It is The ACADEMY Is...
Neighbors
The Acadamy Is Lyrics
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I was packed up against some people who were tossing up a strong vibe
Now the door's locked
And the shower's on.
And I realize I don't recognize anyone,
But I don't mind
Well the neighbors have complained damn near every night.
Should of shown up by now
You should of shown up by now
Give it a rest. Give it a rest
With a knock at the door,
The knock at the door as it goes
Whoa
Well now everybody's losing control!
Intoxicated circulation
Just try and sit back, get my palette wet,
Getting mentally prepared for the consequences
And you know why
Because that knock at the door
Calls the crowd to quiet.
The neighbors have complained damn near every night.
You should of shown up
Should of shown up by now
You should of shown up by now
Give it a rest. Give it a rest
With a knock at the door,
The knock at the door as it goes
Whoa
There's no one left lying on the second story floorboards
And I'm sure they heard next door
The bottles are hollow now
And there's room at the bottom
And I would take it back
If I could, but I won't!
You should of shown up
Should of shown up by now
You should of shown up by now
Give it a rest. Give it a rest
With a knock at the door,
The knock at the door as it goes
Whoa
The song "Neighbors" by The Academy Is.. is a song about a wild party that is starting to spiral out of control. The opening lyrics describe the singer's experience in a room full of people who have a "strong vibe." Despite not recognizing anyone, the singer is not bothered by it. However, the neighbors have complained nearly every night about the noise caused by the party. The knocking on the door of the singer's home is a reminder of the potential consequences of the party's actions as the crowd quiets down.
As the song progresses, the partygoers lose control due to their intoxication. The singer tries to sit back and mentally prepare themselves for the consequences. However, it becomes clear that the party is getting out of hand, and the neighbors are becoming increasingly agitated. The third verse describes how there is no one left lying on the floorboards of the second story, indicating that the party has moved to a different part of the building. The singer acknowledges that the neighbors can hear the noise, and the bottles are now empty.
The song ends by repeating the chorus, which emphasizes that the person they were expecting to show up has not arrived. The repetition of the phrase "Give it a rest" and the knocking on the door create a sense of urgency and tension. Overall, the lyrics of "Neighbors" provide a vivid portrayal of a party that quickly becomes out of control and shows the consequences of excessive behavior.
Line by Line Meaning
I took a step back as the room was filling up
I moved away from the crowd that was gathering in the room
I was packed up against some people who were tossing up a strong vibe
I was uncomfortably close to some people who were giving off intense energy
Now the door's locked
The door is now closed and cannot be opened from the outside
And the shower's on
The sound of the shower can be heard in the background
And I realize I don't recognize anyone,
I suddenly became aware that I don't know anybody in this room
But I don't mind
Despite not knowing anyone, I'm comfortable in the situation
Well the neighbors have complained damn near every night.
The neighbors have been complaining almost every night about the noise from this house
You should of shown up
You were expected to arrive
Should of shown up by now
You should have already arrived
Give it a rest. Give it a rest
Stop asking about the person who hasn't shown up yet
With a knock at the door,
Someone is knocking at the door
The knock at the door as it goes
The sound of the door knocking
Well now everybody's losing control!
The situation has escalated and nobody is in charge anymore
Intoxicated circulation
People are drunk and moving about
Just try and sit back, get my palette wet,
I'm trying to relax and enjoy myself by drinking
Getting mentally prepared for the consequences
I am anticipating the negative outcomes of my actions
And you know why
The reason for my behavior is clear
Because that knock at the door
The knocking at the door has caused me to be more aware of my actions
Calls the crowd to quiet.
The knocking has made everyone stop making noise
There's no one left lying on the second story floorboards
Nobody has fallen or passed out on the second floor
And I'm sure they heard next door
The neighbors definitely heard what was happening
The bottles are hollow now
The alcohol bottles are empty
And there's room at the bottom
There is still alcohol left in other bottles
And I would take it back
I regret some of my actions
If I could, but I won't!
I cannot change the past and will not dwell on it
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANDY MROTEK, MICHAEL CARDEN, MICHAEL GUY CHISLETT, WILLIAM BECKETT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Natalia Duque
Can somebody bring them back together? :(, PLEASE!
Who else is listening to this in 2020?
nanda bina
im always listening the academy is with cry
Lady Alfhildr of the Forest of Violet Mists
Yes I am definitely watching this in 2020 and definitely not lying about what year it is ;) hehe
Shmzng
<3 2022 The Academy Is... back together!
Lady Alfhildr of the Forest of Violet Mists
@Shmzng Woo-hoo! I picked a great time to accidentally stumble into being a fan as it turns out! :)
The Only Nolan
They’ve been back together lol
maxwell james
miss these guys and the whole fueled by squad :^(
Brie
same :(
vivalacobras
so like decaydance?
Richard Spitaletta
i will miss this band more than anything. they were my first concert ever, and honestly the first alternative band i ever liked. RIP the best band of my teenage years <3