Genius
The Murmurs Lyrics
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She wants to know if she could tie it up
So it can't move, she is feeling inspired
she said it's too cool for it's own good
She's kinda freaky
She's kinda weird
She's kinda freaky
But I don't know
I think she's a genius
If she could only just slow it up
Then she could get out really quickly
She thinks the chances are
Pretty high, pretty high, pretty high
She's kinda freaky
She's kinda weird
She's kinda freaky
But I don't know
I think she's a genius
She had that slow motion thing happen
And she wants to tell you about it
But you know, you know, you know
She does not trust you
She knows all you are is lucky
She's kinda freaky
She's kinda weird
She's kinda freaky
But I don't know
I think she's a genius
The Murmurs' song "Genius" is a quirky portrayal of a woman who believes she has something important to say to the world but is struggling to articulate it. Her frustration with her inability to communicate her thoughts leads her to want to tie up time itself to slow it down and allow her to catch up. The lyrics touch on themes of creativity, self-doubt, and the pressure to articulate oneself effectively.
The singer of the song is described as "kinda freaky" and "kinda weird," but the chorus repeats that the singer thinks she's a genius. This highlights the tension between individuals who may not fit the mold of societal norms but possess unique insights and creative perspectives. The line "She had that slow motion thing happen" is interesting because it's unclear what it's referring to, leaving it open to interpretation, but it suggests some form of transformative experience that the woman is struggling to share.
Line by Line Meaning
She's got something to say to the world
She has an important message to communicate to everyone
She wants to know if she could tie it up
She wonders if she can convey her message in a way that everyone will understand
So it can't move, she is feeling inspired
Once her message is communicated, she'll feel motivated and inspired to take action
she said it's too cool for it's own good
She believes her message is unique and interesting, but it may be difficult to convey to others
She's kinda freaky
She has unconventional ideas or behavior
She's kinda weird
She deviates from what is considered normal or expected
But I don't know
Despite her quirks, the singer is uncertain about how to categorize her
I think she's a genius
The artist ultimately believes that her unique perspective is genius and valuable
If she could only just slow it up
If she could take a step back and be more methodical in communicating her message
Then she could get out really quickly
She would be able to share her message and take action without any obstacles
She thinks the chances are Pretty high, pretty high, pretty high
She is optimistic about the success of her message
She had that slow motion thing happen
She experienced a moment of clarity or insight
And she wants to tell you about it
She wants to share her new perspective with others
But you know, you know, you know
She is aware that others may not understand or accept her perspective
She does not trust you
She is hesitant to share her thoughts with others because she is afraid of being judged or misunderstood
She knows all you are is lucky
She believes that others may not understand her perspective because they haven't had the same experiences or realizations as she has
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHNATHAN CARTER, JON S. CLAYDEN, MARK CLAYDEN
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