The band was among the first acts of a renewed wave of shoegazing music, harkening back to the late-1980s and early 1990s heyday of that genre. Although My Bloody Valentine is the most well-known of the shoegazers, Film School tends to hew more closely to the less stridently noisy bands from the original scene--bands such as Slowdive and Blind Mr. Jones. When Film School ups the tempo, their cascading guitars and background harmonies of "ooh" and "aah"--washed-out spins on classic mid-60s pop--they can also sound like Ride, another prominent band in the original shoegazing scene.
Film School today are now based in Los Angeles. Current members are: Greg Bertens, Dave Dupuis, Lorelei Plotczyk, Jason Ruck, James Smith . Previous members have included Nyles Lannon, Justin LaBo, Donny Newenhouse.
Sick of the Shame
Film School Lyrics
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Could I hide with you?
Fall away like we had money
It's all we'd do
If we had this honey
Could I feel like you?
Run away like we had money
It's all we'd do
Beautiful, where'd you go?
The lyrics to "Sick of the Shame" by Film School can be interpreted in different ways since they are quite abstract and open-ended. However, a possible explanation is that they depict the desire to escape from reality, responsibility, and possibly shame associated with financial struggles. The lines "If we had some money, could I hide with you?" and "Fall away like we had money, it's all we'd do" suggest that the singer and his/her desire to escape would be possible if they had enough money to retreat from the hardships of life. The repetition of "It's all we'd do" highlights the fixation on this possibility and the longing for a simpler, more carefree existence.
The second verse continues this theme, but introduces the idea of love or companionship as a factor in the desire to escape. The lines "If we had this honey, could I feel like you?" and "Run away like we had money, it's all we'd do" suggest that being with someone the singer cares about might make the escape more meaningful or romantic. However, the abrupt ending of the verse with "It's all we'd do" implies that the fantasy is still just a wishful thought, and the reality remains unchanged.
Overall, "Sick of the Shame" conveys a sense of yearning for a better life, but also acknowledges the limitations and challenges that prevent this from becoming a reality. The lyrics' vagueness and ambiguity allow for various interpretations, depending on the listener's experiences and perspectives.
Line by Line Meaning
If we had some money
If we were financially stable
Could I hide with you?
Could we escape from our problems together?
Fall away like we had money
Get lost and disconnect from reality as if we had financial security
It's all we'd do
If we had money, we'd spend it on escaping
If we had this honey
If we had this sweet life
Could I feel like you?
Could we both experience this good life?
Run away like we had money
Run away and pretend we're living like wealthy people
Beautiful, where'd you go?
Asking where the beautiful life has disappeared to
Lyrics © ROUGH TRADE PUBLISHING, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Donald Reis Newenhouse, Greg Bertens, Jason Ruck, Justin Labo, Nyles T Lannon
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