This song makes me think of how much we can just create things in our heads that never existed to begin with. Those thoughts make us feel good, we like them, so we keep creating these things in our minds for days, weeks, months, even years... until one day it hits us. We realize we've been lying to ourselves, big time, and created something in our heads that never existed in real life just because the thought of it all was really comforting. And it's such a relief when you realize that and you decide that it's over, and that you don't want to be stuck in an imaginary world anymore.
My wife and I met Jonathan and Charity before the Red Rocks concert in Sept ‘22. They were the absolute coolest people! Fast forward a couple of months they played in my hometown of St. Louis, Mo. I decided to ask Jonathan on Instagram if he could play this song that night. Halfway through the concert, he shouts my wife and I out and plays the song. This band will mean the world to me for life 🤙🏽
Lyrics Visions of you dance through my head Dark heroine of the books I have read Pages torn out, I made up my own world Deep in the dream, it's all built to last You pull the plug, drain me down fast Pop my balloon, I fell from a great high And I'm tired of wasting life Searching out going around What became such a false alarm 'Cause I'm looking for the truth Not some tired cheap cliché False treasure in a shallow pond Alright Fireworks blew out the top of your head Powder and spark drew me to bed Drift with you there down a dark and frozen stream I thought I'd found jewel of the Nile You're just a shiny rock in my pile So many stones, stuck in my shoes And I know if there's enough It could make up a road That could lead me far from this town 'Cause I'm looking for the truth Not some tired cheap cliché False treasure in a shallow pond And I'm tired of wasting life Searching out going round What became such a false alarm Just a false alarm Just a false alarm Just a false alarm A false alarm
I love this song. I first heard it on 89.3 The Current. It's a Minnesota Public Radio station out of Minneapolis/St. Paul. Great station(lots of Prince) and no commercials.
Hi, I'm the guy who wrote "False Alarm". I went and checked out "Like Humans Do" again and I can definitely hear what you are saying about the similarities in the vocal melody at the beginning. Good ear. I hope it isn't considered a rip-off of his melody because I sure didn't intend it that way. I am a fan of Talking Heads / David Byrne's songwriting, music, vocals, and lyrics and hope he wouldn't find this offensive or similar enough to file a lawsuit...but it is quite possible that his song burrowed deep into my subconscious at some point and came back around.
Speaking of lyrics, Matt, do you mind posting the lyrics to your song here? It's no where on the Internet, and it's only right that you're the one who should post it. As with the sentiment on here, I think this song will become an instant favorite very soon.
There's a few slight lyrical changes that Jon made while singing it, which I signed off on as "ok with me". My original lyrics are in (parentheses) "False Alarm" Visions of you dance through (in) my head (the) Dark heroine of the books I have read (with) Pages torn out, I made up my own world (words) Deep in (a) the dream, it's all (so) built to last (til) You pull the plug, drain (ed) me down fast Pop (ped) my balloon, I fell from a great high (height) And I'm tired of wasting life Searching out going around What became such a false alarm 'Cause I'm looking for the truth Not some tired cheap cliché (or) False treasure in a shallow pond Alright Fireworks blew out the top of your head Powder and spark drew me to bed (to) Drift with you there down a dark and frozen stream (where) I thought I'd found jewel of the Nile (but) You're just a shiny rock in my pile So many stones, stuck in my shoes And I know if there's enough It could make up a road That could lead me far from this town 'Cause I'm looking for the truth Not some tired cheap cliché False treasure in a shallow pond And I'm tired of wasting life Searching out going round What became such a false alarm Just a false alarm Just a false alarm Just a false alarm
The last time I heard a song with timeless beauty was by an artist named Jeff Lynn but this song has overtones of Fleetwood Mac. This band has the stepped into the next level. Congratulations!!!
I gave them a copy of the CD that song is on "Reverse Odyssey" a long time ago after that album had come out (around 2008) and the story goes they listened to it in their van while touring around the USA and liked it unanimously as a band. Last year, Josiah and Jonathan covered it at Treefort 2015 in Boise, ID, which was a thrill to hear. And then this winter, Chris Zasche (bass) texted me to ask how I would feel about them recording it. I said YES!!! Love their version and am feeling pretty blessed about being selected for this honor and to be a part of such a great album!
@MattHopper Sublime song, I love it. What are the lyrics near the end that sound like they are coming from a distant PA system? Sounds like ‘I turned out the lights now, it’s all dimly lit’
Ha ha. I can hear the similarities in this one as well. Big Paul Westerberg fan...love his solo stuff more than Replacements, but "Swingin' Party" is a swingin' jam.
This reminds me of rocking this tune at blues central in anchorage years ago. Good memories, great version hopp. I'm glad they stuck to your basic production, no need to change a wonderful song much.
I friggin' instantly recognized Swingin Party ... the melody and cadence in the verses are IDENTICAL, just played slightly faster. Still a good song, but Paul should be getting paid for this one. That is, unless he ripped it off someone else before him, which is possible.
@@zzdoodzz Which song? The verse sounds spot-on like Swingin' Party by the Replacements. I can hear the Harrison in the vocal style for sure, but the melody and progression and cadence of the vocals in the verse are a total copy of Swingin' Party.
@@bvaljalo No particular George Harrison, more he style and pacing. In the end musicians are always influenced by others, some flat out cover others songs, some borrow elements, some copy style, some flat out rip off others. It's really open for interpretation. Just like with painting, there are only so many colors an artist can work with.
This song makes me think of how much we can just create things in our heads that never existed to begin with. Those thoughts make us feel good, we like them, so we keep creating these things in our minds for days, weeks, months, even years... until one day it hits us. We realize we've been lying to ourselves, big time, and created something in our heads that never existed in real life just because the thought of it all was really comforting. And it's such a relief when you realize that and you decide that it's over, and that you don't want to be stuck in an imaginary world anymore.
So nicely thought and written, it's a great feeling while going through the comments and find the words in your mind already written by someone
Me emocionaste, gracias por compartir
@@junayedhossain7383 I am so glad my comment resonates with you! Thank you!
@@MarielaSofia87 de nada! Creo que esto pasa más a menudo de lo que pensamos :)
I think so, too... @@joanamalta
This song makes me feel high
My wife and I met Jonathan and Charity before the Red Rocks concert in Sept ‘22. They were the absolute coolest people! Fast forward a couple of months they played in my hometown of St. Louis, Mo. I decided to ask Jonathan on Instagram if he could play this song that night. Halfway through the concert, he shouts my wife and I out and plays the song. This band will mean the world to me for life 🤙🏽
That's magical, you are very lucky to have that special moment.
@@landonjurek5759 thank you!!
No problem!!!
someone get me some toast, cause my man's voice is like butter!
The lyrics are so wonderfully written.
they definitely deserve more fans
Yeah, for real.
I am only twelve years old but I absolutely LOVE this band.
I wanted this group to be the background soundtrack of my life
Lyrics
Visions of you dance through my head
Dark heroine of the books I have read
Pages torn out, I made up my own world
Deep in the dream, it's all built to last
You pull the plug, drain me down fast
Pop my balloon, I fell from a great high
And I'm tired of wasting life
Searching out going around
What became such a false alarm
'Cause I'm looking for the truth
Not some tired cheap cliché
False treasure in a shallow pond
Alright
Fireworks blew out the top of your head
Powder and spark drew me to bed
Drift with you there down a dark and frozen stream
I thought I'd found jewel of the Nile
You're just a shiny rock in my pile
So many stones, stuck in my shoes
And I know if there's enough
It could make up a road
That could lead me far from this town
'Cause I'm looking for the truth
Not some tired cheap cliché
False treasure in a shallow pond
And I'm tired of wasting life
Searching out going round
What became such a false alarm
Just a false alarm
Just a false alarm
Just a false alarm
A false alarm
@Jar Jar Binks Thank you so much!
any idea what Charity's lyrics are during the chorus are?
I'll answer my own question here as I have finally found out... "what became"
THANK YOU FOR MAKING LYRICS!! I COULDN'T FIND ANY
Shout out to 90.9 KRCL for introducing great music like this to many Utahns.
Great song and lyrics, one of my favorites nowadays
Melody is so sweet.
I stumbled to this on Itunes and I'm so happy I found it, I'm glad real music is still with us
Aren't they amazing.... I needed a new band after Paramore "broke up" and became whatever they are now...
I love this song. I first heard it on 89.3 The Current. It's a Minnesota Public Radio station out of Minneapolis/St. Paul. Great station(lots of Prince) and no commercials.
Sipping my cup of tea while jamming to this song. 🤍
Obsessed with this song
Love this band so much. 💕🤙
One of the best song in my life. The lyrics and the music, the way they go give me a mesmerising feeling.
Next single for sure. Love at first listen, just like All We Ever Knew.
At times like The Beatles resurrected ... magnificient :-)
My favourite song, so beautiful
I absolutely love this song and agree with you 💯
Just heard this song performed live at Red Rocks Amphitheater and instantly fell in love with it.
wow. WOW WOW WOW. YOU LUCKY DOG YOU
Big fan
This is my favorite song on the album, #1, but I love all of them.
favorite song from this album
My best knew band. Such silky tunes
Amazing band!
This was playing on starbucks and i shazamed it. And here we are.
This is good music :)
Wow the intro sounds like the song "Like Humans Do".
Awesome album overall.
Hi, I'm the guy who wrote "False Alarm". I went and checked out "Like Humans Do" again and I can definitely hear what you are saying about the similarities in the vocal melody at the beginning. Good ear. I hope it isn't considered a rip-off of his melody because I sure didn't intend it that way. I am a fan of Talking Heads / David Byrne's songwriting, music, vocals, and lyrics and hope he wouldn't find this offensive or similar enough to file a lawsuit...but it is quite possible that his song burrowed deep into my subconscious at some point and came back around.
Speaking of lyrics, Matt, do you mind posting the lyrics to your song here? It's no where on the Internet, and it's only right that you're the one who should post it. As with the sentiment on here, I think this song will become an instant favorite very soon.
There's a few slight lyrical changes that Jon made while singing it, which I signed off on as "ok with me". My original lyrics are in (parentheses)
"False Alarm"
Visions of you dance through (in) my head
(the) Dark heroine of the books I have read
(with) Pages torn out, I made up my own world (words)
Deep in (a) the dream, it's all (so) built to last
(til) You pull the plug, drain (ed) me down fast
Pop (ped) my balloon, I fell from a great high (height)
And I'm tired of wasting life
Searching out going around
What became such a false alarm
'Cause I'm looking for the truth
Not some tired cheap cliché
(or) False treasure in a shallow pond
Alright
Fireworks blew out the top of your head
Powder and spark drew me to bed
(to) Drift with you there down a dark and frozen stream
(where) I thought I'd found jewel of the Nile
(but) You're just a shiny rock in my pile
So many stones, stuck in my shoes
And I know if there's enough
It could make up a road
That could lead me far from this town
'Cause I'm looking for the truth
Not some tired cheap cliché
False treasure in a shallow pond
And I'm tired of wasting life
Searching out going round
What became such a false alarm
Just a false alarm
Just a false alarm
Just a false alarm
Thank you Afraa, I'm so glad you like it that much!
shared this on the Facebook page of 10:11 PM - The power of music!
😂Head And Heart🤣
🥰AWESOMENESS🥰
L😄VE it.
2😃21🤗
This song is so reminiscent of Fleetwood Mac. Sooo nice to listen. 😌
And ELO too
The last time I heard a song with timeless beauty was by an artist named Jeff Lynn but this song has overtones of Fleetwood Mac. This band has the stepped into the next level. Congratulations!!!
Los amoo
love
Love it 👏👏🥰🥰👍👍
Reminiscent of ELO. Very nice!
Yeah getting the same vibe both musically and vocally. Love this.
Your rendition is beautiful. This is one of my favs from Hopper♡
What is Hopper?
matthopper.bandcamp.com/track/false-alarm
Thanks Matt; I didn't realize that this was a cover! How did the band reach out to you to cover this song for Signs Of Light?
I gave them a copy of the CD that song is on "Reverse Odyssey" a long time ago after that album had come out (around 2008) and the story goes they listened to it in their van while touring around the USA and liked it unanimously as a band. Last year, Josiah and Jonathan covered it at Treefort 2015 in Boise, ID, which was a thrill to hear. And then this winter, Chris Zasche (bass) texted me to ask how I would feel about them recording it. I said YES!!! Love their version and am feeling pretty blessed about being selected for this honor and to be a part of such a great album!
I love it!
@MattHopper
Sublime song, I love it. What are the lyrics near the end that sound like they are coming from a distant PA system? Sounds like ‘I turned out the lights now, it’s all dimly lit’
Did you ever find out? I have the same question
People still wondering
He hasn’t replied unfortunately.
Yeah I have no idea I’ll ask Charity next time I see her!
omg i love this
😍😍😍😍😍 maravilhosos!
Love your songs 💙
I had this album on loop in my old car's CD player for at least a month 😄. This is the track that comes back to me the most...
Perhaps because most things in our modern society feel like a false alarm...
He makes me im in the memory
Great cover, does it justice :)
Matt's original is also super-excellent.
THIS IS NOT AB ORIGINAL?!
Check out Matt Hopper and the Roman Candles. The whole Reverse Oddessey album is great.
enak bener di dengar nya. mirip2 the beatles
This is a great song but for a while there I thought I was listening to The Replacement's Swingin' Party........
Ha ha. I can hear the similarities in this one as well. Big Paul Westerberg fan...love his solo stuff more than Replacements, but "Swingin' Party" is a swingin' jam.
This reminds me of rocking this tune at blues central in anchorage years ago. Good memories, great version hopp. I'm glad they stuck to your basic production, no need to change a wonderful song much.
That's exactly what I heard.
I friggin' instantly recognized Swingin Party ... the melody and cadence in the verses are IDENTICAL, just played slightly faster. Still a good song, but Paul should be getting paid for this one. That is, unless he ripped it off someone else before him, which is possible.
♥ ♥
Hey, this is by Matt Hopper. Why doesn't it say cover? What the heck?
they credited me in the liner notes on the album in small print if you look closely :)
@@MattHopperandTheRomanCandles Oh right on, I love the song btw
Sounds similar to ELO -
I made up my own world
The verse sounds extremely similar to David Byrne - Like Humans Do
Along with so many of their other songs, this tune is simply fantastic! I love this group. 👌
sabia que en algún lado la había escuchado jaja
Even more than that, the even-earlier Swingin' Party by The Replacements. At least it departs from both songs in the pre-chorus and chorus.
False alarm
:)
Roy Orbison....without the falsetto....
road songs
Mm
First
Bwakila
ripoff replacements tune
Sounds more like George Harrison to me. Great song nonetheless.
@@zzdoodzz Which song? The verse sounds spot-on like Swingin' Party by the Replacements. I can hear the Harrison in the vocal style for sure, but the melody and progression and cadence of the vocals in the verse are a total copy of Swingin' Party.
@@bvaljalo No particular George Harrison, more he style and pacing. In the end musicians are always influenced by others, some flat out cover others songs, some borrow elements, some copy style, some flat out rip off others. It's really open for interpretation. Just like with painting, there are only so many colors an artist can work with.
came here looking for this.