HUNNY is an American indie rock band formed in Newbury Park, Ventura County… Read Full Bio ↴HUNNY is an American indie rock band formed in Newbury Park, Ventura County, California, in 2014. The band emerged from indie-rock scene of the mid-2010s, sharing stages with The Neighbourhood and Bad Suns from an early age. The members of HUNNY are vocalist and guitarist Jason Yarger, guitarist Jacob Goldstein, bassist Kevin Grimmett, and drummer Joey Anderson. Greg Horne was the previous bassist.

Inspired by influential bands such as The Cure, The Strokes, and The Killers, HUNNY's music can be described as well-crafted "post-punk tinged pop". Combining elements of new-wave sheen, shoegaze gloom, and angular guitar rock, the band's sound carries a distinct California cool sensibility. Jason Yarger, the band's lead vocalist and guitarist, coined the term "sadwave" to characterize HUNNY's genre, with lyrics revolving around their personal experiences growing up and encounters with love and heartbreak.

HUNNY gained early recognition with the release of their self-titled EP, "Pain/ Ache/ Loving," in 2015. This EP garnered millions of streams, thanks to tracks like the hit single "Cry For Me." Throughout their journey, HUNNY has shared close ties with long-time friends The Neighbourhood and Bad Suns. In 2015, they accompanied these bands on a tour across the United States called "#THEFLOOD2015," which coincided with the release of The Neighbourhood's second album.

In 2019, HUNNY signed a record deal with Epitaph Records and released their debut full-length album, "Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes." Produced by GRAMMY-winner Carlos de la Garza (known for his work with Paramore and Best Coast), the album showcased a polished production sheen that received acclaim from music outlets like Alternative Press. The album's blend of perfunctory electronic and new-wave pop, infused with themes of love, heartbreak, and neuroses, further solidified HUNNY's unique sound. As a result, the band embarked on global tours, sharing stages with notable acts such as State Champs, Citizen, and The Story So Far.

Ritalin
Hunny Lyrics

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All the pockets in my favorite coat
Have developed holes
I′m losing change in the lining
Conversation seems impossible
If I may be so bold
As to coax you out of hiding

This body's getting warmer

It feels much better than mine
This body′s getting warmer
It feels much better than mine

Way up popping Ritalin with my friends
I wait up, I'm a visitor to them
I can't see straight, see anything
I can′t see straight, see anything
And likely I′m hard to adore

Am I the reason that you bite your tongue
Or do you marvel at how clever I've become?

This body′s getting warmer
It feels much better than mine

Way up popping Ritalin with my friends
I wait up, I'm a visitor to them
I can′t see straight, see anything
I can't see straight, see anything
And likely I′m hard to adore

I waited up all night
She's an actress
I waited up all night
She's an actress

Way up popping Ritalin with my friends
I wait up, I′m a visitor to them
I can′t see straight, see anything
I can't see straight, see anything
And likely I′m hard to adore

Way up popping Ritalin with my friends
I wait up, I'm a visitor to them
I can′t see straight, see anything

I can't see straight, see anything
And likely I′m hard to adore

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Ritalin" by Hunny portray a sense of emotional turmoil and a struggle with self-identity and relationships. The mention of pockets in a favorite coat with holes suggests a loss of material possessions, which could symbolize a loss of stability or control. The line "I'm losing change in the lining" could be metaphorical, indicating a loss of personal value or worth. The inability to have meaningful conversations and coax someone out of hiding hints at difficulties in communication and connecting with others.

The repeated statement that "this body’s getting warmer, it feels much better than mine" suggests a desire to escape or disconnect from oneself. It implies that being in someone else's body or experiencing someone else's feelings is preferred because it offers temporary relief from personal struggles. Additionally, the reference to popping Ritalin with friends highlights a reliance on substances as a means of coping or finding solace.

The line "Am I the reason that you bite your tongue or do you marvel at how clever I've become?" conveys a sense of self-doubt and uncertainty. The singer questions their impact on others, wondering if their behavior makes people hesitant to speak up or if it impresses them instead.

Line by Line Meaning

All the pockets in my favorite coat
All the aspects of my life that bring me comfort and security

Have developed holes
Are falling apart and becoming unreliable

I'm losing change in the lining
I'm losing valuable parts of myself and my resources

Conversation seems impossible
It's difficult for me to communicate and connect with others

If I may be so bold
If I may be so daring

As to coax you out of hiding
As to encourage you to reveal your true self

This body's getting warmer
I'm feeling more alive and comfortable in my own skin

It feels much better than mine
It feels more desirable and superior to my own body

Way up popping Ritalin with my friends
Engaging in the use of prescription drugs, specifically Ritalin, with my friends

I wait up, I'm a visitor to them
I stay awake, feeling like an outsider among them

I can't see straight, see anything
I'm unable to perceive clearly, unable to see and understand anything

And likely I'm hard to adore
It's probably difficult for others to love and appreciate me

Am I the reason that you bite your tongue
Am I the cause for you restraining your thoughts and opinions

Or do you marvel at how clever I've become?
Or do you admire and marvel at my intelligence and wit?

I waited up all night
I stayed awake all night

She's an actress
Referring to someone as being fake or performing in life

Way up popping Ritalin with my friends
Engaging in the use of prescription drugs, specifically Ritalin, with my friends

And likely I'm hard to adore
It's probably difficult for others to love and appreciate me

Writer(s): Joseph Douglas Burger Anderson, Kevin Brooks Grimmett, Jacob Samuel Goldstein, Jason Peter Yarger

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