Cute Thing
Car Seat Headrest Lyrics
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I apologize
Lemme light your cigarette
Come visit Kansas for a week of debauchery
Songs and high fives and weird sex
Cute thing
Don't be rude, thing
Hot thing
It was nothing
Oh god
Give me Frank Ocean's voice
And James Brown's stage presence
I will be your rock god when you're rolling the dice
I got so fucking romantic
I apologize
Lemme smoke your weed, no wait
Healthy minds make sexy bodies
Let us touch so much of ourselves together
Cute thing
Don't be rude, thing
Hot thing
It was nothing
Dog
Give me one little chance
I can make you a man
I will be your rock dog when you're rolling your eyes
Do do do do do do do do
Do do do do do do do do
Do do do do do do do do
Do do do do do do do do
He died in an explosion
Of mixed media and poorly written reviews
And some stammering drunk who tried to tell him how good his shit was
That's, that's some good shit, man
I accidentally spoke your first name aloud
Trying to make it fit in the lyrics of "Ana Ng," worked like a charm
We're getting old
When will we walk in each other's majestic presence?
Listen, hear my words
They're the ones you would think I would say if I was John Linnell
Or trying to be John Linnell
I am loved
I am loved
I would sleep naked
Next to you naked
I am loved
I am loved
I would sleep naked
Next to you naked
I am loved
I am loved
Like some excommunicated priest
Casting demons
Asked one what its name was
The song "Cute Thing" by Car Seat Headrest is a soulful rock number that is rife with various layers of interpretation. In the first verse, the singer talks about getting vulnerable and apologizing for being overly romantic. It is implied that he is talking to a lover or someone he is interested in. He then proceeds to ask them to come to Kansas for "a week of debauchery" that involves songs, high fives, and "weird sex." The term "weird sex" is symbolic of unconventional or nontraditional romantic relationships that the singer seems to be drawn towards. The chorus talks about the object of his affection and how they should not be rude and how "it was nothing," meaning that whatever happened between them was insignificant.
The second verse of the song talks about the singer's desire to become a rock god for their lover. This desire is expressed through his wishes to have the voice of Frank Ocean and James Brown's stage presence. He wants to share their joys and sorrows and be a source of support for them through thick and thin. The third verse is more introspective and talks about the singer's desire to touch someone so much that there is no distinction between where they begin or end. This is symbolic of the intense connection that exists between the two people. The song ends with a haunting verse that speaks of an explosion and mixed media. The singer talks about accidentally speaking his lover's name aloud and wondering when they will walk in each other's majestic presence.
Line by Line Meaning
I got so fucking romantic
I became deeply fond of you
I apologize
I am sorry for my intense affection
Lemme light your cigarette
May I provide small pleasures for you?
Come visit Kansas for a week of debauchery
Shall we escape and explore each other for a brief period?
Songs and high fives and weird sex
We can make music, celebrate, and have unorthodox intimacy
Cute thing
You are endearing
Don't be rude, thing
Please don't be inhospitable
Hot thing
You are attractive
It was nothing
I shouldn't have crossed any boundaries
Oh god
I’m overwhelmed
Give me Frank Ocean's voice
Please bless me with a soulful crooning
And James Brown's stage presence
And give me the showmanship of the Godfather of Soul
I will be your rock god when you're rolling the dice
I will be your savior in a time of need
Lemme smoke your weed, no wait
May I share and enjoy your stash?
Healthy minds make sexy bodies
Sound mental health promotes physical attraction
Let us touch so much of ourselves together
We should explore and experiment sexually
Dog
Hey, friend
Give me one little chance
Believe in my potential
I can make you a man
I can help you reach your full strength and abilities
I will be your rock dog when you're rolling your eyes
I will always have your back, even when you're frustrated
Do do do do do do do do
Nonsensical vocalization
He died in an explosion
He received harsh criticism and rejection
Of mixed media and poorly written reviews
His work was misunderstood and judged unfairly
And some stammering drunk who tried to tell him how good his shit was
And a drunk guy who couldn't express his appreciation properly
That's, that's some good shit, man
That was excellent work, bravo!
I accidentally spoke your first name aloud
I unintentionally expressed my feelings for you publicly
Trying to make it fit in the lyrics of "Ana Ng," worked like a charm
I was trying to be creative and did it flawlessly
We're getting old
We are aging
When will we walk in each other's majestic presence?
When can we meet again as equals in brilliance and greatness?
Listen, hear my words
Pay attention to what I'm saying
They're the ones you would think I would say if I was John Linnell
My words sound like they came from a particular musician
Or trying to be John Linnell
Or someone imitating John Linnell
I am loved
I am cherished
I would sleep naked
I'm comfortable with being vulnerable around you
Next to you naked
I want to be as intimate as possible with you
Like some excommunicated priest
I feel like a social outcast
Casting demons
Trying to overcome my fears and troubles
Asked one what its name was
Trying to figure out what is troubling me
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: William Barnes
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@johnchondr1797
I got so fucking romantic
I apologize
Lemme light your cigarette
Come visit Kansas for a week of debauchery
Songs and high fives and weird sex
Cute thing
Don't be rude, thing
Hot thing
It was nothing
Oh god
Give me Frank Ocean's voice
And James Brown's stage presence
I will be your rock god when you're rolling the dice
I got so fucking romantic
I apologize
Lemme smoke your weed, no wait
Healthy minds make sexy bodies
Let us touch so much of ourselves together
Cute thing
Don't be rude, thing
Hot thing
It was nothing
Dog
Give me one little chance
I can make you a man
I will be your rock dog when you're rolling your eyes
Do do do do do do do do
Do do do do do do do do
Do do do do do do do do
Do do do do do do do do
He died in an explosion
Of mixed media and poorly written reviews
And some stammering drunk who tried to tell him how good his shit was
That's, that's some good shit, man
I accidentally spoke your first name aloud
Trying to make it fit in the lyrics of "Ana Ng, " worked like a charm
We're getting old
When will we walk in each other's majestic presence?
Listen, hear my words
They're the ones you would think I would say if I was John Linnell
Or trying to be John Linnell
I am loved
I am loved
I would sleep naked
Next to you naked
I am loved
I am loved
I would sleep naked
Next to you naked
I am loved
I am loved
Like some excommunicated priest
Casting demons
Asked one what its name was
@lovemetoolong5268
God, give me Will Toledo’s song-writing skills
@nicksharich4957
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@karlmarx5313
Will Toledo + Jeff Mangum = God-tier songwriting
@indiesage8332
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@sillypengie2052
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@saruyomi
God, give me Will Toledo’s song-writing skills
@mikito1959
tha- that's, uh, that's, that's some good- good shit man.
@thewhatness
I read that in my head with Jeff Goldblum's voice.
@MMfish_
Papes R.I.P. Papes. So young 😭
@Claire.blain.
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