Party
Daniel Johnston Lyrics


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Don't wanna scare you
Don't wanna waste you
Just kind of like a show
When you may find yourself alone with the
Suicide rock ‘n' roll

We all stand amazed
And often gaze at
Those we love so true
But you may take them all away
As you stare into the mirror

Sayin' hey, what does it mean
To live in this world
When we're all so very crazy
And maybe
There's plenty of time to party

Party
Party

Everyone sues and sings the blues
While deep inside our minds
God keeps us happy with
A little bit of love

To comprehend as the road bends
Showin' us life anew
Some may say it's the same as any day
But who the heck are you?

Sayin' hey, what does it mean
To live in this world
When we're all so very crazy
And maybe
There's plenty of time to party

Party
Party

A silly dream and after thought
Plenty of those you got
But when you find yourself In the rain
There's no reason to complain

Up in the morning, with the sunshine
As the drama unfolds
And you may find yourself alone with the
Magic radio

Singin' hey, what does it mean
To live in this world
When we're all so very crazy
And maybe
There's plenty of time to party

Party
Party

There's nothing left of your depression
As long as you're entertained
Sometimes it's best just to lose
Than to play the same old sorry game

Love is alive in all of you
And never will decay
Another day or so, they say
May all your dreams come true

Singin' hey, what does it mean
To live in this world
When we're all so very crazy
And maybe
There's plenty of time to party
Party, party, party, party, party, party, party
Party, party, party, party, party, party, party





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Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Daniel Johnston's "Party" could be interpreted as a reflection on the nature of life and the need to make the most of it. The song starts off with the singer expressing that he doesn't want to frighten or bore the listener, but rather entertain them with a show consisting of "Suicide rock 'n' roll." He doesn't want to waste anyone's time with negativity or monotonous routine.


The second verse talks about the amazement and love that we have for those who are important to us. However, in a moment of introspection, the singer considers the fragility of existence and notes that everyone is a little crazy. Despite this, there is still a lot of time to party and enjoy life. The repetition of "Party, party" throughout the song reinforces this message.


The song then goes on to mention the importance of love and understanding. Life can be tricky and unpredictable, but it's easier to face it with a little bit of love, whether it be from another person or a higher power. Towards the end, the singer tells the listener that there is nothing left of their depression as long as they are entertained, and encourages them to live in the moment and enjoy life.


Overall, the lyrics to "Party" may seem simplistic or even naive at first glance, but when looked at closely, they have a deeper message about life and the importance of living it to the fullest.


Line by Line Meaning

Don't wanna scare you
I don't want to frighten you


Don't wanna waste you
I don't want to squander your time


Just kind of like a show
It's sort of like a performance


When you may find yourself alone with the
When you might be by yourself with


Suicide rock ‘n' roll
Dangerous rock music that can make you feel hopeless


We all stand amazed
We're all impressed


And often gaze at
And frequently stare at


Those we love so true
The people we love very much


But you may take them all away
But you might lose them all


As you stare into the mirror
When you look at yourself in the mirror


Sayin' hey, what does it mean
Asking oneself what it all signifies


To live in this world
To exist in this world


When we're all so very crazy
When we're all pretty insane


And maybe
Perhaps


There's plenty of time to party
There's a lot of time to celebrate


Party
Party


Everyone sues and sings the blues
Everyone brings lawsuits and sings sad songs


While deep inside our minds
While deep within our thoughts


God keeps us happy with
God keeps us content with


A little bit of love
A small amount of affection


To comprehend as the road bends
To comprehend as the road twists


Showin' us life anew
Revealing a new perspective on life


Some may say it's the same as any day
Some may argue it's like any other day


But who the heck are you?
But who are you to judge?


A silly dream and after thought
A foolish dream and an afterthought


Plenty of those you got
You have a lot of those


But when you find yourself In the rain
But when you find yourself in the rain


There's no reason to complain
There's no reason to grumble


Up in the morning, with the sunshine
Waking up in the morning, with sunlight


As the drama unfolds
As the drama plays out


And you may find yourself alone with the
And you might find yourself all by yourself with the


Magic radio
Magical radio


Singin' hey, what does it mean
Singing hey, what does it mean


There's nothing left of your depression
Your depression is gone


As long as you're entertained
As long as you're having fun


Sometimes it's best just to lose
Sometimes it's better to lose than to keep playing the same game


Than to play the same old sorry game
Than to keep playing the same sad game


Love is alive in all of you
Love is present in all of you


And never will decay
And will never decompose or weaken


Another day or so, they say
Another day or so, as they say


May all your dreams come true
May all of your dreams be realized


Party, party, party, party, party, party, party
Celebrate, celebrate, celebrate, celebrate, celebrate, celebrate, celebrate




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Written by: DANIEL DALE JOHNSTON

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