Fresh Air
Vanishing Act Lyrics


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It doesn't bring happiness
Only a change they all regret
Things are slowing down
The Face is burned with a frown

Trapped
Trapped in time
My body thinks so
Seeing metallic stars
Metallic meaning

Get some
Fresh air
Get some fresh air
Fresh air
Get some fresh air

Stop what's happening
It seems you're giving up everything
What's nothing
What is nothing

Don't let go of me
Promise you'll always keep me close
You let go of me
You promised you'd always keep me close
You let go of me
You promised you'd always keep me close
You let go
You promised you'd always keep me close

So give me some sugar
Cuz It's what I need
Funny how the simple things in life
They become the finer things

You can open your jar of beans
You can spread them around the bed
Crack open my chest
Carry them around
Like they were air
Just like air




Some fresh fresh air
Fresh air

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of Vanishing Act's song Fresh Air highlight the ironic fact that the changes we often seek in our lives in search of happiness may not always lead to the desired outcome. In fact, these changes can lead to regret, and leave us feeling trapped in time. The slower pace compounds the sense of frustration and dissatisfaction, etching a permanent frown on our faces. The reference to metallic stars is open to interpretation, but there seems to be a sense of disillusionment and emptiness that these stars represent.


The chorus is a straightforward call to action – get some fresh air. This could be a literal desire to escape the suffocating atmosphere, but it could also be a metaphorical plea to shake off the stagnation and start afresh. The question "what's nothing?" seems to indicate the futility of our actions, and possibly the insignificance of our existence. The lines "don't let go of me, promise you'll always keep me close" hint at a relationship, and the desperate need for companionship and support. The repeated pledge to stay close is a plea to cling onto hope and not give in to despair.


The final lines of the song bring a sense of whimsy and lightness, with the singer asking for a little sugar – something sweet in their life. They acknowledge the transformative power of seemingly insignificant things – the simple joy of a jar of beans, for instance. The idea of carrying these simple things like air around with them adds to the sense of liberation, as if the singer has found a way to break free. Overall, Fresh Air is a song that captures the modern malaise – the desire for change, the sense of being trapped, and the hope for something better.


Line by Line Meaning

It doesn't bring happiness
The thing being referred to is not capable of bringing happiness


Only a change they all regret
The change that was made ended up being a mistake, and everyone who made it now regrets doing so


Things are slowing down
The situation is becoming less active or intense


The Face is burned with a frown
The person being referred to is unhappy or upset, as evidenced by their facial expression


Trapped
The person is stuck or locked in place and unable to move


Trapped in time
The person feels like they are unable to move forward or progress in their life


My body thinks so
The person is feeling a physical or visceral response to their situation


Seeing metallic stars
The person is experiencing a visual distortion or hallucination


Metallic meaning
The distortion or hallucination is related to something metallic, or is similar in appearance to something metallic


Get some Fresh air
The person is being advised to go outside and breathe in fresh, clean air


Get some fresh air
The person is being advised to go outside and breathe in fresh, clean air


Fresh air
The air outside is clean, refreshing, and helpful for the person's well-being


Stop what's happening
The person is being advised to put an end to the current situation or activity


It seems you're giving up everything
The person is perceived as giving up or abandoning important people, pursuits, or possessions


What's nothing
The person is being asked to clarify what they mean when they say 'nothing'


What is nothing
The artist is asking for a definition or explanation of the concept of 'nothing'


Don't let go of me
The artist is asking their companion to hold onto them or keep them close


Promise you'll always keep me close
The singer is asking the companion to make a vow or commitment to always stay close to them


You let go of me
The companion has released the singer from their grasp or moved away from them


You promised you'd always keep me close
The companion has made a promise or commitment to always stay close to the artist


You let go of me
The companion has released the artist from their grasp or moved away from them


You promised you'd always keep me close
The companion has made a promise or commitment to always stay close to the artist


You let go
The companion has released the singer from their grasp or moved away from them


You promised you'd always keep me close
The companion has made a promise or commitment to always stay close to the artist


So give me some sugar
The singer is asking for attention, affection, or some other form of emotional support


Cuz It's what I need
The singer is stating that the attention or affection they seek is something they require for their well-being


Funny how the simple things in life
The singer is commenting on the amusing or ironic nature of simple pleasures or activities


They become the finer things
Simple pleasures or activities can become highly valued or refined experiences


You can open your jar of beans
The artist is suggesting that their companion can share their possessions or resources with them


You can spread them around the bed
The possessions or resources can be used or enjoyed in different ways, such as on the bed


Crack open my chest
The singer is inviting their companion to see their vulnerable or emotional side


Carry them around
The possessions or resources can be taken with the person wherever they go


Like they were air
The possessions or resources are so valuable or essential that they are comparable to air, which is necessary for survival


Just like air
The possessions or resources are so valuable or essential that they are comparable to air, which is necessary for survival


Some fresh fresh air
The singer is emphasizing the importance and value of clean, fresh air




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Comments from YouTube:

Amanda Brumley

First comment and first like! hahahaha. I feel so silly.
But, seriously, great job on the vid. I like the song, and I hope you can post some more songs from this band. I like their sound =)

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