Smart and affable in a way that recalls the US college-rock class of 1990-something, their songs float by effortlessly with the lethargic feeling of balmy summery evenings.
Falling Down
Happyness Lyrics
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To write in
Looking to the real action
And call my
Love out
Or hold back the reservation
But I'm falling down
Falling down
To look you up
But it's you trying to please her that makes it stop
Oh to lose with your base ideals
Mixing in the true light of the hollow fear
Oh and to be falling down
I'm falling down
I'm falling down
To look you up
To keep in the race try and lose it
Attention comes
Sewn thick
To sail in her shady eye
As do I
But I lose it
In the fear
That fills like the room
The fear
And it's a gas I dig to you
All red
Falling down
Falling down
Falling down
Look
Fall
Looking up
The song "Falling Down" by Happyness seems to be about grappling with one's own desires and aspirations in the midst of external pressures and expectations. The lyrics seem to suggest that the singer knows what they should be doing - "looking to the real action" and calling their love out - but is unsure whether to hold back or fully embrace their desires. The repetition of "falling down" could indicate a sense of instability or anxiety the singer feels about their choices. In addition, the line "But it's you trying to please her that makes it stop" suggests that external forces, perhaps societal expectations or the opinions of others, are playing a role in the singer's indecision.
The second verse reinforces this sense of unease and uncertainty. The idea of "losing with your base ideals" suggests that the singer wants to stay true to their fundamental beliefs and values, but is struggling to reconcile those with the "true light of the hollow fear" - perhaps a sense of superficiality or shallowness that permeates their surroundings. The repetition of "falling down" in this verse underscores the emotional tumult the singer is experiencing. In the final stanza, there is a strong sense of desperation as the singer tries to navigate their feelings within the context of external pressures. The line "attention comes sewn thick" suggests a sense of being suffocated by expectations, and the repetition of "falling down" makes it clear that the singer feels overwhelmed and unsure of their course of action.
Line by Line Meaning
How much better
Reflecting on the benefits of writing about real-life experiences.
To write in
The action of putting thoughts and emotions into written form.
Looking to the real action
Seeking inspiration from real-life situations.
And call my
Expressing a desire to make one's voice heard through writing.
Love out
Sharing feelings of love and affection through words.
Or hold back the reservation
Suppressing reservations or hesitation about the act of writing.
But I'm falling down
Experiencing a sense of failure or disappointment.
To look you up
Turning to someone for support or comfort.
But it's you trying to please her that makes it stop
Feeling hindered in one's creative expression due to the desire to impress someone else.
Oh to lose with your base ideals
Reflecting on the fear of losing one's basic principles or values.
Mixing in the true light of the hollow fear
Blending genuine emotions with a sense of anxiety or apprehension.
I'm falling down
Feeling a sense of failure or disappointment.
To keep in the race try and lose it
Attempting to stay competitive but ultimately failing to do so.
Attention comes
Receiving recognition or notice for one's work.
Sewn thick
Describing a strong or intense level of engagement or involvement.
To sail in her shady eye
Being drawn into a situation that is shrouded in uncertainty or doubt.
As do I
Admitting to sharing a similar perspective or experience.
But I lose it
Failing to maintain focus or momentum in one's creative pursuits.
In the fear
Feeling overwhelmed or overshadowed by a sense of anxiety or apprehension.
That fills like the room
Being consumed or overwhelmed by a sense of fear or uncertainty.
And it's a gas I dig to you
Describing the sense of being drawn to a dangerous or risky situation.
All red
Describing a state of heightened emotion or passion.
Look
An exhortation to pay attention or focus.
Fall
Embracing vulnerability or taking a risk.
Looking up
Maintaining optimism or hopefulness in the face of adversity.
Contributed by Nathaniel W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Amazing！
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Happyness I like.!
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Cool Music! from La Oroya Perú.
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buena onda!