Is There Really No Happiness? Lyrics – Porter Robinson

[Verse 1]
In the first verse, Porter Robinson reminisces about past experiences with a mix of vivid and unsettling imagery. The mention of the "family PC" and "snow in the hallways" suggests a nostalgic look back at his earlier years. He describes a sense of disorientation and a struggle to reconnect with a previous version of himself, highlighting the internal conflict of reconciling past memories with his present self.

[Chorus]
The chorus expresses a deep yearning for something that is no longer attainable, questioning whether happiness can exist without the specific feelings or connections he is missing. Porter Robinson’s plea for "a drug" or "bottle your love" signifies a desperate search for a substitute or remedy to fill the void left by the absence of these past experiences or relationships.

[Verse 2]
In the second verse, Porter Robinson explores the concept of nostalgia and its impact on his emotional state. He reflects on the act of "making love to the memory" and the difficulty of moving on from the past. The verse delves into the irony of feeling stuck in nostalgic habits while also recognizing the futility of trying to change the past or replicate past relationships. This highlights the struggle between holding onto memories and the realization that they may be preventing personal growth.

[Outro]
The outro introduces a darkly humorous tone with a reference to dying from nostalgia, adding a layer of self-awareness to the song. The light-hearted "just kidding" contrasts with the deeper, more melancholic themes explored throughout the song, emphasizing the ongoing tension between the desire for the past and the need to confront reality.