The alternative pop sound of Kansas City’s The Greeting Committee was born … Read Full Bio ↴The alternative pop sound of Kansas City’s The Greeting Committee was born in 2014 when high school student and singer-songwriter Addie Sartino realized that she was lonely on stage. Knowing that she couldn’t do it alone, she called Brandon Yangmi, the band’s guitarist, who helped form the group by recruiting drummer Austin Fraser and bassist Pierce Turcotte.

Shortly after the band’s conception, they began putting work into their first EP, “It’s Not All That Bad.” The EP, which was written over the span of a few short months, was recorded in the same place the band writes and practices– a basement. Each song from their now infamous basement tapes started as a jam session, which turned into an iPhone recording, which ended in Sartino playing it over her car radio on the way home from practice, so she could sing along to it until she found the right words.

Other than the music itself, The Greeting Committee’s ultimate goal is to create a collaborative environment for everyone around them. They see themselves as a massive art project, and want to get as many creative minds involved as possible, which includes the listeners. The music is the soundtrack to something much bigger.

Someone Else
The Greeting Committee Lyrics

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"For God's sake,
I didn't know you'd be so cold to me"
Well I guess my heart fell asleep
As I undressed for someone else
Despite all of your misery

"For God's sake,
I didn't know you'd be so quick to leave"

Well I can't sit inside your pity
You can talk all you want about change,
But save the apology
Cause I don't give a shit

"For God's sake,"
I swear that's all you know how to say
As you count my faults to cover up your twisted ways

And maybe you didn't mean it,
But when a dog bites, "sorry" won't stop the bleeding

For God's sake,
I swear I'm so far past just leaving

You're throwing fits again,
And blaming serotonin, and me, and everyone
You're throwing hits again
Over nothing
Why do I ever listen

For God's sake, I-
I never listen

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Greeting Committee's song "Someone Else" have a strong emotional pull, as they evoke feelings of betrayal and anger. The opening line "For God's sake, I didn't know you'd be so cold to me" sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer of the song seems to be in a state of shock as they are dealing with the coldness from someone they trusted. The line "Well I guess my heart fell asleep as I undressed for someone else despite all of your misery" gives us a sense that the singer may have cheated on their partner, perhaps as a way of coping with the lack of love and care they were receiving from them.

The second verse "For God's sake, I didn't know you'd be so quick to leave" has the singer expressing their frustration with their partner leaving them too soon. This might indicate a realization that they did not fully grasp the extent of their partner's emotions and how they are affected by what has happened. The line "You can talk all you want about change, but save the apology, 'cause I don't give a shit" reveals that the singer is not interested in hearing an apology, which could indicate that the damage is already done, and there is no going back.

The final verse "For God's sake, I swear I'm so far past just leaving" shows that the singer is at their breaking point and has reached a point where they feel like they cannot take anymore. They might have forgiven their partner previously, but now, they are done. The line "You're throwing hits again over nothing" implies that the partner's behavior is irrational and unpredictable. The chorus "Why do I ever listen, for God's sake, I never listen" shows that the singer might have been aware of the partner's behavior but chose to ignore it.

Overall, "Someone Else" is a song about heartbreak, betrayal, and moving on from a toxic relationship. It encourages us to value our own self-worth and shows that we should not tolerate any mistreatment from our partners.

Line by Line Meaning

For God's sake, I didn't know you'd be so cold to me
I had no idea that you would treat me so harshly

Well I guess my heart fell asleep As I undressed for someone else Despite all of your misery
Perhaps I had grown complacent in this relationship and sought the company of another, even though I was aware of your sadness

For God's sake, I didn't know you'd be so quick to leave
It's surprising how fast you decided to walk away from our bond

Well I can't sit inside your pity You can talk all you want about change, But save the apology Cause I don't give a shit
I refuse to be held captive by your sorrow and words of transformation, because I don't care about your remorse anymore

For God's sake, I swear that's all you know how to say As you count my faults to cover up your twisted ways
You keep repeating 'for God's sake' to mask your manipulative nature and list my mistakes to distract from your own faults

And maybe you didn't mean it, But when a dog bites, "sorry" won't stop the bleeding
Perhaps you didn't intend to hurt me, but an apology won't heal the wound you caused

For God's sake, I swear I'm so far past just leaving
I have moved on from considering separation, I'm done with this relationship

You're throwing fits again, And blaming serotonin, and me, and everyone You're throwing hits again Over nothing Why do I ever listen
You're having another episode of anger and accusing your neurotransmitters, me, and everyone else but yourself for your behavior. You're assaulting me over trivial matters, and I don't know why I still pay attention to you

For God's sake, I- I never listen
I never listen to myself when it comes to prioritizing my happiness over your drama

Writer(s): brandon yangmi, pierce turcotte, addison sartino, austin fraser

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