Molly
Da Cartel Lyrics

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I have this thing where I get older, but just never wiser
Midnights become my afternoons
When my depression works the graveyard shift
All of the people I′ve ghosted stand there in the room

I should not be left to my own devices
They come with prices and vices
I end up in crises

Tale as old as time
I wake up screaming from dreaming
One day I'll watch as you′re leaving
'Cause you got tired of my scheming
For the last time

It's me
Hi!
I′m the problem, it′s me
At teatime
Everybody agrees
I'll stare directly at the sun, but never in the mirror
It must be exhausting always rooting for the anti-hero

Sometimes I feel like everybody is a sexy baby
And I′m a monster on the hill
Too big to hang out
Slowly lurching toward your favorite city
Pierced through the heart but never killed

Did you hear my covert narcissism
I disguise as altruism?
Like some kind of congressman
Tale as old as time
I wake up screaming from dreaming
One day, I'll watch as you′re leaving
And life will lose all its meaning
For the last time

It's me
Hi!
I′m the problem, it's me (I'm the problem, it′s me)
At teatime
Everybody agrees
I′ll stare directly at the sun, but never in the mirror
It must be exhausting always rooting for the anti-hero

I have this dream my daughter-in-law kills me for the money
She thinks I left them in the will
The family gathers 'round and reads it
And then someone screams out
"She′s laughing up at us from hell!"

It's me
Hi!
I′m the problem, it's me
It′s me
Hi!
I'm the problem, it's me

It′s me
Hi!
Everybody agrees
Everybody agrees

It′s me
Hi! (Hi!)
I'm the problem, it′s me (I'm the problem, it′s me)
At teatime
Everybody agrees (everybody agrees)

I'll stare directly at the sun, but never in the mirror
It must be exhausting always rooting for the anti-hero

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to the song "Molly" by Da Cartel delve into the artist's personal struggles with depression and self-awareness. The opening lines suggest a sense of regret and a lack of personal growth, with the artist admitting that they tend to get older without becoming wiser. They describe a feeling of being stuck in a repetitive cycle where their depression often becomes overwhelming and their relationships suffer as a result. The line "all of the people I've ghosted stand there in the room" suggests that the artist feels haunted by their past mistakes and missed opportunities. Later in the song, the artist refers to themselves as "the problem" and seems to acknowledge that they are often the source of their own struggles.

The chorus of the song repeats the line "it's me, I'm the problem" and seems to suggest that the artist is aware of their faults but feels incapable of changing them. They describe staring at the sun but never at themselves in the mirror, which could symbolize a pattern of avoiding self-reflection or acknowledging their own flaws. The artist also mentions feeling like a "monster on the hill" and being too big to fit in with others, suggesting a sense of isolation or disconnection from those around them.

The song ends with a dream sequence where the artist imagines being killed by their daughter-in-law for their money, but the family members gathered to read the will are met with a haunting laugh from beyond the grave. This could symbolize a fear of being remembered by others for their mistakes or perceived shortcomings rather than for positive contributions to the world. Overall, the lyrics to "Molly" are a powerful reflection on the struggles of navigating mental health and personal growth while acknowledging one's own role in their difficulties.

Line by Line Meaning

I have this thing where I get older, but just never wiser
Despite aging, I remain unwise

Midnights become my afternoons
My sleep patterns are erratic

When my depression works the graveyard shift
My depression worsens at night

All of the people I′ve ghosted stand there in the room
I am haunted by the people I have cut off

I should not be left to my own devices
I require outside help to function well

They come with prices and vices
Help comes at a cost, often with drawbacks

I end up in crises
I tend to get into difficult situations

Tale as old as time
This is a common occurrence

I wake up screaming from dreaming
I have nightmares that distress me

One day I'll watch as you′re leaving
I fear people will leave me because of my issues

'Cause you got tired of my scheming For the last time
I worry that people will leave me because they are tired of my manipulative behavior

It's me Hi! I′m the problem, it′s me At teatime Everybody agrees
I am the issue and everyone knows it

I'll stare directly at the sun, but never in the mirror It must be exhausting always rooting for the anti-hero
I am self-destructive but refuse to reflect on my own behavior

Sometimes I feel like everybody is a sexy baby And I′m a monster on the hill
I feel like an outsider and unattractive compared to others

Too big to hang out Slowly lurching toward your favorite city Pierced through the heart but never killed
I am too awkward and feel out of place around others, but I persist in trying to belong

Did you hear my covert narcissism I disguise as altruism? Like some kind of congressman
I have a tendency towards self-centeredness that I sometimes hide under the guise of doing good

I have this dream my daughter-in-law kills me for the money She thinks I left them in the will The family gathers 'round and reads it And then someone screams out "She′s laughing up at us from hell!"
I have morbid dreams in which my family turns against me for financial gain

It′s me Hi! I'm the problem, it′s me
I am the issue

Everybody agrees
Everyone recognizes my flaws

Writer(s): Taylor Swift, Jack Antonoff

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