The Fall
LoveJoy LoveJoy Lyrics
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It's not that simple, but he won't seem to notice
There must be more to this
So leave those sink estates, and let's book a holiday
We're painting all the counties in blue
'Cause we're already boring, and we're already hoarding
What else have we got left to accrue?
And the ramblers will say
"It's got a marvelous view"
But they don't know how many lives it took, no
They'll never know what you knew
And we're so calm, but we're (fucking scared, fucking scared)
And we're so calm, but we're (fucking scared, fucking scared)
And we're so calm, but we're (fucking scared, fucking scared)
And we're so calm, but we're fucking scared of people like you
Under the weight of some Sertraline
A couple Prozacs, and now I'm pumping dopamine
There must be more to this
We've got a country house now, old dog has been put down now
It's nice to be around trees
Custom license plate on our Audi R8
How many grocers does one county need?
And the ramblers will say
"It's still a marvelous view"
That treadmill still looms
Of your hedonic misuse
So come on, one and all to see the apathy
The reams of gray stencils that fill the tapestry
I look to all of you and see a different fucking species
Aspiration for a different destination to me
Across the Pennines, there's a thin blue line, a knife and a mall
Would do something, if it wasn't also half my fault
'Cause I'm so high, my brain can't even look at the fall
And when you've reached the top there's nowhere else to go but-
(Hah)
In "The Fall," LoveJoy LoveJoy explores themes of discontentment, societal pressure, and the pursuit of material possessions. The lyrics metaphorically illustrate the weight of personal struggles and the consequences of one's actions.
The opening lines, "Under the weight of a broken nose, It's not that simple, but he won't seem to notice," portray a character who is burdened by an evident physical injury but fails to acknowledge the deeper complexities of their situation. This suggests a lack of awareness or refusal to confront the underlying issues.
The lyrics then mention leaving "sink estates" and booking a holiday, symbolizing the desire to escape from mundane and unfulfilling surroundings. The idea of painting counties in blue implies a superficial attempt to bring excitement or change into life. The repetition of "already boring" and "already hoarding" implies a sense of emptiness, suggesting that accumulating material possessions does not bring genuine happiness.
The song highlights the disconnection between appearances and reality through references to ramblers and their perspective of a marvelous view. This points to the ignorance of those who may judge from outside but fail to comprehend the sacrifices and struggles endured. The line "They'll never know what you knew" emphasizes the personal experiences and knowledge that shape one's perception of a situation.
The lyrics also touch on the emotional toll of a medicated existence. The reference to Sertraline and Prozac indicates the use of antidepressants, and the line "pumping dopamine" suggests the artificiality of achieving happiness through pharmaceutical means. The mention of a country house and the loss of a pet signify material success but question the true significance of such possessions.
LoveJoy LoveJoy continues to explore the theme of discontentment and societal pressure in the latter part of the song. The lyrics criticize complacency, depicted by the "reams of gray stencils" that fill the tapestry. The artist sees themselves as a distinct species, dissatisfied with the aspirations and destinations of others. The metaphorical reference to a "thin blue line, a knife and a mall" reflects the potential for violence in society and acknowledges personal responsibility in contributing to such circumstances.
The final lines, "And when you've reached the top there's nowhere else to go but-" followed by a pause, leave the sentence unfinished. This leaves the song unresolved, suggesting there is a lack of direction or purpose in the pursuit of material success. The song ends with a subtle "Hah," perhaps indicating a cynical laugh or a resigned acknowledgment of the futility in this never-ending cycle of discontentment and aspiration.
Line by Line Meaning
Under the weight of a broken nose
Bearing the burden of a physical injury
It's not that simple, but he won't seem to notice
Despite the complexity, he remains oblivious
There must be more to this
There is a deeper meaning or purpose
So leave those sink estates, and let's book a holiday
Escape from impoverished areas and enjoy a vacation
We're painting all the counties in blue
Dominating the counties with our presence and influence
'Cause we're already boring, and we're already hoarding
We are mundane and accumulating possessions unnecessarily
What else have we got left to accrue?
What more can we gather or acquire?
And the ramblers will say
Hikers and walkers will comment
"It's got a marvelous view"
Appreciating the scenery
But they don't know how many lives it took, no
Unaware of the sacrifices and struggles endured
They'll never know what you knew
They cannot comprehend your knowledge or experience
And we're so calm, but we're (fucking scared, fucking scared)
Despite appearing composed, we are filled with fear
And we're so calm, but we're (fucking scared, fucking scared)
Although outwardly collected, our fear consumes us
And we're so calm, but we're (fucking scared, fucking scared)
Maintaining composure while feeling intensely afraid
And we're so calm, but we're fucking scared of people like you
We may appear composed, but we fear individuals similar to you
Under the weight of some Sertraline
Burdened by the effects of an antidepressant medication
A couple Prozacs, and now I'm pumping dopamine
Using multiple antidepressants to increase dopamine levels
There must be more to this
There is a deeper significance or purpose
We've got a country house now, old dog has been put down now
Now that we have a rural residence, our pet has passed away
It's nice to be around trees
Enjoying the presence of nature and greenery
Custom license plate on our Audi R8
Personalized number plate on our luxurious car
How many grocers does one county need?
Questioning the excessive number of grocery stores
And the ramblers will say
Hikers and walkers will comment
"It's still a marvelous view"
The scenery remains stunning
That treadmill still looms
The sense of being trapped or stuck persists
Of your hedonic misuse
Regarding the excessive and misguided pursuit of pleasure
So come on, one and all to see the apathy
Encouraging everyone to witness the indifference
The reams of gray stencils that fill the tapestry
The monotonous patterns that dominate the collective narrative
I look to all of you and see a different fucking species
Observing others and perceiving them as fundamentally different
Aspiration for a different destination to me
Having desires for a distinct and diverse future
Across the Pennines, there's a thin blue line, a knife and a mall
Referring to the presence of police, violence, and consumerism
Would do something, if it wasn't also half my fault
Action could be taken, but personal responsibility hinders it
'Cause I'm so high, my brain can't even look at the fall
Being intoxicated to the point of being disconnected from reality
And when you've reached the top there's nowhere else to go but-
Once you have achieved success, there are no further options other than...
(Hah)
An exclamation or sound expressing amusement or irony
Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ashley Stevens, Joseph Goldsmith, Mark Boardman, William Gold
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@someone943
The lyrics are a little bit wrong on the breakdown, these are the actual lyrics:
So come on, one and all and see the apathy
The reams of grey stencils that fill the tapestry
I look to all of you and see a different fucking species
Aspiration for a different destination to me
Across the Pennines there's a thin blue line, a knife and a mall
I would do something if it wasn't all so effort-full
'Cause I'm so high my brain can't even look at the fall
And when you've reached the top, there's nowhere else to go but...
@vinyl7764
Corrected lyrics to sing along to!
Under the weight of a broken nose
It's not that simple but he won't seem to notice
There must be more to this
So leave those sink estates and
Let's book a holiday
We're painting all the counties in blue
'Cause we're already boring
And we're already hoarding
What else have we got left to accrue?
And the ramblers will say
"It's got a marvelous view"
But we don't know how many lives it took, no
They'll never know what you knew
And we're so calm but we're (fucking scared, fucking scared)
And we're so calm but we're (fucking scared, fucking scared)
And we're so calm but we're (fucking scared, fucking scared)
And we're so calm but we're fucking scared of people like you
Under the weight of some Sertraline
A couple Prozacs and now I'm pumping dopamine
There must be more to this
We've got a country house now
Old dog has been put down now
Oh it's nice to be around trees
Custom license plate
On our Audi R8
How many grocers does one county need?
And the ramblers will say
"It's still a marvelous view"
But the treadmill still looms
Of your hedonic misuse
So come on one and all to see the apathy
The reams of grey stencil that fill the tapestry
I look to all of you and see a different fucking species
Aspiration for a different destination to me
Across the Pennines, a thin blue line, a knife and a mall
I would do something, if it wasn't all so effortful
'Cause I'm so high my brain can't even look at the fall
And when you've reached the top there's nowhere else to go butโ
@musicstuffyeahidk
All other lyrics from this EP are on my channel too!
check out my lofi channel: youtube.com/@lofi_cares
@maggieanne322
I think wilbur said that the treadmill looms
@xxdsmpxx3335
Okkiii
@Melissa-ub4mh
@@1nonly_beotch Heloo!!
@monishakallianpur
๐๐
@jaredhatepage7998
the screaming part is so iconic
edit: 3000 likes tf??
@cryojester
Best part of the whole EP in my opinion.
@emaledenko
@@cryojester agreed
@Sarah-rb4vg
@@cryojester *our opinion
@jaredhatepage7998
@@cryojester truee