The 99th Floor
Primal Scream Lyrics
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Everyone I see
Say "what's the matter witcha boy,
Ya got a strange a disease?"
Oh I know
I got something wrong with me
There's a hole in my heart
Where my baby used to be
Birds in the sky
Dogs on the ground
Rats in the garbage
But my baby can't be found
I'm going insane
They say she left on the midnight train
There's a hole in the sky
Cluster bombs fall like hard rain
I went to see the doctor
Shot me full of junk
I'm on the edge of the 99th floor
Everybody say "jump!"
I got a hole, got a hole in my heart
Death on the stairs
Plague at my door
Ghost in my bed
Cry "she don't love you anymore"
Oh mama please
You got the keys to the kingdom
I'm digging holes in my arm
I can't shoot my way to freedom
I went to see the doctor
Shot me full of junk
I'm on the edge of the 99th floor
Everybody say "jump!"
I got a hole, got a hole in my heart
If you see my baby
Tell her I'm in flames
I beg her please for water
But no more gasoline
Awww jesus christ
I just can't take anymore
I got holes in my hands
Where she naild me to the floor
Dig me a hole in the groung
I'm gonna jump from the 99th floor
I went to see the doctor
Shot me full of junk
I'm on the edge of the 99th floor
Everybody say "jump!"
I got a hole, got a hole in my heart
Primal Scream's song "The 99th Floor" is a song about heartbreak, loss, and desperation. The lyrics convey the feeling of being lost, alone, and abandoned after a breakup. The singer is haunted by the memory of his lost love, and the sense of emptiness she left behind in his heart. He conveys his despair through imagery of a desolate world, with references to rats, garbage, and cluster bombs falling from the sky, suggesting an apocalyptic feel. He reveals his vulnerability, and lack of control over his life, as he seeks to numb his pain through self-destructive behavior, including injecting drugs and considering ending his own life by jumping from the edge of a building.
The lyrics are full of religious imagery, with references to the "keys to the kingdom" and having "holes in his hands where she nailed him to the floor," suggesting a connection to the crucifixion story. This could suggest that the loss of his lover has led him to feel ostracized from society, and he is searching for something to fill the void in his heart. Overall, the song expresses the pure agony of heartbreak and the difficulty of moving on from it.
Line by Line Meaning
Everywhere I go
No matter where I go
Everyone I see
Everyone I come across
Say "what's the matter witcha boy,
Ask me what's wrong
Ya got a strange a disease?"
If I have a peculiar sickness
Oh I know
I am aware
I got something wrong with me
Something isn't right with me
There's a hole in my heart
I feel incomplete without my beloved
Where my baby used to be
Since my love left me
Birds in the sky
Birds flying above
Dogs on the ground
Dogs walking on the earth
Rats in the garbage
Rats scurrying through trash
But my baby can't be found
Though I've searched, my lover is still missing
I'm going insane
I'm losing my mind
They say she left on the midnight train
I've heard she departed at midnight by train
There's a hole in the sky
I feel a sense of emptiness and despair
Cluster bombs fall like hard rain
Violence and destruction surround me
I went to see the doctor
I sought medical help
Shot me full of junk
Provided me with drugs
I'm on the edge of the 99th floor
I feel like I'm about to fall off the edge
Everybody say "jump!"
People are urging me to end it all
I got a hole, got a hole in my heart
My grief and pain are overwhelming
Death on the stairs
Danger and death are present in my life
Plague at my door
Sickness and disease are knocking on my door
Ghost in my bed
I feel haunted by her memory
Cry "she don't love you anymore"
I'm in agony since she no longer loves me
Oh mama please
I'm pleading with my mother
You got the keys to the kingdom
You have the solution to my problems
I'm digging holes in my arm
I'm hurting myself as a way of coping
I can't shoot my way to freedom
I can't escape my pain through drugs
If you see my baby
If you come across my lover
Tell her I'm in flames
Inform her that I'm suffering greatly
I beg her please for water
I'm pleading for relief
But no more gasoline
Without any more harmful substances
Awww jesus christ
I'm in despair
I just can't take anymore
I feel like I can't endure this pain any longer
I got holes in my hands
I'm hurting myself and have wounds as a result
Where she naild me to the floor
I feel stuck in my emotions since she left
Dig me a hole in the groung
Someone dig a grave for me
I'm gonna jump from the 99th floor
I feel like ending my life
Contributed by Keira O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Scarlett Valenzuela
Everywhere I go
Everyone I see
Say "what's the matter witcha boy,
Ya got a strange a disease?"
Oh I know
I got something wrong with me
There's a hole in my heart
Where my baby used to be
Birds in the sky
Dogs on the ground
Rats in the garbage
But my baby can't be found
I'm going insane
They say she left on the midnight train
There's a hole in the sky
Cluster bombs fall like hard rain
I went to see the doctor
Shot me full of junk
I'm on the edge of the 99th floor
Everybody say "jump!"
I got a hole, got a hole in my head
Death on the stairs
Plague at my door
Ghost in my bed
Cry "she don't love you anymore"
Oh mama please
You got the keys to the kingdom
I'm digging holes in my arm
I can't shoot my way to freedom
I went to see the doctor
Shot me full of junk
I'm on the edge of the 99th floor
Everybody say "jump!"
I got a hole, got a hole in my head
If you see my baby
Tell her I'm in flames
I beg her please for water
But no more gasoline
Awww jesus christ
I just can't take anymore
I got holes in my hands
Where she naild me to the floor
Dig me a hole in the groung
I'm gonna jump from the 99th floor
I went to see the doctor
Shot me full of junk
I'm on the edge of the 99th floor
Everybody say "jump!"
I got a hole, got a hole in my head
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Justin Brown
Who else remembers racing souped-up offroaders in the sweltering heat of Monument Valley while jamming out to this?
Aleksandre Korashvili
yessir
mateusz urbaniak
Ohh yess
Steven Stice
I would overheat my boost on purpose right as they yell "Jump, jump, jump, jump".
Justin Brown
@Steven Stice And you just happen to be right at the finish line on the last lap. In first place. THAT would be a moment to remember
Nick Nalluff
I still play that game
CrownVics&V8s
Aah, Motor Storm. My first racing game on the PS3. Great old memories! :-) :-)
Waywardmoose
CrownVics&V8s I played that game when I was 5 when it came out
Marcus Badger
CallOfDutyField yeah same. im just going back to find the songs on the soundtrack, and i've memorized the lyrics to half of them. its been years.
Waywardmoose
Marcus Badger I still play it