Pop punk/emo band Drastic Park has officially unleashed the full-blown anthem “Patience Wearing Thin,” which is out now. The track originally appeared as a brief intro on their ‘Imposter Syndrome’ EP but has been reborn with soaring hooks and raw, melodic energy. What began as a reflection on lockdown life has evolved into an outpouring of frustration, depression, and emotional burnout. Fueled by distorted guitars, the song captures the slow bleed of motivation and the ache of watching dreams stall, making it a perfectly relatable anthem for anyone feeling stuck.
Singer John Stokes shared that “This song started as a snapshot of lockdown fatigue, but as we sat with it longer, it became more about the mental toll of chasing goals that always feel just out of reach.” He added that it’s about “that voice in your head that tells you you’re not doing enough, even when you’re giving it everything.” The music video, in classic Drastic Park fashion, humorously contrasts the track’s grim meaning by enlisting the comedic talents of Patrick Durnan Silva from Melbourne’s own comedic duo “Hot Department.”