Formed in 2010, they released their eponymous debut album on the Sub Pop label in 2012.
Sad Pricks
METZ Lyrics
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I’ve got to clear my head
I’m getting pulled in a million directions
I should’ve stayed in bed
Don’t want to know (Everyday there is something wrong) x 4
Don’t want to watch the television
Or pick up the phone
Why don’t they leave me alone?
Don’t want to know (Everyday there is something wrong) x 4
Metz's song Sad Pricks has a simple yet powerful structure that reflects the feeling of frustration, hopelessness, and exhaustion in everyday life. The lyrics express the desire to disconnect from the outside world and avoid the constant bombardment of information and stimulation that modern society imposes on us.
The opening line, "Don't want to wake up in the morning," sets the tone for the song, as the singer is already feeling defeated before the day even begins. The second line, "I've got to clear my head," suggests that the singer is looking for a way to escape the overwhelming thoughts and emotions that are clouding their mind.
The chorus, with its repetitive refrain of "Don't want to know (Everyday there is something wrong)," reinforces the idea that everyday life feels like a burden that must be endured. The line "I'm getting pulled in a million directions" further emphasizes this feeling of being overwhelmed, as if the world is dragging the singer in too many different directions at once.
The second verse echoes the first, with the singer expressing a desire to avoid the outside world and the people who are constantly trying to engage with them. The line "So many different people talking at me / Why don't they leave me alone?" captures the frustration of feeling like one's own needs and desires are constantly being ignored or dismissed by others.
Overall, Sad Pricks is a powerful statement on the struggles of everyday life, and the desire to disconnect and find a moment of peace in the chaos.
Line by Line Meaning
Don’t want to wake up in the morning
I am feeling tired and overwhelmed and do not want to face the day
I’ve got to clear my head
I need some space and time to myself to think and process things
I’m getting pulled in a million directions
I am feeling pulled and stretched thin by various demands and obligations
I should’ve stayed in bed
I regret getting up and starting my day so soon
Don’t want to know (Everyday there is something wrong) x 4
I am tired of constantly dealing with negative news and issues that bring me down
Don’t want to watch the television
I do not want to subject myself to more negative or overwhelming media
Or pick up the phone
I do not want to deal with any more demands or communication from others
So many different people talking at me
I feel overwhelmed by the constant input and demands from others
Why don’t they leave me alone?
I am feeling frustrated and exhausted by the constant demands and attention from others
Writer(s): Hayden Menzies, Alex Edkins, Chris Slorach Copyright: BMG Gold Songs
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