2. 郁 is an electronic producer from Japan.
It's Not Me
郁 Lyrics
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Has hit me in the mouth again
As we explore the carnal score
Of sacred and profane
Sulky boy won't drink his milk
Mothers breast beneath the silk
Remains untouched it's way too much
Reject all of that ilk
If you are holding me
To the same blue flame that you are under
I feel you scolding me
Your virgin Mary's in the way
Hallucinate her face by day
Obscure the view in front of you
It's me here made of clay
You're playing near that line so thin,
Austerity? or just give in
To endless appetite,
Embrace that white oblivion?
I have to say it makes me wonder
If you are holding me
To the same blue flame that you are under
I feel you scolding me
And why so high the expectation?
Who could live up to this?
Well, there's no time now for explanation
Cold as an angel's kiss
I have to say it makes me wonder
If you were holding me
To that cold blue flame that you are under
When you were holding me
The lyrics of "It's Not Me" by 郁 are complex, introspective, and filled with religious imagery. The first verse draws upon the dichotomy between sacred and profane, a common theme in religious texts. The Virgin Mary, a religious icon, is mentioned alongside carnal desires. The line "Has hit me in the mouth again" can be interpreted as a metaphorical punch to the face for the singer's inability to reconcile these opposing forces within themselves. The second stanza references the Oedipal complex, with the image of a sulky boy refusing his mother's breast. This can be read as a rejection of traditional gender roles and expectations.
The refrain "I have to say it makes me wonder / If you are holding me / To the same blue flame that you are under / I feel you scolding me" suggests a complicated power dynamic in a relationship. The singer is asking if they are being held to a standard that is impossible to meet, and feeling criticized as a result. The imagery of a "cold blue flame" suggests a sense of detachment or aloofness from the other person.
Overall, the lyrics of "It's Not Me" are both intimate and enigmatic. They explore themes of love, desire, and religious symbolism in a way that is both personal and universal.
Line by Line Meaning
The virgin Mary on a chain
Religious symbols are being used as a tool to harm and control me.
Has hit me in the mouth again
I have been silenced and punished for questioning this control.
As we explore the carnal score
Despite the religious influence, we are still searching for sexual pleasure.
Of sacred and profane
The line between religious and non-religious has become blurred.
Sulky boy won't drink his milk
I am being treated like a child and forced to do things against my will.
Mothers breast beneath the silk
I am being suffocated and controlled by maternal figures.
Remains untouched it's way too much
I am being denied basic needs and desires.
Reject all of that ilk
I am refusing to conform to these oppressive and controlling beliefs.
I have to say it makes me wonder
I am questioning the motives and intentions of those around me.
If you are holding me
I suspect that I am being held captive or controlled in some way.
To the same blue flame that you are under
I fear that I will be punished for questioning and resisting this control.
I feel you scolding me
I am experiencing shame and guilt for not conforming.
Your virgin Mary's in the way
The religious symbols and beliefs are preventing me from seeing the truth.
Hallucinate her face by day
I am being forced to see things that are not there and believe in things that are not true.
Obscure the view in front of you
The religious beliefs are clouding my judgement and preventing me from seeing reality.
It's me here made of clay
I am a mortal human being, capable of making mistakes and being imperfect.
You're playing near that line so thin
You are taking risks and pushing the boundaries of what is acceptable.
Austerity? or just give in
Are you trying to maintain control through strict rules and discipline, or are you willing to give in to desire and pleasure?
To endless appetite, embrace that white oblivion?
Are you willing to indulge in your desires and risk losing yourself in a state of oblivion?
And why so high the expectation?
Why are expectations so unrealistic and difficult to meet?
Who could live up to this?
It is impossible to meet these expectations and ideals.
Well, there's no time now for explanation
I do not have the time or opportunity to explain myself or my actions.
Cold as an angel's kiss
The response or reaction to my actions is emotionally distant and uncaring, like that of an angel.
When you were holding me
I remember being controlled and held captive by you.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TIMOTHY JON JOHNSON, SHAYE SMITH, SHANNON L. BROWN
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