On their own, Green and Shapiro have long been notable figures among indie-pop fans, cherished for their off-kilter sensibility (him) and elegantly quirky style (her). As part of New York City’s “anti-folk” scene at the end of the nineties, Adam Green first came to prominence as one-half of Moldy Peaches, his duo with Kimya Dawson that enjoyed belated mainstream success via the Grammy-winning soundtrack of the 2007 indie film Juno.
Casanova
Adam Green & Binki Shapiro Lyrics
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Somethin' I don't wanna know about
Don't disinclude me, treat me like a king
Casanova to the mentally ill
I don't know why it comes as no surprise
Soon, main demotion, the tears in your eyes
Don't want the wrong person holdin' me
Why are you always findin'
New ways of wastin' my time?
Why are you always hidin?
Am I not supposed to look you in the eye?
Why are you always findin'
New ways of wastin' my time?
Why are you always hidin?
Am I not supposed to look you in the eye?
The lyrics to Adam Green & Binki Shapiro's "Casanova" are intriguing as they suggest a narrative of desperate love, perhaps even obsession. The opening line "Forgive my ugliness, should I find out, something I don't wanna know about" sets the tone for a disconcerting relationship where one lover is at the mercy of the other. It's as if they fear that their inadequacies will be exposed and they will lose the other person's affection. They plead with their lover not to "disinclude" them and to treat them like a king, referring to themselves as the title character Casanova, known for his seductive powers over women.
In the chorus, the singer becomes more accusatory, asking their lover why they always seem to be wasting their time and why they are hiding from them. The line "Am I not supposed to look you in the eye?" suggests that the other person is being secretive or deceptive, refusing to make eye contact for fear of being discovered. The song creates an uneasy feeling of vulnerability and powerlessness, the result of being in love with someone who holds all the cards.
Line by Line Meaning
Forgive my ugliness, should I find out
Please pardon me if I discover some unpleasant details.
Somethin' I don't wanna know about
I might come across some information that I don't want to learn.
Don't disinclude me, treat me like a king
Please don't exclude me, treat me with the respect I deserve.
Casanova to the mentally ill
I seem to attract people who are unstable, like a Casanova.
I don't know why it comes as no surprise
I'm not sure why it's so predictable.
Soon, main demotion, the tears in your eyes
You'll be downgraded soon, and this will make you cry.
Don't want the wrong person holdin' me
It's the last thing I want to be held by the wrong person.
Go where you've been, your mind's an easy read
I can tell what you're thinking and where you have been easily.
Why are you always findin'
Can you explain why you consistently find?
New ways of wastin' my time?
Different techniques of consuming my time, why do you try?
Why are you always hidin'?
Please let me know, why do you always conceal yourself?
Am I not supposed to look you in the eye?
Should I not make eye contact with you?
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ADAM GREEN, JORDANA SHAPIRO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Dani Fugazi
Forgive my ugliness, should I find out
Something I don’t wanna know about
Don’t disinclude me, treat me like a king
Casanova to the mentally ill
I don’t know why it comes as no surprise
Soon, main demotion, the tears in your eyes
Don’t want the wrong person holding you
Go where you’ve been, your mind’s an easy read
Why are you always finding
New ways of wasting my time?
Why are you always hiding?
Am I not supposed to look you in the eye?
Why are you always finding
New ways of wasting my time?
Why are you always hiding?
Am I not supposed to look you in the eye?
Maria Fernanda
This is my favorite song on this album!!
Maugolek
Sooo good, really good, this song gets me swinging everytime I hear it! Somehow I find it perfect for lazy mornings :)
Kyle Hamilton
I wish Binki did more colabs or had solo stuff
Novi L
This would sound so good on vinyl
AtticusFresh
If you haven't heard Swing by Zero 7 then check it out. Binki kills it.
Dani Fugazi
Forgive my ugliness, should I find out
Something I don’t wanna know about
Don’t disinclude me, treat me like a king
Casanova to the mentally ill
I don’t know why it comes as no surprise
Soon, main demotion, the tears in your eyes
Don’t want the wrong person holding you
Go where you’ve been, your mind’s an easy read
Why are you always finding
New ways of wasting my time?
Why are you always hiding?
Am I not supposed to look you in the eye?
Why are you always finding
New ways of wasting my time?
Why are you always hiding?
Am I not supposed to look you in the eye?
Quinn Letitia
this song is SO GOOD.
M Muse
Throwback done very, very well.
carlos levy
casanova muito bom som
Leocadia Joanna
demasiadamente lindo!