Be My Lover
Chemical Lyrics
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Tear apart all of my insides
When they rifle in
Mom and Dad think you'll be saved
They never had the time
They gonna medicate your lives
You were always born a crime
Can't find my way home
But it's through you and I know
What I'll do
Just to get back in her arms
Can't find my way home
But it's through you and I know
What I'll do
Just to get back in her er er er er
Among us, you'll find seven different shades of shit
So what's your favorite color, punk?
You wanna hold my hand
Could you sign this photograph
'cause I'm your biggest fan
Would you leave me lyin' here?
Well I'm here to pay a compliment
And sing about the government
Oxycontin genocide
Adolescent suicide
Give me my sincerity
Don't give a fuck about a Kennedy
Here's what I got to say:
Can't find my way home
But it's through you and I know
What I'll do
Just to get back in her arms
Can't find my way home
But it's through you and I know
What I'll do
Just to get back in her er er er er
Whoa oh oh
Way e ay e oh
Whoa oh oh
Way e ay e oh
OWWWW
Can't find my way home
But it's through you and I know
What I'll do
Just to get back in her arms
Can't find my way home
But it's through you and I know
What I'll do
Just to get back in her arms
Can't find the way
Can't find the way
Can't find the way yay yay yay yay
Can't find the way yay yay yay yay
C'mon, Angel, don't you cry
C'mon, Angel, don't you cry
C'mon, Angel, don't you cry
C'mon, Angel, don't you cry
The lyrics of "Be My Lover" by Chemicals center around the idea of being lost and seeking comfort and belonging through a romantic relationship. The opening lines "Gonna take off all my skin / Tear apart all my insides" suggest a sense of vulnerability and emotional exposure. The mention of "Mom and Dad" and their belief that the person will be saved implies a lack of connection with their family or a feeling of abandonment.
The lyrics then shift to commentary on societal issues such as the overmedication of individuals and the disregard for young lives lost to suicide. The statement "Give me my sincerity / Don't give a f*** about a Kennedy" speaks to a desire for genuine emotion and connection rather than superficial image and status.
The chorus repeats the idea of being lost but finding a sense of direction and purpose through the person they love. The ending lines "C'mon, Angel, don't you cry" suggest a need for comfort and reassurance, perhaps a plea to the person they love.
Overall, "Be My Lover" is a song about searching for emotional fulfillment and a sense of belonging, despite societal challenges and personal struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
Gonna take off all my skin
I will strip myself of my facade and reveal my true self
Tear apart all of my insides
I will examine and scrutinize every aspect of myself
When they rifle in
When others try to intrude or pry into my life
Mom and Dad think you'll be saved
Parents believe that their children will have a good life and that they will save them from any harm
They never had the time
Parents have never had the time to understand their children's true needs and desires
They gonna medicate your lives
Parents try to control their children's lives by giving them drugs or medications
You were always born a crime
You were born different and therefore seen as a criminal by society
We salute you in your grave
Even in death, you are not forgotten and still celebrated for your bravery and uniqueness
Can't find my way home
I am lost and aimless in life
But it's through you and I know
I believe that finding love will ultimately help me find my way
What I'll do
The lengths I will go to for love
Just to get back in her arms
I will do anything to be with the person I love
Among us, you'll find seven different shades of shit
Among people, there are many different versions of what we consider terrible
So what's your favorite color, punk?
What is your personal preference when it comes to terrible things?
You wanna hold my hand
You want to connect with me on an intimate level
Could you sign this photograph
Could you give me something tangible that shows our connection?
'cause I'm your biggest fan
I admire and adore you more than anyone else
Would you leave me lyin' here?
Would you abandon me when I am at my weakest?
Well I'm here to pay a compliment
I have something positive to say
And sing about the government
I want to criticize and express discontent with the government
Oxycontin genocide
The effects of Oxycontin have been catastrophic for society
Adolescent suicide
The tragedy of young people taking their own lives
Give me my sincerity
I want to be genuine and authentic in my actions and words
Don't give a fuck about a Kennedy
I don't care about family lineage or status
Here's what I got to say:
I have something important to share
Whoa oh oh
Exclamation of excitement or intensity
Way e ay e oh
Vocalization of a musical beat
OWWWW
Exclamation of pain or discomfort
Can't find the way
I am directionless
C'mon, Angel, don't you cry
Addressing someone we care about and attempting to comfort them
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BOB BRYAR, FRANK IERO, GERARD WAY, MICHAEL WAY, RAY TORO
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