Conjugate the Verbs
Enon Lyrics

The opening line of Enon's song “Conjugate the Verbs” speaks of a person who is on an “unconscious mission” to destroy someone. The cause of their behavior is shrouded in mystery, but the second line hints that it has something to do with science: “Her reasons are a part of every scientific car”. Perhaps this refers to someone who is so driven by scientific curiosity that they cannot help but engage in destructive behavior. The line “Permanent reasons, the kind that we love to break” suggests that this behavior is not an accident, but a deliberate choice. It is something that the person takes pleasure in, even though it will ultimately lead to their downfall.

The second part of the verse continues this theme, with the line “And there’s no doubt about it when there’s everything at stake”. This implies that the stakes in this situation are very high, perhaps even life or death. The chorus provides a cryptic response to this, with the repeated phrase “That’s the way it works / That’s how that they want it”. This seems to suggest that the forces of fate are at work here, and that the destructive behavior is simply an inevitable part of the grand scheme of things. The final line of the chorus, “Get get your sass in the morning”, is more difficult to interpret. It could be an exhortation to be more assertive or confident, or it could simply be a meaningless phrase that serves as a kind of musical hook.

The rest of the song consists of enigmatic phrases that hint at deeper meanings but are difficult to understand without more context. The line “They’re runnin’ the faucett / Excavate the urge / They’re piling up in the closest” suggests that the stores, pipes, or drainage systems in a home are somehow relevant to the situation. The line “Substitute the words / They’re already boring / Call the troops rehearsed / The first shot is a warning” is similarly obscure, but seems to imply that words have lost their intended effect and that violence may be about to break out.