Craft Spells is an American indie rock/dream pop[1] band from Stockton, Cal… Read Full Bio ↴Craft Spells is an American indie rock/dream pop[1] band from Stockton, California, formed in late 2009 by Justin Vallesteros. To date, Craft Spells has released two studio albums, Idle Labor (2011) and Nausea (2014) on the Captured Tracks label.

In 2009 Vallesteros began experimenting with simple synth and guitar lines, gradually layering them to create the sound that would become Craft Spells.[1] After signing with Captured Tracks, the band released their debut full-length, Idle Labor, in early 2011 and went on tour with Beach Fossils.[2] The album was described as a soft, synthy, dreamy compendium of new wave music and 80s pop similar to New Order with Vallesteros' voice style sounding like Ian Curtis.[3][4]

The band's next EP, Gallery, was released on 2012. It was followed by their second LP, Nausea on 2014.

Party Talk
Craft Spells Lyrics

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Every night's the same
All my friends are here to celebrate
I don't look for love, that's enough
Don't want to start this party talk

And there you are what's your name?
Please tell me who you are
Is this new? cause i'm falling for you

This better not be party talk

Oh my darling girl
Let's talk about your life in this empty world
You left your friends at home,
You know you are alone

And here we are hand in hand now
I know who you are

Is this new? cause i'm falling for you
This better not be party talk

Overall Meaning

The opening line of "Every night's the same" sets the tone for Craft Spells' "Party Talk." The singer of the song is just looking to have a good time with friends and does not feel the need to "look for love." However, a potential love interest catches their eye and they start to fall for them. The singer seeks assurance from their love interest that their feelings are genuine and not just "party talk."

The second verse introduces a female character who is alone, leaving her friends behind. The singer takes this opportunity to get to know her and have a deeper conversation. The bridge reveals that the singer and their potential love interest are hand-in-hand, but the singer is still hesitant to believe that their connection is real.

The lyrics of "Party Talk" touch on themes such as love, loneliness, and the fear of being taken advantage of due to the superficial nature of social gatherings. The lyrics also suggest that the singer is looking for more meaningful connections than just party talk.

Line by Line Meaning

Every night's the same
I feel stuck in a cycle where nothing changes each night.

All my friends are here to celebrate
My friends are all here to party and have a good time together.

I don't look for love, that's enough
I'm not searching for a romantic relationship because I'm content with my current situation.

Don't want to start this party talk
I don't want to engage in superficial, meaningless conversation about the party or its attendees.

And there you are what's your name?
I see you standing there and I'm curious to know your name.

Please tell me who you are
I'm interested in getting to know you better and learning about your personality and interests.

Is this new? cause i'm falling for you
I'm wondering if this attraction is new or if I've felt this way before.

This better not be party talk
I hope that our conversation is genuine and not just small talk related to the party.

Oh my darling girl
I'm addressing you affectionately and endearingly.

Let's talk about your life in this empty world
I want to discuss your life experiences and perspectives in a world that can often feel empty or lacking in meaning.

You left your friends at home
You came to this party alone and without any companions.

You know you are alone
You're aware of your solitude and the fact that you don't have anyone to rely on at the party.

And here we are hand in hand now
We're physically connected, possibly indicating a closeness or intimacy between us.

I know who you are
I feel like I have a sense of your character and personality.

This better not be party talk
Once again, I hope that our conversation is authentic and goes beyond surface-level party topics.

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