Normal People Things Lyrics
Panic attack, the backing track
A background hum for cerebellum
[Refrain]
Oh, what a blessing to meet someone like you
With eyes as dead as mine, it's fine
It's normal people things just to lie here in silence
[Verse]
Spending days in self-medicating
Lost too much weight
Unpleasant aftertaste
We think the same, play different games
Since I like to refuse, hope you blink before I do
Then pray and pray that you'll go and do it anyway
[Chorus]
Hold your breath, I'll make it worth the wait
Hold your breath to your chest
And come back and see me, yeah
[Bridge]
You rub the makeup off my neck
That I was using to hide the stubble rash
I gave myself while shaving
Yes, it's probably a razor thing but honestly, it's harmless
And I refuse to let the sensitive skin win
Oh, what a blessing to meet someone like you
With eyes as dead as mine, it's fine
It's normal people things just to lie here in silence
[Pre-Chorus]
So, we lie here in silence
Just lie here in silence
Yes, it's normal people things
Just to lie here in silence
[Chorus]
Hold your breath, I'll make it worth the wait
Hold your breath to your chest
And come back and see me, yeah
Hold your breath to your chest
And come back and see me, yeah
About
Normal People Things is the lead single of Lovejoy’s fourth project. The track was originally teased via the band’s TikTok before they later announced the track would be released on October 6, 2023.
Will stated in an NME interview:
That song is about finding someone who ironically isn’t normal and that rare connection you get where you go “oh damn, You’re different but in a good way”.
Q&A
Find answers to frequently asked questions about the song and explore its deeper meaning
‘Normal People Things’ is a song I wrote about things that normal people do, such as shopping, showering, occupying space, panic attacks, etc. However, there are also some things normal people do not do. This song will not talk about that.
— Will Gold via Lovejoy newsletter
That song is about finding someone who ironically isn’t normal and that rare connection you get where you go “oh damn, You’re different but in a good way.” The length is entirely down to how long the song needs to be. If we had more elements we needed to touch on, it would be longer. I like the simplicity of the subject and the punchiness of the outcome.
— Will Gold via NME
