Music and Lyrics Presentation Notes

Themes and Emotions in the Lyrics

• Transition from Confidence to Doubt

  • Initial confidence with "I used to float" turning into a feeling of falling and uncertainty.
  • Struggle with identity and purpose: "what was I for."

• Emotional Struggle and Empowerment

  • Conflict of not wanting to leave or lie, leading to tears but then self-reliance: "I can buy myself."
  • Self-dialogue highlighted by talking to oneself and feeling misunderstood.

• Naivety and Betrayal

  • Reflection on being made to feel naïve and exploited, likened to a vampire sucking life ("blood sucker").

Self-Reflection and Personal Growth

• Self-Realization and Strength

  • Realization of personal strength and ownership of love.
  • Evolution from thinking one is smart to feeling naive due to others' actions.

• Social Relationships and Connection

  • Mention of forgetting conversations due to alcohol.
  • Desire for authentic love without being "tied down."

Music and Dance as Expression

• Dance as a Way to Cope
  • Dancing despite emotional pain, "dancing with my eyes closed."
  • Music and dance as a way to express and release emotions.

Celebration of Individuality

• Independence and Rebellion
  • Emphasizing self-reliance and individuality, "I'm a doll but I still want a party."
  • Lyrics celebrating autonomy and breaking free from constraints.

Repeated Themes

• Days of the Week as a Metaphor for Continuity

  • Symbolism of days in a week representing ongoing cycles and routines.

• Empowerment Through Self-Reliance

  • Repeated affirmation of "buying myself" and being self-sufficient.

Performance and Interaction

• Engagement with the Audience
  • Reference to drumming performance and audience appreciation.
  • The energy of the performance described as "epic."