35 (feat. Tate McRae) (Official Music Video) [EXIWlRrkjKE]

The lyrics describe someone whose mind is often troubled by fear and dark thoughts, but who feels calmer when close to another person. The exact time, 10:35, anchors the song in a shared nighttime moment. The speaker does not know what will happen next, yet feels safe and grateful in the present. The mood shifts from anxiety toward comfort and a brief sense of freedom.

“Monsters under my bed” suggests frightening thoughts that feel vivid, especially at night. A “rocket through my chest” conveys a sudden, intense rush of fear or panic. When the speaker says the other person’s arms can “drown” them, this sounds less like danger than a wish to be completely immersed in closeness and relief. The lines about tomorrow and passing a bottle suggest setting worries aside for the evening, perhaps through drinking.

The song can be heard as a celebration of intimacy that helps quiet an anxious mind. Still, it does not claim that the fears have disappeared: they recur in dreams, and the speaker admits not knowing what they mean. The comfort may be temporary, and “drown me” carries a slightly uneasy edge alongside its tenderness. Overall, the lyrics hold both feelings at once: vulnerability about what lies ahead and gratitude for not facing the moment alone.