A concept record of sorts, A Place in a Parlor features five distinct stories involving the patrons of a bar which shares the albums name. To help realize singer/songwriter Brendan Rivera's vision, the band enlisted the help of guest vocalists Lou Pomposello (Safe as Houses) and Carly Wasserstein on the tracks "Addicted to Your Touch" and "Deuce! Deuce! Deuce!" respectively. Guitarist Kenneth Fletcher, along with bassist Andrew Santucci, percussionist Phil DiRaffaele and drummer Rich Barone lay the foundations of the musical odyssey, with Rivera contributing the meandering guitar lines that make A Place in a Parlor stand out amongst the uninspired, cookie-cutter efforts constantly being released by Looking Glass Wars' peers.
Hotel
Looking Glass Wars Lyrics
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The flickering street lights follow the rhythm of a song you cant enjoy. Stuck in your head, tapping your body.
It starts with one kiss then it ends up meaning something more. I could drive you crazy if you didn't mind to care. We can start with one glass but we'll end up drinking so much more. I could drive you crazy if you didn't mind to care.
Believe me when I say, "Today's not the greatest but my favorite in a way." Our eyes can tell a story, a story telling you I get to face the girl that I adore.
The lyrics to "Hotel" by Looking Glass Wars describe a moment shared between two people who cannot afford to be together, perhaps due to their economic status, societal expectations, or personal circumstances. The setting is a hotel room, a temporary escape from reality, where the couple can be intimate and vulnerable with each other. The streets outside serve as a contrast to this private moment, telling a different story that the couple may have to face once they leave the room.
The verse "It starts with one kiss then it ends up meaning something more" suggests that the relationship between the two may have started as a casual fling but has since developed into something deeper. The repetition of the line "I could drive you crazy if you didn't mind to care" indicates a desire to take risks and explore the full extent of their feelings for each other, even if it means experiencing pain or heartbreak.
The chorus, with its emphasis on storytelling and the connection between the eyes of the couple, reinforces the idea that this moment is a significant one in their lives. The lyric "Believe me when I say, 'Today's not the greatest but my favorite in a way'" suggests that even though the couple cannot be together all the time, they cherish these stolen moments together and make the most of them.
Overall, "Hotel" is a poignant, intimate reflection on a relationship that exists outside of social norms and expectations, and the importance of seizing the moments that matter.
Line by Line Meaning
Suppose we caught ourselves lying on a mattress in a room we cant afford.
Imagine we find ourselves lying on a cheap bed in a hotel room we can't really pay for.
The streets could tell a story, a story telling you, I get to face the girl that I adore.
The city seems to be alive and telling a tale of me meeting the girl I truly love.
The flickering street lights follow the rhythm of a song you cant enjoy. Stuck in your head, tapping your body.
The lights outside flicker like the beat of a song that you can't stand but it still gets stuck in your head and makes you move.
It starts with one kiss then it ends up meaning something more. I could drive you crazy if you didn't mind to care. We can start with one glass but we'll end up drinking so much more. I could drive you crazy if you didn't mind to care.
One kiss can lead to a deeper connection. I could make you lose your mind if you let yourself care. Starting with one drink can quickly turn into many. I could make you go insane if you allow yourself to care.
Believe me when I say, "Today's not the greatest but my favorite in a way." Our eyes can tell a story, a story telling you I get to face the girl that I adore.
Trust me when I tell you that today isn't the best day but it's special to me in its own way. Our eyes communicate a story of how I finally get to be with the girl I love.
Contributed by Gavin R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.