The song "Groundhog Day" by Em Beihold tells the story of feeling stuck and trapped in a repetitive and monotonous life. The lyrics describe how all of the singer's friends are moving on, getting married, and moving away, leaving them feeling alone and left behind. They find themselves back in the same room with their parents, feeling scared that they will be there forever. The singer expresses their love for their family but also acknowledges that some ties need to be severed in order to move forward with their own life. They had planned to move out the previous year but find themselves still in the same situation. The lyrics convey the singer's feeling of suffocation and being trapped in a cycle, similar to the movie "Groundhog Day" where the main character relives the same day over and over again. The singer is tired of pretending to be okay and wearing a fake smile. They express their frustration at being broke and unemployed, as well as contemplating whether they should follow their friend's example and start a family. Despite wanting to drive away and escape their current circumstances, the singer doesn't have a car and feels they have no choice but to stay. They are emotionally exhausted and yearn for a change, as they feel like they are constantly living the same day on repeat. In summary, "Groundhog Day" depicts the feelings of being stuck, suffocated, and longing for a change in a monotonous and repetitive life. The singer expresses their internal struggles and desires for a different path, as well as their frustrations and fears of being left behind.
