Lyrics

I suppose once in awhile
I close my eyes while I’m on trial
Feel alive with my crocodile
Shun her world and rest my smile

Our life looks better, Stan
Than today it feels
Our life, Stan, looks better
Than today it feels
Our life looks better, Stan
Than today it feels

Maybe I should lay down
and die inside
Plain as paper to her
that I’m not in style

Our life looks better, Stan
Than today it feels,
Our life, Stan, looks better
Than today it feels
Our life looks better, Stan
Than today it feels

I only miss the past
oh, the days I wished away
Times that never seemed to last
Every day was our birthday

Overall Impression

Containing notes of Indie and Alternative Rock, the majority of this tune is laid over sounds of conversation and traffic. It creates a feeling of disembodiment or removal, as if you are observing the world from above.

Lyrically, rhymes flow one after another, leading to both a predictability and sense of drive. This seems to add a bit of structure to the somewhat enigmatic lyrics that bounce around from positivity to despair. They are carried by an off-kilter melody to stick in the listener’s memory as something truly unique.

The soft vocals and gentle guitar could lull one to sleep if it were not for the song’s unique edges. All in all, Our Life, Stan is an artistic and convention-defying tune that is worth a listen.

Strongest Points

The combination of the melody, rhyming, and lyrics gives this song its unique sound. Like sitting on a chair that has one short leg, it feels off at times, but still does what it sets out to and gives you something to remember. The stripped down music matches well with the vocal approach. It creates a sense of calm that allows you to take in every aspect of the song.