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".
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Everything Is Shit Except My Friendship With You
Ball Park Music Lyrics
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Is at the front door I'm giving her a biscuit
I can't cope
With a petty modern life
You blink and then you've missed it
Everything is shit except my friendship
With you
I went out
I went to the party and had a bunch of beers
I came home
I opened up about my lifestyle and ended up in tears
Everything is shit except my friendship with you
I sleep in
Drooling on the bed sheets hungover again
You work hard
When I roll over I see you now and then
Everything is shit except my friendship
With you
Fruit falls on my head and I don't discover anything
Fruit falls on my head and I don't discover anything
Fruit falls on my head and I don't discover anything
Fruit falls on my head and I don't discover anything
At all
At all
Everything is shit except my friendship
With you
The lyrics to Ball Park Music's song Everything Is Shit Except My Friendship With You speak to the idea that in the midst of the chaos and disappointments that life can bring, the one constant that makes everything tolerable is the bond of friendship. The opening lines of the song refer to "Satan's dog" at the front door, which could be interpreted as a metaphor for the stresses and challenges of modern life that we are constantly faced with. However, despite these challenges, the singer finds solace in the simple act of giving the dog a biscuit. This is a powerful message about finding joy in the small things and gestures that make life worth living.
The theme of the song is further developed in the second verse when the singer speaks about going out and partying, but ultimately finding themselves crying and feeling lost. The contrast between the singer's lifestyle and the steadiness and reliability of the friend they are addressing highlights how important deep connections with others can be. The chorus repeats the message that everything is dismal except for the one thing that truly matters: the friendship between the singer and their companion.
The final lines of the song "Fruit falls on my head and I don't discover anything" are an interesting twist. It can be interpreted as a reference to the famous story of Isaac Newton discovering gravity when an apple fell on his head. Yet, the singer is stating that nothing is discovered when the fruit falls on their head. This could be a metaphor for when life throws unexpected challenges our way, it's often the people around us, rather than any great discovery, that provide the true support and comfort we need to get through it.
Line by Line Meaning
Satan's dog
The singer's pet dog which leads a mischievous life.
Is at the front door I'm giving her a biscuit
The singer is feeding his dog that has come to the front door.
I can't cope
The singer is struggling to deal with life's struggles.
With a petty modern life
The artist is overwhelmed with the meaningless complexities and demands of modern life.
You blink and then you've missed it
Life is constantly moving and the artist feels he's not able to keep pace.
Everything is shit except my friendship
With you
The singer is grateful for the friendship he shares with the person he is addressing and feels it's the only bright spot amidst his troubles.
I went out
The singer went out for a night of partying.
I went to the party and had a bunch of beers
The artist consumed a significant amount of alcohol while partying.
I came home
The artist returns home after the party.
I opened up about my lifestyle and ended up in tears
The artist shared details of his life with someone and became emotional while doing so.
I sleep in
The singer sleeps in and doesn't wake up early.
Drooling on the bed sheets
The artist has been drooling in his sleep and stained the bed sheets.
Hungover again
The singer is dealing with the after-effects of a night of heavy drinking from before.
You work hard
The person addressed, who is a good friend to the singer works hard in life.
When I roll over I see you now and then
When the singer wakes up in bed, he gets to see his friend occasionally.
Fruit falls on my head and I don't discover anything
At all
At all
At all
At all
Random things happen to the artist but he doesn't really pay attention or care about anything except his friendship with the person addressed.
Everything is shit except my friendship
With you
The artist reiterates the importance of his friendship with the person he addressed in the chorus.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: SAMUEL DAVID CROMACK
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