Humpty
Mitski Lyrics
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It's cool and clean
It's smooth and it's steady
It's all that I need
I broke our belongings
They're all on the floor
The room is now empty
Nothing left to throw
All the eggshells are on the ground
And I try, I'm trying to pick them up
But they crack and crumble, it's all too much
Too frail for me to touch
All the eggshells are on the ground
And I try, I'm trying to pick them up
But they crack and crumble, it's all too much
Too frail for me to touch
I'll live in the bathtub
Surrounded by tiles
All so square and so steady
I will die in their cool, cool arms
I broke what you gave me
But you kept giving
More
And I'm sorry for taking
But I keep wanting
More, more, more
All the eggshells are on the ground
And I try, I'm trying to pick them up
But they crack and crumble, it's much too much
Too frail for me to touch
All the eggshells are on the ground
And I try, I'm trying to pick them up
But Humpty Dumpty it's much too much
Too frail for me to touch
Humpty Dumpty
It's much too much
The lyrics to Mitski's song Humpty describe a person who has broken their belongings and finds refuge in the bathtub. The singer finds comfort in the cool and clean environment of the bathtub, and they acknowledge that it is all that they need. However, they struggle to clean up the mess of broken eggshells on the ground, which represent the damage they have caused in their life. They acknowledge that they are too frail to handle the mess they have created and that they cannot fix everything.
The lyrics also touch on the theme of dependency and guilt. The singer acknowledges that they have taken and broken what their loved ones have given them, but they keep wanting more. They are sorry for their actions, but they cannot stop themselves from taking more. The title of the song, Humpty, is a reference to the children’s nursery rhyme Humpty Dumpty, who falls and shatters beyond repair. The singer feels like they are in the same position; they have shattered things that they cannot fix, and they are too frail to pick up the pieces.
Overall, the song Humpty describes the feelings of someone who is struggling with their mistakes and the guilt they bring. The singer finds temporary refuge in the bathtub but realizes that they cannot fix everything they have broken.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll live in the bathtub
The only place where I feel safe and secure is the bathtub, where I can escape from the world.
It's cool and clean
The cool and clean bathtub provides a refreshing and soothing environment for me to relax in.
It's smooth and it's steady
The smooth and steady surface of the bathtub provides a stable and consistent space where I can find comfort.
It's all that I need
The bathtub is the only thing I need to feel safe and happy, and I don't need anything else.
I broke our belongings
I destroyed the things that we once shared and valued together.
They're all on the floor
The broken and ruined belongings are scattered all over the ground, and there's no way to fix them.
The room is now empty
The destruction of our possessions has left the room empty and devoid of anything meaningful or valuable.
Nothing left to throw
There's nothing left for me to destroy or throw away, and I'm left to reckon with the consequences of my actions.
All the eggshells are on the ground
The broken eggshells represent the fragility of my emotions and relationships, and how easily they can be shattered or damaged.
And I try, I'm trying to pick them up
I'm trying to repair the damage that I caused, and make amends for my mistakes.
But they crack and crumble, it's all too much
Despite my efforts, I find that it's impossible to fix the damage or undo the pain that I've caused, and it's overwhelming and unbearable.
Too frail for me to touch
The situation is too delicate and fragile for me to handle, and I'm unable to make things better or right.
Surrounded by tiles
The bathtub is enclosed by tiles, which emphasize the boundary and separation between me and the outside world.
All so square and so steady
The square and steady tiles provide a sense of security and stability, and reinforce the bathtub as a safe space for me.
I will die in their cool, cool arms
The cool and soothing environment of the bathtub will ultimately lead to my demise, as I retreat further and further from the real world and into my own isolation.
I broke what you gave me
I destroyed the things that you gave me, whether they were material possessions or emotional gifts and gestures.
But you kept giving
Despite my destruction and harm, you continued to give and show your love and care for me.
More
I kept taking and demanding more from you, even though I knew that I was hurting you with my actions.
And I'm sorry for taking
I regret my actions and the harm that I caused, and I apologize for my mistakes and selfishness.
Humpty Dumpty
I am like Humpty Dumpty, the nursery rhyme character who fell and shattered into pieces, representing my own fragility and vulnerability.
It's much too much
The damage and pain that I've caused is overwhelming and impossible to fix or undo, and it's too much for me to handle or bear.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MITSUKI LAYCOCK
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@dylanvillaotero4446
I'll live in the bathtub
It's cool and clean
It's smooth and it's steady
It's all that I need
I broke our belongings
They're all on the floor
The room is now empty
Nothing left to throw
All the eggshells are on the ground
And I try, I'm trying to pick them up
But they crack and crumble, it's all too much
Too frail for me to touch
All the eggshells are on the ground
And I try, I'm trying to pick them up
But they crack and crumble, it's all too much
Too frail for me to touch
I'll live in the bathtub
Surrounded by tiles
All so square and so steady
I will die in their cool, cool arms
I broke what you gave me
But you kept giving
More
And I'm sorry for taking
But I keep wanting
More, more, more
All the eggshells are on the ground
And I try, I'm trying to pick them up
But they crack and crumble, it's much too much
Too frail for me to touch
All the eggshells are on the ground
And I try, I'm trying to pick them up
But Humpty Dumpty it's much too much
Too frail for me to touch
Humpty Dumpty
It's much too much
@sqeeeeeekeeeeeek9556
Absolutely my favorite mitski song
I belive its about an abusive relationship but i also feel it can apply to an abusive parent
My dad is abusive (not physically aside from things thrown accidentally hitting people but thats not intentional) but he desperately wants to be better. He admits that he does things wrong and he is genuinely trying to be better. He has C-PTSD along with BPD and has tried therapy but the only stuff insurance covered was horrible. When he isn't angry he feels bad about his actions and tries his best to fix things
I cant say i love him or that i forgive him but i do think he deserved better that to get pushed into having kids and not getting the chance to heal
I can not say the same for my mother who believes her actions are okay and not abusive
She constantly flip flops between blaming my dad for everything and defending his actions
I think a lot of people dont understand the different types of abusers
Your mental illness never gives you a free pass to abuse people but it can help put it into perspective why they may be that way. Its obviously still your responsibility and you still a bad person for it but it still helps.
I think some people genuinely dont want to be abusive and are willing to see whats wrong with their actions while other people dont see anything wrong with it and deny it
I think its a distinction thats important but its also only something the victim can really tell and outsiders truly cant. Its also tricky when you have people who will nit genuinely think there a problem but will say it to manipulate you.
My parents are a good contrast between the two types. Its strange too cause i grew up beliving my dads behavior was horrible but my moms was not that bad. Even though i personally experienced worse abuse from her than him and she has no remorse while he does
Sorry this is long
@mikoajawrowski6303
It hurts 63 times more bc my ex’s head was shaped like an egg
@MegOvertonMusic
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@cyberdiamond666
LMFAOOO
@Lara-vo6rp
Glad to be your 111 like 👍
@beaicedtea
BSJDH my ex’s nickname was egg cause she looked like one
@ayan-jk1177
I'm dead lmao
@lunatunaluna
i feel like this song is about believing you ruin everything. i think the singer feels like they cant make anything right, they keep breaking everything. and when they try to make it better, they only make it even worse. they can't fix what theyve broken. this is one of my favorite mitski songs, it rly resonates with me cuz with my mental illness, i also feel like i just make everything worse sometimes and no matter how i try, i can't make it better cuz i just fuck everything up... so thats what i think the song is about
@lunatunaluna
also the whole "ill live in the bathtub" part rly got to me. when i hear that line, it just makes me so sad. when i think of bathtubs and "living in the bathtub" i think of suicide, cuz that's a way ppl commit suicide. its interesting how one line can mean so much. mitski's just so good at conveying emotions and feelings thru songs
@glassesguy4086
that's... actually relatable. i think of myself as a burnout "gifted" kid who messes up everything no matter what way i try to fix things. sorry to blurt that out, it's just that in quarantine, i don't really know who to tell about my problems.
@karina5875
Good luck to anyone going through this! I wish you a comfortable life full of healing <3