Released in Summer 2019, the driving, angular melancholy of Songs for Strangers saw Flycatcher develop their song-craft through cohesive arrangements and vulnerable, immersive lyrics.
Attitude
Flycatcher Lyrics
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Same old people same old nights
No reward and nothing found
Just games and loves and fights
It's like she's on a treasure hunt that she botched a while ago
She never knows what to want and it always starts to show
Girls like this are made of attitude
Her resume will not include
Her attitude
He acts tough in college crowds
Same old people cracking wise
Be enough when they weigh him out
Just games and loves and lies
It's like he lets emotion haunt him just by being there at all
He never knows what to want so he lets his spirit fall
Playing bad or just some dude
Boys like this are made of attitude
Neither one drops the act
Then together then apart
Feeling sly
Forever trying to restart
It's like it's like this like that like all the things she's scared to say
It's all the little filler words he throws in throughout her day
It's like they're at the cosmic dawn but they're tired and they want to go
They never know what to want and they never want to know
Love or just a mood
Loves like this are made of attitude
In the first verse, the lyrics describe a woman who seems uninterested and bored in college towns. She encounters the same people and experiences the same nights repeatedly, and she feels like she is not gaining anything meaningful from these experiences. It feels like she is searching for something valuable, like a treasure, but she feels she has failed in her pursuit. This constant uncertainty about what she truly wants starts to become evident in her demeanor.
The chorus raises the question of whether the woman's behavior can be attributed to her being bad or plain rude. The lyrics suggest that girls like her are characterized by their strong attitude. Despite her external facade, her resume or personal achievements will not showcase her attitude, which can be seen as both a positive and negative aspect of her personality.
The second verse shifts the focus to a man who presents himself as tough in college crowds. Similar to the woman in the previous verse, he interacts with the same individuals who engage in witty banter. He believes that being enough for them is vital, but all he finds in these interactions are games, love, and lies. It appears that he lets his emotions haunt him by merely being present in these situations. He also struggles to determine what he truly desires, causing him to lose his spirit and enthusiasm.
The chorus repeats, emphasizing that boys like him are also defined by their attitude. They continue to put on an act, whether separately or together, and are constantly seeking connection. They feel sly, as if they are trying to outwit or manipulate others, and are always searching for an opportunity to start anew.
The final verse suggests that the woman and the man in the song are both struggling with expressing their true feelings. The woman is afraid to vocalize her thoughts and relies on filler words in her conversations. The man contributes to this dynamic by inserting insignificant remarks throughout her day, which may distract from the deeper issues they need to address. They feel as if they are at a cosmic dawn, a metaphor for a new beginning or a turning point in their relationship, but they are tired and just want to escape the situation. They continue to be unsure about what they truly want and seem reluctant to explore their true desires.
The lyrics conclude by suggesting that the love they share may just be a passing mood or temporary state. Love, in this context, is described as also being made of attitude. This implies that their attitude, which is characterized by their emotional complexities and uncertainty, permeates their relationship and influences the sentiment they share.
Line by Line Meaning
She acts bored in college towns
She pretends to be uninterested and disengaged when she's in college towns.
Same old people same old nights
She encounters the same individuals and experiences the same monotonous evenings repeatedly.
No reward and nothing found
She gains no satisfaction or meaningful discoveries from her experiences.
Just games and loves and fights
Her interactions primarily consist of frivolous games, superficial romances, and conflicts.
It's like she's on a treasure hunt that she botched a while ago
Her pursuit of happiness resembles a failed treasure hunt from the past, always reminding her of her past mistakes.
She never knows what to want and it always starts to show
She struggles to identify her desires, which becomes evident in her behavior and attitude.
Is she bad or just plain rude?
Is she truly wicked or simply impolite in her interactions?
Girls like this are made of attitude
Girls with similar qualities possess a distinctive attitude or demeanor.
Her resume will not include
Her list of accomplishments and experiences won't mention
Her attitude
Her overall attitude and demeanor.
He acts tough in college crowds
He portrays himself as tough and formidable when surrounded by college crowds.
Same old people cracking wise
He faces the same individuals who make sarcastic remarks and wisecracks.
Be enough when they weigh him out
He hopes to prove his worth when others evaluate and judge him.
Just games and loves and lies
His experiences primarily consist of superficial interactions, romantic pursuits, and deceptive behavior.
It's like he lets emotion haunt him just by being there at all
His presence alone brings back haunting emotions that he struggles to cope with.
He never knows what to want so he lets his spirit fall
He lacks clarity regarding his desires and aspirations, resulting in a decline in his enthusiasm and motivation.
Playing bad or just some dude
Is he intentionally behaving poorly or simply a regular guy?
Boys like this are made of attitude
Boys with similar characteristics possess a distinct attitude or demeanor.
Neither one drops the act
Both individuals refuse to let go of their pretenses.
Then together then apart
They alternate between being together and being separated.
Feeling sly
Experiencing a sense of cunning or cleverness.
Forever trying to restart
Continuously attempting to begin anew or reset their relationship.
It's like it's like this like that like all the things she's scared to say
It resembles the multitude of thoughts and feelings she's apprehensive to express.
It's all the little filler words he throws in throughout her day
He peppers her day with insignificant words and phrases that lack genuine substance.
It's like they're at the cosmic dawn but they're tired and they want to go
They find themselves at the beginning of a significant moment, but exhaustion and a desire to move on consume them.
They never know what to want and they never want to know
They constantly struggle to identify their desires, and at the same time, they avoid exploring and understanding what they truly desire.
Love or just a mood
Is it genuine love or simply passing emotions?
Loves like this are made of attitude
The type of love they share possesses a distinct attitude or demeanor.
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