Life of the Party
Falling Sickness Lyrics
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open eyes blinking blindly
identity crisis fighting for a last glance
stuck in traffic without a last chance
what will you do if you're not part
of the action?
what will they think if you're not part
of the attraction?
unfufilling the unfufilled
spotlight's on you, life of the party, drowning
in your crowded tragedy
you don't wanna, but it has to be
last night you weren't hangin out
well you must be...you must be..."hiding out"
and if you're not around to think and
act the same
well then you were inept from the beginning anyway
what will you do when you miss out on the
action?
what will they think if you're not part of the
attraction?
who's gonna feed your mind?
who's gonna pump your heart?
who's gonna give you meaning
that you've always had alone
from the start?
it's ok not to have a voice on every
given subject
it's ok not to be a display every time in public
it's ok to be mellow just because you feel it
it's ok to jsut shut up and deal with it
in a mess to impress any dull idiot
for stupid credibility
you're a puppet who needs a hundred people
to pull your strings for stability
what will you do if you're not part of the
action?
what will they think if you're not part
of the attraction?
The lyrics of "Life of the Party" by Falling Sickness explore the pressures that individuals face in social situations to conform to societal expectations and be a part of the crowd. The song talks about the struggle to maintain identity and the fear of missing out on opportunities if one is not a part of the action. The idea of being a "life of the party" is painted as a crowded tragedy, as if the individual is drowning in their attempts to be a part of the social scene instead of finding fulfillment in their true self.
The song speaks to the idea of individuals trying to fit in with the crowd and conforming to societal norms. This can lead to a loss of self-identity as one tries to fulfill others' expectations. The lyrics suggest that it's okay not to be a part of the crowd, not to have a voice on every subject, or be a public display every time. It's also okay to be mellow and deal with things silently instead of impressing any dull idiot.
Overall, "Life of the Party" by Falling Sickness is a commentary on the pressures and expectations that individuals face when trying to fit into society. The song encourages listeners to be true to themselves and find meaning in their own self-identity instead of conforming to societal expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
moving mouths that say nothing
People who talk a lot but do not have anything meaningful to say.
open eyes blinking blindly
People who are blind to the truth and just follow the crowd.
identity crisis fighting for a last glance
Struggling to figure out who you are and wanting to be noticed before it's too late.
stuck in traffic without a last chance
Feeling trapped and unable to change your situation.
what will you do if you're not part
of the action?
Feeling pressure to be involved and wondering what to do if you're not.
what will they think if you're not part
of the attraction?
Worrying about how others perceive you if you're not part of the popular group.
another junkie for the crowd
unfufilling the unfufilled
Being another person who tries to fit in with the crowd but still feels unfulfilled.
spotlight's on you, life of the party, drowning
in your crowded tragedy
Being the center of attention but feeling overwhelmed and trapped in your own life.
you don't wanna, but it has to be
Feeling like you have to conform and be part of the group even if you don't want to.
last night you weren't hangin out
well you must be...you must be..."hiding out"
Feeling like you're being judged for not going out and being part of the group.
and if you're not around to think and
act the same
well then you were inept from the beginning anyway
Feeling like you're not capable or smart enough because you don't think or act like everyone else.
what will you do when you miss out on the
action?
Feeling regret when you aren't part of something exciting or popular.
who's gonna feed your mind?
who's gonna pump your heart?
who's gonna give you meaning
that you've always had alone
from the start?
Wondering who will provide you with purpose and fulfillment if you don't follow the crowd.
it's ok not to have a voice on every
given subject
it's ok not to be a display every time in public
it's ok to be mellow just because you feel it
it's ok to jsut shut up and deal with it
It's okay to not always have an opinion or be the center of attention. It's okay to be yourself and not worry about fitting in all the time.
in a mess to impress any dull idiot
for stupid credibility
you're a puppet who needs a hundred people
to pull your strings for stability
Trying too hard to impress others who don't matter and feeling like you need to have others' approval to feel stable.
what will you do if you're not part of the
action?
Feeling pressure to be involved and wondering what to do if you're not.
what will they think if you're not part
of the attraction?
Worrying about how others perceive you if you're not part of the popular group.
Contributed by Alyssa P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.