Parquet Courts is a band from New York City. The band is fronted by Andrew… Read Full Bio ↴Parquet Courts is a band from New York City. The band is fronted by Andrew Savage, who is known for his collaborations with projects like Fergus & Geronimo, Teenage Cool Kids and Wiccans. Savage is joined by Austin Brown (Guitar), Sean Yeaton (Bass) and Max Savage (Drums).

The bands’ debut release is described as The Fall meets Neil Young- which all makes sense on the band’s debut release, “American Specialties”. The quartet wanders through the American and British underground, picking away their favorite parts with confidence. The lyrics, when intelligible, are bizarre and dramatic. “She looked at me like a fry pan reducing,” moans Savage, from the same lustful subconscious built by the darker moments of psychedelia. Then at times, such as on the 70’s folkish “Square States”, thoughts are more sentimental and transparent. The setting for “American Specialties” ranges from a crusty Brooklyn bodega, to an endless Texas desert. If these sorts of soundscapes appeal to your mind, then you're sure to stumble upon Parquet Courts sooner or later.

Everyday It Starts
Parquet Courts Lyrics

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Everyday it starts
Everyday it starts
Everyday it starts
Anxiety

Anxiety
Everyday it starts
Everyday it starts

Anxiety
Anxiety
Anxiety

And I never sleep but I go to bed

And I never sleep but I go to bed
And I never sleep

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Parquet Courts' "Everyday It Starts" are a simple repetition of a haunting phrase with an alarming tone - "Everyday it starts, anxiety." The repetition of the phrase, along with the escalating tempo and energy of the music, create a sense of urgency and unease in the listener. The phrase "everyday it starts" can be interpreted as the daily cycle of fear and anxiety that the singer experiences, and the fact that it is paired with the word "anxiety" reinforces the idea that this is a persistent and overwhelming feeling.

Additionally, the repeated refrain of "and I never sleep but I go to bed" suggests that even when the singer tries to rest, their anxiety prevents them from finding peace or respite. The feeling of being trapped or stuck in this cycle of anxiety is intensified by the relentless repetition of the lyrics, which feel like they are building to some kind of breaking point.

Overall, the lyrics to "Everyday It Starts" create a sense of foreboding and unease, capturing the experience of living with anxiety and the feeling of being trapped in a cycle of fear and worry.

Line by Line Meaning

Everyday it starts
The constant feeling of anxiety never seems to go away and instead, it starts anew each day.

Anxiety
The primary emotion that the singer is feeling and how it is affecting their daily life.

And I never sleep but I go to bed
Although the singer physically goes to bed, their anxiety prevents them from actually getting any restful sleep.

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