I've seen some people in the comments say they don't understand how the music video is related to the song, but in my opinion, the music video corresponds beautifully with the song!!! I went kinda overboard on my analysis but here it is lol I think the song is from the point of view of a wife who has a very controlling husband/spouse. throughout the video, clips are shown of an old timey 1950s or 1960s couple, which is symbolic, because back then, women were still expected to be submissive housewives. during the first part of the video, the couple gets married. they have made a commitment to each other, which corresponds to the "I'll pack it in, pack it in, never smoke anything, never eat anything that will compromise my health, and baby, that means you, too, that means you" part. this new commitment puts pressure on the wife, because in those days, women were expected to fulfill a certain role in the household, while the men could do whatever they wanted. the "that means you, too, that means you" part might be intended to express the wife's desire for the husband to contribute to the relationship and the family as much as she does. in the next part, the woman is shown doing various chores, and serving her husband. she is shown cleaning, cooking, sewing, tending to the children (they have children, which are a burden on the wife, and they keep her tied down.), et cetera. at the end of the first part, it becomes more and more evident that the woman has a tense relationship with her husband, as he is shown doing things that visibly upset her. as the video progresses, the woman starts doing leisurely activities, like biking, practicing her makeup, and horse riding. then, after that little taste of freedom, it transitions into what I assume is an old kitchen appliance advertisement. I assume the visuals in the advertisement clip are meant to show that the wife is doubting herself. she saw how fun it was to be free, but she's afraid she's not wanting what she's *supposed* to want. she clearly doesn't want to be a submissive housewife anymore, but her husband is still trying to control her. according to the lyrics, I think the husband is limiting what kind of food the wife eats, where she goes, etc, and using lent (the yearly christian fasting period) as an excuse to deprive her of these things. eventually, she just gets fed up with this lifestyle, and she straight up leaves him. at the very end, she is shown having fun with a new man, implying that she finally found a lover who's good for her. Edit: i put the wrong decades. my bad

The amount I've listened to this song within the past week is unhealthy

It's bizarre that this band isnt huge. This song slaps so hard.

If you listen to this, you have incredibly good taste

I hate when a song is awesome, yet no one has ever heard of it

"Give it up, give it up, give it up, fräulein." Every time.

I listen to this song everyday, sometimes back to back. It's so catchy, I even dreamt of it. Obsessed.

Lyrics: Should I stay, Should I go, Should I run far away to the point Where I can't even see the universe. I know I'm killing time and baby That's not fine I'll pack it in Pack it in Never smoke anything Never eat anything that will Compromise my health And baby that means you too, that means you. It's impossible to pinpoint You were like a fat joint I cannot remember You back in November Never going to allocate All of this dark hate Stuck in the middle In the middle of it. Give it up Give it up Give it up For Lent Take a break Pack it in Take it out to the bin Isn't it counterfeit Take a hit A little bit Wasn't it not worth it I don't wanna I don't wanna I don't wanna even know Why you haven't sold Our band of gold Isn't it counterfeit Take hit a little bit Wasn't it not worth it. Slip up Faux Pas When we blunder All I see Is another thunderstorm Brewing above the house of anarchy we share When we have a visitor They are visibly disturbed They don't wanna hang around in the company of you and I And I don't blame them one iota No I don't It's impossible to pinpoint You were like a fat joint I cannot remember You back in December Never gonna dissipate All of this black hate Stuck in the middle In the middle of it all Give it up Give it up Give it up For Lent Take a break Pack it in Take it out to the bin Isn't it counterfeit Take a hit a little bit Wasn't it not worth it I don't wanna I don't wanna I don't wanna even know Why you haven't sold our band of gold Isn't it counterfeit Take a hit a little bit Wasn't it not worth it I don't wanna I don't wanna I don't wanna I don't wanna be your personal assistant You’ll meet my resistance everyday--oh What’s it gonna take To make it crystal clear to you We are through I’m angrily surprised at you I don’t wanna I don’t wanna Be like this back then Yes maybe - now it’s crazy We’re not good for one another No no no I don’t wanna I don’t wanna act like this You know I wanna be free I want to be free I want to be free Give it up Give it up Give it up for lent Take a break Pack it in Take it out to the bin Isn’t it counterfeit Take a hit A little bit Wasn’t it not worth it I don’t wanna I don’t wanna I don’t wanna even know Why you haven’t even sold our band of gold Isn’t it counterfeit Take a hit A little bit Wasn’t it not worth it Whoah

the video makes the song even better, didn't know that was possible

with a song like this, its hard not to want so much more attention for the artist, but then again, having a song fill a niche and only be known to a small portion of people is like crack. that being said, NEVER GATEKEEP MUSIC!! Music is for everyone! especially a masterpiece like this

This came out 7 years ago and it’s still one of my all time favourite songs

This song is 10 years old, WHY I’ve only heard it for the first time ever today,! Such a great one!

I just heard this song yesterday... I'm listening to it on repeat till I hate it... only problem... I dont think I ever will XD

Spotify just told me that it was my favourite song of 2020 and it helped me the most during the tough times. Couldn't agree more.

My two incredible kiddos were listening to this song which drew me in from the downstairs. I just stood there staring at them with a stupid grin on my face. I listen to music everyday as medicine now this is a new pill.

This song is about bad\toxic marriage, isnt it?

I got really excited when I heard this in the background of an ad.

I can't believe I didn't know Autoheart existed until a few months ago, now they're all I listen to

This is the most amazing thing they've done. I don't know what happened with the new album.

i love this song so much, it randomly auto played 3-4 years ago and i’ve been obsessed since

i once listened to this song for four hours on repeat with no breaks

i can’t stop going back to this song , it’s hard to get tired of it

I specifically remember hearing this song for the first time. I was getting dropped off at middle school and this song was playing on the radio. I made myself remember some part of the lyrics and looked them up as soon as I got home that day. Still love this song 9 years later 🥰

WHY DOESN'T THIS VIDEO HAVE MORE VIEWS??

I know we are exclusively limited, but we who listen to autoheart, know the pain and know the joy. There music has bought me a lot man.

Just found this song. Can’t stop listening.

i want to listen to this song for the first time again

I love it when the music vid does the song so much justice omg

This song really got me brave enough to confront and leave a relationship.

I love this song so much. I’m never sick of it. It’s so good

This song cured my pandemic depression, thank you!

Serious shame that this only has 7,800 views.

favorite song at the moment, they need more recognition!!!

I remember the first time I listened this. It’s been two years, but this song is still my favourite one. Back than I was suffering from the painful breakup. I ended the most long-lasting relationship I ever had, toxic and destructive one. Although I already had a new gf at that moment (we’re still together and I love her with all my heart), I used to question myself all the time. Did I make the right choice? What if my ex gf won’t get through it without me? What if I should’ve try a little bit harder? And then, this song popped up in my recommendations. It was like a punch in the face - in a very best way possible. There’s no other song that feels so close to me. Even the November and December mentioned in the lyrics, it’s that time of the year when I visited my ex for the last time the year before. What am I trying to say, this song did really let me know that I want to be free, I NEED to be free. All three of the 'Lent' single songs (this one, ‘Foolishly Wrong' and ‘Stalker’s Tango') became my therapy. You guys, I have no words to say how thankful I am to you. I’m sorry for venting, I just really love this song, this album and this band.

I hadn't realised this song had come out for download and I'd been waiting soooo long for it! I first heard this song when they put in on MySpace years ago!!! LOVE IT!!! Downloaded and listened to obsessively, I may add :-D xx

Congrats on getting the backing in a commercial! I assume you guys are proud of that

does anyone else keep hearing this song in the background of an adt advertisement called "technology that adapts with you" or is that just me???

yo how the fuck did this fly under my radar for so long

I'm obsessed with this song

I loved this song to begin with just listening to it, but watching the music video now, it begins to haunt me.

This song is addicting

all the lyrics in the comments i tried to sing were wrong so im sending this to try and sing at 5am again . . . . . . . Should I stay - should I go Should I run far away To the point where I can't even see the universe I know I’m killing time And baby that’s not fine I’ll pack it in, pack it in Never smoke anything Never eat anything That will compromise my health And, baby that means you, too That means you It’s impossible to pin-point You were like a fat joint I cannot remember You back in November Never gonna allocate All of this dark hate Stuck in the middle Middle of it Give it up Give it up Give it up for lent Take a break Pack it in Take it out to the bin Isn’t it counterfeit? Take a hit A little bit Wasn’t it not worth it I don’t wanna, I don’t wanna I don’t wanna even know Why you haven’t even sold our band of gold Isn’t it counterfeit? Take a hit A little bit Wasn’t it not worth it Whoah Slip up - faux pas Yet another mistake When we blunder all I see Is another thunderstorm Brewing above the house of anarchy we share When we have a visitor They are visibly disturbed They don’t want to hang around In the company of you and I And I don’t blame them one iota No I don’t It’s impossible to pin-point You were like a fat joint I cannot remember You back in December Never gonna dissipate All of this black hate Stuck in the middle In the middle of it all Give it up Give it up Give it up for lent Take a break Pack it in Take it out to the bin Isn’t it counterfeit? Take a hit A little bit Wasn’t it not worth it I don’t wanna, I don’t wanna I don’t wanna even know Why you haven’t even sold our band of gold Isn’t it counterfeit? Take a hit A little bit Wasn’t it not worth it I don’t wanna, I don’t wanna I don’t wanna, I don’t wanna Be your personal assistant You’ll meet my resistance everyday--oh What’s it gonna take To make it crystal clear to you We are through I’m angrily surprised at you! I don’t wanna, I don’t wanna Be like this back then Yes maybe - now it’s crazy We’re no good for one another No, no, no I don’t wanna I don’t wanna act like this You know, I wanna be free I want to be free I want to be free Give it up Give it up Give it up for lent Take a break Pack it in Take it out to the bin Isn’t it counterfeit? Take a hit A little bit Wasn’t it not worth it (Well,) I don’t wanna, I don’t wanna I don’t wanna even know Why you haven’t even sold our band of gold Isn’t it counterfeit? Take a hit A little bit Wasn’t it not worth it Whoah

How have I only heard this absolutely beautifully song today.

This song is absolutely brilliant. You guys need to go on tour and come to Scotland :)

thanks spotify :)

This song is in the top 10 of my 2023 recap! 🎉🎉❤

I cant belive this song is 10 years old

I could listen to this song all day, every day, and I don't think I'd ever get sick of it

this is one of those songs that gets even better every time you listen to it, seriously never gets old

Só agora descobri Autoheart!? 😮 Apaixonei-me 😍

What the heck I really love this song and it’s 2024 ♥️

I don't have words for how good this song makes me feel, it's such a euphoria

Idk why it took me so long to find the music video for Lent but it's just as good as the song holy crap

why did it take 10 years for this banger to enter my ears

Made the mistake of speeding it up to 1.25x after drinking a coffee. I’m almost sure I’ll never feel this inspired and full of life again. Oops.

I just discovered this song, and I’m literally crying so much, this made me so sad for my future

im glad instagram started giving me a bunch of ads with this song cause GOD DAMN IT'S SO GOOD

My vocabulary after listening to this song: 📈

Oh my god I’ve been looking for this for so long

it sounds obsessive (verses allude to the singers partner not wanting to break up even though the relationship is truely done for), panicky and broken all at the same time. love it.

holy fucking shit this song was already great but the music video works with it so beautifully to elevate the whole experience... I'm lost for words and I refuse to elaborate

This song has gotten me through the past few months tbh

Yep, added to my Top 1000 of all time!

i just found this song this month and im obsessed, ive listened to it countless times and it sucks that it doesnt have more recognition but its kind like our own lil community here

This song is SO addicting!! I love it! ♥

This song is so catchy and fun to sing along to, Ive been listening to it non stop lately

i knew i would love it before the first chorus started... this is amazing!

the editing on this is so fantastic! i know this is an old song but it’s new to me and i can’t stop listening to it!

This is my happy to listen to when I’m stressed out

First off… if Oingo Boingo and Erasure had a love child… it would be this… right here. Secondly, I discovered this song right after my ex-wife and I separated at the start of ‘22… and this has given me life ever since. I may be late to the game here… but thank you for this.

Amo demais essa música ❤

One of those songs I cant skip and one of the few I'll sing along to. It's perfect

This song makes my brain go brrrrrr *Ive listened to this over 50 times today, and I found it today*

This song is awesome woa

i adore this song so much

Woah. Just stumbled on this it's so good!

The hard part is discerning what is stock footage and what was shot new for this video. Bless

this is the first song i listened to when i got high for the first time and it freaked me tf out i was alone in the house bc my sisters ditched me and told me just to get high so i did and listened to this for like an hour bc i was just so mesmerized and i started crying i guess bc of built up emotions and was like omg this is so me when i was burned out i listened to it again and a deep haunting feeling filled me so i can never listen to this again without feeling intense existential dread for some reason

Listening to this during lent

If you're still here you're a legend😌💅✨

Absolute JAM!

Lent 2024 just started so I'm back. This song is perfect

This song SLAPS

i put this song every day, great song😀

Fun video. Great song. Love the lyrics and beat.

i cant stop listening!

I used to listen to this all the time a couple years ago. Whenever I listen to it, it makes me feel....things. not nostalgia necessarily. Just a lot of feelings. It's a great song.

This is awesome!!

I've spent atleast three years looking for this damn song, all I could even remember was something about the artist using a pink rabbit thing on some of their songs, then here it comes just strolling through my recommendations ffs.

this song itches the best parts of my neurodivergent brain

This was my first song that introduced me to autoheart.

THIS SONG WAS THAT LONG AGO????

Love this song!

This song and music video is encouraging me to quit the things that make me unhappy.

This was my favorite song in 5th grade.

J'adore votre groupe

Genial!!!

oKAY THE DRAWLED ‘UNIVERSE’ AT THE BEGINNING GAAVE ME CHIllS

I like it