Composed of founding members Andy Holtgreive and Billy Kenny, along with Job Grotsky, John "Ned" Niedzielski, Matt Fouts, and Reggie "R.J." Ness, DOMESTIC PROBLEMS' humble beginnings date back to the early '90s in the dormitories of Aquinas College in Grand Rapids.
Over the years, the band has toured the country many times over, sharing the stage with some of today's biggest stars: Barenaked Ladies, Train, Rusted Root, Ben Folds Five, Soul Coughing, The Verve Pipe (also from Grand Rapids), They Might Be Giants, Eve 6, Blues Traveler, Buddy Guy, Joe Walsh, and many more. Great songs include "Untitled," "My Only Love," "Ernie's Tragic Love Triangle," and "Summer in the Sandbox."
24 Hours
Domestic Problems Lyrics
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24 hours a day, I'm in my head
Do you? I don't think so
Have you ever thought? Only once but
I was just a boy - God said no and
Do I have the faith to keep it going
*Chorus*
Twisting turning, swarm of nothing oh my
24 hours a day, I'm in my head
24 hours a day, I'm in my head
Demons, getting stronger
Dealing with the mess, just a little longer
Falling to my knees in desperation
Will I found piece in incantation?
*Chorus*
The lyrics to Domestic Problems' song "24 Hours" explore the internal struggles of the singer as he battles his thoughts and demons throughout the day. The repetition of the phrase "24 hours a day, I'm in my head" emphasizes the constant presence of his internal turmoil. He questions if anyone else understands what he's going through, acknowledging that he doesn't think so. The mention of God's rejection, when he was just a boy, suggests that religion and faith have played a role in his struggles. He questions if he has the faith to keep going, implying that his struggles are overwhelming and potentially leading him towards despair.
In the chorus of the song, the singer describes how everything seems to be happening all at once, and his thoughts are twisting and turning, creating chaos within his mind. The phrase "swarm of nothing" is particularly interesting, as it suggests the struggle the singer is facing may not have a clear root cause or solution.
The second verse continues to explore the singer's relationship with his thoughts and demons. The demons are becoming stronger, and he's trying to hold on for just a little longer. He falls to his knees in desperation, wondering if he'll find peace through incantation. The mention of incantation could suggest a belief in magic or some kind of supernatural solution to his problems.
Line by Line Meaning
24 hours a day, I'm in my head
I am constantly consumed by my own thoughts and worries every hour of every day
24 hours a day, I'm in my head
My mind is always racing and I can't seem to escape my own thoughts
Do you? I don't think so
I doubt that anyone else understands the extent of my internal struggles
Have you ever thought? Only once but
There was only one instance when I briefly entertained the idea of things being different
I was just a boy - God said no and
As a child, I had a desire for something that I was denied by a higher power
Do I have the faith to keep it going
I'm not sure if I have the resilience to continue persevering despite feeling defeated
Everything is happening at one time
I feel overwhelmed by the multitude of stressors and challenges occurring simultaneously
Twisting turning, swarm of nothing oh my
The chaos and confusion I am experiencing is all-encompassing and distressing
Demons, getting stronger
My inner demons and negative thoughts are intensifying
Dealing with the mess, just a little longer
I am trying to cope with my struggles for a bit longer, despite feeling exhausted
Falling to my knees in desperation
I am completely desperate for relief and am resorting to desperate measures
Will I found piece in incantation?
I am hoping that some kind of spell or ritual will provide me with the peace I am searching for
Contributed by Madison S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Kelley Callahan
Kalamazoo Michigan