You Could Easily Have Me
Metronomy Lyrics
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I cannot maintain as the shit gnaws at my brain
I wish you could be me and then as you would see
How tired I am and how you get the best of me
I wish you could look at me while you're raping me
You are taking my life and selling it, tehehe
Why should I complain, at least it helps my pain
I am very cool now and there's gossip bout my fame
I am going insane, this shit is all of a pain
I cannot maintain as the shit gnaws at my brain
Wish you could be me and then as you would see
How tired I am and how you get the best of me
I wish you could look at me while you're raping me
I wish you could look at me while you're raping me
You fuckin' pussy
The lyrics to Metronomy's song "You Could Easily Have Me" are complex and introspective. The singer is describing feelings of insanity and exhaustion from being taken advantage of by someone else. They are struggling to maintain a sense of self while feeling trapped in a cycle of abuse and exploitation. The line "I wish you could look at me while you're raping me" is particularly intense and shocking, but it is important to remember that this is a metaphor for the emotional violation the singer feels.
The overall tone of the song is one of resentment and frustration towards the person who is taking advantage of the singer. However, there is a sense of resignation as well, as the singer acknowledges that they are stuck in this situation and that there may not be a way out. The use of dark humor in lines like "at least it helps my pain, I am very cool now and there's gossip bout my fame" adds an additional layer of complexity to the lyrics.
Overall, "You Could Easily Have Me" is a powerful exploration of the emotional toll of being taken advantage of by someone else. It is a song that is both intense and thought-provoking, and it highlights the way that even seemingly minor actions by others can have a significant impact on our mental health and well-being.
Line by Line Meaning
I am going insane, this shit is all of a pain
My mental state is deteriorating due to the constant stress and difficulty of my situation.
I cannot maintain as the shit gnaws at my brain
The stress and difficulty of my situation is affecting my ability to function and causing me mental anguish.
I wish you could be me and then as you would see
If you were in my shoes, you would understand the extent of my suffering and how it is impacting my life.
How tired I am and how you get the best of me
I am exhausted from dealing with this situation and it is taking a major toll on me, to the point where it feels like it is winning.
I wish you could look at me while you're raping me
It feels like someone is taking advantage of me and treating me like a victim or a pawn, despite my best efforts to resist.
You are taking my life and selling it, tehehe
Someone else is making money off of my misery and struggles, and it feels like they are enjoying the fact that I am powerless to stop them.
Why should I complain, at least it helps my pain
Despite the overall difficulty of my situation, there are parts of it that bring me some relief or satisfaction, even if they are not ideal.
I am very cool now and there's gossip bout my fame
Despite my struggles, I have gained some degree of attention or notoriety, which feels validating even if it is not necessarily positive.
You fuckin' pussy
This line is an insult directed at someone who is perceived to be weak or powerless, reflecting the feelings of frustration and anger conveyed throughout the rest of the song.
Writer(s): Joseph Patrick Mount Copyright: Universal Music Publishing Pgm Ltd.
Contributed by Declan A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@adrinavarro320
I love how they still play this one at the end of most sets. And people look puzzled. And I love every second of this.
@Dazbo76
They played this at Glastonbury,I was very happy to hear it what a banger 👍😎❤️🙏
@hooploide6485
they played this last saturday, i was estatic. there was a mosh pit and everything. loved it.
@nataliaaguirre4782
It happened in Colombia, I was shocked <3
@BakedBuddy
Holy shiit that's awesome lol
@timorouw5555
First time i heard this it was crazy. It's strange how fast this song grows on you
@elenapena8519
12 años después la pude escuchar en vivo ❤
@jorgelima9196
Grande som!
@mpaya
imagine you were at the park that day and you saw that.. that's just weird.... I LOVE IT!!!
@Kyoptic
This was insane live, it's almost tame here though! 0.o