This Is Not a Party
Navigating Life's Hurricanes: The Wombats' Reflection on Chaos and Self-Discovery
Lyrics
Lulu's doing haircuts, though I don't think she can see.
Lulu is cutting hair, possibly metaphorically indicating a lack of clarity or vision.
Brendan's found a song to match the pace of his heartbeat.
Brendan has found a song that matches the rhythm of his heartbeat, suggesting a personal connection to music.
Why do I do this? Why do I do this at all?
The singer questions their own actions and motivations, expressing uncertainty.
Edward's on the big white telephone to God.
Edward is in communication with God, possibly in a state of reflection or distress.
Charlie's coming on to every person he can touch.
Charlie is flirting with many people, implying a lack of commitment or seriousness.
Why does this happen every time I dream in Technicolor, and I live in black and white?
The contrast between Technicolor dreams and black-and-white reality raises questions about the nature of experiences.
This is not a party; it's a hurricane.
The repetition emphasizes that the situation is not a joyful event but rather a chaotic and challenging experience.
This is not a party; it's a hurricane.
-And no one really cares, so let's pretend we're all okay.
-This is not a party; it's a hurricane.
-Roxie's made the call although her boyfriend wants to go.
Roxie made a decision, possibly against her boyfriend's wishes.
James rolled on the floor, and I've lost all self control.
James is rolling on the floor, indicating a lack of restraint or control in the situation.
Why does this happen?
The singer questions the recurring theme of confusion and disorientation in dreams and reality.
Why must it be?
-I dream of space and time, then wake up in 2D.
-This is not a party; it's a hurricane.
The repeated assertion that it's a hurricane reinforces the idea that the gathering is tumultuous and not a celebratory event.
This is not a party; it's a hurricane.
-And no one really cares, so let's pretend we're doing great.
-This is not a party; it's a hurricane.
-You're complicated.
The repeated line "You're complicated" suggests a complex or challenging relationship or situation.
You're complicated.
-You're complicated.
-Why so complicated?
-Well go to sleep, don't worry about me.
A suggestion to go to sleep and not worry, juxtaposed with fishing imagery, implies a pursuit of unattainable or artificial goals.
I'm just fishing for the moon and artificial sea.
-This is not a party; it's a hurricane.
The singer expresses a lack of concern and a resistance to change, reinforcing the turbulent nature of the situation.
This is not a party; it's a hurricane.
-And I don't really care, and I'm never gonna change.
-This is not a party; it's a hurricane.
-This is not a party; it's a hurricane.
The final lines echo the sentiment of not caring and a reluctance to change, emphasizing the hurricane-like nature of the event.
You said we'd never work; you said we weren't the same,
-And I don't really care, and I don't ever want to change.
-This is not a party; it's a hurricane.
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