Did it happen near the house?
Was it closer to the pavement?
Well how'd you feel when they found out?
Who'd you tell and how'd you face it?
But you said "I guess I needed you
More than I thought."
But you don't think I'll feel it too
'Cause you're a boy

Are you in the mood?

If so, how long and for who?
'Cause I've been looking straight at you
I've been talking straight for you

Crack your knuckles in my mouth
Dry them off please as you pull them out
I just need to know how you sound
From the inside out
I guess I needed you
More than I thought
But you don't think I'll feel it too
'Cause I'm a boy

Anyways are you in the mood?
If so, how long and for who?
'Cause I've been looking straight at you
Well I've been talking straight for you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Bay Faction's "Are You In The Mood?" touch upon themes of desire, communication, and vulnerability. The first verse seems to address a past event with the question "Did it happen near the house?" The singer then asks how the other person felt when they found out and who they told. The tone of the verse is reflective, almost nostalgic, but tinged with an unspoken pain. The chorus then asks the question "Are you in the mood?" which could be interpreted as a query on the other person's emotional state or a proposition for intimacy. The second verse is much more intimate with the line "Crack your knuckles in my mouth, Dry them off please as you pull them out," suggesting a request for a physical connection. The singer then repeats the first verse, but changes themselves from the third person to the first person, saying "But you don't think I'll feel it too, 'Cause I'm a boy," which could be a nod to societal gender norms that dictate men shouldn't express emotion.

Overall, "Are You In The Mood?" seems to be a conversation between two people who may have a history but are trying to determine if there is still a mutual desire for one another. The lyrics are poignant in their simplicity, and the repetition of certain phrases underscores the main themes of the song. The intimate imagery, such as cracking knuckles in someone else's mouth, adds a layer of rawness to the lyrics that is both uncomfortable and captivating.

Line by Line Meaning

Did it happen near the house?
Was it nearby or within the vicinity of our residence?

Was it closer to the pavement?
Did it occur nearer to the road or sidewalk?

Well how'd you feel when they found out?
What emotions did you experience when they discovered it?

Who'd you tell and how'd you face it?
Whom did you inform about it and how did you deal with it?

But you said "I guess I needed you More than I thought."
You claimed that you required them more than you initially presumed.

But you don't think I'll feel it too 'Cause you're a boy
You think that I won't feel the same towards you because you are male.

Are you in the mood?
Are you feeling an inclination towards something?

If so, how long and for who?
If that's the case, for whom and how long are you interested?

'Cause I've been looking straight at you
Because I've been staring directly at you.

I've been talking straight for you
I have been speaking honestly on your behalf.

Crack your knuckles in my mouth Dry them off please as you pull them out
Make the sound of your knuckles popping in my mouth, and then wipe them as you remove your fingers.

I just need to know how you sound From the inside out
I simply want to hear the sound of you from the inside out.

Anyways are you in the mood?
In any case, are you feeling inclined towards anything?

If so, how long and for who?
If that's the case, for whom and how long are you interested?

'Cause I've been looking straight at you
Because I've been staring directly at you.

Well I've been talking straight for you
I have been speaking frankly on your behalf.

Contributed by Samantha H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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