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
Coming Down
Ball Park Music Lyrics
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They're high on PCP when I'm around
They don't recall a thing or their favourite meal
'Til they are coming down
You smack me in the eyes and take my sight
You cut my world in half, baby, you're my knife
A bag of lazy spine, I can take my life
When I am coming down
When I am coming down
You amputate my hands and they grow back
As phantoms to replace the world I had
I'm too lazy to invent a brand new myth
When I am coming down
The scenery of saints in stained-glass walls
You get a little badge and you stand tall
You're knee-deep in the shit of suburban sprawl
When you are coming down
Oh, you are coming down
Oh, you are coming down
So suck the monophonic noise of golden hits
They write them in two seconds, it's a piece of piss
I let a little laugh slip from my lips
When I am coming down
Yeah, I am coming down
Oh, I am coming down
You've got a soft spot for hard stuff
You've got a soft spot for hard stuff
You've got a soft spot for hard stuff
And you are coming down
Yeah, you are coming down
Oh, you are coming down
The song "Coming Down" by Ball Park Music is a commentary on the hedonistic lifestyles of celebrities and other public figures who abuse drugs and alcohol. The lyrics depict a world in which chefs are high on PCP in alleyways and people are too lazy to create new myths. The song also reflects on the highs and lows of personal relationships, with the metaphor of being "amputated" by a loved one and growing back as a phantom.
The opening lines of the song set the stage for its themes. The mention of chefs in an alleyway suggests a world of decadence and excess, while the use of PCP highlights the dangers of substance abuse. The line "They don't recall a thing or their favorite meal" shows how easily drugs can blur memories and desires. The chorus, with its repetition of the phrase "coming down," is a reminder that the highs of drug use are always followed by lows.
The second verse of the song focuses on personal relationships. The metaphor of amputated hands that grow back as phantoms suggests the pain of being hurt by a loved one and the difficulty of moving on from that hurt. The line "I'm too lazy to invent a brand new myth" shows how hard it can be to create a new narrative for oneself after such pain.
Overall, "Coming Down" is a reflection on the ways in which drugs and love can both be destructive forces. It portrays a world in which people are searching for meaning but often find themselves lost in indulgence and despair.
Line by Line Meaning
The chefs are in the alleyway throwing down
The cooks are cooking in the backstreet with enthusiasm
They're high on PCP when I'm around
They use PCP drug when I'm present
They don't recall a thing or their favourite meal
They forget everything and their favorite dish
'Til they are coming down
Until the effect of the drug wears off
You smack me in the eyes and take my sight
You hurt me and make me blind metaphorically
You cut my world in half, baby, you're my knife
You make my world incomplete and you're the reason for it
A bag of lazy spine, I can take my life
I can end my life whenever I want
When I am coming down
When the effect of the drug is leaving me
You amputate my hands and they grow back
You hurt me badly, but I recover slowly
As phantoms to replace the world I had
As a way to replace what I had before the pain
I'm too lazy to invent a brand new myth
I'm too exhausted to create a new lie
The scenery of saints in stained-glass walls
Religious paintings on walls
You get a little badge and you stand tall
You feel proud of your little achievements
You're knee-deep in the shit of suburban sprawl
You're trapped and struggling in the unpleasantness of modern suburbia
So suck the monophonic noise of golden hits
Enjoy listening to the boring songs with no creativity
They write them in two seconds, it's a piece of piss
It is easy to write these songs with no effort
I let a little laugh slip from my lips
I cannot help but laugh at the ridiculousness of it
You've got a soft spot for hard stuff
You like things that are difficult
And you are coming down
And the effect of the drug is leaving you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: SAMUEL DAVID CROMACK
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Elliott
"Coming Down"
The chefs are in the alleyway throwing down
They're high on PCP when I'm around
They don't recall a thing or their favourite meal
Til they are coming down
You smack me in the eyes and take my sight
You cut my world in half, baby you're my knife
I bag a lazy spine I can take my life
When I am coming down
When I am coming down
When I am coming down
You amputate my hands and they grow back
As phantoms to replace the world I had
I'm too lazy to invent a brand new myth
When I am coming down
The scenery of saints in stained-glass walls
You get a little badge and you stand tall
You're knee-deep in the shit of suburban sprawl
And you are coming down
Oh you are coming down
Oh you are coming down
So suck the monophonic noise and golden hits
They write them in two seconds, it's a piece of piss
I let a little laugh slip from my lips
When I am coming down
Yeah I am coming down
Oh I am coming down
You've got a soft spot for hard stuff
You've got a soft spot for hard stuff
You've got a soft spot for hard stuff
And you are coming down
Yeah you are coming down
Oh you are coming down
lover212ish
such a good song, i heard this on triple j about 4 weeks ago, and finally i can download it !!
Daniel
Saw them live today at a free concert... Awesome.
J Mac
You guys tell so much in your songs, those who listen to them all will notice. Message is strong
pepsibilly
wont ever stop listening, this is perfect
umrequited
this song is so beautiful i can't even
ManUtilldeath1
A band heading for big success
Lackadaisical
well...
Zee Parker
this song is just so stunning.
hardsequencer94
They just get better and better and better ...
Jennifer N
This song makes me unbearably happy.