Carby
Discovery Lyrics


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Girls all around the world
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
Finally I feel all right
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

Overall Meaning

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




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