Went to where the people were on a Saturday night
Seems like it always seems
Where I go I want to leave
I thought we were doing fine with our lives
There are people who will tell you
There is always something better

If you don't know or care you'll be alright
I heard it's modern to be stupid
You don't need to talk to look good

I surprised myself as my mouth started speaking
There is nothing left of my nerves
As I lean over to ask her

Pardon the intrusion
Could we leave before it gets bad?
I might smash up all these windows
And set fire to the curtains
Until it goes on and eats it with its blue and red orange
Until the fire burns and eats it with its blue and red orange

If you don't know or care you'll be alright
I heard it's modern to be stupid
You don't need a thought to look good

Pardon the intrusion
Could we leave before it gets bad?
I might smash up all the windows
And set fire to the curtains

Went to where the people were on a Saturday night
Seems like it always seems
Where I go I want to leave
I surprised myself as my mouth started speaking
There is nothing left of my nerves
As I lean over to ask her

Pardon the intrusion
Could we leave before it gets bad?
I might smash up all the windows
And set fire to the curtains

Until it goes on and eats it with its blue and red orange
Until the fire burns and eats it with its blue and red orange

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Matt Pond PA's "Halloween" convey a sense of discomfort and dissatisfaction with the environment where the singer finds himself. He is at a party or gathering on a Saturday night, but he doesn't seem to be enjoying himself. He wants to leave, but he feels trapped by other people's expectations that he should stay and have a good time. The lines "Where I go I want to leave" and "There are people who will tell you there is always something better" suggest that the singer is constantly searching for something more fulfilling but can't quite find it.

The chorus reflects a cynical perspective on modern society, where not caring or being dumb is seen as an advantage in social situations. The singer feels out of place and uncomfortable in this context, leading him to consider destructive actions like smashing windows and setting fire to curtains. However, he doesn't actually go through with it, and the song ends on a somewhat unresolved note, with the repeated refrain of "Pardon the intrusion / Could we leave before it gets bad?"

Line by Line Meaning

Went to where the people were on a Saturday night
I went out to be social on a weekend evening

Seems like it always seems
I can't shake the feeling of always wanting to leave

Where I go I want to leave
No matter where I am, I feel uncomfortable and want to leave

I thought we were doing fine with our lives
I believed things were going well in life

There are people who will tell you
Some individuals will convince you

There is always something better
That there is always something superior

If you don't know or care you'll be alright
If you are ignorant or unconcerned, you'll be content

I heard it's modern to be stupid
I have heard that being unintelligent is trendy

You don't need to talk to look good
One doesn't need to communicate to appear impressive

I surprised myself as my mouth started speaking
I felt caught off guard as I began to speak without thinking

There is nothing left of my nerves
I have used up all my courage and confidence

As I lean over to ask her
As I get closer to her to request something

Pardon the intrusion
Apologies for interrupting or imposing

Could we leave before it gets bad?
Can we exit before the situation worsens?

I might smash up all these windows
I may break all of the windows

And set fire to the curtains
I might start a fire with the curtains

Until it goes on and eats it with its blue and red orange
Until the fire burns and devours everything with its vivid colors

If you don't know or care you'll be alright
If one doesn't have knowledge or concern, they'll be fine

I heard it's modern to be stupid
I have been informed that being unintelligent is fashionable

You don't need a thought to look good
One doesn't require a thought to appear appealing

Until the fire burns and eats it with its blue and red orange
Until the fire consumes everything in its bright blue and orange flames

Went to where the people were on a Saturday night
I went out to socialize over the weekend

Seems like it always seems
I keep feeling the same way

Where I go I want to leave
I constantly desire to exit wherever I am

I surprised myself as my mouth started speaking
I was taken aback as I began to speak

There is nothing left of my nerves
I have no confidence or courage left

As I lean over to ask her
As I get closer to her to make a request

Pardon the intrusion
My apologies for interrupting or imposing

Could we leave before it gets bad?
Can we depart before things worsen?

I might smash up all the windows
I may break all of the windows

And set fire to the curtains
I might start a fire with the curtains

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