Frankenstein
Disco Inc. & fredo disco Lyrics
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Spacing out is one of my specialties
You deny my call
It's just another weekend
I walk to my car
Look back but you're already inside
The drive home is far
It's plain to see
I am not the person that you want me to be
Smile, say "cheese"
And I'll leave you alone
Apologies
As good as a band-aid on a broken leg
Try to hide the truth
But I know you
It's plain to see
I am not the person that you want me to be
Smile, say "cheese"
And I'll leave you alone
Saying that it's you, not me
But now
I feel like maybe you're lying but
I like me
But, I like me
But, I like me (Like me, like me)
I like me
I like me
I like me
I like me
But, I like me
But, I like me
But, I like me
Oh, woah, oh, oh
In the song "Frankenstein" by Disco Inc. and Fredo Disco, the lyrics delve into feelings of isolation and self-acceptance. The opening lines, "Staring at the wall, spacing out is one of my specialties," indicate the singer's tendency to retreat into their own thoughts and detach from reality. They feel ignored or disregarded, as symbolized by the line "You deny my call, it's just another weekend." The singer's attempts to reach out are met with indifference.
The song continues with the singer reflecting on their failed relationship, as they walk to their car and see their partner already inside, suggesting a cold and distant dynamic. The drive home being far builds on the sense of distance and emphasizes the emotional distance between the singer and their partner. They hope to make it home, perhaps implying a longing for comfort or escape.
The chorus reveals the underlying theme of the song, which is the singer's struggle to fulfill others' expectations. They admit, "I am not the person that you want me to be," expressing a sense of inadequacy or feeling trapped in a mold that doesn't fit their true self. The line "Smile, say 'cheese,' and I'll leave you alone" represents the singer's facade of compliance, attempting to meet others' demands to avoid confrontation or rejection.
In the second verse, the singer recognizes that apologies are merely superficial, comparing them to a band-aid on a broken leg. They acknowledge that they can't hide the truth, stating "But I know you." This could imply that despite others' expectations, the singer sees through their partner's facade as well.
The bridge of the song introduces a conflicting emotion. The singer flips the narrative by saying, "Saying that it's you, not me, but now I feel like maybe you're lying." This juxtaposition suggests a struggle with self-worth and a realization that their partner may not be as blameless as they claim. The repetition of "I like me" throughout the outro signifies a newfound self-acceptance and an embracing of their own identity.
Line by Line Meaning
Staring at the wall
Engaged in deep thought and introspection
Spacing out is one of my specialties
Getting lost in my own thoughts is something I excel at
You deny my call
You refuse to acknowledge my reach out to you
It's just another weekend
This situation is nothing new or unexpected
I walk to my car
I start the process of leaving this place
Look back but you're already inside
I glance one last time, but you've already moved on
The drive home is far
The journey back home feels long and lonely
I hope I make it
I hope to survive this emotional turmoil
It's plain to see
It's clearly evident
I am not the person that you want me to be
I don't fulfill your expectations or desires
Smile, say 'cheese'
Put on a fake smile and pretend everything is fine
And I'll leave you alone
I'll withdraw and give you space
Apologies
Expressing regret and remorse
As good as a band-aid on a broken leg
Ineffective in truly fixing or healing the situation
Try to hide the truth
Attempting to conceal the reality
But I know you
But I can see through your facade
Saying that it's you, not me
Attributing the problem to you rather than taking responsibility
But now
However, at present
I feel like maybe you're lying but
I suspect that you might be deceiving me
I like me
I have a positive self-perception
But, I like me
However, I still value and appreciate myself
Oh, woah, oh, oh
Expressing a mixture of emotions and thoughts
Contributed by Christian W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.