Bunny In A Bunny Suit
Simone White Lyrics
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Acting as if I was who I am
Wearing the clothes that I always wear
Doing the usual thing to my hair
Pretending to myself again
In the tale I'm the person I've always been
Legally changing my name to my name
Making believe I'm exactly the same
Bunny in a bunny suit
Tiger in a tiger mask
Who in the world do you think that I am
I suppose it depends on who you ask
Of all the disguises I've ever worn
I flatter myself in the most sincere form
Still I'm kept at a distance by friends
For just pretending to be myself again
A bunny in a bunny suit
Vampire with plastic teeth
Who in the world do I think that I am
I suppose it depends on who I believe
The song "Bunny In A Bunny Suit" by Simone White reflects on the idea of pretending to be oneself. The song begins by stating, "Pretending to be myself again, acting as if I was who I am". Here, the singer acknowledges the façade she puts up by dressing in the same clothes and doing the usual thing to her hair, as if to put up a front to the people she meets. The theme is further laid out in the next verse when she talks about "Legally changing my name to my name, making believe I'm exactly the same". The singer makes it clear that she is going through the motions of her daily routine but there's a disconnect between who she is and who she is perceived to be by others.
In the chorus, she mentions several costumes that she has worn — "Bunny in a bunny suit, tiger in a tiger mask, vampire with plastic teeth" — and ponders, "Who in the world do you think that I am? I suppose it depends on who you ask". This implies that despite her attempts at presenting herself authentically in these costumes, the reactions of others could vary widely depending on their perceptions of her. The song ends on a somewhat melancholic note with the singer acknowledging that even though she is pretending to be herself, she is still kept at a distance by friends. The lyrics subtly hint at the complexities of identity and the difficulty of conveying one's true self to others.
Line by Line Meaning
Pretending to be myself again
Acting like I'm someone else, once more
Acting as if I was who I am
Playing a role I'm familiar with
Wearing the clothes that I always wear
Dressing in my usual attire
Doing the usual thing to my hair
Maintaining my customary hairstyle
In the tale I'm the person I've always been
In my story, I stay true to myself
Legally changing my name to my name
Formalizing my identity
Making believe I'm exactly the same
Imagining I'm still the person I was
Of all the disguises I've ever worn
Out of all my costumes
I flatter myself in the most sincere form
I think my current guise is most genuine
Still I'm kept at a distance by friends
My friends sense I'm not being authentic
For just pretending to be myself again
Merely acting like my usual self
Bunny in a bunny suit
Dressed as a rabbit, as expected
Tiger in a tiger mask
Wearing a tiger guise, no more, no less
Who in the world do you think that I am
What opinion of me is held by others
I suppose it depends on who you ask
Not everyone will see me the same way
Vampire with plastic teeth
Masquerading as a blood sucker with fake fangs
Who in the world do I think that I am
What perception do I hold of myself
I suppose it depends on who I believe
My self-image could vary based on my own judgment
Contributed by Jake B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jazjeshjohn
"The Pretty One" brought me here :)
@nenomemo330
me too :)
@theelectricshovel
neno memo me three
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me four
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Me 5
@cxcmb
ditto
@TheEunicekv
started crying for no reason when i first heard it on "the pretty one"
@alejandrahernandez3643
Me too
@becky0391
I love the way she sings 'I suppose it depends on who ya ask' the tone on ask its like shes saying 'why dont you ask someone who thinks they know me'. Beautiful.
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The Pretty One brought me here :)