Austin (Dasha)

The song depicts the aftermath of a broken promise, where one person was ready to leave town with their partner, but the partner unexpectedly bailed without explanation, leaving the narrator hurt and questioning what went wrong.

The narrator ultimately decides to move on, envisioning a bleak future for the partner who stayed behind.

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The lyrics tell the story of a failed escape plan.

The opening verses describe the shared dream of leaving town (“move out of this town, baby, West to the sand”), highlighting the anticipation and preparation involved.

However, the dream shatters when the narrator discovers their partner, Austin, never intended to leave (“But you weren’t home…your shit was never packed”). The chorus expresses confusion and frustration, questioning the reasons behind Austin’s change of heart (“Did your boots stop workin’? Did your truck break down?”).

The narrator grapples with the sudden abandonment, lamenting the lack of closure (“Didn’t even say goodbye, Just wish I knew what caused it”).

The bridge reveals a mix of hurt and resentment, accusing Austin of losing their will to leave and suggesting a self-destructive path.

The final verses show the narrator’s decision to move on (“I made my way back to LA”), contrasting their future with Austin’s, whom they envision as “Drunk, washed up in Austin” decades later, symbolizing a life of stagnation and regret.