Alopecia
False Advertising Lyrics


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I've been watching myself,
Driving me round the bend.
I'm in the moment
but my brain does not attend.
Struck by a perfect mirror image scene.
But a defect was somehow left for me.

I hope my hair don't fall out.
I hope my hair don't fall out.
I hope my hair don't fall out.
I hope my hair don't fall out.

Guilt ridden fever pits
are stifled by my friends.
In one fell swoop I'll knuckle down
and I'll pretend, that
–You'll be, happy, happy
Another reason this was meant for me.

(don't fall out) x4

Tell me...
You'll be...
Happy, happy, happy.
Lonely, lonely, lonely.





(don't fall out) x2

Overall Meaning

The song Alopecia by False Advertising touches upon themes of insecurity, self-doubt, and the damaging effects it has on one’s mental health. The lyrics suggest that the singer is not in the best state of mind, with lines such as “I’ve been watching myself, driving me round the bend” and “my brain does not attend” highlighting a sense of detachment or detachment from reality. This is further emphasized by the line “struck by a perfect mirror image scene, but a defect was somehow left for me,” which suggests that although everything may seem perfect on the surface, there is always an underlying sense of dissatisfaction or fault.


The repetition of the line “I hope my hair don’t fall out” can be interpreted as a metaphor for the decline of one’s mental health or sense of self. The physical manifestation of hair fall may represent the emotional turmoil and chaos within oneself. Thus, the line can be seen as reflective of the singer’s fear of losing control over their situation and the potential collapse of their mental health.


The chorus, with the repetition of the phrases “happy, happy, happy” and “lonely, lonely, lonely,” hints at the idea that the singer may be struggling to find happiness, and these feelings of loneliness and despair are overwhelming. The final repetition of “don’t fall out” acts as a plea for stability and control. The song ends on this repetition, leaving the listener with a sense of uncertainty and unease.


Line by Line Meaning

I've been watching myself,
I have been observing my own behavior


Driving me round the bend.
It is driving me crazy


I'm in the moment
I am living in the present


but my brain does not attend.
However, my mind is not fully present


Struck by a perfect mirror image scene.
I am amazed by what I am seeing


But a defect was somehow left for me.
Unfortunately, there is something faulty with my situation


I hope my hair don't fall out.
I am worried about losing my hair


Guilt ridden fever pits
I am feeling extremely guilty and anxious


are stifled by my friends.
My friends are helping me suppress these feelings


In one fell swoop I'll knuckle down
I am determined to take action


and I'll pretend, that
And I will act as if


–You'll be, happy, happy
You will be very happy


Another reason this was meant for me.
This situation was meant for me for a reason


(don't fall out) x4
Repetition of the earlier worry of hair loss


Tell me...
Please inform me


You'll be...
You will be


Happy, happy, happy.
Very happy


Lonely, lonely, lonely.
Very lonely


(don't fall out) x2
Repetition of the earlier worry of hair loss




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