Funhouse
Rinse & Repeat Lyrics
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Funny how you found your way
Everybody's got their own
Way of making others pay
Laughing but my mind is strained
Calming a tragic fate
When I have a big problem
I always let you know
People like it when your late
I guess I tend to hesitate
Go ahead and spill my guts
All over the place
I hope I served
I'm the most excellent host
There's nothing really wrong with you
The future is laughing
When I start to spiral down
Hard to let the feelings go
All these voices drown me out
Staring inside of your head
Squirming
To get a word in
I'm so scared
Of this
Everything that happened
What if I'm buying
What you're selling
I can make you happy
I can be happy
And for the rest of the night
We can entertain nothing
"Funhouse" by Rinse & Repeat is a song that explores the complex dynamics of social interactions and personal struggles. The lyrics paint a picture of a house or environment where people gather to have fun, but there is an underlying tension and discomfort. The line "Welcome to the house of fun, funny how you found your way" suggests that while it may seem easy or amusing to fit in, the process of navigating relationships and social dynamics can be challenging.
The song delves into the various ways people manipulate and exert power over others. The line "Everybody's got their own way of making others pay" speaks to the different methods individuals employ to assert their influence or control. This can be seen as the host, who is initially inviting and entertaining, but also harboring a mental strain. They rely on others to confide in, stating "When I have a big problem, I always let you know."
The lyrics also touch upon the fear of vulnerability and the struggle to communicate effectively. The line "People like it when you're late, I guess I tend to hesitate" suggests a hesitancy to open up and the fear of judgment. The song further explores the internal turmoil and overwhelming nature of one's thoughts, as evidenced by "When I start to spiral down, hard to let the feelings go, all these voices drown me out."
Overall, "Funhouse" examines the complexities of human relationships, the masks people wear to protect themselves, and the struggle to find genuine connections amidst the chaos.
Line by Line Meaning
Welcome to the house of fun
I'm inviting you into my mind, which is filled with confusion and chaos
Funny how you found your way
It's ironic how you stumbled upon this chaotic place
Everybody's got their own
Each person has their unique way
Way of making others pay
Method of causing harm or seeking revenge on others
Laughing but my mind is strained
I may laugh, but deep inside, my mind is overwhelmed and stressed
Calming a tragic fate
Trying to find peace amidst a situation with a potentially disastrous outcome
When I have a big problem
In times of trouble and challenge
I always let you know
I always turn to you for support and share my burdens
People like it when your late
Others seem to enjoy it when you're not punctual
I guess I tend to hesitate
I have a habit of being indecisive and delaying actions
Go ahead and spill my guts
Feel free to reveal my innermost thoughts and secrets
All over the place
In a scattered and disorganized manner
I hope I served
I hope I fulfilled my role or purpose
I'm the most excellent host
I take pride in being a skilled and welcoming host of this chaotic environment
There's nothing really wrong with you
Deep down, you're not inherently flawed or broken
The future is laughing
The uncertain future mocks and taunts us
When I start to spiral down
When I begin to descend into a state of emotional turmoil
Hard to let the feelings go
It's challenging to release the overwhelming emotions
All these voices drown me out
The multitude of thoughts and opinions overpower and silence me
Staring inside of your head
Intently observing and trying to understand your thoughts
Squirming
Feeling uncomfortable or restless
To get a word in
To find an opportunity to express oneself
I'm so scared
I'm filled with fear and apprehension
Of this
Of the chaos and uncertainty
Everything that happened
All the events and experiences that unfolded
What if I'm buying
What if I'm believing
What you're selling
What you're portraying or presenting
I can make you happy
I have the ability to bring joy to your life
I can be happy
I can find happiness within myself
And for the rest of the night
For the remaining duration of this time
We can entertain nothing
Together, we can find solace in emptiness and absence of thoughts
Contributed by Alexander O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.