovin'
The engines runnin' and I'm wasted at the reservoir
My lungs are killin' me, I didn't even get high
Forget longevity, we're just tryna get by
It isn't apathy, I just don't care if I die
My lungs are killin' me, I didn't even get high
[Chorus]
You're on your own
I'm lettin' go at the reservoir
Sinkin' like a stone
We had it all and it fell apart
What did you expect?
At the reservoir
Sinkin' like a stone
I'm lettin' go
It's never pleasure, it's always work
[Refrain]
Meet me at the reservoir
Meet me at the reservoir
[Pre-Chorus]
I guess you live and you learn
I guess you'll get what you deserve
[Chorus]
You're on your own
I'm lettin' go at the reservoir
Sinkin' like a stone
We had it all and it fell apart
What did you expect?
At the reservoir
I'm sinkin' like a stone
I'm lettin' go
And I will stay afloat
Reservoir was written by PUP.
Reservoir was produced by Dave Schiffman.
In a 2014 interview, PUP vocalist Stefan Babcock said:
Reservoir is a song that I wrote about a year and a half ago. I was in a pretty dark place, and it’s just kind of about escaping the apathy of being in your mid twenties and not knowing what the fuck to do with your life and stuff like that.
B...