Saintseneca is: a whole lot of instruments; propulsive rhythms; strum strum strum strum strum; tight, soaring, raw harmonies; great lyrics.
Happy Alone
Saintseneca Lyrics
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Gouge the floors in our chests
And this the only vestige left
Next time will be better I guess
And I'd be alone
Happy alone
I'd be alone
Call what you want
and I'll be alone
To presuppose this precipice
Could be climbed by any one of us
That was my misjudgement
I guess I best just shut up and face that
I'll be alone
Happy alone
I'll be alone
Happy alone
Call what you want
And I'll be alone
I am not one to
Be three fourths sore
When I crave a split lip
I'll get it quick
And I'll be alone
Happy alone
I'll be alone
Happy alone
Call what you want
And I'd be alone
The lyrics to Saintseneca's song "Happy Alone" delve into the idea that sometimes being alone can be the best way to find happiness. The first verse suggests that we all have guilty pleasures that we keep hidden away, and that these desires can weigh heavily on us like gouges in our chests. Despite this, the only vestige left - or the only scrap of something remaining - is the belief that things will get better next time.
The chorus then repeats the idea that being alone can bring a sense of happiness. The singer defiantly claims that they would rather be alone than in the company of others who judge them for their actions or interests. In the second verse, the singer admits that they had the misjudgment to assume that anyone could climb the cliff of life, but they have since shut up and accepted their situation.
Line by Line Meaning
Guilty pleasures at best
We engage in activities that are frowned upon but give us pleasure nevertheless
Gouge the floors in our chests
We feel a heavy emotional burden that is hard to describe
And this the only vestige left
Our situation is dire and we feel there is little left for us to hold on to
Next time will be better I guess
Despite feeling hopeless, we still hold on to the optimistic thought that things will improve in the future
And I'd be alone
I prefer being isolated from others
Happy alone
I find peace and contentment in being by myself
Call what you want
You can label me as you please, it does not affect my desire for solitude
To presuppose this precipice
I had a mistaken belief that this difficult situation could be overcome easily
Could be climbed by any one of us
I overestimated our ability to handle this situation as a group
That was my misjudgement
I made an error in judgement and now realize my mistake
I guess I best just shut up and face that
It is best that I accept my mistake and move on, rather than dwelling on it
I am not one to
I am not the type of person who
Be three fourths sore
To be partially upset or distressed
When I crave a split lip
When I feel like I need to experience physical pain in order to release my emotional distress
I'll get it quick
I will find a way to satisfy my urges quickly
Contributed by Anthony F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Darkpanther18Ell
Guilty pleasures at best
Gouge the floors in our chests
And this the only vestige left
Next time will be better I guess
And I'd be alone
Happy alone
I'd be alone
Happy alone
Call what you want
And I'll be alone
To presuppose this precipice
Could be climbed by any one of us
That was my misjudgement
I guess I best just shut up and face that
I'll be alone
Happy alone
I'll be alone
Happy alone
Call what you want
And I'll be alone
I am not one to
Be three fourths sore
When I crave a split lip
I'll get it quick
And I'll be alone
Happy alone
I'll be alone
Happy alone
Call what you want
And I'd be alone
@hannahbear098
This is my cousin... So proud of you Zac! Love you!
@dkk2114
That's pretty sweet :) You are beautiful
@cshe92
Kevin Platt next level simp makes him attempt 5 years after the comment
@danielc.6640
I went to a show in Albuquerque and he had a bunch of cousins there.
@stateofblitz
Nice one. They still playing? Hope so. They're amazing.
@capoeirastronaut
@STATE OF BLITZ Most recent album 2018, so probably. Let's hope so! Just discovered them yesterday through the magic of Tiny Desk Concerts, would love to see live
@sadywootten7668
Discovering this band has been a joy of 2019.
@jake_runs_the_world
Sady Wootten yess
@black1582
What a great video and great band. People don’t think bands like this exist anymore, yet here they are!
@cullencochran3393
I love the nervous energy in Zac's voice.