The band has issued 10 studio albums: "Ping Pong over the Abyss" (1982), "All Fall Down" (1984), "The Seventy Sevens" (1987), "Sticks and Stones" (1990), "Pray Naked" (1992), "Drowning with Land in Sight" (1994), "Tom Tom Blues" (1995), "Late" (2000), "A Golden Field of Radioactive Crows" (2001), and "Holy Ghost Building" (2008).
U R Trippin'
The 77's Lyrics
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will you remain in a state of the same old grace
until you're strong enough to face your face?
but you're mine pretty baby 'til my mind changes
and something breaks me down to see
you're the last blast baby in a long line
of ones who tried to change me and
u r
u r
trippin'
trippin' when you think you'll rise above yourself
now what am i gonna do
when all around is the proof
of what
you choose?
(and it's more of the same old you)
this could be more than a big mistake baby
now i'm beggin' you to take it off of me
but you're mine pretty baby 'til my mind bends
and breaks me down to see the end
of the last dance with another lonely friend
the one who tried to change me
yes you're mine pretty honey in the meanwhile
'til something goes on deep inside
might be the last one baby in a long while
the one who tried to love me
and
u r
u r
u r
trippin'
trippin' when you think you rise above yourself
all by yourself
trippin' when you think you'll fly above yourself
just like tinkerbell
trippin' when you think you'll rise
trippin' when you think you'll rise
you're trippin'
you're trippin'
The 77's song U R Trippin' delves deep into the uncertainty that comes with love and relationships. The opening lines question whether the lover will be able to remember their love when they hide it away, and if they will continue to remain in the same cycle until they are finally strong enough to face themselves. The singer refers to the lover as 'pretty baby', a term of endearment indicating their love and affection towards them. They try to make the lover understand that the singer's love for them is not constant and might change in the future. The chorus of the song sees the singer pointing out that the lover is tripping, thinking that they can rise and fly above themselves when in reality they need to face reality.
The song's lyrics build around the idea that the lover is trying to change the singer, much like others in the past, to mold them according to their wishes. But the singer tries to make the lover understand that the end of the one who tried to change them is near, and if they continue to take them for granted, they would become just another lonely friend. The singer makes a plea to the lover to understand that the situation they are in could be more than just a mistake, and they need to take charge of it. The chorus repeats the phrase 'u r trippin,' indicating that the lover needs to come back to the reality and face the situation at hand.
Line by Line Meaning
will you remember your love when you hide it away?
Are you going to forget your love for someone when you try to conceal it?
will you remain in a state of the same old grace
Do you plan on staying in the same old state of mind?
until you're strong enough to face your face?
Are you going to wait until you are strong enough to accept yourself?
but you're mine pretty baby 'til my mind changes
I claim ownership of you until I change my mind.
and something breaks me down to see
Until something happens to change my perspective.
you're the last blast baby in a long line
You are the final person to attempt to change me.
of ones who tried to change me and
After many attempts from others that failed.
u r
You are.
u r
You are.
u r
You are.
trippin'
You are delusional.
trippin' when you think you'll rise above yourself
You are delusional if you think you will succeed where others have failed.
now what am i gonna do
What action will I have to take?
when all around is the proof
When there is evidence all around.
of what
Of the situation at hand.
you choose?
What decisions you make?
(and it's more of the same old you)
And you continue to act in your usual manner.
this could be more than a big mistake baby
This has the potential to be more than a simple error.
now i'm beggin' you to take it off of me
I am now pleading for you to unburden me.
but you're mine pretty baby 'til my mind bends
I possess you until something changes in my mentality.
and breaks me down to see the end
And ultimately harms my understanding of the situation.
of the last dance with another lonely friend
The final attempt with someone who is also alone.
the one who tried to change me
Someone who tried to alter my personality.
yes you're mine pretty honey in the meanwhile
For the time being, you are mine.
'til something goes on deep inside
Until something profound happens in me.
might be the last one baby in a long while
You could be the last person for a long time.
the one who tried to love me
The person who attempted to have romantic feelings for me.
and
As well as.
u r
You are.
u r
You are.
u r
You are.
trippin'
You are delusional.
trippin' when you think you rise above yourself
You are delusional if you think you will succeed where others have failed.
all by yourself
Entirely on your own.
trippin' when you think you'll fly above yourself
You are delusional if you think you will surpass your limitations.
just like tinkerbell
Like the character from Peter Pan who believed herself into flight.
trippin' when you think you'll rise
You are delusional if you believe you will be successful in a particular endeavor.
trippin' when you think you'll rise
You are delusional if you believe you will be successful in a particular endeavor.
you're trippin'
You are delusional.
you're trippin'
You are delusional.
Contributed by Jayden I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.