Vacancy by Pit Pony
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ABOUT:
"Vacancy" is a raw, energetic track by Pit Pony, blending the band’s signature indie, rock, and post-punk edge with themes that cut straight into the absurdity of modern life. The song reflects Pit Pony's deep frustration with the pervasive influence of social media culture and its obsession with materialism.
The band addresses the overwhelming nature of social media feeds, where influencers constantly sell unattainable ideals, from leggings that promise happiness to off-menu Starbucks drinks that supposedly define the perfect life. This relentless stream of consumerism and the pursuit of a curated lifestyle, particularly targeted at young people, feels to the band like a "black hole" we're all being pulled into—a collective vacancy of real purpose.
Musically, "Vacancy" opens with the driving rhythm of a distorted bassline accompanied by intense motorik drum beats. The surf-rock-inspired lead guitar adds a bright, sharp contrast, cutting through the noise of daily life, as the song mirrors the overwhelming nature of social media's grip on our lives.
Lyrically, "Vacancy" speaks to the monotonous cycle of aspiring to trends, buying endless products, and feeling stuck in a loop of unfulfilling desires. There's an undercurrent of isolation and disconnection—like life itself is slipping away beneath the surface of these shallow pursuits. The song builds towards a spiraling cry of frustration, reflecting Pit Pony's desire to derail this direction and embrace something messier, more genuine, and less controlled by outside forces.
"Vacancy" is not just a critique but a rallying cry against the hollow nature of modern aspirations, with Pit Pony's fierce post-punk sound backing up the call for something real.
Tracklist
| 1. | Vacancy | 5:18 |
Lyrics
LYRICS:
I feel a vacancy emerging on the inside
It’s like I can’t see past the day I’m in
And there’s a world outside
At least there was the last time I checked.
Okay, here we go
Here we go
Here we go
Here we go
Here we go
Here we go
Getting dizzy
Oh shit, slow down again.
You’re gonna take me for a coffee
You’re gonna put a little ice in
You’re gonna take me to the coast and we’re gonna go driving.
You’re gonna take me for a coffee
You’re gonna put a little spice in
You’re gonna tip back the seats when we stop at the lights and…
…No?
Okay.
I feel a vacancy emerging on the outside
It’s like I cannot feel my face
And there’s a world inside
At least there was the last time I looked.
Okay, here we go
Here we go
Here we go
Here we go
Here we go
Here we go
Getting dizzy
Oh shit, slow down again.
I’m gonna take you for a coffee
I’m gonna roll a few dice in
I’m gonna take you to a bar
And you’re gonna start crying.
I’m gonna take you for a coffee
And you’ll be rolling your eyes in
The back of the car
‘Cause you don’t trust my driving.
And you drive me round
And you drive me round
And you drive me round the…
And I drive you round
And I drive you round
And I drive you round the…
And you drive me round
And you drive me round
And you drive me round the…
And I drive you round
And I drive you round
And I drive you round the…
AAAAAAHHHHHHH
Credits
Vocals: Jackie Purver
Guitar: Garth Purver
Guitar: Andrew Jones
Bass: Andrew Potter
Drums: Joey Morley
Synths: Josh Ingledew
Recorded, Produced & Mixed by: Chris McManus
Asst. Recording Engineer: Josh Ingledew
Mastering Engineer: Christian Wright at Abbey Road
Released by Clue Records
Published by Wipeout Music
