Discography:
• In the Light of the Sun (1993)
• Let It Blast (1998)
• Punk Rock and Soul (1999)
• Grand Fury (2000)
• The Red, White and Black (2004)
• Have A Little Faith (2006)
• Hard Sweet and Sticky (2008)
• Black Lightning (2010)
• Covers [EP] (2016)
• Punk Funk Rock Soul Vol.1 (2017)
• Punk Funk Rock Soul Vol.2 (2018)
One Big Party
The BellRays Lyrics
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Playing in a band
Talking ‘bout the lives he held
in his hand
Tried to shake my feelings
I tried to scream my doubts
He couldn’t know what he
Cause it’s a feeling we all live for
It’s a thing that we all want
How come everything
I’m doing comes out wrong
It’s just one big party
One big party for you and me.
He’s taken all your feelings
And never paid a cent
He’s lived in your emotions
He don’t believe in rent.
It’s just one big party
One big party for you and me.
It’s just one big party
One big party for you and me.
The BellRays's song "One Big Party" is an ode to the universal feeling of wanting to let loose and be a part of something bigger than oneself. The opening verse introduces us to a singer in a band who seems to have control over the lives of his audience members. However, the singer can't shake the feeling that the singer doesn't truly understand the depth of his fans' emotions despite being able to captivate them with his music. The chorus proclaims that wanting to be a part of this experience is universal and something everyone desires. Yet, the singer is left feeling like they can't quite get it right, no matter how much they try.
The second verse takes a cynical turn as the singer is revealed to have potentially manipulated his fans, taking their emotional energy without giving anything back. Despite this, the chorus continues to assert that this shared experience - this "one big party" - is still something we all crave. The repetition of the final lines drives the point further, emphasizing the universality and desire for this feeling of communal celebration.
Overall, "One Big Party" captures the desire for belonging and celebration in a way that is both relatable and critical. The lyrics suggest that while we all want to be a part of something bigger than ourselves, it's important to be aware of those who may exploit this feeling. It's a call to be mindful of our own desires for connection and to question the motivations of those who claim to offer it.
Line by Line Meaning
Heard the singer singing
I listened to the singer perform
Playing in a band
Being part of a musical group
Talking ‘bout the lives he held in his hand
The singer was expressing emotions and experiences through music
Tried to shake my feelings
I attempted to suppress my emotions
I tried to scream my doubts
I attempted to express my uncertainties vocally
He couldn’t know what he was talkin’ ‘bout
The singer couldn't fully comprehend the emotions of others despite singing about them
Cause it’s a feeling we all live for
The desire for emotional connection is a universal experience
It’s a thing that we all want
Human connection is something that everyone desires
How come everything I’m doing comes out wrong
Despite the desire for connection, I am struggling to express myself correctly
It’s just one big party
Life is akin to a prolonged celebration
One big party for you and me.
Life is a shared experience that we all participate in
He’s taken all your feelings
The singer has borrowed emotions that do not belong to him
And never paid a cent
The singer has not compensated others for the use of their emotions
He’s lived in your emotions
The singer has taken up residence in the emotional experiences of others
He don’t believe in rent.
The singer does not believe that he should pay for the use of others' emotions
Contributed by Wyatt S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.