In some ways, it’s the same sort of theme that's been on Ray's mind since he first launched the ever-evolving project—which began with a series of no-fi punk songs recorded at home with friends. The world doesn’t matter, life is inherently painful, but you always find a way forward amidst the bleakness. For his part, at 31, he finally feels grown-up, and a little more self-assured—his new songs offer less of the desperate emotional thrashing of his youth.
America
Teen Suicide Lyrics
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Sometimes and you don't know why
You wanna give it another try
Feel the warmth of the summer sun
One pull and you come undone
You get lonely again
Endless black road and a sky so blue
Look to the west see the planes touch down
Do you ever wanna go somewhere you'd never be found?
You get lonely again
I know you wanna go out with him
But I know a secret about him
That sweet boy you think you know so well
Was with me last night in a cheap motel
With a needle in his arm
Even though it's neither here nor there
Wanna feel the wind running through your hair
Like a smoker on a three day binge
Combing crumbs between the couch cushions
You get lonely again
The sound of snow on the roof of a car
When did I first fall out of love with art?
Don't want to live forever, I don't want to die
Don't have to say hello if you don't say goodbye
You get lonely again
The lyrics of Teen Suicide's song "America" convey a feeling of loneliness, longing, and disillusionment. The opening lines suggest a desire to give something another chance, yet still feeling lonely. The mention of the warmth of the summer sun and coming undone with one pull may refer to seeking comfort or escape in substances or self-destructive behaviors.
The lyrics continue with a sense of resignation and acceptance that it's okay to have nothing to lose. The reference to an endless black road and a sky so blue could symbolize feeling trapped in a monotonous or unsatisfying existence, longing for something different. The desire to go somewhere where one would never be found implies a yearning for anonymity or escape from the burdens of daily life.
The song takes a darker turn with the revelation of a secret about someone the listener may be interested in. The mention of a sweet boy with a hidden drug addiction suggests a theme of disillusionment and shattered illusions. The lyrics describe engaging in self-destructive behavior, such as using a needle, possibly as a coping mechanism or to numb the pain of loneliness.
The following verse reflects on the fleeting nature of pleasure or escape. The longing to feel the wind running through one's hair and the comparison to a smoker seeking crumbs in couch cushions evoke a sense of desperation and a constant search for temporary relief from loneliness.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes and you don't know why
Occasionally, there are inexplicable moments of sadness
You wanna give it another try
You desire to attempt again
Feel the warmth of the summer sun
Experience the comforting embrace of the summer sun
One pull and you come undone
A single action can cause your composure to unravel
You get lonely again
Loneliness resurfaces within you
It's okay if you've got nothing to lose
You shouldn't worry if you lack anything to risk
Endless black road and a sky so blue
An infinite dark path contrasting the vibrant sky above
Look to the west see the planes touch down
Observe planes landing in the western horizon
Do you ever wanna go somewhere you'd never be found?
Do you yearn for anonymity in a foreign place?
You get lonely again
Loneliness resurfaces within you
I know you wanna go out with him
I am aware of your desire to date him
But I know a secret about him
However, I possess undisclosed knowledge about him
That sweet boy you think you know so well
The kind young man you believe you understand completely
Was with me last night in a cheap motel
Spent last night with me in a budget motel
With a needle in his arm
While injecting drugs into his veins
Even though it's neither here nor there
Despite its insignificance and irrelevance
Wanna feel the wind running through your hair
Desire the sensation of wind brushing through your hair
Like a smoker on a three day binge
Similar to a relentless smoker on a three-day indulgence
Combing crumbs between the couch cushions
Searching for small fragments amidst the sofa's crevices
You get lonely again
Loneliness resurfaces within you
The sound of snow on the roof of a car
The auditory experience of snow coming into contact with a car's roof
When did I first fall out of love with art?
At what moment did my fondness for art dissipate?
Don't want to live forever, I don't want to die
I do not desire eternal existence nor death
Don't have to say hello if you don't say goodbye
No need to offer greetings if farewell is absent
You get lonely again
Loneliness resurfaces within you
Lyrics © TERRORBIRD PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Sam Ray
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zim
you're so pretty
when you look at me, in the mirror
in a dimly lit room
a blood red bathroom
how old were you when you first fell out of love with the world?
where do you wanna live
what do you want to be , in america?
wanna live in a beautiful house in america
a beautiful home in america
Run For Cover Records
American Pleasure Club’s (formerly known as Teen Suicide) new album ‘A Whole Fucking Lifetime of This’ is out 2/16, listen to “this is heaven & id die for it” right here: https://youtu.be/MtHifoG2kgM
Tales From The Click
People are too harsh with this album
t m
one of my favs off this album
Chu Leo
"How old were you when you first fell out of love with the world?"
Never been to America, but have already realized the madness and greatness of its society.
Lily Wheeler
ive been singing this song since it first came out. fucking gold
Vic Vinegar
Idk how this isn't popular
gero legname
it's better if it's not popular! enjoy it that way ;) <3
Anxiety Asylum
Vic Vinegar because people have horrid taste in music
ufpro
those opening four seconds are really soothing
zim
you're so pretty
when you look at me, in the mirror
in a dimly lit room
a blood red bathroom
how old were you when you first fell out of love with the world?
where do you wanna live
what do you want to be , in america?
wanna live in a beautiful house in america
a beautiful home in america