Phony
Naked Cameo Lyrics
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It′s not something I don't need just to clear things up for you
It goes without saying that it doesn′t mean anything
It's not like I don't want you around
And honey, let me be the one to be coming right to your side
Alright?
I′ll show you everything and i′m stepping out of the light
Surprise!
Yeah out of sight out of mind
And i know nobody's calling
Nobody′s giving me a hard time
Though I wouldn't mind if you were a phony
I′d just attempt to figure right from wrong
I don't have any questions for you
And i wouldn′t think of one if you ask me to
No one can cure me now
But you're going to hit the street
Thatch an overdose for me
And honey, let me be the one to be coming right to your side
Alright?
I'll show you everything and I′m stepping out of the light
Surprise!
Yeah out of sight out of mind
And i know nobody′s calling
Nobody's giving me a hard time
Though I wouldn′t mind if you were a phony
I'd just attempt to figure right from wrong.
And honey, let me be the one to be coming right to your side
Alright?
I′ll show you everything and I'm stepping out of the light
Surprise!
Yeah out of sight out of mind
And i know nobody′s calling
Nobody's giving me a hard time
Though I wouldn't mind if you were a phony
I′d just attempt to figure right from wrong.
The lyrics of "Phony" by Naked Cameo express the singer's feelings towards a person who is not essential to their life. The first verse makes it clear that this person is not wanted but the singer does not mind them being around. It is also clearly stated that the person is not important and does not mean anything. The second verse talks about the singer stepping out of the spotlight to show the person everything. It is implied that this person does not appreciate the singer's efforts.
The chorus expresses the singer's indifference towards this person. They do not care if the person is phony and they do not ask any questions. The singer then says that no one can cure them now except for the person they are addressing. The song ends with the singer saying that they will hit the streets.
This song portrays a sense of detachment and loneliness in the singer's life. It is apparent that the person they are addressing is not important to their life, yet they do not want to be completely alone. The lyrics also show the singer's willingness to try and make a connection, even if it means trying to figure out right from wrong.
Line by Line Meaning
Something I can do without
I don't need it
It's not something I don't need just to clear things up for you
Just to clarify, I don't want it
It goes without saying that it doesn’t mean anything
It's obvious that it has no significance
It's not like I don't want you around
I do want you here
And honey, let me be the one to be coming right to your side, Alright?
I'll be right next to you, okay?
I'll show you everything and I'm stepping out of the light, Surprise!
I'll reveal everything to you and it might be surprising
Yeah out of sight out of mind
If I don't see it, I won't think about it
And I know nobody's calling, Nobody's giving me a hard time
I'm not getting any calls or troubles
Though I wouldn't mind if you were a phony
I wouldn't care if you were fake
I'd just attempt to figure right from wrong
I'll try to distinguish truth from lies
I don't have any questions for you
I have no queries to ask you
And I wouldn't think of one if you ask me to
Even if you asked, I wouldn't know what to ask
No one can cure me now
I'm beyond help
But you're going to hit the street
You will leave me
Thatch an overdose for me
That's too much for me
Writer(s): Lukas Maletzky, Maria Solberger
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