Celebration
Hotel Books Lyrics

She likes her rock and roll
She prefers a certain type of music

To be broke and famous
She likes the music to have a certain vibe, regardless of whether it's mainstream or not

With the broken and nameless
She prefers up-and-coming musicians rather than established ones

To take all their time
She values the dedication and commitment of musicians who put their all into their craft

She likes her rock and roll to be loud and honest
She values authenticity and transparency in music

Proud and androgynous, not searching for context
She values rock and roll that is confident in and of itself, without the need for explanation or justification

She likes her rock and roll to teach her about herself
She believes that music can be a tool for self-discovery and reflection

And how to [?] not depleting your mental health
She values music that can inspire and uplift without causing harm or negative effects on mental health

She rock and rolled her way out of Poughkeepsie
She pursued her passion for music and left her hometown behind

She left her family so she could be right next to me
She prioritized her relationship with the artist over her family

Well, do what you gotta do, but
The singer is respectful of her choices

I will tell the truth and
The artist values honesty and transparency

I didn't ask you to
The singer did not ask for her sacrifice

You might be something I cannot lose
The singer values her and their relationship highly

We sound nothing like we did at the start
Their music has evolved and changed since they first started playing together

We made some rock and gave up on art
They prioritized rock and roll over other types of music

I hope you're happy, Mom
The artist addresses their mother, expressing the hope that she is happy with their choices

I wrote a happy song
The singer has written a song with a positive and celebratory tone

Now let's hope that the world holds their remarks
The singer hopes that the song will be received positively by the world

I wanna buy a house without feeling doubt
The artist desires financial stability and security

I wanna change the world, but also change myself
The artist desires personal growth and societal impact

Here's the voice of an aspiring sellout
The artist acknowledges that their music may be perceived as mainstream or commercial

Darling, you got your first taste of fame
The singer addresses someone who has recently become famous

I hope it tastes as good as you thought
The artist hopes that the experience is living up to their expectations

'Cause once you play the game, nothing's the same
The singer warns that fame and success can often lead to major changes in one's life

And that fame might be all that she got
The singer acknowledges the possibility that someone's fame may never go beyond that

'Cause I'd rather live with a broken heart than no heart at all
The singer values emotional depth and experience over emptiness

Left with questions and remarks that narrate the fall
The consequences of missed opportunities and failed relationships can be profound

We'll paint a picture and cover it in gray
The artist will create and experience things that may be bittersweet or melancholy

And peel away an inch every time we feel our love stray
Relationships may change and evolve over time

So by the end we could look at the beautiful art
The singer hopes that the impact of their artistry will ultimately be positive and beautiful

That you and I made, if we don't already fade
The artist hopes that their shared experiences and memories will endure

Yet it's someday you don't still love me
The artist acknowledges the possibility of a future where their love is not reciprocated

Just know that I will miss you
The artist will still care for and miss the other person

If it's not too much to ask
The singer does not want to impose on the other person's life

Maybe someday you'll sit back
The artist hopes that the other person will reflect on their time together

And you'll find some time you miss me, too
The singer hopes that the other person will also cherish the memories they shared

'Cause I can get it wrong
The singer acknowledges their own fallibility

Sometimes I know I'm right
The singer trusts their instincts in certain situations

I don't wanna sing another sad song
The artist wants to create something more positive and uplifting

Just wanna celebrate life
The artist wants to appreciate and enjoy life's moments