On September 7, 2016, the band released their single “Hatefuck” and announced an EP would be released on September 16, 2016. The following day, the official album art was released. In a statement to fans, Teddy wrote:
‘'Finally, after months of playing and perfecting, our EP +30mg is complete! with the EP comes our latest single, “Hatefuck”, a buzzing ballad I wrote about some of my very lowest moments. Some people hit rock bottom, some people crash right through and keep falling down – that was me, and if what came out of it was this song then it was certainly worth it.“
On November 16, 2018, Cruel Youth released the single ‘'Devil in Paradise’‘ which Teddy said included the ’‘most truthful and important lyrics [she has] ever shared with anyone in [her] life’‘. On December 14, 2018, another single by Cruel Youth titled ’‘Portrait of a Female’‘ was released.
Mr. Watson
Cruel Youth Lyrics
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I just wish my man would go home
Cause everything's funny
When it's just you and me
I'm tired of people asking
What I do when I'm alone
They spend the summer getting clean
Oh what would I do without you?
What would I do without you?
Oh Mr Watson, I've been cheating on you
You're the only one to fix the stupid shit I been through
Oh Mr Watson, I've been cheating on you
You're the only one who knows my favorite color
And it's powder blue
Fuck all my friends
Tell me "Go get a job"
Bloody noses, talking so fast
Like an 8-ball ain't so wrong
All these problems ain't real
Til' I'm stood up or I'm bored
Check for powder, kitchen counter
Can't tell me this ain't real fun
They call their parents
Move back home
Go to church and pray for the sad sad girl
Oh what would I do without you?
What would I do without you?
Mr Watson, I’ve been cheating with you
You’re the only one to fix the stupid shit I been through
Mr Watson, I’ve been cheating with you
You’re the only one who knows my favorite color
What's the point in being young?
So meaningless, without you I’m no good
With my big dead eyes, lost in your buzz
I realize that you’re the only one
Mr Watson, I’ve been cheating with you
You’re the only one to fix the stupid shit I been through
Mr Watson, I’ve been cheating with you
You’re the only one who knows my favorite color
And it’s powder blue
The lyrics of Cruel Youth's song "Mr. Watson" tell the story of a woman who is cheating on her partner with a drug dealer named Mr. Watson. The song begins with the woman confessing that she doesn't need money or sleep as long as she can be with Mr. Watson. She expresses her frustration with people asking her what she does when she's alone and seems to be content with her relationship despite its illicit nature.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Mr. Watson, I've been cheating on you" while the woman reflects on the fact that he is the only one who understands her and has helped her through tough times. She acknowledges that her behavior may seem problematic to others, but it is real fun for her.
In the second verse, the woman rejects the advice of her friends who tell her to get a job and stop doing drugs. She describes the rush of snorting cocaine and seems to be addicted to the thrill of the lifestyle that comes with Mr. Watson. The song ends with the woman admitting that without Mr. Watson, she feels lost and meaningless.
Overall, the lyrics of "Mr. Watson" paint a picture of a woman who feels disconnected from the rest of the world and finds solace in a relationship that is not accepted by society. The song suggests that the woman may be struggling with addiction and mental health issues, and that Mr. Watson is a coping mechanism for her.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't need money, I don't need sleep
Material things don't matter, I just want my man to leave.
Cause everything's funny When it's just you and me
The only person I need is you, and that makes life enjoyable.
I'm tired of people asking What I do when I'm alone
Nosing questions about my solitude are exhausting.
They spend the summer getting clean But September comes and they fall like leaves
People pretend to be sober in summer, but relapse in fall.
Oh Mr Watson, I've been cheating on you You're the only one to fix the stupid shit I been through
I've been unfaithful, but I need you to make everything better.
Fuck all my friends Tell me "Go get a job" Bloody noses, talking so fast Like an 8-ball ain't so wrong
My friends judge me, but they abuse drugs too.
All these problems ain't real Til' I'm stood up or I'm bored Check for powder, kitchen counter Can't tell me this ain't real fun
My problems don't seem real until I'm alone and bored, snorting cocaine.
They call their parents Move back home Go to church and pray for the sad sad girl
Others turn to their families and religion for help, I just need you.
What's the point in being young? So meaningless, without you I’m no good With my big dead eyes, lost in your buzz
Without you, life feels pointless and I am lost in addiction.
Mr Watson, I’ve been cheating with you You’re the only one to fix the stupid shit I been through
I'm cheating on my significant other, but I need you to fix everything.
Mr Watson, I’ve been cheating with you You’re the only one who knows my favorite color And it’s powder blue
You're the only one who knows and understands me, even my favorite color.
Contributed by Annabelle B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@alexvill9160
are the same
1957 - Elvis Presley - That's When Your Heartaches Begin.
1965 - Aline - Christophe
1969 - Carry the Weight - the beattles
1972 - Albert Hammond - The Air That I Breathe
1974 - The Hollies - The Air That I Breathe
1992 - Radiohead - Creep
2003 - Vuelve - Latin Dreams
2008 - Los Ronaldos - No puedo vivir sin ti
2015 - Mon Lafarte - Tu forma de querer
2016 - Cruel Youth - Mr. Watson
2017 - Get Free - Lana Del Rey
@ferlizc5325
1957 - Elvis Presley - That's When Your Heartaches Begin.
1965 - Aline - Christophe
1969 - Carry the Weight - the beattles
1972 - Albert Hammond - The Air That I Breathe
1974 - The Hollies - The Air That I Breathe
1992 - Radiohead - Creep
2003 - Vuelve - Latin Dreams
2008 - Los Ronaldos - No puedo vivir sin ti
2015 - Mon Lafarte - Tu forma de querer
2016 - Cruel Youth - Mr. Watson
2017 - Get Free - Lana Del Rey
@ckva440
if anyone was wondering mr. watson refers to 'Watson Pharmaceuticals' which produces pain killers.
@stefanmiron1963
yes
@frozeneagles
no shit
@Detination321
Channe Asuncion blue pills yeah
@emma8829
Frozen Eagles Some people don't know
@delgadojennifer8
朽木ルキア true, I had no idea.
@SethDelRey
I feel like this music video is a perfect representation for the song. The song talks about Mr. Watson. Which my guess is Watson Pharmaceutical company that produces pills. Which is why we see flashes of lab people working on something and flashes of the blue pills. This whole song isn't referring to an actual person but rather the characters drug abuse with those blue pills. We see her on a couch and we see that little gold clutch looking thing sway back and forth on the table. My guess is that it holds the blue pills. She takes them and drifts away. The carnival represents the feelings she gets when she's on the pills. We see her riding a rollercoaster, and riding some other rides with her smiling and walking around having fun. Towards the end when she's in what looks like a Ferris wheel cage she has a more sad look on her face, probably because she's coming down from the high. She's still walking around though and sensually dancing, enjoying the last bit of it.
@SethDelRey
The scenes where she's on the bed represent her desire for it and you can see her tossing and turning. My guess is that there's no more pills and she's going through some kind of withdrawal. The scenes in the bath tub and her being underwater and her makeup all ruined and she looks sad how is she feels when she's off of it. Drowning in her own problems and life. So she continues to take the "powder blue" pill
@BlueEyedBedlamite
Yeah I've read this interpretation from genius and it trully explains a lot but there's another myster I've found : the inside of the Trouble album cover says "Watson 749" while the narcotic pills made of painkillers (Watson pharmaceuticals) mixed with acetaminophen and hydrocodone are called WATSON 540.. now I'm wondering what's that supposed to mean and if it was already a hint back then..
@Macakie476
I feel like it's a reflection after the whole Xfactor incident, people just going at her and at her that the drug was a relief from the pain and depression that she felt. And her bringing herself back is her being tough and getting back on her feet.