1) McQueen… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two artists going by the name McQueen:
1) McQueen are an all female rock group from the English town of Brighton, signed to the independant Newcastle based record label Demolition Reecords.
The band have a history of extensive touring with several headline tours of the UK, and opening for bands such as Aerosmith, Velvet Revolver, Wednesday 13 and WASP
Bigcheese describe the band as playing filthy punk rock.
2) McQueen is a bedroom-pop project from Jonno Klynsmith of Adelaide, Australia.
Neurotic
McQueen Lyrics
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I wouldn't want you getting away now. Ha!
And I'm a misery if I don't get my way.
I might regret this, but I can help myself.
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interpret these lyrics as the desperate act of a person who fears losing someone they love. The mention of sawing off wings could symbolize breaking someone's spirit, freedom or independence. The singer seems to have done this to the person they are addressing out of their own insecurities and need for control. However, they also seem to realize that their actions were extreme and they might regret it later. The line "I'm a misery if I don't get my way" might indicate a pattern of manipulation in the singer's behavior. They are willing to do whatever it takes to maintain possession of the person they love even if it means destroying them in the process.
Overall, the song portrays a person who is struggling to manage their own anxieties and fears, which leads them to engage in unhealthy and harmful behavior towards others. It highlights the importance of communication and being mindful of how our actions affect those around us.
Line by Line Meaning
Took me two whole hours to saw off your wings.
I wouldn't want you getting away now. Ha!
And I'm a misery if I don't get my way.
I might regret this, but I can help myself.
I'm feeling neurotic and my mind's in a craze.
I'm completely overwhelmed and can't control my thoughts.
Frustration builds up inside of me and it's hard to contain.
I know it's not healthy, but I can't resist my impulses.
I pick at my skin, pull all my hairs.
I engage in self-destructive behavior to cope with the stress.
The more I try to stop, the worse it becomes.
I know it's damaging but I can't help myself.
I'm feeling trapped, can't seem to break free.
I'm suffocating under the weight of my own mind.
It's hard to see a way out, to find the light.
I know things will improve but it feels like never-ending night.
Eventually, I'll let you go.
I'll have to come to terms with the fact that I can't control everything.
It'll be painful, but it's necessary to grow.
I'll learn from my mistakes and try to do better next time.
Contributed by Scarlett V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.