The song "Your Deep Rest" by The Hotelier explores themes of mental health, self-identity, and the struggle to find one's true self amidst societal pressures. In the first verse, the lyrics depict a person going through their daily routine while asking someone to listen to their problems. They question why they are being given something back that was given as a gift when they were much happier. This portrays a sense of longing for a past version of themselves or a past relationship that brought them joy. The chorus reveals that the narrator called in sick from the funeral of the person they are addressing. They confess that seeing the body made them feel uncomfortable and that they couldn't recognize the person anymore. This suggests that the deceased individual had lost themselves or changed significantly due to the weight of their problems. In the second verse, it becomes clear that the person had been suffering mentally, feeling trapped in their own body. They had been burdened by the weight of their own issues, which affected those around them as well. The lyrics imply that the person had received a diagnosis that explained their struggles, possibly related to their family history. The "conscious erasure of working class background" alludes to the idea that their issues may have been overlooked or dismissed by society due to societal inequalities. The bridge section highlights the desperation and longing for freedom from their struggles. The person leaves behind notes that express their desire to be free from their internal turmoil. They hope to be remembered for who they truly are, beyond the difficulties they faced. The final chorus further emphasizes the narrator's regret for not fulfilling their promise to the person, possibly to support them or be there for them. The line "Might have learned how to swim but never taught how to drown" suggests that they were able to navigate life to some extent, but never learned how to cope with the depths of their struggles. The person sets their spirit free, indicating that they have found some sort of release or relief, possibly through death or personal growth. Overall, "Your Deep Rest" portrays the pain and complexity of mental health issues, the lasting impact they can have on individuals and those around them, and the importance of remembering and understanding someone beyond their struggles.
