(2) Happy Campers has one release on Ninja Tune . "No mind"
Buried Alive
Happy Campers Lyrics
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In Happy Campers' song "Buried Alive," the singer laments being trapped and overwhelmed by the struggles of life. He feels like he is suffocating, both physically and emotionally. He never imagined his life would turn out this way and has worked hard to stay on the straight and narrow, but still finds himself unlucky and facing one setback after another.
The metaphor of being buried alive is a powerful one, representing the singer's feeling of being trapped and unable to escape his circumstances. He is consumed by his problems and can no longer hide his frustration and exhaustion. He longs for a moment of respite or good luck, but feels like he can't hold on much longer.
The song is an emotional and raw expression of the difficulties of life and the toll they can take on a person's mental and physical well-being. It's a reminder that even when we try our best, things can still go wrong, and sometimes it feels like the world is closing in on us.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm being buried alive.
I feel suffocated and trapped in my current situation.
Don't know if I'll survive.
I am unsure if I have the strength to overcome my struggles.
Can't keep my head above water.
I am struggling to stay afloat and not drown in my problems.
Feels like I'm drowning in my own skin, and it keeps boiling hotter.
My stress and anxiety continue to intensify and consume me.
I never thought, I never guessed that my life would turn out like this.
I never expected my life to become so difficult and overwhelming.
I worked so hard to walk the line.
I tried to live a responsible and respectable life.
Well I guess bad lucks all mine.
I feel like everything has gone wrong for me lately.
My walls are closing in around me.
I feel trapped and isolated with no way out.
This life of mine is starting to drown me.
My current circumstances are becoming overwhelming and suffocating.
I'm feeling like a pugilist with every new punch that I take.
Every new obstacle feels like a heavy blow that knocks me down.
I can no longer hide the enthusiasm that I fake.
I am no longer able to pretend that I am okay.
Just once I'd like to catch a break.
I wish for some relief from my ongoing struggles.
I don't know how much more I can take.
I am reaching my breaking point and fear I cannot continue on.
Contributed by Emma H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@erikjernberg933
Their sound has evolved nicely. I like these guys a lot. Then and now. Stick with it guys.
@hellheavenzzz
THAT EXPRESSION !
@noahcristian5814
You guys deserve such more attention. A lot of influence from Bad Religion, I like it.
@ralfcaetano
crazy beat!!!!!! i never heard a punk song like it
@panteralover23
This is really cool. It got me listening to some of their other older stuff. It's really good. Props!
@eaglewings1934
Okay, the first punk-ish song that I was actually able to listen to without feeling an urgent need to spit at my computer screen and smash my speakers with a sledgehammer. Heck, the instrumental part right about the middle was actually enjoyable!
@stevelambo5883
there's gonna be a cpl happy campers songs on a compilation cd released up in canada.
@sheepeatinglandshark
aint heard from these since bumfights,better than the original.sounds alot better
@FriebzaEmberorOfUniverse
HOLY FUCK! they are still making music?
@mrsDilSeRe
that's what I thought!