Goth Bomb
Ariel Pink Lyrics

Yeah
A general expression of agreement or enthusiasm for what is to follow.

I'm a blossom across the street
The singer feels like an observer, watching events unfold from a distance.

I lie in wait until sundown
The singer is patient and waiting for the right moment to act or intervene.

I saw it happen
The artist witnessed a violent event.

I saw you murder
The artist saw an act of murder take place, but it's unclear whether they actually know the murderer's identity.

I watched the knife as it went down
The singer observed the use of a weapon in the violent act.

Into the breast
The weapon was used to penetrate the victim's chest.

And now you're runnin' around and around
The murderer is trying to evade detection and is moving frantically around the scene of the crime.

Runnin' for cover
The murderer is trying to hide or escape capture.

They'll soon discover
The authorities or other people will become aware of the crime soon.

Dead in the street
The victim has been left dead in public view.

Einstein was right
It's unclear what the artist means by this phrase, but it may have something to do with the idea that time is relative or that reality is not straightforward.

Red murder
The color red is often associated with blood and violence, so this phrase intensifies the idea of murder.

Hidden in lipstick
The singer suggests that murder can be disguised or hidden beneath seemingly innocent or pleasant things, like lipstick.

Hidden in love
Similar to the previous line, this suggests that love or affection can be used as a cover for violent or sinister motives.

Where are the women
The artist is questioning the whereabouts of women, which could be interpreted in many ways (e.g. as a rhetorical device, as a metaphor, etc.).

Where are the men
The same as the previous line, but about men instead of women.

Where are the girls
The same as the previous two lines, but about girls specifically.

Where are the girls now
This line repeats the previous one for emphasis and perhaps to create a sense of urgency or confusion.

I'm a hunter
The artist positions themself as a predator rather than an observer, implying a more aggressive or proactive attitude.

I flash my teeth
The artist is using figurative language to suggest that they are intimidating or dangerous.

I snuck you into my dog nest
It's unclear what this line means, but it could suggest that the artist has some kind of violent, animalistic tendencies or that they are capable of luring people into dangerous or harmful situations.

Tail is frozen, headlights in go over
This line is somewhat cryptic, but it could suggest that someone or something has caught the singer's attention and they are pausing to observe or prepare for action.

Red murder
Repeating this phrase from earlier reinforces the idea of violence and bloodshed.

Shower me in blood, child
This line is shocking and disturbing, even compared to the other violent imagery in the song. It's unclear what the singer means by it, but it could imply a kind of sadistic pleasure or fascination with blood and gore.

Shower me in lipstick
This line echoes an earlier phrase and suggests that the singer is putting a strange or twisted twist on the idea of beauty or femininity.

Who is this?
The singer is addressing someone, but it's unclear who. The repetition of this phrase later in the song suggests that the singer is feeling confused or disoriented.

Who am I?
The artist appears to be questioning their own identity or place in the world.

What is this?
This line is similar to the previous two, suggesting that the artist is feeling uncertain or overwhelmed.

Truth is this
The singer is asserting that there is a truth or reality to be discovered.

That it lies
This phrase complicates the previous one, suggesting that the truth may be elusive or hard to pin down.

Truth exists
The final line of the song asserts that truth is a real and important concept, even if it can be elusive or hard to grasp.