What's Happening
Staco Lyrics


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I went to the doctor just today
I wanted somethin' to take the pain away
And what the doctor gave me
It's white and round and savoury
I wonder what is happening to me
(I wonder what is happening. I wonder what is happening to me.)

When I left the building I feel odd
And I'm here thinking what could I have had
Then the sunshine start its sparkling
And sure this does we talking
I wonder what is happening to me
(I wonder what is happening. I wonder what is happening to me.)

(sure this does we talking)
(sure this does we talking)

Dreamin' of oasis in the sun
Ten thousand light years away from everyone
And then laser beams and fireballs
Are showering me like rainfall
And I wonder what is happening to me now
(I wonder what is happening. I wonder what is happening to me.)
(I wonder what is happening. I wonder what is happening to me.)

Wakin' up the next day I feel bad
I'm after somethin' to stop me being sad
So I put my coat on quickly
The doctor is at 09: 50
I wonder what's gonna happen, I wonder what's gonna happen, yeah I wonder what's gonna happen to me now

(I wonder what is happening. I wonder what is happening to me.)
(I wonder what is happening. I wonder what is happening to me.)
(I wonder what is happening. I wonder what is happening to me.)
(I wonder what is happening. I wonder what is happening to me.)




(I wonder what is happening. I wonder what is happening to me.)
(I wonder what is happening. I wonder what is happening to me.)

Overall Meaning

Staco's song "What's Happening" is a story about a character who visits the doctor to get something to take away the pain that they are feeling. The first verse talks about the medicine that the doctor prescribes, which is some sort of white, round, and savory pill. The character takes the pill and experiences some sort of euphoric state that they don't quite understand. The second verse follows the character as they dream about being whisked away to an oasis far from everyone else, and then suddenly they find themselves being showered with laser beams and fireballs.


The last part of the song is about the character waking up the next day feeling sad and needing something to take the pain away again. They put on their coat and head back to the doctor, wondering what is going to happen to them next.


The lyrics of "What's Happening" seem to be about the struggles of substance abuse and addiction. The character is looking for something to take the pain away, and they keep going back to the doctor for more. The euphoric feeling that they get from the medicine is a temporary escape from their problems, but it ultimately leaves them feeling worse off than before. The dream sequence in the second verse could represent the character's desire to escape from reality and the consequences of their actions.


Overall, "What's Happening" is a poignant and relatable song about the struggles of addiction and the desire to escape from pain.


Line by Line Meaning

I went to the doctor just today
The singer went to see a doctor recently.


I wanted somethin' to take the pain away
The singer was in pain and seeking relief.


And what the doctor gave me
The singer received medication from the doctor.


It's white and round and savoury
The medication is described as being white, round, and possibly sweet-tasting.


I wonder what is happening to me
The artist is uncertain about how the medication will affect them.


When I left the building I feel odd
After leaving the doctor's office, the singer experienced strange sensations.


And I'm here thinking what could I have had
The singer is reflecting on what led them to seek medical help in the first place.


Then the sunshine start its sparkling
The weather changed and the sunlight became brighter and more intense.


And sure this does we talking
The change in the weather sparked conversation or thoughts in the artist.


Dreamin' of oasis in the sun
The artist imagines an ideal and peaceful place to escape to.


Ten thousand light years away from everyone
The imagined location is far away and cut off from the rest of the world.


And then laser beams and fireballs
The artist's peaceful imaginings are interrupted by imagery of chaos and destruction.


Are showering me like rainfall
The destructive imagery is intense and overwhelming.


And I wonder what is happening to me now
The singer continues to feel uncertain about their experiences.


Wakin' up the next day I feel bad
The singer wakes up feeling unwell.


I'm after somethin' to stop me being sad
The artist is seeking something to improve their mood.


So I put my coat on quickly
The artist is in a rush to take action.


The doctor is at 09: 50
The singer has scheduled another appointment with the doctor.


I wonder what's gonna happen, I wonder what's gonna happen, yeah I wonder what's gonna happen to me now
The singer is still unsure about what their future holds.




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@radiodept5618

Tembang ketika saya masih duduk di kelas 2 SMP, tahun 2002. Jawara di peringkat lagu Prambors.
A song came from my second grade in junior high school around 2002, number one on Prambors Radio top 40 chart.
Reminisce all memories :')
Thanks a bunch

@wulandarinatlia737

I made a Prambors Hits playlist, songs from circa 2003-2005 please enjoy! https://open.spotify.com/user/wulanatlia/playlist/1lGfTIC6kRbsddv7xX30dj?si=fUNwJLAWST6jt07SjEC_gQ

@ghytho

@Wulandari Natlia terima kasih ya untuk playlistnya
bring memories back
so priceless

@m.a.2732

Wulandari Natlia THANKS A LOT! 😊

@mahisamohamadreno

Could someone upload it to Spotify so that I can complete my playlist?

@icogaoke

Thanks for uploading. this song is great!

@ghytho

one of most popular song in indonesia during 2002.
many indonesians here..

@ajiw.4832

Goosebumpssss

@aldojames974

Tembang legend , prambors please buat segment lagu2 top 40 era 2000 awal

@wulandarinatlia737

I made a Prambors Hits playlist, songs from circa 2003-2005 please enjoy! https://open.spotify.com/user/wulanatlia/playlist/1lGfTIC6kRbsddv7xX30dj?si=fUNwJLAWST6jt07SjEC_gQ

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