Discover the story of the song > Friendly Reminder – Against The Current

The lyrics are about the protagonist going through a tough time and feeling beaten down and broken. She wakes up with bruises and covers them up. But she gives herself a reminder to smile and remember that the pain won't last forever. She wants to throw away the last two years and move on. She tells herself to take it all away and reminds herself to smile and not feel alone. In the end, she climbs her way out and says that she will be alright, taking it one day at a time. The song repeats the message of smiling, remembering the pain only lasts for a while, and throwing away the past to remind oneself to stay positive and keep going.