Search Party
So Many Dynamos Lyrics


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There will be no search party for us
No black ribbons tied on antennas
No one's going to stop traffic for us
When we're gone, we're gone
You know it's simple as that

The non-believers are shaking in their shoes
Making empty promises and fucking every thing that moves
Several widows are begging for their lives
Like it's 1999 in 1985
Well ha-ha-ha-hallelujah, we will, we will, we will get what we deserve
Hip-hip-hooray, hip-hip-replacement,
We're dancing on the rooftops,
We're hiding in the basements

I guess I always knew I wouldn't die before you
I guess I always knew I wouldn't die before you
I can't believe this is happening to me
I didn't think I'd be the last one standing now
I can't believe this is happening actually
I didn't think I'd be the last one standing now
Oh my God, oh my God, oh my God now
I didn't think I'd be the last one standing now
Oh my God, oh my God, oh my God now
I didn't think I'd be the last one standing now

Make all the non-believers say [Repeat: x4]

Its over, its over, I've had it and I'm done
Everybody get your flashlight
Everybody get your gun
Gone tomorrow, if we still exist
We'll be singing with the frogs
We'll be dancing with the locusts

Oh my God, oh my God, oh my God now
The sky is falling and I hate to say I told you so
Oh my God, oh my God, oh my God now
The world was gone for nothin'
And now we're standing for an encore





There will be no search party for us

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Search Party" by So Many Dynamos convey a sense of hopelessness and inevitability in the face of an unknown catastrophe. The singer suggests that there will be no help coming for them, no one to mourn their loss, and no escape from their fate. The lack of a search party implies that they are on their own, and that they are powerless to prevent their own demise.


The song also touches on themes of disbelief and betrayal. The non-believers referred to in the lyrics are argued to be weak and corrupt, unwilling to take responsibility for their actions, and untrustworthy. The singer suggests that even widows are not safe from their advances, using a poignant metaphor to describe a sense of helplessness and despair. The refrain "I didn't think I'd be the last one standing now" is particularly powerful, conveying a sense of shock and loss at being the last survivor of something terrible and unexpected.


Overall, "Search Party" is a haunting and thought-provoking song that touches on some of the darker aspects of human experience. It is a reminder that life is fragile and uncertain, and that tragedy can strike at any time, leaving us helpless and alone.


Line by Line Meaning

There will be no search party for us
No one will come searching for us when we are gone, there will be no efforts put in to find us.


No black ribbons tied on antennas
No symbolic representation for us, no mourning, no memorial.


No one's going to stop traffic for us
No one will interrupt their schedules or lives for our sake.


When we're gone, we're gone
Once we are gone, there will be no trace of us left. We will be forgotten.


You know it's simple as that
It is easy to comprehend and accept this fact.


The non-believers are shaking in their shoes
Those who did not believe in us before are fearful now as they face the consequences of their actions.


Making empty promises and fucking every thing that moves
They try to make amends in vain, without true remorse or commitment. They also indulge in hedonistic activities.


Several widows are begging for their lives
Those who depended on us or are affected by our departure are pleading for mercy.


Like it's 1999 in 1985
Time seems distorted or irrelevant, as if we are regressing or stuck in the past.


Well ha-ha-ha-hallelujah, we will, we will, we will get what we deserve
We will receive what we are entitled to, through karma or justice.


Hip-hip-hooray, hip-hip-replacement
Expressing ironic or sarcastic cheers for a bittersweet occasion or outcome.


We're dancing on the rooftops
Celebrating our accomplishments or defiance in public, without fear of reprisal.


We're hiding in the basements
Taking refuge or evading persecution by staying in secluded, dark or enclosed spaces.


I guess I always knew I wouldn't die before you
Having a premonition or intuition about the order of mortality between two people.


I can't believe this is happening to me
Feeling shocked or overwhelmed by a sudden turn of events.


I didn't think I'd be the last one standing now
Being surprised or disappointed to be the only survivor or remaining member of a group.


Oh my God, oh my God, oh my God now
Exclaiming extreme emotions or surprise.


Make all the non-believers say [Repeat: x4]
Proving the doubters wrong and making them acknowledge the truth of our words or actions.


Its over, its over, I've had it and I'm done
Accepting defeat or reaching a breaking point, indicating a decision to give up.


Everybody get your flashlight
Preparing for a dangerous or uncertain situation by gathering necessary tools or equipment.


Everybody get your gun
Preparing for a violent or life-threatening confrontation or defense.


Gone tomorrow, if we still exist
Surviving another day is uncertain or unlikely, presenting a bleak or nihilistic outlook.


We'll be singing with the frogs
Finding solace or companionship in unlikely or unconventional sources.


We'll be dancing with the locusts
Embracing or adapting to difficult or undesirable circumstances, possibly with a touch of humor or irony.


The sky is falling and I hate to say I told you so
Experiencing the fruition of a dire prophecy or expectation, while also feeling regret or sadness.


The world was gone for nothin'
The world had no meaning or value before, maybe implying that our actions or existence gave it purpose or significance.


And now we're standing for an encore
The end is near, but we still have one last act or opportunity to perform before it's too late.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: JULIAN COPE

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