Vacation
SoBs Lyrics


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Fall in love with someone new
Just feeling a little blue

She′s what you want to be
But that's not what you are
My dysmorphia though
Oh what a dilemma
I need a vacation badly
Happiness is fleeting baby
Everyday is looking so bleak
Your smile won′t last so take a picture now

He'll be handing you a flower
Saying you've got all the power

Now watch it all crumble in your hands
Control, for what it′s worth, lacks demand

Walk into your air of glory
This emptiness is killing me and
Everyday is looking so bleak
Your smile won′t last so take a picture

I need a vacation badly
Happiness is fleeting baby




Everyday is looking so bleak
Your smile won't last so take a picture

Overall Meaning

The song "Vacation" by the band SoBs is a melancholic track that speaks about the fleeting nature of happiness and the desire for a break from the mundanity of everyday life. The lyrics are expressed in a slightly cryptic manner, making use of abstract themes such as dysmorphia, control, and glory. The first stanza sets the tone for the rest of the song, as the singer admits to feeling a little blue and hoping to fall in love with someone new. However, the dysmorphia that the singer is struggling with presents an internal conflict that complicates matters.


The chorus of the song is repeated twice and drives home the message that the singer needs a vacation badly, as happiness is fleeting and everyday life is looking bleak. The image of taking a picture of someone's smile, capturing a moment that is temporary at best, emphasizes the transitory nature of joy. The second stanza offers a bit more insight into the singer's psyche, as he mentions the empowering feeling of being handed a flower and told that he has all the power. Nonetheless, control, despite its perceived value, lacks demand, which suggests that the singer is not entirely sure what he wants in life.


Overall, "Vacation" is a thoughtful and somewhat gloomy song that speaks to the struggle of finding meaning in life while dealing with internal and external conflicts. The idea of needing a vacation is not just a physical desire but is also symbolic of the need to escape from the inner turmoil that the singer is experiencing.


Line by Line Meaning

Fall in love with someone new
Start a new relationship to distract yourself from feeling sad and down


Just feeling a little blue
Feeling a bit depressed and unhappy


She's what you want to be
Another person seems perfect and desirable to you


But that's not what you are
You feel like you don't measure up to their standards


My dysmorphia though
You have a distorted view of yourself and your body


Oh what a dilemma
You're feeling conflicted about your feelings and desires


I need a vacation badly
Desperately need a break from everything


Happiness is fleeting baby
Happiness doesn't last long


Everyday is looking so bleak
Each day feels depressing and hopeless


Your smile won't last so take a picture now
Capture happy moments because they don't last forever


He'll be handing you a flower
Someone will try to please you and make you happy


Saying you've got all the power
They will compliment and empower you


Now watch it all crumble in your hands
Something good will fall apart or turn out badly


Control, for what it's worth, lacks demand
Even if you try to control things, it may not make a difference


Walk into your air of glory
Try to act confident and successful


This emptiness is killing me and
Feeling empty and unfulfilled is deeply affecting you


Everyday is looking so bleak
Each day feels depressing and hopeless


Your smile won't last so take a picture
Capture happy moments because they don't last forever




Writer(s): sobs

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