Repulsion
Dinosaur Jr. Lyrics
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How should I act today
To feel so unsure always
Give up or now keep on this way
The silence taps my elbow
It's good, least that's what she said
I could run but I stand and greet it
Boredom won't starve as long as I feed it
The world drips down like gravy
The thoughts of love so hazy
Everyone's ideal of fun
Repulsion
Try to wake up, try to break it open
It's not quite the right feeling
I'll just keep on hoping
The girls, they smile and say hello
The darkness drags me back home
It's hard to face it
Still waiting, still alone
The world drips down like gravy
The thoughts of love so hazy
Everyone's ideal of fun
Repulsion
Try to wake up, try to break it open
It's not quite the right feeling
I'll just keep on hoping
The world drips down like gravy
The thoughts of love so hazy
Everyone's ideal of fun
Repulsion
Repulsion
Repulsion
In "Repulsion," Dinosaur Jr. captures the feeling of being trapped in a cycle of uncertainty and dissatisfaction. The song begins with the singer feeling self-conscious about being watched, unsure of how to behave. Despite this anxiety, he continues on his path, feeling bored yet unable to break free. As he muses about the emptiness of his existence, he describes the world as "dripping down like gravy," emphasizing its heavy and oppressive nature.
The chorus, which repeats the word "repulsion," seems to capture the essence of the song's theme. The singer is repelled both by the world around him and by his own sense of disconnection from it. He longs to escape this state of mind, but he's not sure how to do so. He hopes for a change but is resigned to simply keep going and hoping things will improve.
Line by Line Meaning
I feel your eyes upon me
I sense your gaze fixed on me
How should I act today
What should my behavior be today?
To feel so unsure always
To constantly feel uncertain
Give up or now keep on this way
Should I quit or continue down this path?
The silence taps my elbow
The quietness nudges me
It's good, least that's what she said
At least that's what she claimed
I could run but I stand and greet it
I could flee, but instead I face it
Boredom won't starve as long as I feed it
Boredom will persist if I continue to indulge it
The world drips down like gravy
The world oozes down like gravy
The thoughts of love so hazy
My thoughts of love are unclear
Everyone's ideal of fun
What everyone considers fun
Repulsion
Feeling repulsed
Try to wake up, try to break it open
Attempt to awaken and break free
It's not quite the right feeling
This feeling isn't quite right
I'll just keep on hoping
I'll continue to cling to hope
The girls, they smile and say hello
The girls greet me with smiles and hellos
The darkness drags me back home
The darkness pulls me back to my dwelling
It's hard to face it
It's difficult to confront it
Still waiting, still alone
Continuing to wait, still by myself
Repulsion
Feeling repulsed
Repulsion
Feeling repulsed
Repulsion
Feeling repulsed
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: IAN TILLEARD, MARK TIGHE, MICHAEL READ
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