Tea Time With Maseo
Lovage Lyrics

I said to her
I had a conversation with someone, probably a female.

Face reality
I advised her to accept the situation for what it is.

Why can't you face the truth?
I asked her why she has difficulty accepting the facts.

And that ain't nothing but another name
The phrase 'another name' means a synonym for something.

For Hennessey
In this case, it means that 'face reality' is another term for accepting the harsh truth.

It's happening every day
Something is occurring daily, becoming a usual occurrence.

And what is she gonna do about it?
I questioned her actions or lack of actions in response to the situation.

She's just one person against all of us
She seems to be the only one standing up against all of us, implying a collective force is working against her.

It looks rough and grimy and grungy
The appearance of something is unkempt and dirty-looking, possibly due for a cleaning.

Maybe a little bit more bleach
A suggestion that adding a chemical cleaner to the item may improve its appearance and make it cleaner.

Maybe some more Woolite
A suggestion of a particular brand of detergent that could be better suited for washing the item.

Will help give it a whiter
Implying that the product or detergent utilized may help to change the appearance of the item by making it appear more white.

Fresher smell
Suggesting that upon cleaning the item, it will have a refreshed, pleasant aroma.

'Cause music is my whole life
A statement that music plays a significant role in my life and possibly an explanation for some decisions made in life.

I took
I attended classes for the following activities.

(Me...)
The artist is referring to themselves.

Singing lessons
Classes taken to improve singing skills.

Guitar lessons
Classes taken to learn guitar skills.

Dancing lessons
Classes taken to improve dancing skills.

Tap dancing lessons
Classes taken to specifically learn or improve tap dancing skills.

(Yeah, it's mine)
The artist is suggesting or confirming that music is their life.

I tried to learn how to play the drums
The artist attempted to learn a new musical talent, specifically percussion drums.

I took piano lessons
The singer took classes to learn how to play the piano.

But I, I revolve around music!
The artist's life is strongly influenced by music.

And the people associated with it
The singer is surrounded by people connected with the music industry in some way.

And that means all the cute boys
Being surrounded by music and those involved in the music industry apparently means being around attractive men.

Sorry, I don't, really, I don't
The singer is apologizing for not having the skill to complete the action taken or not meeting another's expectation.

I don't have much technique at all
The artist has little knowledge or skill in a particular area.

A big gallon of ketchup
A large container of a condiment made from a mixture of mashed tomato, sugar, vinegar, and spices.

Heinz ketchup
A specific brand of ketchup.

It's not so fatty on the meat
The sauce is not greasy or high in fat content and is good for use on meat dishes.

And um, it's juicy
The artist may be implying that the sauce has a pleasant taste or certain consistency.

And they have this Mu Shu sauce that goes very well
Another sauce option that the artist has tried and seems to prefer when mixed with ketchup.

It's very zesty, and
The artist appreciates a sauce containing a lot of flavor and zest.

Sweet
A word used to describe the taste or flavor of a substance as sugary or syrupy.

He's really crazy
The subject is referred to as possibly disturbed in a manner that the artist finds amusing or outlandish.

He's really horny
The subject is referred to with a sexual connotation.

"Randy" is what they call it
The word 'randy' is being used as a slang term for sexual arousal.

Randy?
The singer is confirming that the term 'randy' has been previously defined by another speaker.

Randy
Repeating the slang word 'randy' from before.

He's puny too!
The subject may also be referred to as being small, weak, or insignificant.

Those English dudes are so kinky!
A person or group hailing from England is referred to as being sexually adventurous or perverse.

God, Jimmy loves being beaten!
Someone named Jimmy is mentioned as enjoying the act of being physically assaulted or hurt.

As for me, I'm known
The artist is establishing their reputation or character traits in regards to the following information.

For sweating pretty hard
The artist is known or may experience excessive perspiration, likely due to a physical activity.

If I don't wear any socks with my shoes
The following statement is being used to describe something that occurs when the artist abstains from wearing a specific clothing item.

It's important for me
This factor is crucial for the singer and they pay attention to it.

To put some baby powder in my shoes
The artist puts baby powder in their shoes to combat the effects that may occur from not wearing socks;

To keep my shoes nice and fresh and clean
The baby powder is used as a means of keeping the shoes sanitary and smelling pleasant.