Funhouse
Aaron Daniel Jacob Lyrics
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But it's growin′ curly hair
And your sister's unaware
That she's floating in the air
You′re livin′ in a funhouse, baby
You're livin′ in a funhouse, don't mean maybe
A million doors in the hall
And the bathtub is your bed
And a floating baby head
You're livin′ in a funhouse, Lawrence
So you'd better get some optical illusion insurance
The floors are steep, you'll never sleep
Your mother calls through the rubber walls
Liftin′ up a feather that weighed a ton
Don′t need to rent a funhouse, make your own house fun! (Your own house fun!)
You're livin′ in a funhouse, baby
You're livin′ in a funhouse, pass the gravy
And while we're on the subject, meet my friend Davy
He was in the navy and his hair is wavy
We′re livin' in a funhouse, mama
We're livin′ in a funhouse, quite the drama
And while we′re on the subject, that Peruvian llama's
Wearing my pajamas and I know that I′m-a
Just livin' in a funhouse, baby
The lyrics in Aaron Daniel Jacob's song "Funhouse" are playful and imaginative, painting a picture of a surreal and quirky world that the singer is living in. The song is essentially about someone who is living in a house that is not your typical home, filled with optical illusions and strange objects. The lyrics talk about how the singer’s life is filled with weird experiences, from the chair growing curly hair to the bathtub serving as their bed. Despite the oddities, the singer seems to be enjoying this life and invites others to join them.
The song's lyrics also emphasize the theme of perception and illusion, as the character navigates a world that is full of tricks and hidden secrets. The use of optical illusions and eccentric details highlights the idea of not trusting everything at face value and to always question the world around us. It can also be seen as a metaphor for living life with a sense of humor and not taking everything too seriously, embracing the absurdity of life.
Overall, "Funhouse" is a fun and imaginative song that encourages people to embrace their strangeness and live life with a sense of whimsy and wonder.
Line by Line Meaning
Well you think it's a chair
You have a misconception about the object in front of you
But it's growin' curly hair
It's changing in a strange and unusual way
And your sister's unaware
Your sibling is oblivious to the oddities around her
That she's floating in the air
She is defying gravity and it's going unnoticed
You're livin' in a funhouse, baby
Your reality is distorted and bizarre
You're livin' in a funhouse, don't mean maybe
It's definitely not an ordinary living situation
A million doors in the hall
The space is labyrinthine and confusing
And the table's on the wall
The laws of physics don't apply as expected
And the bathtub is your bed
You've adapted to strange accommodations
And a floating baby head
There are unsettling sights all around
You're livin' in a funhouse, Lawrence
Your name doesn't change your surreal environment
So you'd better get some optical illusion insurance
Expect the unexpected and be prepared
The floors are steep, you'll never sleep
Comfort and stability are not guaranteed
Your mother calls through the rubber walls
Communication requires extra effort and resources
Liftin' up a feather that weighed a ton
The reality is unpredictable and physics defy logic
Don't need to rent a funhouse, make your own house fun! (Your own house fun!)
You've adapted to this environment and can make the best of it
You're livin' in a funhouse, baby
The strange and unsettling surroundings are your reality
You're livin' in a funhouse, pass the gravy
Normalcy does not exist here, so might as well enjoy it with a meal
And while we're on the subject, meet my friend Davy
Introducing another character in this surreal world
He was in the navy and his hair is wavy
Davy has a past and unique features in this otherwise strange world
We're livin' in a funhouse, mama
The unusual environment applies to everyone
We're livin' in a funhouse, quite the drama
Drama can be expected in this environment
And while we're on the subject, that Peruvian llama's
Introducing yet another character in this surreal world
Wearing my pajamas and I know that I'm-a
Indicating the artist's acceptance of the surreal world
Just livin' in a funhouse, baby
The surreal world is the only reality the singer knows and accepts
Writer(s): Harry James, Kanal Tony Ashwin, Moore Alecia B
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