In 2018, Garrett released their first EP titled "Pockets." This collection featured songs written on individual instruments, each representing different aspects of Garrett's life. While their submission for NPR's Tiny Desk Concerts series was not selected, Boston's WBUR-FM recognized their talent and chose their song "Space Girl" as their favorite submission from Massachusetts. WBUR-FM described Frances Forever's songwriting as reminiscent of smart bedroom pop, showcasing cheerful-sounding melodies that belie deeper emotions such as sadness, longing, and resentment. Frances Forever went on to perform at WBUR's CityScape event on August 23, 2019.
On March 27, 2020, "Space Girl" was officially released as a single and gained immense popularity through TikTok, amassing over 10 million streams on various streaming platforms. The song debuted at number 23 on the Billboard Hot Alternative Songs chart in December 2020. Shortly after, on December 16, 2020, Frances Forever signed with Mom + Pop Music. They collaborated with Chloe Moriondo on a remix of "Space Girl," which was released on January 29, 2021. A music video for the song followed on March 3, 2021. Frances Forever's second EP, titled "Paranoia Party," was released on July 9, 2021.
In an interview with Dork in August 2021, Frances Forever cited Taylor Swift as a musical inspiration and revealed a childhood connection to Swift's music. Frances Garrett identifies as pansexual and non-binary, using singular they pronouns. They were diagnosed with ADHD during their childhood. In 2021, Garrett obtained a degree in music and music technology from Clark University.
paranoia party
Frances Forever Lyrics
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Slowing down my heartbeat
My brain's in pieces all over the floor
Waltzing with anxiety
Paranoia party
Let's share our troubles, softie sophomores
And this couch smells of lovin' and dyin' and Bud Light
Oh, and this house feels like endless sadness and good times
Everyone knows the dance, I never learned how to stand
Stripped me of my spine, my body clearly isn't mine
Lo-fi drum beats
Slowing down my heartbeat
My brain's in pieces all over the floor
Waltzing with anxiety
Paranoia party
Let's share our troubles, softie sophomores
And this couch smells of lovin' and dyin' and Bud Light
Oh, and this house feels like endless sadness and good times
My mind's going 50 and my body's gone heavy
Breath knocked out of me
Just keep on dancing before I can see
I don't know anyone at this party
Will you just ease my pain?
Will you just call me insane?
Pouring my wine down the drain
Promise that I'm okay
Will you just ease my pain?
Will you just call me insane?
Pouring my wine down the drain
Promise that I'm okay
Will you just ease my pain?
Will you just call me insane?
Pouring my wine down the drain
Promise that I'm okay
Will you just ease my pain?
Will you erase my brain?
My body's all decayed
Swallowing yesterday
This couch smells of lovin' and dyin' and Bud Light
Oh, and this house feels like endless sadness and good times
The lyrics to Frances Forever's song "paranoia party" depict a scene of social anxiety and self-doubt, where the singer feels lost and overwhelmed at a party full of strangers. The lo-fi drum beats and the repetition of the phrase "slowing down my heartbeat" emphasize the singer's introspection and uneasiness, while the metaphor of waltzing with anxiety adds a sense of detachment and vulnerability. The contrast between the smell of "lovin' and dyin' and Bud Light" and the feeling of "endless sadness and good times" creates a bittersweet ambience, suggesting that the party is both a source of comfort and confusion for the singer.
The second verse introduces the theme of identity, as the singer feels like a spectator rather than a participant in the social gathering: "Everyone knows the dance, I never learned how to stand / Stripped me of my spine, my body clearly isn't mine". This sense of disconnection and alienation is further emphasized in the chorus, where the lyrics repeat the phrase "will you just ease my pain?" as a plea for emotional support and acceptance. The final verse adds a surreal and absurdist element, as the imagery of "swallowing yesterday" and the repetition of the phrase "will you erase my brain?" suggest a desire to escape reality and start anew.
Line by Line Meaning
Lo-fi drum beats
The simple beats of the song give a sense of calmness amid the chaos of the lyrics.
Slowing down my heartbeat
The calming effect of the music helps to ease the singer's anxiety.
My brain's in pieces all over the floor
The singer is experiencing extreme anxiety, which is causing her thoughts to feel scattered and unorganized.
Waltzing with anxiety
The singer is trying to find a way to cope with her anxiety.
Paranoia party
The party is a metaphor for the singer's anxious thoughts and fears that never seem to go away.
Let's share our troubles, softie sophomores
The singer wants to connect with others and share her struggles, but she feels vulnerable and scared to do so.
And this couch smells of lovin' and dyin' and Bud Light
The singer is in a place that has seen both love and loss, and is using alcohol to cope with her anxiety.
Oh, and this house feels like endless sadness and good times
The singer is experiencing a range of emotions in this place, from sadness and anxiety to moments of joy and laughter.
My mind's going 50 and my body's gone heavy
The singer is struggling with a racing mind that is causing her physical discomfort and exhaustion.
Breath knocked out of me
The singer feels overwhelmed and unable to breathe deeply due to her anxiety.
Just keep on dancing before I can see
The singer is using dancing as a way to distract herself from her anxious thoughts and feelings.
I don't know anyone at this party
The singer feels disconnected and alone in her anxiety, unable to connect with others who may be sharing similar experiences.
Will you just ease my pain?
The singer is reaching out for comfort and support from someone else.
Will you just call me insane?
The singer is worried that her anxiety makes her seem crazy or irrational to others.
Pouring my wine down the drain
The singer is trying to cut herself off from the crutch of alcohol to cope with her anxiety.
Promise that I'm okay
The singer is trying to convince herself and others that she's okay, despite her anxiety.
Will you erase my brain?
The singer is so overwhelmed by her anxiety that she wishes she could forget everything and start over.
My body's all decayed
The singer's anxiety is causing her to feel physically worn out and unwell.
Swallowing yesterday
The singer is trying to move past her anxious thoughts and live in the present, without dwelling on the past.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Ash Del Carmen, Frances Garrett
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Lyrics
Lo-fi drum beats
Slowing down my heartbeat
My brain's in pieces all over the floor
Waltzing with anxiety
Paranoia party
Let's share our troubles, softie sophomores
And this couch smells of lovin' and dyin' and Bud Light
Oh, and this house feels like endless sadness and good times
Everyone knows the dance, I never learned how to stand
Stripped me of my spine, my body clearly isn't mine
Lo-fi drum beats
Slowing down my heartbeat
My brain's in pieces all over the floor
Waltzing with anxiety
Paranoia party
Let's share our troubles, softie sophomores
And this couch smells of lovin' and dyin' and Bud Light
Oh, and this house feels like endless sadness and good times
My mind's going 50, my body's gone heavy
Breath knocked out of me
Just keep on dancing before I can see
I don't know anyone at this party
Will you just ease my pain
Will you just call me insane
Pouring my wine down the drain
Promise that I'm okay
Will you just ease my pain
Will you just call me insane
Pouring my wine down the drain
Promise that I'm okay
Will you just ease my pain
Will you just call me insane
Pouring my wine down the drain
Promise that I'm okay
Will you just ease my pain
Will you erase my brain
My body's all decayed
Swallowing yesterday
This couch smells of lovin' and dyin' and Bud Light
Oh, and this house feels like endless sadness and good times
(byw i'm a singer/songwriter inspired by Lauv/Jeremy Zucker. It'd mean a lot if you check out my music and subscribe,promise you won't regret<3have a great day:)
@kurtcobainsdoormat
Yall, I can already say this will be good cuz their songs are such a vibe like dude. They are so talented like what?
@terigon5192
like what?
@kurtcobainsdoormat
@Terigon Like, have you heard their other songs? They are talented af.
@snakes7303
So so very true
@kurtcobainsdoormat
@hi sisters yes very-
@samuelqueen2708
this is deep
@funshinesunshine3
the message of not being yourself .... burning your old self to become who you truly are. one mtf dancing with a woman, the two women who are lovers in the end are dancing with men... they are not themselves with the cloaks. once they take them off they all can finally be themselves.
@kee0613
omg this.. yeah 😭
@franciemcfrances9979
The last scene when they were all standing there while the house burns made me cry so damn loud
@peachmartinez8753
I thought it's only me sitting in my room and crying-- even tho i cant be loud bc my muslim parnets would kill me lol