"Hectic" is a song by Enter Shikari that captures the nostalgic and carefree moments of youth spent with friends. The lyrics describe a group of friends hanging out in a multi-story car park, drinking alcohol and engaging in various activities such as roof running and smoking marijuana. The song emphasizes the sense of unity and freedom felt during these moments. The chorus expresses a feeling of stagnation, implying that nothing will change and the group is left to navigate their lives on their own. Despite this feeling, they find solace in gathering together to play video games, with the lyrics mentioning Sega Megadrive games like Golden Axe and Sonic. The song also mentions each band member's role, with Pendell making rhymes and PDEX pumping out club tracks. The lyrics also touch upon wanting to hold onto the feeling of happiness and escape from fear and worries. This desire is metaphorically expressed as "kidnapping that feeling" and refusing to let it go by making no demands or ransoms. The repetition of the phrase "cause I'd never set it free" reinforces the idea of cherishing and preserving those special moments. The song also reflects on the inevitability of growing up and realizing that things aren't always right or as carefree as they once seemed. It captures the longing for the halcyon days and nights of youth before the responsibilities and challenges of adulthood set in. Overall, "Hectic" evokes a sense of nostalgia, camaraderie, and the desire to hold onto the joyous moments of youth while acknowledging the reality of change and growing up.
