Robert Pollard (born October 31, 1957) is a Dayton, Ohio singer-songwriter,… Read Full Bio ↴Robert Pollard (born October 31, 1957) is a Dayton, Ohio singer-songwriter, who is the leader and creative force behind indie rock group Guided by Voices. During his high school years, he was a successful basketball and baseball player. Pollard was a fourth grade schoolteacher until 1994, when Guided by Voices first broke into the national consciousness with the release of the album Bee Thousand. With over 1300 songs registered to his name with BMI, Pollard is among the most prolific songwriters of his time. In 2006 Paste Magazine listed him at the 78th greatest living songwriter.

Pollard began releasing solo records in 1996, alongside regular releases from Guided by Voices. These albums were typically recorded with a small group consisting of current or former Guided by Voices members, and they were generally considered to informally be part of the Guided by Voices canon, as that band would regularly perform selections from the solo releases in concert.
After the dissolution of Guided by Voices in 2004, Robert Pollard launched his official solo career with the release of From a Compound Eye in February 2006. Pollard's recent studio work has eschewed the live-band format, instead relying on the multi-instrumental talents of Todd Tobias, who produced several Guided by Voices albums. In 2006, he resumed touring with a new band informally dubbed "The Ascended Masters", which featured Tommy Keene on lead guitar and keyboards, Dave Phillips on guitar, Jon Wurster on drums, and Jason Narducy on bass. After Normal Happiness was released, the band returned to the road but subsequent to the cancellation of some 2006 dates due to a leg injury, Pollard announced his retirement from touring. Pollard, however, has since toured with Boston Spaceships.

Pollard resides just outside of Dayton, OH. with his wife, Sarah.

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Allow yourself time to heal
It's just around the corner
Make yourself happy to know
It's going to be a scream

Overall Meaning

In the song Party, Robert Pollard offers a poignant message of hope amidst personal pain and confusion. The opening verse, "Allow yourself time to heal, it's just around the corner," suggests an understanding of emotional distress and a call for patience in the process of healing. By acknowledging the presence of emotional pain but suggesting that it is temporary, the song offers a message of hope to listeners who may be struggling with difficult situations.

The subsequent lines, "Make yourself happy to know, it's going to be a scream," underscore the importance of maintaining a sense of joy and positivity even in challenging times. The idea of a "scream" may connote both release and jubilation, further emphasizing the possibility of transcending difficult emotions.

Ultimately, Party offers a message of optimism, suggesting that the future holds the promise of happiness, release, and celebration. Through its evocative lyrics and energizing rhythm, the song encourages listeners to stay hopeful and focused on the possibilities of renewal and joy.

Line by Line Meaning

Allow yourself time to heal
Give yourself the time and opportunity to recover from any emotional or physical pain you are experiencing

It's just around the corner
The possibility for healing is close by and within reach

Make yourself happy to know
Allow yourself to feel content and satisfied by the fact that the healing process is underway

It's going to be a scream
The healing process may be intense and potentially wild, but ultimately in a positive way

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Robert E. Jr. Pollard

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