Plastic Memories
At the Drive-In Lyrics
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When she fucks me those big brown eyes
I know she's mad at me (mad at me)
When would we feel
The blue bird has arrived
Favor of the plane is the question
A little more then a distance
Mad at me (mad at me)
Got to affect her with her peck
Jealous soul eyes
But I'm just playing
Mad at me (mad at me)
All that matters now
All that matters now
Is the matter of effect
Inside her beautiful Smile
In the picket Fence Cartel
We all become what we most dislike (x3)
Find one assassin
Mad at me (mad at me)
When would we
She was just coming of age
Mad at me (mad at me)
In the picket Fence Cartel
We all become what we most dislike
The lyrics of At the Drive-In's "Plastic Memories" may seem somewhat cryptic and difficult to decipher at first, but with a closer look, one can interpret the song's meaning as an examination of relationships and the complexities involved in maintaining them. The opening lines "There's nothing like the way she looks / When she fucks me those big brown eyes" set the tone for the rest of the song's exploration of physical and emotional intimacy. The singer acknowledges that his partner is upset with him, but it's unclear what the cause of the conflict is. The line "Mad at me (mad at me) / When would we feel" suggests that the singer is struggling to understand his partner's emotions and the nature of their relationship.
As the song progresses, the singer reflects on the fleeting nature of relationships and the challenges that come with trying to sustain them. The line "In the picket Fence Cartel / We all become what we most dislike" speaks to the idea that people often fall into patterns and behaviors that they had hoped to avoid. The final lines of the song, "She was just coming of age / In the picket Fence Cartel / We all become what we most dislike" suggest that the singer is reflecting on his own experiences and perhaps even questioning his own identity and behavior.
Overall, "Plastic Memories" is a song that explores the often turbulent and confusing nature of relationships. Through its use of metaphor and vivid imagery, At the Drive-In manages to capture not only the complexities of human connection but also the universal and timeless nature of these struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
There's nothing like the way she looks
The singer is enamored with the physical appearance of their sexual partner
When she fucks me those big brown eyes
The singer finds their partner's gaze particularly alluring during sex
I know she's mad at me (mad at me)
The singer senses their partner is angry with them
When would we feel
The artist expresses uncertainty about when they will experience certain emotions
The blue bird has arrived
An optimistic expression, suggesting good things are coming
Favor of the plane is the question
Uncertainty about the outcome of a situation
Did it matter how much I cope with out
The singer reflects on their ability to handle difficult situations
A little more then a distance
A vague reference to an abstract feeling or concept
Got to affect her with her peck
The artist wants to impress or please their partner
Jealous soul eyes
The artist perceives their partner as being envious or suspicious
But I'm just playing
The singer suggests they are not serious or genuine in their actions or words
All that matters now
The artist indicates a shift in focus to a singular priority
Is the matter of effect
The singer is concerned with the consequences of their actions
Inside her beautiful Smile
The singer is drawn to their partner's attractive facial expression
In the picket Fence Cartel
A metaphor for societal conformity and following norms
We all become what we most dislike
The artist reflects on the irony of becoming their own perceived antagonist
Find one assassin
An ambiguous phrase that could refer to seeking revenge or finding a solution to a problem
She was just coming of age
The singer references the youth of an individual, likely in the context of a past romantic relationship
Contributed by Ryan N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ģirts Edvarts Stepiņš
they are on of the rare people that actually drive humanity further
Bean
"We all become what we most dislike". It really hits home.
Bean
@just a girl and her phone Wow…thanks for commenting. I had completely forgotten all about this song. Thank you for making the end of my work day a whole lot better. And take care of yourself, please.
Slum Dumpster
@Bean in the picket fence cartel
Fatgeta
everytime i think about how i can never see these guys ever again in concert together still makes me depressed.
LIam Rivero
Waste of depression
LaGuerre19
Ratteling the laughter
Hinges splintering inside
Bludgeoned to a saddle
Rang the cloister bell inside
inside
inside
badman jones
why those lyrics here though
Daniel Ponce
anybody got the tabs?
George Zsebe
Thank you for sharing! ^_^