They independently recorded and produced their debut EP Rolling On The Floor, Laughing Ourselves To Sleep at university and gave it a "soft release" in April 2009. In late 2009, they released a single called "Sea Strangers (I Don't Really Know You)" through Mucho-Bravado and MGM Distribution. The single eventually appeared on the 2010 EP release Conquer The Town, Easy As Cake.
In September, 2011, the band released their debut album "Happiness and Surrounding Suburbs". Two singles off the debut album landed on Triple J's Hottest 100 for 2011, with "It's Nice To Be Alive" at #31 and "All I Want Is You" at #38.
In October, 2012, the band released their sophomore album "Museum".
Website: www.ballparkmusic.com
Alligator
Ball Park Music Lyrics
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Avoid her eyes, it isn't hard
To speculate where she has been
Through all the seas and now machines
A million years, the same old shit
And here we are to ruin it
She hides so well and slides out of the mud
Before we could talk, we were halfway up the sky
With you and your friends and that guy there and I
Ignore the signs and feed the birds
Do what you want, they're only words
Of all the things that have occurred
Here we are to ruin it
She hides so well and slides out of the mud
Rolling around, I'd never seen so much blood
Before we could talk, we were halfway up the sky
With you and your friends and that guy there and I
"Alligator" by Ball Park Music explores the destructive nature of humans towards nature and their own lives. The song starts with the singer talking about an alligator being in his yard. He urges himself to avoid her eyes because he doesn't want to know where the alligator has come from and what she has seen. The lyrics then suggest that the alligator has been around for millions of years, witnessing the same destruction caused by humans throughout history. The alligator tries to hide from the humans who continuously ruin their world. The singer then remembers how he used to fly, presumably when he was a child, and suggests that before he could even talk, he was already flying with friends. The overarching theme of the lyrics is that humans have become so desensitized to nature and themselves that they are now ruining it all.
The song highlights the futility of humans in their destruction of the planet. The singer suggests that there are signs, but if humans ignore them and do what they want, it does not make any difference. The alligator hides to protect herself, and the singer suggests that he has never seen so much blood, indicative of the harm that humans have caused. The lyrics suggest that humans prioritize earthly pleasures, but in doing so, they are ruining the world. The singer hints that there is something that humans have lost and can never regain, a sense of innocence and freedom, as depicted in the lyrics of flying high before even talking.
Line by Line Meaning
An alligator in my yard
There is an alligator in my yard.
Avoid her eyes, it isn't hard
It is easy to avoid making eye contact with the alligator.
To speculate where she has been
It is possible to guess where the alligator has traveled from.
Through all the seas and now machines
The alligator has survived through various environments and advancements in technology.
A million years, the same old shit
The alligator has been around for millions of years, experiencing the same things over and over.
And here we are to ruin it
Humans are here and have the potential to disrupt the alligator's natural environment.
She hides so well and slides out of the mud
The alligator is able to conceal herself and move quickly through her surroundings.
Rolling around, I'd never seen so much blood
The artist is witness to a violent encounter between the alligator and another creature.
Before we could talk, we were halfway up the sky
The artist and those around him experienced adventurous moments before they could even communicate with one another effectively.
With you and your friends and that guy there and I
The artist is reminiscing about a past, thrilling experience with his friends.
Ignore the signs and feed the birds
It is possible to ignore warning signs and give into temptation.
Do what you want, they're only words
It is easy to ignore the advice of others and do what you want instead.
Of all the things that have occurred
Out of all the things that have happened over time.
Here we are to ruin it
Human intervention has the potential to ruin what has naturally occurred over time.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: SAMUEL DAVID CROMACK
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