“Music has always been my last refuge—it’s the thing that lets me process and deal with all my darkest thoughts and emotions. But of course sometimes I doubt the music itself, and when I do, it’s overwhelming—like I have nothing left to lean on. “Happiness” is a reflection on those feelings, and the structure of the song mirrors that downward spiral when your negative thoughts and self-doubt are spinning out of control.”
Satchmode is a Los Angeles based dream pop band whose blend of glittery 80's synths and giddy electro pop has drawn comparisons to heavyweight acts like Phoenix and M83. Their first two EP's have received glowing praise from popular music publications such as Clash Magazine, Dancing Astronaut, and The Music Ninja. They have had five Top 10 tracks on Hype Machine, including a #1 Remix, and appear regularly on the taste-making playlists of renowned radio station KCRW. Their debut album Love Hz will be released February 7th, 2017.
State Of Mind
Satchmode Lyrics
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There is just a thing disguise
We're just to burn out in these waters
There's nothing left but emeralds in your eyes
Let go and let you go
I wanna be if you say so
The more you can take from me
Just keep breaking, just keep breaking my heart
It's only making, it's only making me love you more
Just keep breaking, just keep breaking my heart
It's only making, it's only making me love you more
I used to think that growing older
Would put me in a different state of mind
Though I note it down it's over
Hmm, I can't keep from calling one more time
Let go and let you go
I wanna be if you say so
The more you can take from me
When you already planning down
Just keep breaking, just keep breaking my heart
It's only making, it's only making me love you more
Just keep breaking, just keep breaking my heart
It's only making, it's only making me love you more
Just keep breaking, you just keep breaking my heart
It's only making, it's only making me love you more
Just keep breaking, just keep breaking my heart
It's only making, it's only making me love you more
The lyrics to Satchmode's "State of Mind" paint the picture of a relationship that has reached its boiling point. The first verse starts with a description of the emotional distance that has developed between the two partners - "Lately your heart's been gone colder, there is just a thing disguise." It seems like the couple has been worn down by the constant stress of their situation and is just barely holding it together, like they're "about to burn out in these waters." The singer, however, is still holding on to the hope that there is a spark of love left in their eyes.
The pre-chorus and chorus both describe the singer's desperation to hold on to the relationship, even as it seems to be slipping away. They're willing to do anything to keep the other person around - "let go and let you go / I wanna be if you say so / the more you can take from me / when you already planning down." They're even willing to bear the pain of heartbreak because it keeps them attached to their partner - "just keep breaking, just keep breaking my heart / it's only making, it's only making me love you more."
Line by Line Meaning
Lately your heart's been gone colder
Recently, your emotions have become colder and less caring
There is just a thing disguise
You are only hiding your true feelings behind a mask
We're just to burn out in these waters
We are destined to fail in this situation
There's nothing left but emeralds in your eyes
The only thing left in your eyes is desire and greed
Let go and let you go
I am trying to move on from you
I wanna be if you say so
I am willing to do what you ask
The more you can take from me
You are already taking everything from me
When you already planning down
You are already planning to leave me
Just keep breaking, just keep breaking my heart
Even though you hurt me, I still can't help but love you
It's only making, it's only making me love you more
Your actions are making me love you more, despite the pain
I used to think that growing older
I used to believe that with age comes wisdom and understanding
Would put me in a different state of mind
I thought getting older would change my perspective on this situation
Though I note it down it's over
Even though I acknowledge that it's over, I can't help but hold onto hope
Hmm, I can't keep from calling one more time
My desire for you is so strong that I can't help but reach out to you again
Contributed by Eva A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.