Life's a Beach
Django Django Lyrics
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Break my heart and grow cold
Why'd you wanna go do that for we've not even hit the waves?
That how you wanna sing it?
Up and at 'em, let it flow
I think I've heard that song before it ends in tales of woe
That how you wanna see it?
The future's telling tall
Tunnel vision, never listen, no we're never growing old
You're a good time killer
Might even end up on your own
Going loco, Acapulco, playing paper, scissors, stone
You told the fortune teller
The crystal ball is gonna show
Uri Geller's gonna tell or bend the truth so I don't know
Sea has given something stirring
On the currents down below
Life's a beach out of reach, pack it up so we can go
Crystal leaks start all over
Switch it up and overhaul
Step in line, get in time, speed it up until we fall
Paint a picture of a sunset
Scratch the writing on the wall
Roll the credits on your edit play it back and watch it all
The opening lines in Django Django's song "Life's a Beach" demonstrate the frustration and heartbreak felt by a person who has been wronged by their partner. The singer questions why their partner would want to break their heart and become cold towards them when they have not even started their journey together. The use of the metaphor "hit the waves" signifies the idea of starting a new and exciting journey, but the partner has already ended it before it began. The second verse talks about the singer being able to predict the events that might happen in their relationship. They know that their partner will eventually drag them down with tales of woe. Then the future is looked at with a pessimistic eye as the singer observes how people suffer from tunnel vision and do not listen which prevents them from growing old.
The chorus forms the crux of the song as it talks about how the singer's partner is killing time and might eventually end up alone. The use of the phrase "Going loco, Acapulco, playing paper, scissors, stone" signifies the frivolous and aimless approach taken by the partner which has left the singer frustrated. The next lines talk about fortune-telling, and how the singer feels that the future is uncertain, and even Uri Geller won't be able to make a correct prediction. The song ends with an observation about how life is like a beach which is out of reach, and one needs to pack up and move on. The use of the phrase "Crystal leaks start all over" signifies that the singer is looking to start afresh and erase all the negative experiences from before.
Line by Line Meaning
That how you wanna play it?
Is that the way you want to treat me?
Break my heart and grow cold
Hurt me emotionally and become distant
Why'd you wanna go do that for we've not even hit the waves?
Why would you want to do that when we haven't even started enjoying ourselves?
That how you wanna sing it?
Is that really the message you want to convey?
Up and at 'em, let it flow
Be positive and go with the flow
I think I've heard that song before it ends in tales of woe
I have a feeling this will end in sadness
That how you wanna see it?
Is that what you believe?
The future's telling tall
The future is uncertain and full of promise
Tunnel vision, never listen, no we're never growing old
Narrow-mindedness and stubbornness hold us back from personal growth
You're a good time killer
You distract and entertain me
Might even end up on your own
You might end up alone if you keep up that behavior
Going loco, Acapulco, playing paper, scissors, stone
Going crazy, having fun, and playing games
You told the fortune teller
You sought guidance from a psychic
The crystal ball is gonna show
The future will be revealed through the crystal ball
Uri Geller's gonna tell or bend the truth so I don't know
I don't know if Uri Geller will tell the truth or manipulate the situation
Sea has given something stirring
The ocean has something exciting to offer
On the currents down below
In the unseen depths of the sea
Life's a beach out of reach, pack it up so we can go
Life can be difficult, let's leave this place
Crystal leaks start all over
There are cracks and problems in the relationship
Switch it up and overhaul
Make some changes and improve the situation
Step in line, get in time, speed it up until we fall
Get your act together and work hard until exhaustion
Paint a picture of a sunset
Imagine a beautiful scene
Scratch the writing on the wall
Erase the negative thoughts and start fresh
Roll the credits on your edit play it back and watch it all
Reflect on your life and appreciate the memories
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: DAVID MACLEAN, THOMAS GRACE, VINCENT NEFF
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@baddog6138
That how you want to play it
Break my heart and go home
Why'd you want to go do that, but we're not even in the way
That how you want to sing it
I've been having loads of fun
I think I've heard that song before it ends up in a 'book?'
That how you want to see it
If you just have a 'tongue?'
Tunnel vision, have a listen, no we're never going home
You're a good time killer
Why did you end up on your own
Overlook ...
You told the fortune teller
The crystal ball is going to show
... going to tell up the truth so I don't know
Sea has got something stirring
On the currents down below
There's a beach out of reach, gotta get up so we can go
'Crystal leaks?' start all over
Switch it up an overhaul
There's nothing like anytime, speed it up until we wall
Scratch the writing on the wall
All the friends on your end call you back from Montreal
@LightspeedTutorials
criminally underrated band
@OVRZELLUS
I agree!!!
@Themonkeymartin
The enviroment that this band manages to create is fantastic.
@studiomenendez3160
the beach boys of our days. Django Django one of the best bands of the 10' in my opinion.
@forgetyoself
I heard it on the RADIO (I know, right?) while my mom was driving me and my siblings home at night from my grandpa's lovely service. So I was listening to this for my first time on the highway at night. It was awesome. <3
@randomlife9584
Every thing about this is awesome
@emily-gh9ox
one of my favourite django django songs!
@Ostan-jw2bg
Pressing your hands against your eyes: the music video.
@delibird1664
I remember downloading this song on Itunes in the middle of the summer in 2012. It was free because they were releasing a free song once a week. The memories this brings back is amazing. I love this song ❤️
@Sjoppe
1:50 probably my favourite django django moment after hail bop