Release
Frumpy Lyrics


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It's hard to talk about it
I'll try to do it well
He couldn't live without it
Live without the swell

He had no mother, no father
Only friends that pined away
No girl that was strong enough
To lead him on a better way

He was alone in a world of confusion
He was alone in a world of disillusion

One early morning
He looked at the sparkling sky
He packed up his things
And told the junk good bye

He went on the road
With a rock'n'roll band
But nobody cared
Nobody had a helping hand

He tried to live with the others
Almost saved from the gutter
Sunglasses covered his eyes
And made them think that he was telling lies

But I'm so sorry, that we treat him like a crazy fool
I'm really sorry, that our hearts are freezing cold
Back in town fixing dragged him to the ground

There wasn't anybody
Who helped when he cried




Nothing he'd got and nothing he left behind
So he died

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Frumpy's song "Release" tell a tragic story of a young man who could not find his place in the world. He grew up without parents and had only friends who were not able to guide him. He tried to find meaning in his life by becoming a musician, joining a rock 'n' roll band and going on the road. However, he could not escape the loneliness and confusion that plagued him. Eventually, he became a drug addict, relying on "the swell" to cope with his pain. In the end, he was found dead, with no one to mourn him.


The lyrics are poignant and emotional, touching on themes of alienation, addiction, and desperation. Through the words, we can feel the sense of hopelessness that the young man must have experienced in his life, as well as the sadness and regret that accompany his death. The lines "I'm so sorry, that we treat him like a crazy fool / I'm really sorry, that our hearts are freezing cold" are a powerful indictment of our society's failure to care for those who are struggling.


Overall, "Release" is a song that speaks to the human condition, reminding us of the importance of empathy, love, and understanding.


Line by Line Meaning

It's hard to talk about it
The subject matter is difficult to discuss openly.


I'll try to do it well
I will make an effort to express myself coherently.


He couldn't live without it
He was unable to go on living without his addiction.


Live without the swell
He could not bear to live without the unnaturally pleasant sensations he experienced while indulging his addiction.


He had no mother, no father
He had no familial support.


Only friends that pined away
His friendships were unfulfilling and ended in disappointment for both parties.


No girl that was strong enough
There was no romantic interest who could motivate him to change his path.


To lead him on a better way
To guide him onto a more positive path in life.


He was alone in a world of confusion
He felt isolated from others in a world that perplexed him.


He was alone in a world of disillusion
He felt disconnected and dissatisfied with the world he lived in.


One early morning
On a particular early morning.


He looked at the sparkling sky
He observed the striking beauty of the sky.


He packed up his things
He prepared his belongings for departure.


And told the junk good bye
He bid farewell to his addictive habits.


He went on the road
He embarked on a journey.


With a rock'n'roll band
He joined a band that played rock and roll music.


But nobody cared
He was not receiving the support he needed from those around him.


Nobody had a helping hand
He was not receiving any assistance from others.


He tried to live with the others
He made an effort to fit in with the rest of the group.


Almost saved from the gutter
He was only barely rescued from living in poverty and desperation.


Sunglasses covered his eyes
He wore sunglasses to conceal his true emotions from others.


And made them think that he was telling lies
His deceptive appearance made others believe that he was lying about something.


But I'm so sorry, that we treat him like a crazy fool
I regret that we treated him with disrespect or insulted him throughout his struggles.


I'm really sorry, that our hearts are freezing cold
I apologize for the unsympathetic nature of our behavior towards him.


Back in town fixing dragged him to the ground
Upon returning to his hometown, he was brought down by his attempts to deal with his past problems.


There wasn't anybody
There was no one present to assist him.


Who helped when he cried
No one provided him support when he was at his most vulnerable.


Nothing he'd got and nothing he left behind
He had nothing in life to show for his existence, and left nothing behind when he passed away.


So he died
He eventually passed away.




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