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Quiet America
Memoryhouse Lyrics
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the place where i live
is not the place where i'll lead
been holding back the peace of something (...)
and what a sad and true
in the darkness to you
when i try to leave
when it all collapse into me
The lyrics of Memoryhouse's song Quiet America seem to revolve around feeling out of place and wanting to leave a certain environment. The singer speaks of keeping up with the times and feeling proud of their current situation, but also acknowledges that the place they live is not where they see themselves leading, indicating a desire to move forward and experience something new. The line "been holding back the peace of something" suggests that the singer has been preventing themselves from finding inner peace or happiness by staying in this place.
The repetition of the phrase "what a sad and true" gives a sense of resignation or acceptance towards the situation. The singer acknowledges the darkness around them, but also directs a plea to someone, possibly a loved one, to come with them when they try to leave. The final line, "when it all collapses into me," suggests an impending sense of crushing weight or pressure, further emphasizing the desire to escape and start anew.
Line by Line Meaning
keep up with the times that i'm proud
I strive to stay current and relevant with my own accomplishments and feel a sense of pride in my progress.
the place where i live
My physical location of residence.
is not the place where i'll lead
Despite living here, it is not where I will be taking charge or leading others along their journeys.
been holding back the peace of something (...)
I've been suppressing and bottling up the potential tranquility of a particular circumstance or relationship.
and what a sad and true
This realization is both unfortunate and an undeniable reality.
in the darkness to you
Even in difficult and uncertain times, I still rely on you for support and guidance.
come with me
Join me on this journey or adventure.
when i try to leave
Throughout my attempts to move on or depart from a situation, relationship, or physical place.
when it all collapse into me
As everything falls apart and becomes overwhelming, I internalize and bear the weight of it all by myself.
Contributed by Nathan F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mike D
The one song that renews itself again and again to give reason for playback, and where it falls short it's beauty is always inspiring.
Diskotraxxxxx
memoryhouse never seems to fail me, love the new track.
Alex Price
Songs like this, you put on repeat, because you wish it would last forever - awesome job memoryhouse and sub pop
Ocean Eyes
what a gem. thank you sub pop and memoryhouse
haha47977
Subpop was and still is the best music company...they are not mainstream because the dont care for mainstream...they care for music.KEEP ON ROCKING SUBPOP!!!
CP6L1
i really really like this song :) <3
Kyle Burnett
Why couldn't they have tacked on heirloom, bonfire, and caregiver to the new EP and made it a full length album? GOD.
pancakerepairman
songs like this, only go for 2 minutes, because you wish it would end asap
Padideh Aghanoury
holy shit i did not know memoryhouse was on this label
Chance Porter
Woah.