Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: emo
Song Meaning of “Skipping Stone (Alt. version)” by Transit
“Skipping Stone (Alt. version)” by the Massachusetts-based band Transit is a melancholic ballad about coming to terms with leaving something behind. The song uses synths and guitars to create a dreamy atmosphere, and is driven by singer Joe Boynton’s comforting, soothing vocals.
In the song, Boynton is looking back on a relationship that has just ended. He knows that the road was long and that he has to “leave, but not leave it all behind.” He acknowledges the flaws of the relationship he had, yet he still remembers the good times fondly, too. As the relationship fades away, Boynton comes to terms with the fact that he has to move on and continue with life. He contemplates how things would be different if they stayed together, yet he knows that the relationship would have still faded eventually and that they still both have to go somewhere. He sings that while he worries his memories of this relationship will fade, he is certain that no matter what, no one can take away the moment that he spent with this person.
No matter the length of the relationship, Boynton speaks words of wistfulness and hope. He acknowledges the pain of letting go of something that meant a lot to him, yet shows strength in his resolve that he must continue forward. He talks of his experiences through the ballad and connects with listeners on a personal level, as his feelings in the song can be felt by anyone who has felt loss ‒ regardless if it’s related to a particular relationship or just something in general. In a way, when listening to this song, he has us “skipping stones” as he did in the chorus, living out the same emotions he was feeling in that moment yet still focusing on the beauty of the moving forward with life.