Those Eyes That Mouth
Cocteau Twins Lyrics


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He draws his horses
Pretend your anger
And draws his horses
Being chosen also

Please get up
Fall, please get up
Fall, please get up
Don't ruin yourself

So see and hear
Sultitan itan
So see and hear
Plain tiger iger

In my heart
Set you right up
In my heart
I sing this song

Back you up
How messed I am
Back you up
I consider

So he got up
I must see him
I must see him
And all got up

Sore got he
Apalled got up
Apalled got up
I'm in this song

So see and hear
Sultitan itan
So see and hear
Plain tiger iger

background:
And my defeat and hope (x3)
And sad and hope (x3)




Might not feel down
Don't listen, now (only 1st 3 times)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Cocteau Twins' song "Those Eyes That Mouth" is a collection of enigmatic phrases that are open to various interpretations. The words don't seem to form a coherent narrative but act as a stream of consciousness that captures the emotional state and thoughts of the singer. The opening lines "He draws his horses, Pretend your anger" seem to portray someone sketching something while trying to hide or suppress their fluctuating emotions. The second line "Being chosen also" can be interpreted in various ways. It could refer to the subject being selected for something or someone's choice having a significant impact on their disposition.


The lines "Please get up, Fall, please get up" can be seen as an exhortation to someone to stand back up despite their failure, highlighting the importance of resilience. The repetition of these phrases emphasizes its significance, and the next line "Don't ruin yourself" highlights that holding onto failures or disappointment can prove to be damaging. The following lines "So see and hear, Sultitan itan, So see and hear, Plain tiger iger" are cryptic and allude to the idea of perception and sensory encounters.


The following lines "In my heart, Set you right up, In my heart, I sing this song" are expressive and are suggestive of how the singer is using music to soothe themselves and possibly someone else. The lines "Back you up, How messed I am, Back you up, I consider" could suggest someone offering support despite their own personal turmoil. The repetition of "So he got up, I must see him and all got up, Sore got he, Apalled got up, Apalled got up, I'm in this song" seems to point towards a decisive moment where the singer decides to overcome their inner struggles and decides to face something that they regret ignoring earlier.


Line by Line Meaning

He draws his horses
He creates his own world


Pretend your anger
Hide your rage


And draws his horses
And draws his dreams


Being chosen also
Being a part of something special


Please get up
Don't give up


Fall, please get up
Rise above your failures


Don't ruin yourself
Don't destroy your true self


So see and hear
Observe and listen


Sultitan itan
Nonsense words to emphasize beauty


So see and hear
Observe and listen


Plain tiger iger
Nonsense words to emphasize simplicity


In my heart
Deep within me


Set you right up
Make everything right


I sing this song
This is my melody


Back you up
Support you


How messed I am
How confused I feel


I consider
I contemplate


So he got up
So he stood up


I must see him
I need to meet him


And all got up
Everyone stood up


Sore got he
His pain increased


Apalled got up
He rose up feeling shocked


I'm in this song
I am part of this melody


background: And my defeat and hope (x3)
My failures and aspirations


And sad and hope (x3)
Feeling sorrowful but still hopeful


Might not feel down
Don't give in to sadness


Don't listen, now (only 1st 3 times)
Ignore the negativity (repeated 3 times)




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ELIZABETH FRASER, ROBIN A. GUTHRIE, SIMON PHILIP RAYMONDE

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