Independence Day
Floyd's Funk Revival Lyrics
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No one hits on me, when I want to be hit on.
No one keeps me laughing, when I want a comedy.
All it ever does is rain on major holidays.
No one looks at fashion the way I look at fashion.
Ain't no white fayva boots, or aqua net in my hair.
When I try to call you on the telephone,
Always getting' bad reception, I ain't even stoned.
(chorus)
All the clouds come out on independence day.
Little boy, don't cry, the wind will blow them all away.
All the clouds come out on independence day.
The lyrics of "Independence Day" by Floyd's Funk Revival seem to express the feeling of being alone and unwanted. The singer is saying that nobody pays attention to him/her when they want it, nobody hits on him/her when they want to be hit on, and nobody makes them laugh when they need a comedy. The reference to rain on major holidays could represent the dissatisfaction with the way things turn out on important days.
The second verse continues with the theme of feeling alone and out of place. The singer notices fashion in a way that others don't, and seems to feel like they don't fit in. When they try to call someone, they always get bad reception, as if the world is conspiring against them. The chorus then comes in, saying that all the clouds come out on Independence Day, but that the wind will blow them all away, comforting the little boy who cries because of the gray skies.
The song seems to be about feeling isolated and disconnected. The singer is looking for someone to connect with but is not finding anyone. The reference to Independence Day could represent the idea of breaking free from the chains of loneliness and finding a way to be independent and happy.
Line by Line Meaning
No one pays attention, when I want attention.
I feel ignored when I want attention from others.
No one hits on me, when I want to be hit on.
I feel neglected even when I desire love or affection from someone.
No one keeps me laughing, when I want a comedy.
I feel quite low when there is no one to keep me entertained.
All it ever does is rain on major holidays.
It seems like bad things always happen on important occasions.
No one looks at fashion the way I look at fashion.
Others don't value style in the same way that I do.
Ain't no white fayva boots, or aqua net in my hair.
I don't fit the typical fashion standards, and that's okay with me.
When I try to call you on the telephone,
When I attempt to reach out to you via phone,
Always getting' bad reception, I ain't even stoned.
The call quality is poor, and I'm not even under the influence.
All the clouds come out on independence day.
Bad things tend to happen on important and impactful days.
Little boy, don't cry, the wind will blow them all away.
Things will improve and get better over time, so don't worry or be upset about current struggles.
All the clouds come out on independence day.
Repeated, emphasizing that important days often bring challenges or hardship.
Contributed by Kylie J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.