Basement
Puddle of Mudd Lyrics
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I'm all encased in and I can't escape
And when I look up Mother's looking down
And when I wake up Mother's not around
'Cause if you want you can have everything that I've got
If you want you can take it all away from me
Away from me Away from me Away from me
Nobody's perfect but you just can't see
My life's a circus that you don't believe
You're saying something but not coming clean
And when I look up Mother's living
She's living in a dream
'Cause if you want you can have everything that I've got
If you want you can take it all away from me
And if you're unsatisfied well I'll watch you wave goodbye
If you want you can take it all away from me
Please don't come down and see me this way
Please don't come down I'm too afraid
Please don't come down and see me this way
Please don't come down I'm too afraid
I'm too afraid I'm too afraid
Please don't come down I'm too afraid
Please don't come down I'm too afraid
Please don't come down I'm too afraid
I'm too afraid I'm too afraid
I'm too afraid I'm too afraid
'Cause if you want you can have everything that I've got
If you want you can take it all away from me
'Cause if you want you can have everything that I've got
If you want you can take it all away from me
And if you're unsatisfied well I'll watch you wave goodbye
If you want you can take it all away from me
Away from me Away from me Away from me
The lyrics to Puddle of Mudd's song Basement speak about a person who feels trapped and paranoid. The music video for the song depicts a man locked up in a basement, which further emphasizes the feeling of being trapped. The lyrics suggest that the singer is trapped in a situation that he cannot escape from. He is surrounded by walls that encase him and prevent him from leaving. The mention of Mother suggests a controlling figure who has a significant impact on his life.
The chorus of the song speaks about the singer's willingness to give up everything he has to anyone who wants it. This could suggest that he feels as though he has nothing left to lose, or perhaps he is seeking relief from the situation he is in. The repeated chorus, "If you want you can take it all away from me," conveys a feeling of desperation and hopelessness.
The second verse suggests that the singer feels misunderstood. He describes his life as a circus, but no one believes him. The line, "You're saying something but not coming clean," suggests that someone is lying or not being truthful with him. The mention of Mother living in a dream conveys a sense of detachment from reality.
Overall, Puddle of Mudd's song Basement speaks about feeling trapped, paranoid, and having little to no control over one's life. The repeated chorus suggests a longing for relief or escape from the situation.
Line by Line Meaning
Locked in the basement I'm so paranoid
Feeling trapped and anxious, unable to escape a difficult situation
I'm all encased in and I can't escape
Feeling trapped, physically and mentally, without a way out
And when I look up Mother's looking down
Feeling like there's a higher power or authority figure watching and judging
And when I wake up Mother's not around
Feeling abandoned or alone, without anyone for support or guidance
'Cause if you want you can have everything that I've got
Feeling like everything is up for grabs, and anyone can take what they want
If you want you can take it all away from me
Feeling powerless, as if everything they have can be taken away by someone else
Nobody's perfect but you just can't see
Feeling misunderstood and judged for imperfections that others may not see
My life's a circus that you don't believe
Feeling like their life is chaotic and unbelievable to others
You're saying something but not coming clean
Feeling like someone is hiding something or not being honest
And when I look up Mother's living
Feeling like the authority figure is living a perfect life while they suffer
She's living in a dream
Feeling like the authority figure is oblivious to reality and living in a perfect world
Please don't come down and see me this way
Feeling ashamed and not wanting to be seen in a vulnerable state
Please don't come down I'm too afraid
Feeling scared and vulnerable, not wanting anyone to witness their weakness
And if you're unsatisfied well I'll watch you wave goodbye
Feeling like others will leave them if they're not satisfied or meet their expectations
Away from me
Feeling like everything is up for grabs and can be taken away at any moment
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: WESLEY SCANTLIN, WESLEY REID SCANTLIN
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