Life of the Party
Bare the Traveler Lyrics
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Oh fuck i'm alive
And i′m finding that i'm much better
Off without you oh woah
Isn't it strange how life works out
I found myself awake for the first time in years
And i did it all without your help
So go ahead and tell me i′m wrong
Cause i'll have to agree
And i′m better now than i was when you knew me
My high horse led me to water
I drained the streams dry
Atleast i'm out here living
Instead of being too scared to die
Alright i′m the life of the party
And your and your and your
Just away at camp
Maybe someday you'll forgive me
For just being who i am
So here i am now
Fucking nothing to hide
Go below (go below) your emotions
Till you rot out your insides
I am who i am who i′ve been
Since day one
Take it or leave it we both know
I'm the best you've ever known
I am who i am
Cause i learned to grow and change
Is it still nice feeling holier
Than the one who really built your name
The lyrics of Bare the Traveler's song Life of the Party are empowering and full of self-confidence. The song starts with the singer expressing his joy and realization that he is alive and better off without his former lover. The lyrics go on to express how the singer has found himself awake for the first time in years and he did it all without the help of his former lover. The singer challenges anyone who may feel otherwise to tell him he is wrong but acknowledges that he has indeed changed and is a better version of himself.
The song speaks to the idea of being comfortable with oneself and the changes that may occur throughout life. The singer expresses pride in himself for being out there living instead of being too scared to die. He declares himself to be the life of the party and acknowledges that his former lover may not be able to keep up with him. The lyrics suggest that the singer has come to terms with who he is, and he is unapologetic about it. He encourages others to embrace their emotions, even if it means revealing their weaknesses, because that is what being true to oneself entails. The final lyrics pose the question of whether it is still nice to feel holier than the person who built one's name.
Line by Line Meaning
I’m alive
Expressing the realization of being alive and the celebration of the fact.
And I’m finding that I'm much better off without you, oh woah
Coming to the realization that life is better without the person who was holding them back.
Isn’t it strange how life works out
Reflecting on the unpredictability of life and how it can change suddenly.
I found myself awake for the first time in years
Realizing that they have been living in a state of unawareness for a while and are now awake.
And I did it all without your help
Acknowledging that they were able to make positive changes in their life without the help of the person who they are referencing.
So go ahead and tell me I'm wrong
Challenging the person to disagree with them.
Go ahead tell me I'm the one who changed
Inviting the person to criticize them for the positive changes that they have made in their life.
Cause I'll have to agree
Admitting to the fact that they have changed and grown as a person.
And I'm better now than I was when you knew me
Asserting that they are in a better place now than they were when the person knew them.
My high horse led me to water
Implying that the person has always been confident in themselves and has found the resources they need.
I drained the streams dry
Stating that they have accomplished all they wanted to.
At least I'm out here living, instead of being too scared to die
Acknowledging that it's better to live life fully than to be afraid of death and not take risks.
Alright I'm the life of the party
Asserting that they're living life to the fullest and enjoying themselves.
And your and your and your just away at camp
Suggesting that the person they're addressing is not living life and is stuck in a stagnant place.
Maybe someday you'll forgive me for just being who I am
Leaving open the possibility that the person will come to terms with who the singer is and accept them for who they are.
So here I am now, fucking nothing to hide
Being open and honest about who they are with no secrets or pretensions.
Go below (go below) your emotions, till you rot out your insides
Suggesting that the person they're addressing is not dealing with their emotions and will eventually suffer for it.
I am who I am who I’ve been since day one
Asserting that their true self has not changed throughout their life.
Take it or leave it we both know I'm the best you’ve ever known
Acknowledging that the person might not like who they are, but stating that they are confident in themselves and their worth.
I am who I am, cause I learned to grow and change
Asserting that they have changed and grown to become a better version of themselves.
Is it still nice feeling holier than the one who really built your name
Suggesting that the person they're addressing is taking credit for their accomplishments when the singer is the one who actually built their own name.
Writer(s): joshua sean godfrey
Contributed by Bella O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@rachelpalmer3384
The look in Spencer's eyes when he sings is exactly why I fell in love with you guys, hammered as hell at NYP and I've been hooked ever since. I've been listening to this song on repeat for over a year and it never gets old ❤
@dbge2760
It's 2022 and this song is still a wonderful representation of this era of NC music.
It's beautiful and wild and it's sweet torture all rolled into the same thing.
It's a salty memory that you don't want to stop tasting.
@photosparkstriad5922
Every time this song gets me. I've been listening nonstop in the car since I got the cd. You guys are doing something amazing, it's very rare to find local talent so inspiring. Music hits you in a different way than anything else, brings back emotions, thoughts, and helps you get through whats been done. Your music has helped me is so many ways, thank you so much guys. I'm attending as many shows as possible, except NYP, the music quality there doesn't not do you guys justice. keep doing what you guys are doing!!! I love it, I can't wait for the next show guys.
@BaretheTraveler
You are awesome, thank you for your kind words.
@carolcraven1843
I love you guys and Idk if you guys make music anymore because you haven't posted in 6yrs but I wish you were if not. My boyfriend met one of you guys (pianist, idk your name I'm sorry) while he was working at the farmers market yrs ago and showed him your music. Hes loved you guys ever since and he introduced me to you guys recently. You guys deserve more recognition. You're incredible.
@th3kamikaze
Can't get enough of this song. You guys are great. Definitely want to find time to drive to NC and see you guys perform live
@BaretheTraveler
Where are you from! We may can come to you.
@photosparkstriad5922
it would be worth the drive, no matter how far!
@BaretheTraveler
YOU ROCK! Check out our FB for all the updated shows.
@Verianas
I love your music so much. I just found it on Spotify and immediately I thought, wow, who is this? It reminds me of Ludo in a way in the vocal sound, but I think this is new and fresh and just fantastic. Keep making music. I'm going to follow you guys!!