1) Discovery is a c… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least three bands called Discovery.
1) Discovery is a collaboration of Ra Ra Riot’s Wes Miles and Vampire Weekend’s Rostam Batmanglij. Some of the songs are sung by Wes, some are sung by Rostam, and some are sung by the two of them together. Their first album, appropriately and simply dubbed "LP" came out on XL on the 7th of July 2009.
2) Discovery is a funk/prog pop duo from Brooklyn, NY, that released an LP in 2010 and has been featured in many major NYC music publications.
3) Discovery was a short-living Czech eurobeat/eurodance band. In 1994, they released their first and only album "Vesmírný čas".
Band members:
Zdeněk Kopřiva jnr. (music, arranges, programming)
Jana Musilová (vocals)
Vlastimil Korec (rap)
Tomáš Kočko (rap)
Carby
Discovery Lyrics
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Tellin' me that everything I've done's my fault
And it's possible they're right
Cause I spend every night
Waiting by the phone and more than this
They say my skirt's too low
Never let me go
Cause I only got to try
Only close my eyes
And maybe I can see the light
But, wait
Oh, it's much too late
Oh, and I cannot be walking home
Until I've found my love
Oh, the other girls are driven home
So, where's the freedom in the disco
If you're all alone
Boys all around the world
I know that they hurt
But never really felt before
And it's possible they might
Cause I spent every night
Blowing up my spot
And more than this
My makeup's never right
Hoping for a fight
Walking towards the door
And if I scream
I wouldn't make a shout
Cause half the underground
Is kissing in the parking lot
So, wait
Oh, it's much too late
Oh, and I cannot be walking home
Until I've found my love
Oh, the other girls are driven home
So, where's the freedom in the disco
If you're all alone
Wait
Oh, it's much too late
Oh, and I cannot be walking home
Until I've found my love
Oh, the other girls are driven home
So, where's the freedom in the disco
If you're all alone
The lyrics to Discovery's song "Carby" speak about the struggles and insecurities of youth while navigating the social scene of nightclubs and discotheques. The first verse highlights the pressure women face to conform to societal expectations, such as wearing appropriate clothing and being available at all times. The line "cause I spend every night waiting by the phone" suggests that the singer is seeking validation and attention from others. However, the chorus expresses a sense of loneliness and isolation despite being in a bustling environment. The line "where's the freedom in the disco if you're all alone" emphasizes the emptiness that comes with chasing superficial pleasures rather than genuine connections.
The second verse shifts the perspective to focus on the experiences of young men. The line "blowing up my spot" suggests that the singer is trying to prove his worth through excessive behavior, but ultimately feels unfulfilled. The mention of feeling misunderstood and ignored by others speaks to the pressure men face to present themselves as confident and successful. In the end, the chorus repeats the same message about the struggle to find genuine connection in a superficial environment.
Overall, the song speaks to the universal human need for companionship and understanding, and the difficulties that arise when those needs are not met in the superficial world of nightclubs and social scenes.
Line by Line Meaning
Girls all around the world
Women all over the world
Tellin' me that everything I've done's my fault
Blaming me for everything
And it's possible they're right
Maybe they're correct
Cause I spend every night
Because I waste all my evenings
Waiting by the phone and more than this
Anticipating a call and other things
They say my skirt's too low
They criticize my skirt's length
Never let me go
Not allowing me to have any freedom
Finally I feel all right
I feel okay now
Cause I only got to try
Because I only need to attempt
Only close my eyes
Only shutting my eyes
And maybe I can see the light
I might be able to understand
But, wait
Wait a moment
Oh, it's much too late
It's too late now
Oh, and I cannot be walking home
I can't leave yet
Until I've found my love
Until I find my significant other
Oh, the other girls are driven home
Other girls are being taken back
So, where's the freedom in the disco
So, where's the liberty in the club
If you're all alone
If you're by yourself
Boys all around the world
Men all over the world
I know that they hurt
I understand that they cause pain
But never really felt before
But never experienced before
And it's possible they might
And they could probably
Cause I spent every night
Because I devoted every night
Blowing up my spot
Drawing negative attention to myself
And more than this
And in addition to that
My makeup's never right
My cosmetics are never perfect
Hoping for a fight
Wanting to argue
Walking towards the door
Heading towards the exit
And if I scream
And if I yell
I wouldn't make a shout
It wouldn't make a difference
Cause half the underground
Because half of the crowd
Is kissing in the parking lot
Is making out outside
Contributed by Elizabeth P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.