Surprise
U.B.'s Lyrics
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A job that slowly kills you,
Bruises that won't heal.
You look so tired and happy,
Bring down the government,
They don't, They don't speak for us.
I'll take the quiet life,
A handshake of carbon monoxide.
No alarms and no surprises,
No alarms and no surprises,
Silent.
Silent.
This is my final fit,
My final bellyache with
No alarms and no surprises,
No alarms and no surprises,
No alarms and no surprises, please.
Such a pretty house,
Such a pretty garden.
No alarms and no surprises,
No alarms and no surprises,
No alarms and no surprises, please.
The lyrics to U.B.'s song "Surprise" paint a picture of a person trapped in a life that feels suffocating and numbing. The opening lines describe a heart that is full like a landfill, symbolizing a sense of emotional burden and heaviness. The following lines talk about a job that slowly kills, indicating a monotonous and soul-crushing occupation. The mention of bruises that won't heal implies a lingering pain or trauma that persists.
However, despite the weariness and exhaustion, the person appears to have a facade of happiness. They look tired but happy, suggesting that they might be pretending or putting on a brave face for others. The next line, "Bring down the government, they don't speak for us," expresses a desire to rebel against authority or the system that seems to oppress them. It conveys a longing for change and a need to be heard.
The chorus repeats the phrase "No alarms and no surprises" three times, emphasizing a craving for stability and predictability. The mention of a handshake of carbon monoxide creates a metaphorical image of a dangerous alliance or agreement, signifying a willingness to compromise one's well-being for a calm and uneventful life. The repeated plea of "No alarms and no surprises, please" in the final verse reinforces the desire for tranquility without any unexpected disturbances.
The lyrics also include contrasting imagery in the form of a "pretty house" and a "pretty garden." These images represent an idealized version of life, one that is visually pleasing and harmonious. However, the repetition of the chorus shows that even in this seemingly idyllic setting, the singer still yearns for a life without alarms and surprises.
Overall, "Surprise" delves into the struggles of a person who feels trapped in a mundane and suffocating existence, yet hopes for a peaceful and uneventful life without any shocks or disturbances.
Line by Line Meaning
A heart that's full up like a landfill
Feeling overwhelmed and burdened, emotions piling up like garbage
A job that slowly kills you
Being stuck in a job that is draining and detrimental to one's well-being
Bruises that won't heal
Emotional scars that linger and refuse to fade away
You look so tired and happy
Putting on a facade of contentment despite feeling exhausted and worn out
Bring down the government
Advocating for change and challenging the existing political system
They don't, They don't speak for us
Expressing the feeling of being unheard and not represented by those in power
I'll take the quiet life
Preferring a peaceful and uneventful existence
A handshake of carbon monoxide
Symbolizing a toxic and harmful interaction or agreement
No alarms and no surprises
Desiring a life without unexpected shocks or disruptions
Silent
Emphasizing the need for silence and tranquility
This is my final fit
Expressing a sense of reaching the breaking point or the last straw
My final bellyache
Referring to the last complaint or grievance before ending the struggle
No alarms and no surprises, please
Reiterating the desire for a predictable and uneventful life, without any unexpected shocks or disruptions
Such a pretty house
Describing an aesthetically pleasing, but potentially empty and superficial environment
Such a pretty garden
Referring to an outwardly beautiful and well-maintained facade, but potentially masking deeper issues
No alarms and no surprises, please
Reiterating the desire for a predictable and uneventful life, without any unexpected shocks or disruptions
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