Open House
bombay bicycle club. Lyrics
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You don't think you've been working too hard.
It looks like he's been opening up.
He don't want to but he can't stop, can't stop.
And what's the name you try to find?
She's the type that knows everyone here.
Another face but I don't know the name.
No friends and you know she's just the same.
And what's the name you try to find?
Open house and I'm opening up.
Don't want to but I can't stop, can't stop.
Open house and I'll never calm down.
Clear it up when the morning comes around.
And what's the name you try to find?
The song "Open House" by Bombay Bicycle Club is a song about self-discovery, loneliness, and isolation. The lyrics describe someone who appears to be going through a tough time but is trying to hide it from everyone around them. The opening lines, "So you think you've had a walk in the park, you don't think you've been working too hard," suggest that the person is struggling and trying to convince themselves that they are not overworking themselves. The next line, "It looks like he's been opening up, he don't want to but he can't stop, can't stop," shows that despite the person's efforts to keep their emotions hidden, they are slowly unraveling and revealing their true self to others.
The chorus, "Open house and I'm opening up, don't want to but I can't stop, can't stop. Open house and I'll never calm down, clear it up when the morning comes around," continues this theme of opening up and facing one's true emotions. The use of the phrase "open house" can be interpreted as a metaphor for the person's mind, which is opening up and revealing their true self to the world. The line "I'll never calm down" suggests that this process may be chaotic and overwhelming, but it's necessary for personal growth and healing.
The last line of the song, "And what's the name you try to find," leaves the listener with a sense of mystery and ambiguity. It's unclear who the person is searching for or what the significance of finding their name is. However, it adds to the theme of searching for meaning and identity.
Line by Line Meaning
So you think you've had a walk in the park.
You believe that life has been easy and stress-free for you.
You don't think you've been working too hard.
You don't acknowledge your own hard work and dedication.
It looks like he's been opening up.
From his actions, it seems like he is revealing his true feelings.
He don't want to but he can't stop, can't stop.
He is hesitant to share his thoughts, but he cannot resist doing so.
And what's the name you try to find?
What is the identity or significance that you are looking for?
And did you see the way she appeared?
Did you notice her entrance and presence in a striking manner?
She's the type that knows everyone here.
She seems to be familiar with everyone in this place.
Another face but I don't know the name.
Someone new who is unfamiliar to me.
No friends and you know she's just the same.
She appears to be alone, and her situation is relatable.
Open house and I'm opening up.
Metaphorically, this is a welcoming space where he is emotionally opening up.
Don't want to but I can't stop, can't stop.
Despite being hesitant, he feels compelled to reveal his feelings.
Open house and I'll never calm down.
He feels like he will always be emotionally open and honest in this space.
Clear it up when the morning comes around.
He will face and address any emotional aftermath or uncertainties the next day.
And what's the name you try to find?
Repeated again, emphasizing the theme of searching for identity and significance.
Contributed by Elijah N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.