Suburban Nights
Dodies Lyrics
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Going nowhere
Feels like there are glass walls between me and people
They couldn't hear me for too long
Late at the park getting dark
We are prisoners here
A minuscule part of something small
Lazin' around
Crashin' down
On my bed for the day
And if we smoke could it chase all the boredom away?
Suburban nights
These small town lights
My lonely fights
Suburban nights
I wished I could wished I could
Be as real as you
It tore me up when I discovered
You were phony too
Nothing to do but gossip about my best friends
Is no one out or has the world just come to an end?
Suburban nights
These small town lights
My lonely fights
Suburban nights
These small town lights
My lonely fights
My sleepless nights
Suburban nights
Everyone's looking at me
Like I'm some sort of fucking leper
Can't wait to get the hell out of here
And be a millionaire or something
Shit.
I hate these people
In the first verse of Dodie's "Suburban Nights," the singer expresses feelings of ennui and disconnection while navigating through the monotonous and uninspiring atmosphere of their suburban town. The mention of "glass walls between me and people" suggests a sense of isolation and detachment, as if there is a barrier preventing genuine connection with others. The lyrics convey a sense of frustration and stagnation, with the singer feeling unheard and unseen in their mundane surroundings.
As the song progresses, the scene shifts to a park at night, where the singer and others feel trapped in their small, insignificant existence. The imagery of being "prisoners" and a "minuscule part of something small" emphasizes a sense of entrapment and insignificance in the grand scheme of things. The theme of boredom and lethargy continues as the singer lazes around, pondering whether smoking can offer a momentary escape from the tedium of suburban life.
The chorus of "Suburban Nights" encapsulates the loneliness and internal struggles of the singer, underscored by the repetitive nature of small town lights and the ongoing battle against feelings of isolation and despair. The repetition of the phrase "my lonely fights" emphasizes the personal struggles and emotional turmoil experienced within the confines of suburban nights. The longing for authenticity and genuine connection is juxtaposed with the disappointment of discovering the phoniness of others, leading to a sense of disillusionment and alienation.
In the final verse, the singer's feelings of alienation and frustration reach a boiling point as they are met with judgment and disdain from their peers. The mention of being perceived as a "fucking leper" reflects the singer's deep sense of alienation and rejection within their community. The desire to escape the confines of suburban life and aspire for something greater, such as becoming a millionaire, highlights the yearning for a life beyond the small-mindedness and limitations of their current environment. The raw emotion and candid expression of disdain towards the people in the singer's surroundings encapsulate the complex emotions of resentment and longing for escape that permeate throughout "Suburban Nights."
Line by Line Meaning
Dragging my feet around these boring town lights
I am aimlessly wandering through the mundane streets of this small town, feeling lost
Going nowhere
I feel like I am stuck in a place with no direction or purpose
Feels like there are glass walls between me and people
I sense a barrier separating me from others, making communication difficult
They couldn't hear me for too long
I have been struggling to express myself and be heard by those around me
Late at the park getting dark
As night falls at the park, a feeling of confinement grows stronger
We are prisoners here
We are trapped in this small town, unable to escape its limitations
A minuscule part of something small
We are insignificant in the grand scheme of things, just a small piece of a limited world
Never to be seen
Our existence fades into the background, unnoticed and overlooked
Lazin' around
I am idly passing time, feeling unproductive and unfulfilled
Crashin' down
My energy and motivation are dwindling, leading to a sense of defeat
On my bed for the day
I spend my days in bed, avoiding the reality of my surroundings
And if we smoke could it chase all the boredom away?
I consider using substances to escape the monotony and dullness of suburban life
Suburban nights
The dull, uneventful nights spent in a small town
These small town lights
The dim and uninspiring lights of a suburban area
My lonely fights
The internal struggles and battles with loneliness that I face
I wished I could wished I could
I long for the ability to be authentic and genuine
Be as real as you
To be as honest and true as others, without hiding behind a facade
It tore me up when I discovered
I felt betrayed and hurt when I realized
You were phony too
Even those I looked up to turned out to be fake and insincere
Nothing to do but gossip about my best friends
My only source of entertainment is to talk about others behind their backs
Is no one out or has the world just come to an end?
I wonder if I am the only one feeling isolated and if society has lost its vibrancy
My sleepless nights
The restless and lonely nights spent in a suburban environment
Everyone's looking at me
I feel like I am constantly under scrutiny and judgment by others
Like I'm some sort of fucking leper
I am made to feel like an outcast and undesirable in the eyes of society
Can't wait to get the hell out of here
I eagerly anticipate escaping this place and finding a better future elsewhere
And be a millionaire or something
I dream of achieving financial success and status to distance myself from my current situation
Shit.
Expressing frustration and annoyance with the current state of affairs
I hate these people
I hold a strong disdain for the individuals in this small town
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Marvin Castillo
Me encantó tanto esta canción! Su música me relaja colegas, saludos desde #PERÚ 🇵🇪
Sail the Whale
Hearing this version is like wiping off your glasses and finally being able to see it all clearly
Delphine Poirier-Le saux
I love this song ❤❤❤ it's pure melancholy, but we feel love.
And I know be'er Sheva very well ❤❤❤
Thanks for this music 💚
MarúChan
love this song <3
orkjokjo
Loving them headbangs
皮優
好讚哦
Daniel Varon
יש סוף סוף כמה געגועים היו לקליפ הזה
Boatplayy
Coming from instagram ad , not disappointed but totally amazed.
love from thailand . ❤️💕
Nir Lol
אני מסגיר אתכם לצל האילן בוטיק