The song "10pm" by underscores is about a person who hasn't spoken to someone they care about and are eagerly waiting to see them the next day. The lyrics express a sense of longing and anticipation to reconnect with this person. The song suggests that this person keeps the narrator sane and brings stability into their life. The phrase "kinda feels like you keep me sane" implies that this individual plays a significant role in the narrator's emotional well-being. The lyrics also allude to carrying a burden and feeling assured that the person they are waiting to speak to knows they won't act out. This could imply that the narrator has had past issues or tendencies and this person has been a significant source of support for them. The repetitive phrase "guess I'll see you tomorrow" emphasizes the repeated anticipation and uncertainty the narrator feels each night at 10 pm when they haven't yet talked to this person. The song also includes a brief counting sequence, "1, 2, 3, 4," which adds a rhythmic element to the track. Overall, "10pm" conveys a sense of yearning, reliance, and the hope to reconnect with someone important in the narrator's life.
