On July 16, 2013, 3 days after the band's first show, Smallpools released their eponymous debut EP. The record included Dreaming and 3 new songs, "Mason Jar", "Over & Over" and "No Story Time". Smallpools spent the summer supporting Australian indie popsters, San Cisco, on their first U.S. Headline tour. Later that year, Smallpools toured in support of Cincinnati, Ohio indie popsters and label mates Walk the Moon, and also in support of another Cincinnati indie pop group, twenty one pilots.
The group's debut album, Lovetap!, was released on March 20, 2015.
DJs & Porsches
Smallpools Lyrics
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To brand new obsession
She's a coping device
For another addiction
That I can romanticize, oh oh
But it's a wonderful feeling
And I built it this way
When all of the DJs and Porsches steal her away
D-D-DJs
D-D-D
D-D-DJs
D-D-D
I need another exemption before I can rise
Can try a bit of passion but soon it'll die
There is no time for appreciating
Oh, it's killing my flow
Fly away to your castle
The science of letting go, oh oh (oh oh, oh oh)
Steal her away
But it's a wonderful feeling
And I built it this way
So I can cherish the heartache
When all of the DJs and Porsches steal her away
D-D-DJs
D-D-D
D-D-DJs
D-D-D
D-D-DJs (chase)
D-D-D (blind)
D-D-DJs (faith)
D-D-D
D-D-DJs
D-D-D
D-D-DJs
(Steal her away)
But it's a wonderful feeling
And I built it this way
So I can cherish the heartache
When all of the DJs and Porsches steal her away
Steal her away
D-D-DJs
D-D-D
D-D-DJs
D-D-D
D-D-DJs (chase)
D-D-D (blind)
D-D-DJs (faith)
D-D-D
The lyrics of Smallpools’ song “DJs & Porsches” describe the singer’s reliance on a woman to cope with addiction, which becomes his new obsession. He admits to romanticizing this dependency and feeling compelled to cling to the heartache that comes with her being stolen away by DJs and Porsches. The repetition of the lyrics “D-D-DJs” and “D-D-D” interspersed throughout the song adds to the catchy, almost hypnotic nature of the melody.
The line “she’s a coping device for another addiction” is particularly revealing of the singer’s mental state. He is not able to break free from his addictions and so seeks temporary solace in a relationship that ultimately becomes just another outlet for his unhealthy behavior. The chorus reveals his contradictory desire to both hold on to this woman and cherish the heartache that comes with losing her. In a sense, he wants to keep experiencing the highs and lows that come with the relationship, even if the ultimate outcome is not favorable to him.
Line by Line Meaning
I, chase, blind, faith
I am blindly chasing after something I have faith in
To brand new obsession
This is a new obsession I am pursuing
She's a coping device
She is someone I turn to in order to cope with my problems
For another addiction
But in reality, she is just another addiction for me
That I can romanticize, oh oh
I try to convince myself that what I am doing is romantic
But it's a wonderful feeling
Regardless of the reality, it feels good to me
And I built it this way
I purposely created this situation for myself
So I can cherish the heartache
So I can enjoy the pain that comes with it
When all of the DJs and Porsches steal her away
Even though I know she will eventually leave me for someone else
I need another exemption before I can rise
I need some kind of excuse in order to move on from this situation
Can try a bit of passion but soon it'll die
Even though I may try to find excitement elsewhere, it won't last very long
There is no time for appreciating
I am too focused on my own problems to appreciate what I have
Oh, it's killing my flow
This is negatively impacting my life
Fly away to your castle
I wish to escape this situation
The science of letting go, oh oh (oh oh, oh oh)
But it is difficult to let go and move on
D-D-DJs
The repetition of this line is used as a coping mechanism for the situation
Steal her away
This is a constant fear I have
Writer(s): Michael Kamerman, Beau Kuther, Sean Scanlon, Frederik Thaae, Lenno Linjama
Contributed by Aria R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Darkalexrdx
Lyrics:
I, chase, blind, faith
To brand new obsession
She's a coping device
For another addiction
That I can romanticise, oo-oh
But it is a wonderful feeling
And I built it this way
So I can cherish the heartache
When all the DJs and Porsches steal her away
I need another exemption before I can rise
Can try a bit of passion but soon it'll die
There is no time for appreciating
Oh, it's killing my flow
Fly away to your castle
The science of letting go, oo-oh
Steal her away
But it is a wonderful feeling
And I built it this way
So I can cherish the heartache
When all the DJs and Porsches steal her away
Chase, blind, faith
Steal her away
But it is a wonderful feeling
And I built it this way
So I can cherish the heartache
When all the DJs and Porsches steal her away
Chase, blind, faith
@Darkalexrdx
Lyrics:
I, chase, blind, faith
To brand new obsession
She's a coping device
For another addiction
That I can romanticise, oo-oh
But it is a wonderful feeling
And I built it this way
So I can cherish the heartache
When all the DJs and Porsches steal her away
I need another exemption before I can rise
Can try a bit of passion but soon it'll die
There is no time for appreciating
Oh, it's killing my flow
Fly away to your castle
The science of letting go, oo-oh
Steal her away
But it is a wonderful feeling
And I built it this way
So I can cherish the heartache
When all the DJs and Porsches steal her away
Chase, blind, faith
Steal her away
But it is a wonderful feeling
And I built it this way
So I can cherish the heartache
When all the DJs and Porsches steal her away
Chase, blind, faith
@800kbr3
It's a wonderful feeling 🔥
@TheBestOfYoungG
Love this one.. like everyone, I prefer the "indie rock" sound better.. but this is a gem!
@ThefamedSponge
So glad to be a fan of this band 🤘
@MassimoFortunato39
"But it is a wonderful feeling
And I built it this way
So I can cherish the heartache
When all the DJs in Porsches steal her away"
God, I love this song!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@daltonhoch69
New favorite song! You couldnt have dropped this album at a better time! Much love!!
@aerolynx33
Its an ep not an album its less than 25 minutes
@whitelilacplants
I love your songs keep making more 😭😭👍👍
@chingtan4242
Heard it the other day at a Penshoppe store.Tried to search it using lyrics and finally found it.Love the song.
@Arthur-hj1kl
Como eu amo...💚💛💚💛