Low Happening
Unveiling the Depths of a Soul's Descent
Lyrics
God only knows what you do with yourself
Expressing uncertainty about the actions or lifestyle of an individual, possibly with a negative connotation.
You sleep all the day and you're wasting away
Highlighting the lethargic and deteriorating state of the person who sleeps excessively.
You beg for your food
Suggesting a dependency or desperation by mentioning begging for food.
And you lie like a dog
Comparing the person's lies to that of a dog, implying dishonesty.
You steal all your moves and you drink the last drop
Accusing the person of copying or imitating others and consuming resources selfishly.
You watch me
Describing a complex relationship where both parties watch, change, and use each other, and the speaker's love seems unreciprocated.
I watch you
-You changed me
-Like I knew
-You used me
-Like I used you
-My love shot right through you
-It's a low, low, low, low happening x 4
Repetition of "low happening" suggests a recurring, negative situation or event.
And every night at the beat of the drum
Commentary on the person's behavior, emphasizing a disconnect between their actions and true rock and roll culture.
You'd kill to be right, but I know you're wrong
-You drink from the heart
-And you pour from the soul
-You listen to trash
-But it's not Rock'n'Roll
-You watch me
Continuation of the complex relationship theme, emphasizing the impact on the speaker.
I watch you
-You changed me
-Like I knew
-You used me
-Like I used you
-My love shot right through you
-It's a low, low, low, low happening x 4
Reiteration of the repetitive and negative nature of the situation described as a "low happening."
Alright
Transition or pause in the narrative.
And every night at the beat of the drum
Reiteration of observations on the person's actions and their deviation from authentic rock and roll.
You'd kill to be right
-But I know you're wrong
-You drink from the ehart
-But you pour from the soul
-You listen to trash
-But it's not Rock'n'Roll
-You watch me
Reiteration of the complicated relationship dynamic, indicating the depth of emotional involvement.
I watch you
-You changed me
-Like I knew
-You used me
-Like I used you
-My love shot right through you
-It's a low, low, low, low happening x 4
Final repetition of "low happening," emphasizing the ongoing and persistent nature of the negative events or emotions.
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