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Foxes Mate for Life
Born Ruffians Lyrics


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Make a point of having fun
It'll help you get through life
"Life sucks and love is dumb"
Golly that's a real lie

And I know foxes mate for life
Because they're in love

Learn as much as you can
Read a book, watch less TV
It's worth it in the end
Just take a look at me

And I know foxes mate for life
Because they're in love

Someone should terminate him
Before he infects the others
Don't let children have ideas
They might want a real life

And I know foxes mate for life
Because they're in love

Overall Meaning

The Born Ruffians’s song “Foxes Mate for Life” is a poignant reflection on life, love, and societal norms. The song starts with a call to have fun and enjoy life, as it helps in getting through life. Despite the common statement that life sucks and love is dumb, the singer is quick to call it a lie. The lyrics encourage us to learn as much as we can and read books, instead of watching TV. The singer suggests that it is worth it, and we only need to take a look at him to see proof of this.


However, amidst all the positivity, there is a sense of despair and bleakness present. The line, “someone should terminate him before he infects the others,” hints at societal violence and the desire to eliminate people who do not conform to the norm. It is the same norm that warns us against letting children have ideas, as they might want a real life. In contrast to this oppressive demand, the lyrics underline that foxes mate for life because they are in love. This statement is a subtle jibe at society’s expectations of monogamy and reason for the singer’s belief in true love.


In conclusion, “Foxes Mate for Life” is a song that presents two contrasting views. One about the joys of life and love and one about the societal norms that limit us and weigh us down. The song acknowledges that societal violence and control exist, but true love will always find a way.


Line by Line Meaning

Make a point of having fun
Enjoy your life and try to find happiness


It'll help you get through life
Being happy will make it easier to cope with the challenges of life


"Life sucks and love is dumb"
A sarcastic comment about pessimistic attitudes towards life and love


Golly that's a real lie
Expressing disbelief towards the negative attitude


And I know foxes mate for life
Referring to the loyalty and faithfulness of foxes in their relationships


Because they're in love
Their love for one another is what keeps the relationship strong


Learn as much as you can
Encouraging the pursuit of knowledge


Read a book, watch less TV
Suggesting that reading is a better use of time than watching TV


It's worth it in the end
The effort put into learning will pay off in the future


Just take a look at me
The artist is an example of someone who has benefited from learning


Someone should terminate him
Expressing a negative attitude towards someone


Before he infects the others
Suggesting that the negative attitude is contagious


Don't let children have ideas
Discouraging the formation of independent thoughts in children


They might want a real life
The singer believes that having independent thoughts can lead to unrealistic desires




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Samuel Powell

such a great Canadian band, the drummer from their first couple of albums is underrated, his drumming was crazy, I saw them live with my music producer friend right after they got a new drummer, you can tell his drumming style was different but he still managed to bang out their early tunes, but he looked pretty sweaty after their set lol, I'm lucky to have a Canadian passport so I can say I belong with Born Ruffians, I wanna throw my friend some Canadian love as he's heavily influenced by Born Ruffians, he's just released a new track, please try searching Lonely Gimmick - Beaches, you may be in for a surprise and he would love to hear your opinion

Alina Geana

At the end of the show, (it was their last one for the 2015 tour) everyone was screaming encore, so they come out and perform this! It was sooo good ohmygod, one of the best concerts I've ever been to in my entire life!

Lydia Harrison

shut your eyes and you find yourself peacefully raving im in love with this song :)

bratatat

SO GOOD. When that drum beat kicks in, I melt <3

D- Dracula

The most beautiful song title of all time, it sums it up really. Yeah they're animals but they're devoted to each other for life..perhaps how humans should be. Thankyou Born Ruffians, your an inspiration to me right now.

nic Mora

I went to see born ruffians at bowery this weekend (best show of my life) and the entire crowd was drunk singing "and i knoooooooow foxes maaaaaaaate for life becauuuuuuuuuuuuse theyre in looooooooooooooooove" before the band even took the stage lol. and they started back up again in request of an encore lol. best show of my life

Stephanie Medina

This song has been my personal sound track for the weekend. It makes me happy.

Beja

one of the best tracks in their album. brilliant band. :)

Dragforce69

I saw these guys live, one of the better shows ever... the drummer was very hesatant to talk to his fans after the show tho. Winter Gloves opened for em, like I said, one of the better shows ever. Their drummer was much nicer. Regardless, Im glad I went.

georgiaaustin

such a class band, can't wait to see them in november!

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