What sets Levitation Room apart from many of their neo-psych contemporaries in the midst of a nation-wide revival that has seen the likes of Tame Impala turning up on modern rock radio and former underdogs turned scene godfathers The Brian Jonestown Massacre consistently sell out 3000+ capacity shows is their 24/7 dedication to their craft. These dudes are not weekend warriors who, come Friday night, throw on their paisley shirts just in time to regurgitate a recycled and inferior product upon the alter of the counter-culture gods of yesteryear before cleaning up in time to re-join the rat race by Monday morning; they walk the walk and talk the talk. Julian Porte supports himself as a street musician, busking various spots around LA. Gabriel works as a free-lance graphic designer, Johnathan teaches drum lessons and to top it all off 2014 saw the guys acquire a home-base in the form of Everydaze Music, a retail store equal parts rehearsal space, vintage clothing shop, and musical instrument depot. Operating as a creativity-driven co-op, the four band mates form the central core of larger collective running day-to-day operations along with several of their friends. Located at the busy intersection of Whittier and Atlantic in East LA, the space has already played host to a number of shows and events and boasts an ever-expanding variety of services and goods.
Though they might have their work cut out for them, Levitation Room shows no signs of diverting from their path anytime soon. In the last few months alone they completed their first-ever west coast tour playing to packed audiences gaining loads of new fans and garnering critical acclaim at every tour stop. The coming months will see their very first self-produced recordings re-issued by Lollipop Records and they are currently hard at work on their first ever full-length album for famous California label Burger Records, also to be written, recorded, and produced by the band themselves. All members remain enthusiastic about the future and if their stalwart dedication to consciousness-expanding music continues to match their work ethic the future should be bright indeed, not only for the band members themselves, but for anyone lucky enough to be along for the ride with them.
-Christopher Diers
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Levitation Room Lyrics
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You must think that I'm a fool
You must think that I'm new to this
But I have seen this all before
I'm never gonna let you close to me
Even though you mean the most to me
'Cause every time I open up, it hurts
Even when I mean the most to you
In case you go and leave me in the dirt
But every time you hurt me, the less that I cry
And every time you leave me, the quicker these tears dry
And every time you walk out, the less I love you
Baby, we don't stand a chance, it's sad but it's true
I'm way too good at goodbyes
(I'm way too good at goodbyes)
I'm way too good at goodbyes
(I'm way too good at goodbyes)
I know you're thinking I'm heartless
I know you're thinking I'm cold
I'm just protecting my innocence
I'm just protecting my soul
I'm never gonna let you close to me
Even though you mean the most to me
'Cause every time I open up, it hurts
So I'm never gonna get too close to you
Even when I mean the most to you
In case you go and leave me in the dirt
But every time you hurt me, the less that I cry
And every time you leave me, the quicker these tears dry
And every time you walk out, the less I love you
Baby, we don't stand a chance, it's sad but it's true
I'm way to good at goodbyes
(I'm way to good at goodbyes)
I'm way too good at goodbyes
(I'm way too good at goodbyes)
No way that you'll see me cry
(No way that you'll see me cry)
I'm way too good at goodbyes
(I'm way too good at goodbyes)
No
No, no, no, no, no (I'm way too good at goodbyes)
No, no, no, no
No, no, no (I'm way too good at goodbyes)
(No way that you'll see me cry)
(I'm way too good at goodbyes)
'Cause every time you hurt me, the less that I cry
And every time you leave me, the quicker these tears dry
And every time you walk out, the less I love you
Baby, we don't stand a chance, it's sad but it's true
I'm way too good at goodbyes
The song "Way Too Good at Goodbyes" by Sam Smith is about someone who has been hurt in the past and is afraid of getting too close to someone again. The person recognizes that they may come across as heartless, but they are simply protecting themselves from being hurt again. They have become so good at saying goodbye that they have built up a wall to protect their own emotions.
The lyrics in the chorus indicate that the person has experienced hurt so many times that they have become desensitized to it. They cry less and the tears dry quicker every time they are hurt, and they have gradually stopped loving the person as much. The person recognizes that their relationship doesn't stand a chance because they are too afraid to let anyone get close.
The overall mood of the song is one of sadness and resignation. The person knows that their avoidance of emotional vulnerability will end up with them alone, but they are willing to accept that fate to avoid the risk of being hurt again.
Line by Line Meaning
You must think that I'm stupid
You're underestimating my awareness and intelligence.
You must think that I'm a fool
You assume that I will fall for your tricks and manipulation.
You must think that I'm new to this
You believe that I don't have any experience dealing with this situation.
But I have seen this all before
I know exactly what you're trying to do because I've been through it in the past.
I'm never gonna let you close to me
I won't allow myself to become emotionally attached to you.
Even though you mean the most to me
Despite the fact that you are important to me.
'Cause every time I open up, it hurts
Sharing my feelings with you always ends up causing me pain.
So I'm never gonna get too close to you
I will keep a safe distance from you.
Even when I mean the most to you
Even if I am someone who is very dear to you.
In case you go and leave me in the dirt
I'm avoiding the possibility of being left heartbroken if you abandon me.
But every time you hurt me, the less that I cry
With each action that causes me pain, I become less and less affected by it.
And every time you leave me, the quicker these tears dry
With every departure, I manage to dry my tears faster than before.
And every time you walk out, the less I love you
With each departure, my love for you diminishes more and more.
Baby, we don't stand a chance, it's sad but it's true
Our relationship is doomed to fail, and it's a harsh reality.
I'm way too good at goodbyes
I'm an expert in saying goodbye and leaving situations that no longer serve me.
No way that you'll see me cry
I won't let you see me vulnerable or broken, even if I am hurting inside.
I know you're thinking I'm heartless
You believe that I lack empathy and care for you.
I know you're thinking I'm cold
You perceive me as distant and unemotional.
I'm just protecting my innocence
I'm safeguarding my purity and emotional wellbeing from being damaged by you.
I'm just protecting my soul
I'm taking care of my spiritual essence and preserving my inner peace.
No, no, no, no, no (I'm way too good at goodbyes)
A repetition to emphasize the inability to be taken advantage of or hurt by the other person, as they're proficient in saying goodbye.
Contributed by Luke M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.