Making Friends
Bombay Show Pig Lyrics

The lyrics to Bombay Show Pig's song "Making Friends" convey a sense of isolation and detachment, both from oneself and from others. The singer of the song seems to be struggling with insomnia, as "sunbeams won't wish [them] goodnight" and they're left with cheap distractions and daydreams that don't offer much solace. The phrase "making friends with the blindfold" suggests that the singer is accustomed to navigating their way through the world without really seeing it, either because they're wearing a blindfold metaphorically or because they simply can't see the beauty or meaning around them. The line "then I do him over / cause I'm so co-o-o-o-o-old" is intriguing, as it's unclear what "him" refers to - perhaps the singer is sabotaging a relationship or interaction with someone because they're unable to connect emotionally, or perhaps they're merely describing a general apathy that characterizes their worldview.

The second verse of the song continues with the theme of staying hidden and invisible, as the singer returns to a scene where they can remain "out of sight" and wears a clean face to avoid being remembered or recognized. The line "making friends with the moon / is only making him lonely" is a poignant observation about the loneliness of someone who feels disconnected from the world around them, even when they try to reach out to it. The refrain of "cause I'm so co-o-o-o-o-old" underscores the emotionless, almost robotic state of mind that the singer finds themselves in - they're bored with caffeine and raising questions out of habit rather than curiosity. The final lines of the song convey a sense of resignation, as the singer smiles stiffly and keeps their eyes open, but seems unable to truly connect with others.