Monical
Bars of Gold Lyrics
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"Monical"
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Wearing art old record players
Cutting the chain off the cars
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You got movable fingers, 'cause you got
You got digital radius
Tied you up with snakes and stingrays
Left you in a driveway cooking by
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All in those ? butchered blocks could not
Get me to talk, would you let me talk
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(And the ? chorus)
(And the books of heroes)
(Monument, monument)
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Girl was like two dogs, two dogs
Who howl in the night to each other
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Pull up, pull up
Waiting for our kids to come home
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Monical, Monical, Monical, Monical
Monical, Monical, Mon- ical!
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Monical, Monical, Monical, Monical
Monical, Monical, Mon- ical!
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The lyrics of Bars of Gold's "Monical" are abstract and mysterious, but they seem to depict a series of strange and unsettling events. The song begins with a reference to old record players and the cutting off of chains from cars, creating a sense of nostalgia and rebellion. The second verse describes someone with "movable fingers" and a "digital radius," suggesting a futuristic or technologically advanced individual. The third verse is particularly disturbing, with references to snakes, stingrays, and cooking, hinting at some kind of violent or macabre situation.
The chorus repeats the word "Monical" several times, creating a hypnotic and almost tribal effect. The line "Girl was like two dogs, two dogs / Who howl in the night to each other" is particularly enigmatic, but it could be a metaphor for a relationship that is passionate but also chaotic and uncontrollable. The song ends with the repeated chanting of "Monical." Overall, the lyrics of "Monical" are relatively opaque, but they create a vivid and unsettling atmosphere.
Line by Line Meaning
Wearing art old record players
We are using and enjoying antiquated technology, such as old record players, as a way to rebel against the modern and trendy.
Cutting the chain off the cars
We are defying the societal norm of being attached to material possessions by cutting the chains off cars, which symbolize status and wealth.
You got movable fingers, 'cause you got
You got digital radius
You have the ability to manipulate and influence other people through your digital presence, as your actions online can reach a wide audience and have a significant impact.
Tied you up with snakes and stingrays
Left you in a driveway cooking by
You are trapped and vulnerable, like a victim being threatened by terrifying creatures, and left exposed to the danger of the outside world.
All in those ? butchered blocks could not
Get me to talk, would you let me talk
The methods used to extract information from me are ineffective, and I am pleading with you to give me a fair chance to speak my truth.
(And the ? chorus)
There are other voices and influences around us, such as an unknown chorus, that add to the chaos and uncertainty of our lives.
(And the books of heroes)
We look up to and aspire to be like certain heroic figures who have influenced us, but their stories and legacies can also be flawed and contradictory.
(Monument, monument)
We seek to make our own mark on the world and create our own monuments or legacies, but we are also at the mercy of the existing structures and systems.
Girl was like two dogs, two dogs
Who howl in the night to each other
The woman we are referring to is like two animals communicating in a primal and instinctual way, which suggests a deep and intense connection.
Pull up, pull up
Waiting for our kids to come home
We are living ordinary lives, waiting for the next generation to continue our legacy, but there is a sense of urgency and desperation in our actions.
Monical, Monical, Monical, Monical
Monical, Monical, Mon- ical!
The repetition of the word 'Monical' is ambiguous and open to interpretation, but it could represent a name or a word that holds significant meaning to the singer(s).
Contributed by Elliot H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.