Doorman's Placebo
At the Drive-In Lyrics
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but your headphones mute your equilibrium
the mattress hit, the mistress fooled
but nothing ever felt this good
wake you up and shake you
but your motor skills still speak in slurs
court jester, don't kill the humour
chances are you've cursed this
the volume of the speakers must be proud
don't change your tune
a princess' work is never done
in the bed and breakfast beck and call
wake you up and shake you
but your motor skills still speak in slurs
court jester, don't kill the humour
court jester, don't kill the humour
eeyore, chase your own
eeyore, chase your own
court jester, don't kill the humour
court jester, don't kill the humour
brown shirt, italian cut
goose step and call our bluff
(will your ears ring the tetinitus chorus goes
will the decibels work as bifocals)
brown shirt, italian cut
goose step and call our bluff
(will your ears ring the tetinitus chorus goes
will the decibels work as bifocals)
chances are you've heard this
chances are you've cursed this again
don't change your tune
in hearing tests again
court jester, don't kill the humour
court jester, don't kill the humour
eeyore, chase your own
eeyore, chase your own
court jester, don't kill the humour
brown shirt, italian cut
goose step and call our bluff
(will your ears ring the tetinitus chorus goes
will the decibels work as bifocals)
brown shirt, italian cut
goose step and call our bluff
(will your ears ring the tetinitus chorus goes
will the decibels work as bifocals)
brown shirt, italian cut
goose step and call our bluff
brown shirt, italian cut
goose step and call our bluff
chances are you've heard this
chances are you've cursed this again
The song "Doorman's Placebo" by At the Drive-In starts with an acknowledgment that the listener has probably heard the song before but is currently listening to it with headphones that are blocking out their surroundings, leading to a loss of balance. The singer then goes on to describe past experiences of pleasure, such as the feeling of a comfortable mattress, and how this new feeling is even better. Despite being shaken, the listener still has trouble articulating their words properly. The singer then warns a court jester not to kill the humor while addressing someone who is losing their sense of humor.
The chorus ("eeyore, chase your own, court jester don’t kill the humor") continues the theme of not losing sight of what makes life enjoyable, encouraging the listener to maintain their own drive and avoid being brought down by others. The song also includes a reference to a "brown shirt," which may allude to the Nazi party, as well as the idea of bluffs being called out by goose-stepping. The ending of the song repeats the chorus about not changing one's tune and maintaining one's sense of humor, as well as the warning to the court jester not to kill the humor.
Line by Line Meaning
chances are you've heard this
It's likely that you've heard this before.
but your headphones mute your equilibrium
However, the headphones have disrupted your balance.
the mattress hit, the mistress fooled
You've slept with someone else while your partner was unaware.
but nothing ever felt this good
Despite the betrayal, it felt amazing and worth it.
wake you up and shake you
I will wake you up from this fantasy realm you've created for yourself.
but your motor skills still speak in slurs
However, you're still intoxicated and unable to function correctly.
court jester, don't kill the humour
I'm the court jester, please don't ruin the fun.
eeyore, chase your own
You should go and find your own happiness.
brown shirt, italian cut, goose step and call our bluff
You appear strong and confident, but you're actually quite vulnerable.
(will your ears ring the tetinitus chorus goes will the decibels work as bifocals)
Will the loud music damage your hearing or help you see things more clearly?
chances are you've cursed this
You're probably upset about this situation.
the volume of the speakers must be proud
The music is so loud that it's almost arrogant.
don't change your tune
Don't switch up your story now.
a princess' work is never done
There's always something to be done, even if you're treated like royalty.
in the bed and breakfast beck and call
You're at someone else's mercy and beck and call.
chances are you've cursed this again
You're still unhappy with this situation.
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r j
Chances are you've heard this
But your headphones mute your equilibrium
Hearing tests the mattress hit the mistress fooled
But nothing ever felt this good
Wake you up and shake you
But your motor skills still speak in slurs
Court jester don't kill the humor [x2]
Chances are you've cursed this
The volume of the speakers must be proud
Don't change your tune
A princess' work is never done
In the bed and breakfast beck and call
Wake you up and shake you
But your motor skills still speak in slurs
Court jester don't kill the humor [x2]
Eeyor chase your own [x2]
Court jester don't kill the humor [x2]
Brown shirt italian cut
Goose step and call our bluff
Will your ears ring the tetinitus chorus goes
Will the decibels work as bifocals
[x2]
Chances are you've heard this
Chances are you've cursed this again
Don't change your tune
In hearing tests again
Court jester don't kill the humor [x3]
Eeyor chase your own [x2]
Court jester don't kill the humor
Brown shirt italian cut
Goose step and call our bluff
Will your ears ring the tetinitus chorus goes
Will the decibels work as bifocals
[x2]
Brown shirt italian cut
Goose step and call our bluff
[x2]
Chances are you've heard this
Chances are you've cursed this again
StationDead96
These guys have influenced me along with cedric and omar to go all around and dig through my roots and influences everything from emo,post punk,punk rock,hardcore,salsa,latin rock,reggae,hard rock,noise rock and alternative rock. This is why they are my favorite band.
anachronistic clown
personally they influenced me to get better at writing dissonant guitar music. deftones too, but at the drive-in is my favorite band at the moment as well
kyle
wake you up and shake you!! i think this is one of atdi's most underrated songs.
r j
Chances are you've heard this
But your headphones mute your equilibrium
Hearing tests the mattress hit the mistress fooled
But nothing ever felt this good
Wake you up and shake you
But your motor skills still speak in slurs
Court jester don't kill the humor [x2]
Chances are you've cursed this
The volume of the speakers must be proud
Don't change your tune
A princess' work is never done
In the bed and breakfast beck and call
Wake you up and shake you
But your motor skills still speak in slurs
Court jester don't kill the humor [x2]
Eeyor chase your own [x2]
Court jester don't kill the humor [x2]
Brown shirt italian cut
Goose step and call our bluff
Will your ears ring the tetinitus chorus goes
Will the decibels work as bifocals
[x2]
Chances are you've heard this
Chances are you've cursed this again
Don't change your tune
In hearing tests again
Court jester don't kill the humor [x3]
Eeyor chase your own [x2]
Court jester don't kill the humor
Brown shirt italian cut
Goose step and call our bluff
Will your ears ring the tetinitus chorus goes
Will the decibels work as bifocals
[x2]
Brown shirt italian cut
Goose step and call our bluff
[x2]
Chances are you've heard this
Chances are you've cursed this again
Matthew Savy
This is the song that made me first fall in love with this band
trademarktaz
i discovered at the drive in through MTV when they use to play one armed scissor around 2000. i like this band they're different from most bands, makes you appreciate their music for being unique.
daedsiairam
Why is this song not on spotify? It’s one of my favorite songs 🥲
frankiszero
Ya know I found ATDI and The MArs Volta, 2 of my favorite bands, through guitar hero, theres nothing wrong with it, I mean at least theres a way to find these non mainstream bands, several just disappear. And if the mainstream were more like this, would we appreciate ATDI the way we do now?
Alex Hennigh
At least you found them, that's all that matters.
Murk Strurken
This isn't a contest. Good for you man. Enjoy