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March 27th,2012 came the release of Happy Miserable album.
The Style: If you're familiar with August Premier than Happy Miserable is what you get when you combine the raw talent and emotion of August Premier's debut release Balloons...Everything's Okay with the polish and musical skill of their sophomore album Fireworks and Alcohol. If you're a newcomer to AP, than you just need to know that they're a Chicago based Pop Punk act. More specifically, they're one of the primary reasons Chicago continues to be the preeminent spot for Pop Punk in this country.
The Story: The arc of August Premier's career perfectly depicts life and the peaks and valleys associated with our finite time spent together. For example, AP started out emotionally driven and wildly ambitious with their debut indie release, Balloons...Everything's Okay. Through unguided dedication, AP eventually climbed the industry ladder and secured a spot on the quasi-major, Fueled By Ramen Records. The move eventually led to their sophomore release Fireworks and Alcohol, which was an incredibly polished but somewhat hollow milestone that was tarnished by an anticlimactic conclusion to their arduous journey to popularity.
The similarities between life and the goals we strive for are never more evident then at this very moment in AP's existence. That's because we all eventually learn that the celebration of our achievements should never be about reaching the pinnacle of our career or the apex of our life. The joy should be discovered in the journey to get to the summit.
As the saying goes, what goes up must come down. The ensuing descent and subsequent slump led to the disbanding of AP. Throughout the better part of the next decade the various members established several side projects, which led to an increase in maturity, musical skill and most of all, life experience. This collection of worldliness evolved into a slow and steady climb back up the proverbial mountain.
Now instead of the haphazard attempt to ascend to the top of the musical game. AP has resurfaced with the intention of concentrating on maintaining a slow and steady ascent while staying focused on the path that is most important. The path of contentedness with the idea that they will enjoy the moment more than the climax. Because as we'll all slowly come to realize with time and experience, life's about friends, family and the support of those around us. Not necessarily the places our success takes us.
Overall it doesn't matter why AP fell from their lofty perch but what I do know is you can't be happy without experiencing what the miserable side of life has to offer. August Premier confronted this very issue and turned the experience in to a new project and a new beginning.
The Style: If you're familiar with August Premier than Happy Miserable is what you get when you combine the raw talent and emotion of August Premier's debut release Balloons...Everything's Okay with the polish and musical skill of their sophomore album Fireworks and Alcohol. If you're a newcomer to AP, than you just need to know that they're a Chicago based Pop Punk act. More specifically, they're one of the primary reasons Chicago continues to be the preeminent spot for Pop Punk in this country.
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Smoke
August Premier Lyrics
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somebody pull me out and dig me a new hole
until tomorrow
until the best gets out of hand
when i told my story no one volunteered to help
smoke a cigarette and feel sorry for myself
until tomorrow
until tomrrow gets the best of me
don't waste your tears on him
he's not worth crying for anyway
somebody told me that the siren sounds with light
somebody told me i'm not big enough to fight
until tomorrow
until the best gets out of hand
when i fall i feel like there's nobody on my side
no one to pick me up and tell me it's alright
until tomorrow
until tomorrow gets the best of me
don't waste your tears on him
he's not worth crying for anyway
don't waste your tears on him
he's not worth crying for anyway
The lyrics of the song "Smoke" by August Premier explore themes of self-doubt, isolation, and the struggle to overcome difficult situations. The opening lines "somebody tell me i'm much better on my own / somebody pull me out and dig me a new hole" express a sense of frustration and a desire to escape from the current situation. The repetition of "until tomorrow" throughout the song adds to the feeling of uncertainty and the struggle to find a way forward.
The line "when i told my story no one volunteered to help / smoke a cigarette and feel sorry for myself" suggests a sense of disappointment and a lack of support from others. The singer turns to smoking as a coping mechanism, which is portrayed as a negative behavior. The repetition of "until the best gets out of hand" suggests that the singer is aware of the potential consequences of their actions but is still struggling to overcome them.
The chorus "don't waste your tears on him / he's not worth crying for anyway" can be seen as a message to the singer or to anyone else who may be in a similar situation. It suggests that it's important to focus on oneself and not to waste energy on those who are not worth it. In the last verse, the singer expresses a sense of despair and the feeling of being alone in their struggles.
Overall, the lyrics of "Smoke" convey a sense of vulnerability and the emotional toll of difficult situations. The song highlights the importance of finding strength within oneself and not relying on others for support.
Line by Line Meaning
somebody tell me i'm much better on my own
I need someone to confirm that I'm better off alone
somebody pull me out and dig me a new hole
I need someone to help me start fresh and move on
until tomorrow
I'll put off dealing with my problems until later
until the best gets out of hand
I'll wait until things get really bad to take action
when i told my story no one volunteered to help
I've opened up about my problems, but no one has offered to assist me
smoke a cigarette and feel sorry for myself
I turn to unhealthy habits and self-pity to cope with my pain
don't waste your tears on him
I'm not worth anyone's sadness or sorrow
he's not worth crying for anyway
The person who hurt me isn't deserving of my tears
somebody told me that the siren sounds with light
Someone informed me that danger is often accompanied by warning signs
somebody told me i'm not big enough to fight
Someone has suggested that I'm not capable of overcoming my struggles
when i fall i feel like there's nobody on my side
I feel alone in my pain and believe no one is there to support me
no one to pick me up and tell me it's alright
I crave reassurance and someone to help me through my hardships
Contributed by Daniel Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.