Described as a "giddy, vibrant collection" of the band's most colorful work, the song blends several influences:
: The chorus directly asks, " Why's every song about love or drinking too much? " suggesting these topics are universal distractions for a lonely society. Described as a "giddy, vibrant collection" of the
: The second verse references searching for a unique "piece of art" (like a Jackson Pollock ) but finding that everything "just sounds the same". Musical Style Musical Style : Reviewers have compared its catchy,
: Reviewers have compared its catchy, sing-along quality to bands like Walk the Moon . her mother replied
The track was inspired by a conversation between lead vocalist and his grandmother. When she was a young girl during World War II, she asked her mother why every song on the radio was about love; her mother replied, " Because everyone is so lonesome, dear ".
