1. A four-piece indie rock/punk r… Read Full Bio ↴The View is the name of two bands:
1. A four-piece indie rock/punk rock band from Dundee, Scotland.
2. A five-piece alternative pop-rock band from Sydney, Australia, now known as Planet of the Stereos.
1. The View (Dundee, Scotland) have been active in the music scene since early 2005, supporting more renowned acts including Babyshambles, Primal Scream and The Undertones. The band initially based themselves at The Bayview pub in the Menzieshill district of Dundee, not too far from their native Dryburgh. From this pub, the band took their name. Shortly after they moved to The Doghouse, a respected music venue in Dundee's city centre, where they came to the attention of local music promoters, management and ever-growing fan-base. Currently signed to 1965 Records, the band's debut single, "Wasted Little DJs", was released in 2006. The single entered the UK MTV/NME video charts on tthe 9th July 2006 and climbed to top this chart the same day it reached 15 in the UK singles chart on the 13th August 2006. They have recently released their first album, 'Hats Off to the Buskers, which entered the British album chart at number one.
2. The View (Sydney, Australia) formed in March 2005, and now known as Planet of the Stereos, was an indie band. The group were voted the winners of a prominent Australia-wide unsigned artist competition. According to the band, the name change was triggered by a shift in musical direction.
Same Jeans
The View Lyrics
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I'm gonna go to a disco in the middle of the town
Everybody's dressing up, I'm dressing down
Life's one big circle, and it does end
When it ends will you still be my friend?
Am I making a fool of myself?
Oh, tell me am I making a fool of myself?
So, when you look in the mirror
Reflecting back at you, someone that you don't know
Oh, that's just made your head spin around
So get yourself together, yeah
Get your feet back on the ground
I've had the same jeans on for four days now
I'm gonna go to a disco in the middle of the town
Everybody's dressing up, I'm dressing down
I take my hats off to the busker man
When he's drowned all his sorrows in singing songs
Not everything has worked out to plan
But believe me he's smiling as long as he can
So, when you look in the mirror
Reflecting back at you someone that you don't know
Oh, that's just made your head spin around
So get your self together, yeah
Get your feet back on the ground
I've had the same jeans on for four days now
I'm gonna go to a disco in the middle of the town
Everybody's dressing up, I'm dressing down
My minds not perfect, but it's sincere
You'd be amazed at what you can achieve in a year
And you tried so hard, but your hearts on a switch
And I know you tried so hard, but your hearts on a switch
So, when you look in the mirror
Reflecting back at you, someone that you don't know
Oh, that's just made your head spin around
So get yourself together, yeah
Get your feet back on the ground
So, when you look in the mirror (oh, oh)
Reflecting back at you, someone that you don't know
Oh, that's just made your head spin around
So get yourself together, yeah
Get your feet back on the ground
Same jeans on for four days now
Everybody's dressing up, I'm dressing down
I'm not making a fool of myself
Now believe me baby I can tell
Same jeans on for four days now
Everybody's dressing up, I'm dressing down
I'm not making a fool of myself
Believe me baby I can tell
The View's song Same Jeans is a commentary on the pressures of conformity and social norms. The lyrics speak of the singer wearing the same jeans for four days but not conforming to the norm of dressing up to go to a disco, instead standing out by dressing down. The lyrics also explore feelings of self-doubt and questioning if one is making a fool of themselves. The chorus urges the listener to get themselves together and get their feet back on the ground, embracing their authentic self.
The song has a relatable tone and speaks to the challenges of staying true to oneself in a society that often values conformity over uniqueness. It also touches on the theme of self-reflection and self-discovery, urging the listener to take a hard look at themselves and embrace their imperfections.
Line by Line Meaning
I've had the same jeans on for four days now
I haven't changed my clothes in four days
I'm gonna go to a disco in the middle of the town
I'm headed to a nightclub in the city center
Everybody's dressing up, I'm dressing down
Everyone's wearing fancy clothes, but I'm dressed casually
Life's one big circle, and it does end
Life is cyclical and eventually comes to an end
When it ends will you still be my friend?
Will you remain my friend until the end of our lives?
Am I making a fool of myself?
Am I behaving in a foolish manner?
Oh, tell me am I making a fool of myself?
Please inform me if I'm behaving ridiculously
So, when you look in the mirror
When you look at yourself in the mirror
Reflecting back at you, someone that you don't know
You don't recognize the person looking back at you
Oh, that's just made your head spin around
It's disorienting and has confused you
So get yourself together, yeah
Take control of your emotions
Get your feet back on the ground
Get a grip on yourself and stay grounded
I take my hats off to the busker man
I admire the street performer
When he's drowned all his sorrows in singing songs
He soothes himself by singing about his troubles
Not everything has worked out to plan
All of his plans haven't succeeded
But believe me he's smiling as long as he can
He maintains a positive attitude despite the challenges he's faced
My mind's not perfect, but it's sincere
I may not be perfect, but my thoughts are honest
You'd be amazed at what you can achieve in a year
It's surprising what you can accomplish in a year
And you tried so hard, but your hearts on a switch
You've made a significant effort, but your emotions are unstable
And I know you tried so hard, but your hearts on a switch
And I'm aware that you've made a lot of effort, but your moods change rapidly
I'm not making a fool of myself
I'm not behaving foolishly
Now believe me baby I can tell
Trust me, I can sense that
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Kieren Webster, Kyle Falconer
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Bloke109
Reminiscing about my best mate from school and uni - played this at his funeral. Miss him like anything
@siobhanpeat3820
Bloke109 sorry mate, you'll get through this, hes in a better place now
@lennieduncan9419
Good remembering mate, mine my mates one is cest la viva
@error-dc2ox
@Stu Sadler bit insensitive
@FranzTraininand
@@error-dc2oxthe truth is painful
@error-dc2ox
@@FranzTraininand not really any need for it tho was there.
@LK-dv5rz
Always loved this thank u my darling son for sharing your love of good music with me. All my love your devoted mum.
@chasedwar2
The stage fight at the Manchester reunion gig brought me here! 😂
@jekanyika
Heard about the fight and had to come here to remind myself who they were. I do remember this song.
@andyg3
this songs hits you like a punch in the face