Sleepy Couch
lunar vacation Lyrics
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So what's the point of you leaving?
A couple more just couldn't hurt"
It's the same thing every week
It's just embarrassing
And it's hard to ignore the signs
We'll talk for a while, I'm certain
Drowning, but it's not even worth it
It's getting late
I can't stay
I'll see you next weekend
Too tired to act like someone else tonight,
It's nearly 3 in the morning
And don't you ever stop and think
That it's all just meaningless?
I can't breathe in the basement
And it's hard to ignore the signs
When your attention's placed on someone else
We'll talk for a while, I'm certain
Drowning, but it's not even worth it
It's getting late
I can't stay
I really want to go home
I really want to go home
(She's walking through the door, and now she's on the floor)
(The only thing we know, is you can never go home)
The song Sleepy Couch by Lunar Vacation delves into the feeling of being stuck in a monotonous and meaningless social routine. The opening lines convey a reluctance to leave the night behind despite its repetitiveness. The character in the song is aware of the futility of spending time with the same people every week, but still feels like they need to continue the cycle. The line "it's the same thing every week" emphasizes the tiresome nature of the singer's day-to-day routine.
However, amidst the mundane, the character in the song is drawn to someone else who has caught their attention. Although they are not stated explicitly, some of the signs point towards unrequited love. The lyrics "it's hard to ignore the signs when your attention's placed on someone else" and "drowning, but it's not even worth it" imply the singer's feelings of hopelessness and helplessness.
The song takes a dark turn towards the end as the lyrics "I can't breathe in the basement" and "she's walking through the door, and now she's on the floor" hint at something ominous happening. The refrain "I really want to go home" adds to the sense of foreboding and unease running through the track. Overall, 'Sleepy Couch' conveys the mixed emotions of boredom, attraction, and fear that can come with social situations.
Line by Line Meaning
The night's not over for a while,
So what's the point of you leaving?
A couple more just couldn't hurt
It's the same thing every week
The night is young, so why leave now? Staying a little longer won't hurt, and it's normal as it happens every week.
It's just embarrassing
It's shameful to keep leading someone on like this.
And it's hard to ignore the signs
When your attention's placed on someone else
We'll talk for a while, I'm certain
Drowning, but it's not even worth it
It's getting late
I can't stay
I'll see you next weekend
It's difficult to ignore the signs that suggest you're interested in someone else. Even if I try to delay my departure by talking to you, it won't be worth it because it's getting late, and I need to leave. I'll see you again next weekend.
Too tired to act like someone else tonight,
It's nearly 3 in the morning
And don't you ever stop and think
That it's all just meaningless?
It's late, and I don't have the energy to pretend to be someone else. Why do we keep doing this if it's all meaningless?
I can't breathe in the basement
The environment is suffocating and unpleasant.
I really want to go home
I really want to go home
I'm eager to leave.
(She's walking through the door, and now she's on the floor)
(The only thing we know, is you can never go home)
The girl has entered the room and appears to be overwhelmed, possibly due to drugs or alcohol. The only certainty is that one can never return home once they've lost their way.
Writer(s): Andrew Harris
Contributed by Brooklyn Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Talia
on Blue Honey
The lines "I stood on the dock and waited all throughout the night
Reaching so far for that pointless green light" refer to the green light in The Great Gatsby.