Story Behind The Song
The song touches on the idea of cognitive dissonance and the need for a character to create his/her own fantasy world where s/he feels safe. When another challenges this construct, it can throw the "world" off balance, leaving that character defensive and volatile. Inspired by a true relationship with a loved one.
Song Description
Written in E major, 72 BPM, lyrical cadence is double-timed in parts giving it a feel of 144 BPM. finger picked acoustic and acoustic/electric guitar leads in the first verse at :12 with female lead vocals, synth pad intermittently fills in lower and mids. First chorus begins at :54 with male and female backup vocals; acoustic drum kit (not midi) and strummed guitar ends at 1:10. Second verse starts at 1:30 with female vocals; then backed by male and female vocals, with the second chorus at 2:12 to end.
| Song Length |
2:44 |
Genre |
Folk - Alternative, Folk - Contemporary |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Diplomatic, Passive |
Subject |
Conformity, Regret |
| Similar Artists |
The Weakerthans, Darren Hanlon |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
VERSE: Understand, say things right, keep it all in your head don't start a fight. Don't rush in, wait a while, pull yourself together and try to fake a smile. Why not forget who you are (it's not that hard) CHORUS: open up your mind, but don't unpack. Just believe the fantasy and don't look back (don't look back) VERSE: Try to take the world with a grain of salt till nothing ever matters, and nothing is your fault. And if loneliness sets in and it brings self doubt, just build yourself a story where everything works out. Why not forget who you are? CHORUS