The Downtown Fiction released a self-titled EP in March 2009, which included the hits “Living Proof” and “Is Anybody Out There?”. Followed up by an EP titled “Best I Never Had” in March. In August, the music video for “I Just Wanna Run” was released and in December, they released a new EP “The Double E.P.”, including all tracks from the two other EPs and a new demo, “Keep On Moving”. Songfacts reports that their first album Let's Be Animals was released on April 26, 2011, via Photo Finish / Atlantic Records, "Thanks for Nothing" was the first single.
When You're Around
The Downtown Fiction Lyrics
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Such a surprise
Calling numbers from a phonebook page
Listen around
Lie on the ground
Promise that we'll never act our age
Like I'd wanted to
Oh, there's no snow (no snow)
In Southern California
Baby I adore ya,
talking about now
There's no snow (no snow)
In this part of town
But when you're around it's a holiday
I don't know why
Every time that I see your face I want to cry
Might be the way
Oh could you say
we could stay here 'til the end of time
With me
Making history
Oh, there's no snow (no snow)
In Southern California
Baby I adore ya,
Talking about now
There's no snow (no snow)
In this part of town
But when you're around
It's a holiday
When I'm with you
Life feels brand new
When I'm with you
I feel so brand new
Oh, there's no snow (no snow)
In Southern California
Baby I adore ya,
Talking about now
There's no snow
In this part of town
But when you're around
It's a holiday
Once you feel loved
Once you feel love
It's a holiday
Once you feel loved
Once you feel love
When you're around
It's a holiday
The Downtown Fiction's When You're Around is a romantic song that describes the feeling of happiness and contentment that comes with being with someone special. The song is filled with vivid images that evoke feelings of warmth, joy, and love. The first two lines of the song, "Open your eyes / Such a surprise" sets the tone for the song, hinting at the excitement and unpredictability that comes with being with the person he loves.
The next two lines, "Calling numbers from a phonebook page / Listen around," suggest that the singer is trying to find someone special and is making an effort to connect with them. When he finally finds the person, he promises that they will never act their age and will always have fun together. The chorus of the song repeatedly emphasizes the fact that when the person he loves is around, it feels like a holiday. The line "I don't know why / Every time that I see your face I want to cry" reveals the depth of emotion and love that he feels for the person.
The final verse of the song, "Once you feel loved / Once you feel love / It's a holiday" is a poignant reminder of the power of love to transform our lives and make every day feel like a special occasion. The song ends on an optimistic note, as the singer celebrates the joy and happiness that the person he loves brings to his life.
Line by Line Meaning
Open your eyes
Pay attention and be aware of what's happening.
Such a surprise
The unexpected nature of what's happening.
Calling numbers from a phonebook page
Reaching out to random strangers.
Listen around
Be present and attentive to the environment.
Lie on the ground
Taking a moment to relax and enjoy life.
Promise that we'll never act our age
Committing to always living life to the fullest.
It's true
Acknowledging the truth of the situation.
Like I'd wanted to
As if it were always meant to be.
Oh, there's no snow (no snow) In Southern California Baby I adore ya, talking about now
The joy of being in a warm climate with someone you love.
There's no snow (no snow) In this part of town But when you're around it's a holiday
The happiness and excitement of being around the person you love.
I don't know why Every time that I see your face I want to cry
The overwhelming emotions that come with loving someone.
Might be the way Oh could you say we could stay here 'til the end of time
Expressing a desire to be with the person they love forever.
With me Making history
The significance of sharing life experiences together.
When I'm with you Life feels brand new When I'm with you I feel so brand new
The transformative power of being in love.
Once you feel loved Once you feel love It's a holiday
The feeling of being loved can make every day feel special.
When you're around It's a holiday
The happiness and excitement of being around the person you love.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CAMERON LEAHY
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