Narc
Cutouts Lyrics
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I'll tell you my secret
Not enough love?
How bout a pick-me-up
Year of the rooster
Forever raw
Year of the rat
Baby I'm a narc for your love
Lean in close
I'll show you what you wanna see
I'm not pretty
I just know how to work the angles
Year of the rooster
Cock of the walk
Year of the rat
Baby I'm a narc for your love
I'm coming home
I'm coming home
Coming home
Home
The lyrics to Cutouts' song "Narc" depict someone who is willing to sell out and reveal their own secrets for a pick-me-up of love. The lines "sell you all out" and "I'll tell you my secret" suggest that the person is willing to compromise their own values and betray others for the sake of their own desires. The chorus mentions the "year of the rooster" and the "year of the rat," which could be interpreted as references to the Chinese zodiac. The line "forever raw" could mean that the person is always seeking something more, never satisfied or content. The line "Baby I'm a narc for your love" suggests that the person is so addicted to this love that it starts to become their obsession.
The second verse shifts focus to the singer's appearance and presentation. They claim that they aren't particularly attractive, but they know how to work the angles to make themselves look appealing. The use of the phrase "cock of the walk" in reference to the year of the rooster reinforces the idea of the singer's confidence and self-assuredness. The chorus repeats the same structure as before, with the singer proclaiming their addiction for this love.
The final section of the song simply repeats the line "I'm coming home" several times, perhaps indicating that the singer is returning to the person they have been singing about or that they are coming back to themselves and their true desires.
Line by Line Meaning
Sell you all out
I am willing to betray everyone for personal gain
I'll tell you my secret
I am opening up to you and sharing something personal
Not enough love?
Are you lacking love in your life?
How bout a pick-me-up
What about something to give you a boost?
Year of the rooster
A reference to the Chinese zodiac calendar
Forever raw
Always vulnerable and exposed, never able to fully protect oneself
Year of the rat
Another reference to the Chinese zodiac calendar
Baby I'm a narc for your love
I am addicted to your love, and will do anything to keep it
Lean in close
Come closer to me
I'll show you what you wanna see
I will present myself in a way that meets your desires and expectations
I'm not pretty
I do not conform to traditional standards of beauty
I just know how to work the angles
I have a talent for presenting myself in the most attractive way possible
Cock of the walk
An expression indicating someone who is arrogant and confident
I'm coming home
I am returning to a place of comfort and familiarity
Coming home
A repetition of the previous line for emphasis
Home
A final repetition and emphasis on the idea of coming home
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Written by: Alex MacKay
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