Following the word-of-mouth acclaim of last September’s Self-Titled debut album, their latest EP ‘Brainless’ offers up dreamy soaring male/female harmonies blended with slabs of American-noise-rock, with singles from the record already racking up plays on Radio X and BBC 6 Music. Not bad, considering Jen, Chris and Josh have self-produced and recorded all of their music DIY in garages and living rooms.
The band have spent their first 12 months impressing crowds across the UK with their loud, instrument-swapping show. With performances winning praise from Total Guitar, who marked them as ‘Guitarists to watch in 2016’, and prompting Bob Mould (Hüsker Dü) recently to hand-pick them as his support band.
Alopecia
False Advertising Lyrics
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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.
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
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
Contributed by Caleb K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.