Tight Tie
Atrox Lyrics


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Wearing my tight tie
My new white shirt
The official image
Is ready to start the day

Flawless on the outside

Deciding what role I'm playing
Got my lifestyle habit
I will not change

Polished I am...

Who do you want me to be?

Visions of grandeur
Big- big fantasy
Fixing what's dull in the reality
Change around
So I can soothe them all

You have no idea what's going on
And how I hide my tracks
I will deny every wrongdoing

This might be the cover story
This might be the big breakthrough
I'm in the news - I'm in the news

Marking off my territory




Putting up my fences
I can still see you...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Atrox's song Tight Tie describe the persona a person puts on when they go out to face the world. They describe a feeling of putting on a polished exterior while hiding what's going on inside. The first stanza talks about getting dressed up and putting on a new white shirt and tight tie to present an official image to start the day. The second stanza describes the person deciding what role they are playing and refusing to change their lifestyle habit. The word "polished" implies that the singer portrays an image of perfection on the outside while inside might be a different story. They ask the question "Who do you want me to be" suggesting they are willing to be whoever the world wants them to be.


The third stanza talks about a big fantasy and the singer trying to fix what's dull in reality. They want to change things around so they can soothe everyone. The fourth stanza describes the singer hiding their tracks and denying any wrongdoing. The use of the word "might" in the fifth stanza when they talk about being in the news and this being a cover story implies a sense of uncertainty. The final stanza talks about marking off their territory and putting up fences as a way to control their image. The last line "I can still see you..." suggests that the singer is still aware of those around them despite their efforts to present a polished exterior.


Line by Line Meaning

Wearing my tight tie
I am dressed formally in my brand new tie.


My new white shirt
I am wearing a white shirt that is perfectly clean and new.


The official image
I have chosen to present myself as the ideal professional in order to achieve success.


Is ready to start the day
I am prepared and equipped to meet the challenges of a new day.


Flawless on the outside
My appearance is perfect and without any visible imperfections.


Deciding what role I'm playing
I am constantly evaluating myself and the image I am portraying to others.


Got my lifestyle habit
I have cultivated a way of life that I refuse to change.


I will not change
I am unwilling to deviate from the habits and patterns that have brought me success.


Polished I am...
I have meticulously fine-tuned every aspect of my image and behavior.


Who do you want me to be?
I am willing to present myself in whatever way others desire in order to succeed.


Visions of grandeur
I have grand, ambitious plans that I am striving to achieve.


Big- big fantasy
I am living in a fantasy world of my own creation, where I am the star.


Fixing what's dull in the reality
I am constantly seeking to improve upon the mundane aspects of life in order to make them more exciting.


Change around
I am willing to modify my behavior and presentation to suit my audience.


So I can soothe them all
My objective is to gain approbation and acceptance from everyone.


You have no idea what's going on
I am deliberately keeping secrets from others and manipulating situations to my advantage.


And how I hide my tracks
I am careful to conceal my intentions and actions from scrutiny.


I will deny every wrongdoing
I will avoid accepting responsibility for any negative outcomes or consequences.


This might be the cover story
I am crafting a story or narrative that serves to deflect attention away from the truth.


This might be the big breakthrough
I am positioning myself to capitalize on a major turning point or opportunity.


I'm in the news - I'm in the news
I am promoting myself and my achievements through publicity and media coverage.


Marking off my territory
I am asserting control over my domain or territory, and setting boundaries.


Putting up my fences
I am creating barriers and obstacles to limit access to and protect my assets or resources.


I can still see you...
I am closely observing and monitoring the behavior of those around me, even when they believe they are out of sight.




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