Kyle Falconer (born June 6, 1987) is the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist… Read Full Bio ↴Kyle Falconer (born June 6, 1987) is the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist with Scottish Indie Band, The View. He shares the songwriting with Kieren Webster. He was famously charged with, and convicted of cocaine possession in 2007, and faced court the day after winning the NME award for best song. He is a big fan of British New-wave band, Squeeze. As well as playing guitar and singing the lead vocals, he plays bass and sings backing vocals in the songs 'Skag Trendy', 'Gran's For Tea', 'Cherry Girl', and plays lead guitar in 'Fireworks and Flowers'.

Stress Ball
Kyle Falconer Lyrics

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Help, help, feelings are taking over more than you'd hope so, honey
I can never read between the lines when it's to do with you
And you won't lift, lift a finger, take it off the trigger
Does this appeal to you?
Everyone is begging to come 'round and ride

You know that I am the one
Who's gonna take you out this big black hole

I'm gonna soften the blow
You're gonna be walking on air with me (hey)

Baby, I could be your stress ball
A punching bag for your fear
And if you need to take it out on somebody
Baby, take it out on me, oh

Dumb, dumb, ditsy Daisy
She ain't helping you out no more
Talking ain't so easy when all you're gonna hear is shout (hey)
Pretty, pretty Peter and Polly gone and left you in doubt, my dear
Reason is so pleasing, reason is to figure it out

You know that I am the one
Who's gonna take you out this big black hole
I'm gonna soften the blow
You're gonna be walking on air with me (hey)

Baby, I could be your stress ball
A punching bag for your fear
And if you need to take it out on somebody
Baby, take it out on me (hey)

Baby, I could be your stress ball
A punching bag for your fear
And if you need to take it out on somebody
Baby, take it out on me, oh

And l'll get by with you
Gonna try with you
Never cry with you
Only die with you (Come and have a go with me, girl)

I'll get by with you
Gonna try with you
Never cry with you
Only die with you (I wanna save your dirty soul)

And l'll get by with you
Gonna try with you
Never cry with you
(Come and have a go with me, girl) only die with you

And l'll get by with you
Gonna try with you
Never cry with you
Only die with you

I could run your fan club, baby
Pay a service to your soul
I could run your fan club, baby
Pay a service to your soul (hey)

Baby, I could be your stress ball
A punching bag for your fear
And if you need to take it out on somebody
Baby, take it out on me (hey)

Baby, I could be your stress ball
A punching bag for your fear
And if you need to take it out on somebody
Baby, take it out on me, ooh

(Hey)

(Hey)
(Hey, hey)

Overall Meaning

The song “Stress Ball” by Kyle Falconer is a love song with a twist. The lyrics reflect the singer’s willingness to be a “stress ball” or a punching bag for his partner’s stress and fears. The song begins with the singer expressing his concern for his partner who seems to be going through a difficult time. The singer offers himself to his partner to help ease her stress and be her support system.

The line “And you won’t lift, lift a finger, take it off the trigger, does this appeal to you?” suggests that the partner is dealing with some kind of emotional distress or trauma and is unable to let go of it. The singer continues to offer himself as a punching bag for his partner’s fear and anger, saying that he can be her “stress ball.” As the song progresses, the singer shows his unwavering commitment to his partner, saying that he will never abandon her and will always try to help her through difficult times.

The song is a beautiful expression of love and commitment, showing how one can be willing to do anything for the person they love. It highlights the importance of being each other’s support system and being there for each other in times of need.

Line by Line Meaning

Help, help, feelings are taking over more than you'd hope so, honey
The singer is sensing that the person he is addressing is struggling with their emotions and he is offering to help.

I can never read between the lines when it's to do with you
The singer admits to having difficulty understanding the person he is talking to.

And you won't lift, lift a finger, take it off the trigger, does this appeal to you?
The singer is suggesting that the person he is talking to is not taking any steps to alleviate their situation and he is questioning whether that is what they want.

Everyone is begging to come 'round and ride, you know that I am the one
Others are interested in the person, but the singer is telling them that he is the one who is truly there for them.

Who's gonna take you out this big black hole, I'm gonna soften the blow, you're gonna be walking on air with me (hey)
The singer is promising to help the person out of their current situation and make their life better.

Baby, I could be your stress ball, a punching bag for your fear, and if you need to take it out on somebody, baby, take it out on me, oh
The singer is offering himself as an outlet for the person's negative emotions.

Dumb, dumb, ditsy Daisy, she ain't helping you out no more, talking ain't so easy when all you're gonna hear is shout (hey)
The singer is implying that someone else who was supposed to be helping the person has stopped doing so and communication has become difficult.

Pretty, pretty Peter and Polly gone and left you in doubt, my dear, reason is so pleasing, reason is to figure it out
The person is uncertain because other people who were supposed to be helping have left them, but the singer is telling them to use logic to figure things out.

And l'll get by with you, gonna try with you, never cry with you, only die with you (Come and have a go with me, girl)
The singer is expressing his commitment to the person and telling them that he will go through anything with them.

I could run your fan club, baby, pay a service to your soul
The singer is suggesting that he is willing to dedicate himself fully to the person and do whatever it takes to make them happy.

(Hey)
An interjection of enthusiasm or emphasis.

Writer(s): Justin Stanley, Kyle Falconer

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Comments from YouTube:

Jen B

34w

He has such a great voice,never get up of him ❤

Helman Talent Scout

3y↑1

This is intense vocals! I can't get enough repeating your song! Our global audience would be so delighted to have you @ sessions live. let's get connected!