Other collaborators sometimes include: Jim Fairchild, Davey Latter, Joel Graves, Solon Bixler, Scotty McPherson, Brian Thornell, Suzie Vlcek (background vocals) Mike Shea (whistling)
Happy Alone
Earlimart Lyrics
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Initiate a cycle no one but you can stop
Would it be fair to say that you're in love with love?
And is that enough?
I bet you feel really potent stuff
The shadows of doubt on how things turn out are typically gray
But even the stopped clock on the wall is right two times a day
And it's still enough
Just how much distance means we're on our own?
And can we be happy, happy alone?
The universe opens up the door
And we go right in, it's there, it's new, it's cool
It's something we ain't seen before
And five minutes in, an egg timer rings
To clip off our carefree flapping wings
Show us the things we can't afford then throw us overboard
But it's still enough
Just how much distance means we're on our own?
Until I see you off at home, down the sidewalk in my head
I might be sinking like a stone, but perfectly happy, just openly happy
In my heart I've always known, I gotta be happy alone
So burn my mail, destroy the phone, yeah, I'd rather be happy alone
The moving sky, the rocks below all so perfectly happy alone
Our little hearts have turned to stone, it better be happy all alone
The lyrics of Earlimart's song "Happy Alone" talks about the feeling of contentment and independence that comes with being alone. It starts with the singer, who is possibly addressing a friend, instructing them to "call in the airstrike" and to "initiate a cycle no one but you can stop", which could either signify a metaphorical bombing of their emotional walls or a literal bombing campaign. He then asks if it would be appropriate to say that the friend "is in love with love", meaning that they are fixated on the idea of being in a relationship and the idea of love itself.
The singer acknowledges that the thoughts of doubt about how things would turn out with a relationship are typically grey, but even in the midst of that doubt, the joy of being alone is potent. He later talks about how the universe opens up the door for them and they take in what it has to offer without reservation. However, when reality sets in, and their wings of carefree joy are clipped by the ringing of an egg timer, they are shown what they cannot afford, then thrown aside. Despite all that, the singer makes it clear that being alone is still more than enough.
The rest of the song speaks about the freedom that comes with being alone, even though it can feel as if one's heart has turned to stone. The message behind "Happy Alone" is that independence and self-love are important aspects of life, even if it can be difficult to be alone.
Line by Line Meaning
Call in the air strike, tell them to make the drop
Take action and make a bold move to achieve your goals.
Initiate a cycle no one but you can stop
Start a process that only you have control over.
Would it be fair to say that you're in love with love?
Is it accurate to say that you're more in love with the idea of love than with someone in particular?
And is that enough?
And is that fulfilling or satisfying for you?
I bet you feel really potent stuff
I expect that you feel powerful emotions related to your love of love.
The shadows of doubt on how things turn out are typically gray
Uncertainty about the future is usually ambiguous and unclear.
But even the stopped clock on the wall is right two times a day
Even something that seems useless or broken can be accurate sometimes.
And it's still enough
However uncertain or unpredictable things may be, it's still sufficient or satisfactory.
Just how much distance means we're on our own?
What level of separation indicates that we're truly alone and independent?
And can we be happy, happy alone?
Is it possible to be content and fulfilled while being completely alone?
The universe opens up the door
The world presents us with opportunities and possibilities.
And we go right in, it's there, it's new, it's cool
We eagerly embrace those opportunities, because they seem fresh, exciting, and enticing.
It's something we ain't seen before
It's a new and novel experience.
And five minutes in, an egg timer rings
Soon after we start, we're faced with a limited amount of time or a deadline.
To clip off our carefree flapping wings
To end our free-spirited and easy-going attitude.
Show us the things we can't afford then throw us overboard
Reveal things that we can't have or can't sustain, and then abandon us.
Until I see you off at home, down the sidewalk in my head
Replaying memories of you walking down the street until you get home.
I might be sinking like a stone, but perfectly happy, just openly happy
Even if I'm struggling or overwhelmed, I can still be joyful and content.
In my heart I've always known, I gotta be happy alone
Deep down, I realize that I need to find happiness by myself rather than depending on someone else or chasing an ideal.
So burn my mail, destroy the phone, yeah, I'd rather be happy alone
I'm willing to cut off communication and connections if it means that I can achieve happiness on my own.
The moving sky, the rocks below all so perfectly happy alone
The natural world doesn't need anything or anyone else to be content.
Our little hearts have turned to stone, it better be happy all alone
Our emotions have hardened, so it's important to find happiness within ourselves.
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: AARON LEO ESPINOZA, ARIANA CHLOE MURRAY
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Michael Tyler
This is a great song, like most songs I hear, the feelings behind the music touch me first and then I learn the lyrics. This is one of those songs. I am looking forward to connecting the words to the feeling.
James-Pierre
Crazy movie. Love this song too. Peter was just as space out as the pot family, but in a different way. He finally made the bus, what an awesome ending.
michael romine
I can't believe a classic song as this isn't well known. i feel fore the masses.
duh890
Great song from an amazing band - thank Jehovah for Music Maze
Awkward Me
Wow, huge Elliott Smith vibes here. Heard this in the background on some movie/show, and had to hunt around a while for it. Of course it's a hardly-known song. I'll certainly check out more from these guys.
WE GAME THEY SLEEP
FOR SURE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
tayothirtythree
Really strong message about severing a relationship - stark cold truth, but accepting and positive.
phantombunny
Humboldt County is a beautiful place. One of my memories is playing a pick up game of basketball there, surrounded by pine trees.
QSdrummrz
Holy shit I have been through hell this last week and this song made me alright
coolfrets
line that caught me was "even the stopped clock on the wall is right two times a day"