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.
It's Gonna Happen
Parquet Courts Lyrics
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Uncommon like they've got some
Place to be
So turn to me
They always come around
I'm not an imposter
I'm not an imposter
At first old conventions seemed
It's gonna happen every time
So rehearse with me in mind
The lyrics to Parquet Courts's song "It's Gonna Happen" are centered around the theme of societal conventions and how people tend to put up a front or conform to fit in with others. The opening line, "First, plastic faces feel cold and uncommon like they've got some place to be" suggests that people put on a fake persona or mask to cover up their true identity, as if they have somewhere important to go or something important to do. The next line, "So turn to me, they always come around" suggests that these people will eventually come to the singer for help, possibly because they feel that he is genuine and not putting on a front like they are.
The line "I'm not an imposter" is repeated twice, possibly to reinforce the idea that the singer is genuine and not putting up a fake front. The following lines, "At first old conventions seemed staged and uncommon" suggests that societal conventions or norms may seem fake at first or not genuine, but they are still commonly followed. This idea is reinforced in the chorus with the line "It's gonna happen every time, so rehearse with me in mind", implying that people will always conform to social norms and that it's important to prepare for it.
Overall, the song is a commentary on societal norms and how people tend to conform to fit in with others, even if it means putting up a fake front. The singer seems to be offering himself as a genuine alternative to this behavior, suggesting that it's possible to be true to oneself and not conform to society's expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
First, plastic faces feel cold and
At the beginning, artificial and insincere people seem distant and withdrawn, as if they have somewhere more important to be.
Uncommon like they've got some
Appearing unusual, as if they possess a sense of importance and exclusivity.
Place to be
A sense of having somewhere else to be, somewhere more significant or superior.
So turn to me
Come to me instead, for genuine and sincere interaction.
They always come around
Hollow and insincere individuals tend to make an appearance, despite prior absence.
I'm not an imposter
I am truly authentic and genuine, not pretending to be someone that I'm not.
I'm not an imposter
Reiterating the authenticity and sincerity of the singer.
At first old conventions seemed
Initially, traditional cliche expectations appeared artificial and contrived.
Staged and uncommon
Taken out of context and seemingly orchestrated.
It's gonna happen every time
Predicting the reoccurrence of artificiality and insincerity within social interactions.
So rehearse with me in mind
Practice and prepare for future social interactions with the singer, who is sincere and genuine.
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY
Written by: ANDREW SAVAGE, MAXWELL SAVAGE, SEAN YEATON, AUSTIN BROWN
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