The Parlor was so named to honor the room in the haunted 19th century farmh… Read Full Bio ↴The Parlor was so named to honor the room in the haunted 19th century farmhouse in Upstate New York, where Jen and Eric write and record all of their music. Performing and recording under the name We are Jeneric for more than five years, Our Day in the Sun is the first release by Eric Krans and Jen O'Connor under the name The Parlor.

Dive
The Parlor Lyrics

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The night sounds alive outside
I have nobody, I don't cry, but it don't come easy now for me

A heart with no one to call
I had them but I lost them all
Make it easier on me

Take a dive Feel my mind unwind

Dim the lights Let forever find itself tonight
It's the drawing of the long dark curtain -over my mind
And it comes so easy now for me

Take a dive Feel my mind unwind
Dim the lights Let forever find itself tonight

Don't anyone come knocking...
Don't anyone come knocking on my door

Overall Meaning

The Parlor's song "Dive in" has a melancholic tone with lyrics that convey isolation and loneliness. The opening lines "The night sounds alive outside, I have nobody" sets the mood and establishes the singer's current state of mind. It's clear that the singer is feeling alone and perhaps disconnected from the world around them. They don't cry, but their emotional state is palpable in the lyrics "but it don't come easy now for me".

The chorus "Take a dive, feel my mind unwind. Dim the lights, let forever find itself tonight" suggests that the singer is seeking some sort of release from their emotional turmoil. They're ready to let go and allow themselves to be enveloped by darkness, a metaphorical dive into the unknown. The line "And it comes so easy now for me" indicates that this is not their first time experiencing this particular feeling. They've become accustomed to this state of being and are almost welcoming it at this point.

The repetition of the last line "Don't anyone come knocking on my door" emphasizes the singer's desire to be left alone. They're seeking solace in their isolation and don't want anyone to bother them. The song paints a picture of someone who is struggling with their inner demons and is seeking a way to cope.

Line by Line Meaning

The night sounds alive outside
The surroundings are full of activity and energy

I have nobody, I don't cry, but it don't come easy now for me
The singer is lonely and struggling, but trying to be strong

A heart with no one to call
The singer has no close relationships or support system

I had them but I lost them all
The artist had relationships in the past that they no longer have

Make it easier on me
The artist is asking for some relief or assistance in coping with their situation

Take a dive Feel my mind unwind
The singer is encouraging themselves to let go and relax

Dim the lights Let forever find itself tonight
The singer is creating a peaceful atmosphere and hoping to find some clarity or resolution

It's the drawing of the long dark curtain -over my mind
The artist is using a metaphor to describe feeling overwhelmed and clouded by negative emotions

And it comes so easy now for me
Despite the difficult emotions, the artist has become accustomed to feeling this way

Don't anyone come knocking...
The artist is trying to be alone and avoid social interaction

Don't anyone come knocking on my door
The singer does not want to be disturbed or interrupted

Writer(s): Eric Krans

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