bubble gum
Clairo Lyrics
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But it's obvious I wanted to
Bubble gum down my throat and it's a curse
But my luck couldn't get any worse
'Cause I swallowed the bubble gum
Oh, and these seven years will be pretty dumb
Pink flowers grow from my skin
Pepto Bismol veins and I grin
You look so nice in your shirt
It's sad because it just hurts
I'd do anything for you
But would you do that for me, too?
'Cause I swallowed the bubble gum
Oh, and these seven years will be pretty dumb
Oh, pink flowers grow from my skin
Oh, Pepto Bismol veins and I grin
Oh
Oh
Oh
In Clairo’s song “Bubble Gum”, the lyrics portray a sense of frustration and self-loathing. The song starts with an apology for not being able to kiss the person she wanted to. The lyrics later disclose that the reason behind it is the discomfort of having bubble gum stuck in her throat. The bubble gum can be symbolic of a regretful decision that she has taken, which she is having trouble digesting.
The lyrics continue with the realization that the gum she swallowed could result in seven years of bad luck. The “pink flowers growing from her skin” and “Pepto Bismol veins” depict a sense of self-disgust and the internal damage caused by her wrong decision. However, she still grins through it all, as she continues to hide behind her facade of happiness.
The song then takes a turn as she starts admiring the person she is singing to, complimenting their appearance. However, she ends the song with a plea, asking if the person she likes would do the same for her, even though she has made mistakes in the past. This could be a form of an apology and a request for forgiveness.
Line by Line Meaning
Sorry I didn't kiss you
I regret not kissing you
But it's obvious I wanted to
It was clear that I had the desire to kiss you
Bubble gum down my throat and it's a curse
I have an addiction to bubble gum that is causing problems
But my luck couldn't get any worse
Things can't go more wrong than they already have
'Cause I swallowed the bubble gum
I made the mistake of swallowing the bubble gum
Oh, and these seven years will be pretty dumb
It's a myth that swallowing bubble gum will stay in my stomach for seven years and make me dumb
Pink flowers grow from my skin
A metaphor for strange things happening to my body due to the bubble gum
Pepto Bismol veins and I grin
A metaphor for the color of my veins and attitude despite the strange things happening to me
You look so nice in your shirt
I find you attractive in your shirt
It's sad because it just hurts
It's painful to have feelings for you
I'd do anything for you
I am willing to do anything to make you happy
But would you do that for me, too?
I wonder if you feel the same way and would do anything for me
Oh
A vocalization of emotion
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A vocalization of emotion
Oh
A vocalization of emotion
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Claire Cottrill
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Sammy
Is this song on guitar or uke?