LSD
Emma Beckett Lyrics

Up the sketchy stairs
Climbing up a shoddy flight of stairs

See the socks under the crack in the door
Noticing someone's socks visible through a door's crack

A hug from a stranger
Receiving an embrace from someone unknown

They say that they’re tripping on LSD
Hearing someone claim to be under the influence of LSD

A little insecure
Feeling somewhat doubtful or uncertain

I don’t even know who this party is for
Not understanding the purpose of the gathering

Covering up the lights with paper
Blocking the illumination of the space by using paper

Can they see the red on me
Worrying if others can notice something conspicuous on oneself

I know you don’t even like her
Acknowledging that a person dislikes someone else

So why are we tangoing tonight
Questioning the motive for dancing with someone if they don't like them

Don’t really feel sorry for her
Lacking empathy for the aforementioned person

But I hope they have a Good trip there’s something dripping from the walls here
Wishing others to have a good time despite the weird vibes of the place

I miss when I could consider it before your fear interfered
Longing for a time when one could enjoy the party without concern for another person's fear

Good thinking I can feel this hopping off the rails too quickly
Commending oneself for recognizing that the situation is getting out of hand

But I wish I was a little more drunk if I’m being honest now
Admitting that being more inebriated would make things better in the current circumstance

She picks a fight with you
Acknowledging that a person has started an argument with another

And I start to pick up on your side of it too
Becoming sympathetic to the person being argued with

She’s feeding on pity she won’t get mine will she
Realizing that the person causing trouble is looking for sympathy, but won't get it from oneself

There’s something sad here
Noticing something melancholy or upsetting about the situation

Someone lost the cat
Hearing that someone's feline companion is missing

There’s bodies and faces but no more than that
Observing people, but nothing more substantial

They’re starting to float away think we should go
Noticing people beginning to leave, and suggesting that one should leave as well

Could you call that cab
Requesting that someone call a taxi

But I hope they have a Good trip there’s something dripping from the walls here
Once again wishing for others to have a good time, despite the strange décor of the place

I miss when I could consider it before your fear interfered
Reiterating a longing for a time when enjoyment wasn't disrupted by someone's fear

Good thinking I can feel this hopping off the rails too quickly
Reaffirming that recognizing the chaos of the situation was a good decision

But I wish I was a little more drunk if I’m being honest now
Once again admitting that being more intoxicated would be beneficial in this scenario

Good trip there’s something dripping from the walls here
Ending the song with a final wish for a good time, even with the unsettling atmosphere