The name comes from David Lynch's Eraserhead, in which the character lives in Apartment 26
Stupid World
Apartment 26 Lyrics
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You will not let me be, no.
Give you whatever I can
Somehow I'm the enemy.
I hope you understand
It's not my job to explain
You are the lucky one
I am the selfish king.
Because I remember what you told me.
I'm the one that you adore
Get you through this stupid world
Make you laugh and make you cry
I'll be sticking 'round a while.
Now I want you
Go go go go go go go !
No time for also-rans
No place for apologies, no.
I got a simple plan
Tell me are you in or out now?
Just an idea of mine
This here's decision time
You think the game is won
I'll put you to an end.
Because I remember what I told you.
You're the one that I adore
Get me through this stupid world
I must be crazy, don't know why
I'll be sticking 'round a while.
I am the selfish king, my rules will keep you in
Mishaps and dumb mistakes? go on and pull the other one.
I am the selfish king, livin out a tired reign.
You better play my game, unless you know another way.
I remember.... I remember what you told me
Because I remember what I told you
[chorus...]
Now I want you
Now I want you
Now I want you
Now I want you!
The lyrics of Apartment 26’s song "Stupid World" is about a man who is aware of his selfish behavior towards his loved ones but doesn't want to stop being that way. He acknowledges that he is the selfish king who makes others follow his rules, and he does not care for apologies or understanding from anyone. He gives his loved ones materialistic things to make up for his behavior, but deep inside, he knows they see him as the enemy.
The singer remembers the vows and promises made by both him and his loved ones. He loves his partner, and she loves him, and he is willing to be with her through everything the world throws their way. Though he mentions that his reign is tired and there have been mishaps, he wants his partner to play by his rules unless they have another way. He admits that he is the selfish king and is insecure about his position of power. The song ends with him saying that he wants her now.
Overall, the lyrics of this song are an exploration of a man’s realization of his selfishness and the consequences of his actions. It is about how power can corrupt and insecurity can lead to a need to control others.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm just a selfish man
I am someone who is only concerned with my own interests and needs.
You will not let me be, no.
You refuse to leave me alone and let me do what I want.
Give you whatever I can
I will offer you anything that I have to give.
Somehow I'm the enemy.
In some way, I am seen as a negative or harmful presence.
I hope you understand
I wish that you can comprehend my actions and decisions.
It's not my job to explain
I am not responsible for justifying or clarifying my behavior.
You are the lucky one
You are fortunate compared to me in some way.
I am the selfish king.
I am the ruler of my own self-interest and desires.
Because I remember what you told me.
My actions or decisions are influenced by something you previously said.
I'm the one that you adore
You have strong feelings of love and admiration for me.
Get you through this stupid world
Help you navigate and survive in this unpleasant or frustrating world.
Make you laugh and make you cry
Evoke a range of emotions in you, from happiness to sadness.
I'll be sticking 'round a while.
I will remain with you for an extended period of time.
Now I want you
I currently desire or need you.
No time for also-rans
There is no room for mediocre or undesirable options.
No place for apologies, no.
There is no need or space for apologizing.
I got a simple plan
I have a straightforward or uncomplicated strategy.
Tell me are you in or out now?
Indicate whether you are willing to participate or not.
Just an idea of mine
What I am proposing is a mere concept or thought at this point.
This here's decision time
It is now the moment to make a choice or judgment call.
You think the game is won
You believe that you have already emerged victorious or successful.
I'll put you to an end.
I will put a stop to your current winning or successful streak.
I am the selfish king, my rules will keep you in
My self-centered and controlling nature will limit your freedom and choices.
Mishaps and dumb mistakes? go on and pull the other one.
I do not believe your excuses for errors or oversights.
I am the selfish king, livin out a tired reign.
My self-interest and control has become unsatisfactory and unexciting.
You better play my game, unless you know another way.
You must conform to my interests and desires, unless you have found an alternative solution.
[chorus...]
Repeating previous lines of the song.
Now I want you
I currently desire or need you.
Now I want you
I currently desire or need you.
Now I want you
I currently desire or need you.
Now I want you!
I strongly desire or need you right now.
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