1) LABRYS is A… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name, including:
1) LABRYS is American singer-songwriter Penny Pitchlynn from Oklahoma City;
2) Labrys was duo Elena Jordan and Patricia Lyons active in the mid-1980s.
1) LABRYS is American singer-songwriter Penny Pitchlynn from Oklahoma City. She has released a series of albums.
2) Labrys was duo Elena Jordan and Patricia Lyons active in the mid-1980s. The duo released "Turn Around" in 1985.
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Labrys Lyrics
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Make it easy
Don′t let the fast pace crowd
Keep you away from doing anything right now
Make your own way
Get the first say
Let black and white gray out
You're doing it because you know you can′t bow down
He wants to go deeper
Couldn't be cheaper
He's a real scorekeeper and I′m always a little behind
She knows all the answers
She used to be a dancer
Now I can′t stand her demands on me, I'm never enough
You could see more
You could explore
Keep a room of your own
You′d be better off alone, better off alone
What if we loved freely
Would it make it any easier on me
Would it mean they ever need me or see me
I'm just hanging around
I′ll be hanging around
The lyrics of Labrys's song "Deeper" tell a story of rejecting societal pressures and expectations in order to pave your own path. The opening lines "Take it back babe, make it easy" are a call to simplify and take control of your life. The fast pace of society can often make us feel like we're falling behind, but Labrys urges listeners to ignore the pressure and make their own way.
The chorus brings forth the idea of feeling inadequate compared to others who seem to have it all figured out. "He wants to go deeper, couldn't be cheaper, he's a real scorekeeper, and I'm always a little behind" references the feeling of constantly comparing oneself to others and feeling like they're always playing catch-up. The second verse takes a different perspective by portraying someone who seemingly has all the answers and control but is demanding too much from others. "She knows all the answers, she used to be a dancer, now I can't stand her demands on me, I'm never enough" shows how power imbalances can make us feel trapped and unappreciated.
The song ends with the question "What if we loved freely, would it make it any easier on me?" Intimacy and connection can often be what we crave, but when there are expectations and power dynamics at play, it can be difficult to fully open up. The phrase "I'll be hanging around" suggests that the singer is waiting for something to change, but also hints at a sense of temporary stagnation.
Line by Line Meaning
Take it back babe
Revert back to a time where things were simple and easy
Make it easy
Simplify things so that they are not overly complicated and hard to manage
Don't let the fast pace crowd
Do not allow the rush of life to prevent you from living in the moment
Keep you away from doing anything right now
Do not let the speed of life hold you back from living in the present and taking action
Make your own way
Forge your own unique path in life and do not rely on others for direction
Get the first say
Take control of your actions and decisions, be proactive
Let black and white gray out
Let go of strict dichotomies and embrace the complexities and nuances of life
You're doing it because you know you can't bow down
Taking control of your life and refusing to submit to external pressures or forces
He wants to go deeper
He desires a deeper emotional connection
Couldn't be cheaper
He does not value emotional intimacy and depth
He's a real scorekeeper and I'm always a little behind
He is competitive and keeps track of who is 'winning' in the relationship
She knows all the answers
She is confident and self-assured
She used to be a dancer
She used to be passionate and free-spirited
Now I can't stand her demands on me, I'm never enough
Her desire for emotional depth and connection feels suffocating and burdensome to him
You could see more
By breaking away from others and being alone, you can gain greater understanding and insight
You could explore
By being alone and doing things on your own, you can discover new things and grow as a person
Keep a room of your own
It is valuable to have a space of your own where you can be alone and have independence
You'd be better off alone, better off alone
Being alone and independent is more valuable than being in an unhealthy or unfulfilling relationship
What if we loved freely
What if we were able to love without inhibitions or fears
Would it make it any easier on me
Would it be easier for me if we could love without any emotional barriers or complications
Would it mean they ever need me or see me
Would unconditional love make me feel needed and seen by others
I'm just hanging around
I am not taking action to change my situation or improve my life
I'll be hanging around
I will continue to stay in this unfulfilling situation without making any changes
Contributed by Emily R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.