This song isn’t exactly fun, but it does have a great melody, and I love Sarah Bettens’s semi-deadpan vocals.
tackymutant had this to say about the song on SongMeanings:
I bought K’s Choice ‘10′ which has songs from 93 till 03. It’s a great album. In the sleeve Sarah say’s about this song “I tried to paint a picture of a mental patient who feels grateful for being put in a situation where he’s no longer responsible for anything, a life in which other people decide for you and all you have to do is smile and be nice”
It’s exactly the way she paints it.
I think that sums it up for me.
And of course, the lyrics:
I don’t know who you are
But you seem very nice
So will you talk to me
Shall I tell you a story
Shall I tell you a dream
They think I’m crazy
But they don’t know that I like it here
It’s nice in here, I get everything for free
Have you been here before
Shall I show you around
It’s very pretty
Have you come here to stay
Well, you sure picked a day
My name is Billy
It’s my birthday, you’re invited to my party down the hall
Where I go, what I’ll become or who I am or what I’ll be
I’ll never know, but I am sure that I’ll get everything for free
I’m not troubled or sad
I’m just ready for bed
It’s been a long day
Before they switch off the lights
It truly was a delight
They think I’m crazy
But they don’t know that I like it here
It’s nice in here
Where I go, what I’ll become or who I am or what I’ll be
I’ll never know, but I am sure that I’ll get everything for free
Where I go, what I’ll become or who I am or what I’ll be
I’ll never know, but I am sure that I’ll get everything for free
Everything for free
I don’t know who you are
But you seem very nice
So will you talk to me
Have you been here before
Well, you sure picked a day
They think I’m crazy
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