The Yacht Club
Owl City(아울 시티) Lyrics
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(Da da da da da da da)
My rock candy passion is bittersweet
And armed to the teeth
'Cause she would rather fall in chocolate
Than fall in love
Especially with me
I stood under the waterfall
With a kiwi-pineapple parasol
As Cinderella dropped the crystal ball
And made a concrete cavern
A caterpillar concert hall
I wish that we could sail our sad days away
Forever
In deep blue seas of papier-mâché
(Let's dance in the moonlight)
A barracuda chased our dog days away
Forever
Let's sink or swim 'til we fall in love
(And dance in the moonlight)
When we join the yacht club
I would rather go swimming
With great white sharks
Than wade in romance
'Cause I can never find the courage
To ask her to dinner
Or even to dance
(Dance in the moonlight)
Don't sweat under your overcoat
'Cause my heart can harbor this paddle boat
You'll hit the bottom of the highest note
And the chatty tree frogs will never wanna
Leave your throat
I wish that we could sail our sad days away
Forever
In deep blue seas of papier-mâché
(Let's dance in the moonlight)
A barracuda chased our dog days away
Forever
Let's sink or swim 'til we fall in love
(And dance in the moonlight)
When we join the yacht club
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Let go of the world you know
And plug in the partyin' lights
Soak your cares in the solar flares
That light up these island nights
Orange eclipse I can taste your lips
In the citrus afternoon
If you can fly don't stop at the sky
'Cause there's footprints on the moon
(With you)
I wish that we could sail our sad days away
Forever
In deep blue seas of papier-mâché
(Let's dance in the moonlight)
A barracuda chased our dog days away
Forever
Let's sink or swim 'til we fall in love
(And dance in the moonlight)
When we join the yacht club
(Let's dance in the moonlight)
When we join the yacht club
The lyrics of "The Yacht Club" by Owl City showcase the theme of the singer's unrequited love. He has a "rock candy passion" that is sweet but mixed with bitterness, and he is "armed to the teeth" with it. He wants to dive into a world of adventure and fantasy instead of facing his reality of being in love with someone who doesn't feel the same. The singer narrates how he stood under a waterfall with a kiwi-pineapple parasol, and Cinderella drops the crystal ball, creating a concrete cavern, which is a metaphorical way of saying that his dreams and fantasies are now shattered into reality. He wants to sail away his sad days forever into the deep blue seas of papier-mâché, where there is no pain or heartbreak.
Throughout the song, the singer shows his desire to escape from reality into a world of fantasy, where he can be himself, dance in the moonlight and not worry about anything. He feels that life is too short, and he doesn't want to waste it being afraid to ask the girl he likes out to dinner or even dance. The yacht club represents a place where people can be themselves, leave their worries behind, and enjoy life. The singer wishes to join this club, and through escapism, he hopes to forget about his unrequited love and find happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
My rock candy passion is bittersweet
And armed to the teeth
'Cause she would rather fall in chocolate
Than fall in love
Especially with me
My love for her is as sweet as rock candy, but also comes with a sharp bite. She prefers indulging in chocolate rather than feeling affection for me, especially romantic love.
I stood under the waterfall
With a kiwi-pineapple parasol
As Cinderella dropped the crystal ball
And made a concrete cavern
A caterpillar concert hall
I experienced a magical moment standing under a waterfall with a colorful parasol, as if in a fairy tale. As the crystal ball shattered, it created a concrete structure that became a venue for a concert featuring caterpillars.
I would rather go swimming
With great white sharks
Than wade in romance
'Cause I can never find the courage
To ask her to dinner
Or even to dance
(Dance in the moonlight)
I prefer the danger of swimming with great white sharks over the risk of romance. I lack the courage to ask her out or even dance with her.
Don't sweat under your overcoat
'Cause my heart can harbor this paddle boat
You'll hit the bottom of the highest note
And the chatty tree frogs will never wanna
Leave your throat
Don't worry, even though it's cold outside, my heart can keep us warm on this little boat. You have a great singing voice and even the tree frogs are impressed and don't want to stop listening.
Let go of the world you know
And plug in the partyin' lights
Soak your cares in the solar flares
That light up these island nights
Orange eclipse I can taste your lips
In the citrus afternoon
If you can fly don't stop at the sky
'Cause there's footprints on the moon
(With you)
Forget about your worries and embrace the party atmosphere. Enjoy the bright lights and let the warm embrace of the sun heal your cares. As the sky turns orange during an eclipse, I can imagine kissing you in the warm afternoon. If you can fly, don't stop until you reach the moon, together with me.
I wish that we could sail our sad days away
Forever
In deep blue seas of papier-mâché
(Let's dance in the moonlight)
A barracuda chased our dog days away
Forever
Let's sink or swim 'til we fall in love
(And dance in the moonlight)
When we join the yacht club
I yearn to escape our sorrows and live forever sailing the seas of our imagination. Let's dance under the moonlight to celebrate our freedom as the memories of our troubles fade away. Let's face any obstacle together as we navigate the waters of love and join the exclusive yacht club.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ADAM R. YOUNG
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