Holiday
"Vampire Weekend" Lyrics
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And the best one of the year
Dozing off underneath my sheets
While I cover both my ears
But if I wait for a holiday
Could it stop my fear?
To go away on a summer's day
Holiday, still so far away
Our republic on the beach
I can't forget just how bad it gets
When I'm counting on my teeth
But if I wait for a holiday
Could it stop my fear?
To go away on a summer's day
Never seemed so clear
A vegetarian since the invasion
She'd never seen the word bombs
She'd never seen the word bombs blown up
To 96 point futura
She'd never seen an a-k
In a yellowy day glo display
A t-shirt so lovely it turned all the history books gray
I've got wheels, I've got cutter spray
And a healthy sense of worth
Half of me is the gasoline
But the other half's the surf
So if I wait for a holiday
Could it stop my fear?
To go away on a summer's day
Never seemed so clear
βHolidayβ by Vampire Weekend is a song that highlights the longing for a break from the mundane routine of daily life, and the excitement that comes with taking a holiday. The songβs chorus, βHoliday, oh, a holiday! And the best one of the year. Dozing off underneath my sheets, while I cover both my ears,β captures the feeling of slipping into a comfortable state of mind and taking a much-needed break from the stress of everyday life. The lyrics βBut if I wait for a holiday, could it stop my fear? To go away on a summerβs day, never seemed so clear,β suggest that taking a holiday might be the key to finding peace and quiet from worrisome problems.
The song utilizes various imagery to convey the feeling of liberation and release that comes with taking a holiday. The lines βOur republic on the beachβ and βHalf of me is the gasoline, but the other half's the surfβ highlights the unbridled joy one can experience while exploring new lands and cultures while simultaneously being free to engage in hobbies and passions they might not have time for in their everyday lives. The song also touches on themes of history and war, with the lyrics βA vegetarian since the invasion, she'd never seen the word bombs. Sheβd never seen the word bombs blown up to nineteen-sixty-six point Futura. Sheβd never seen an AK in a yellowy day-glo display, a t-shirt so lovely it turned all the history books grey." The lines illustrate the consequences of war and how it can influence the way people see and experience things.
Interesting facts about βHolidayβ:
Line by Line Meaning
Holiday, oh, a holiday!
Excitement for having a day off from work or school.
And the best one of the year
Anticipation for a particularly enjoyable holiday.
Dozing off underneath my sheets
Relaxation and comfort in bed.
While I cover both my ears
Ignoring external sounds and distractions.
But if I wait for a holiday
Wondering if taking a break from the routine will alleviate anxiety.
Could it stop my fear?
Questioning whether a holiday will provide relief from anxiety.
To go away on a summer's day
Desire to escape to a sunny location for a vacation.
Never seemed so clear
Feeling a strong urge to go on a trip for relief from stress.
Holiday, still so far away
Impatience for the upcoming holiday.
Our republic on the beach
A political metaphor for being free and relaxing at the beach.
I can't forget just how bad it gets
Recalling stressful times and worries.
When I'm counting on my teeth
Stressing and clenching teeth due to anxiety.
A vegetarian since the invasion
A character trait of a person who became a vegetarian after a specific event (unspecified).
She'd never seen the word bombs
Being sheltered from violence and military conflicts.
She'd never seen the word bombs blown up
Being shielded from witnessing the effects of bombs.
To 96 point futura
A reference to a specific font or style used for displaying text.
She'd never seen an a-k
Being unfamiliar with weapons or firearms, specifically the AK-47 rifle.
In a yellowy day glo display
A vibrant yellow or neon-colored ad display for military equipment.
A t-shirt so lovely it turned all the history books gray
An ironic statement suggesting that a fashion item could have a historical impact.
I've got wheels, I've got cutter spray
Possessing transportation and a tool for graffiti or street art.
And a healthy sense of worth
Having a positive self-esteem and a sense of self-worth.
Half of me is the gasoline
Feeling powerful and energetic, possibly like an engine fueled by gasoline.
But the other half's the surf
Enjoying the calmness and peace of the water.
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRISTOPHER JOSEPH BAIO, CHRISTOPHER WILLIAM TOMSON, EZRA KOENIG, ROSTAM BATMANGLIJ
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Holiday, oh, holiday
And the best one of the year
Dozin' off underneath my sheets
While I cover both my ears
But if I wait for a holiday
Could it stop my fear?
To go away on a summer's day
Never seemed so clear
Holiday, still so far away
Our republic on the beach
I can't forget just how bad it gets
When I'm countin' on my tea
But if I wait for a holiday
Could it stop my fear?
To go away on a summer's day
Never seemed so clear
A vegetarian since the invasion
She'd never seen the word "bombs"
She'd never seen the word "bombs" blown-up
To 96 point Futura
She'd never seen an A.K.
In a yellowy Day-Glo display
A t-shirt so lovely it turned
All the history books grey
I got wheels, I got Cutter spray
And a healthy sense of worth
Half of me is the gasoline
But the other half's the surf
So if I wait for a holiday
Could it stop my fear?
To go away on a summer's day
Never seemed so clear
J Bl
Iβm 40 now.. unfortunately.. I was 28 when this came out.. and I always start thanksgiving morning with this song for my fam. Thx
Sterdam
Holy Crap
luis vasquez
Damn i was 18 i'm 30 now :(
e.mz1
Good peeps
Thomas David-Fraer Sherwood
Iβm 26 this year. I hear this when I was 13/14. Weβre forever young!
ekim namdets
Iβm 40 too
thebetterlemonjello
I hope the neighbors like this album, because its all their gonna hear this summer.
Kiara Nahomi
Sameeeee
thebetterlemonjello
KIARARA you look like aubrey plaza en espaΓ±ol
thegreatgatsby
You posted this comment 5 years ago and I'm just now seeing it...I laughed so hard when I read it ...HILARIOUS!!!
And I know you weren't joking...I believe 100% that you did do just that...blasting Vampire Weekend!!!
I bet your neighbors knew all the words by the end of Summer π€£
If you were my neighbor I wouldn't mind one bit if you did that π