Whiplash
FAR EAST MENTION MANNEQUINS Lyrics
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Oh, I told you so
Oh, you should have let go
I told you slow down
You're going too fast
Cause if you hit the gas
You're getting whiplash
Oh, and now your neck hurts
I told you slow down
You're going too fast
Cause if you hit the gas
You're getting whiplash
Oh, I told you so
Oh, you should have let go
I told you slow down
You're going too fast
Cause if you hit the gas
You're getting whiplash
Oh, and now your neck hurts
Oh, it could have been worse
I told you slow down
You're going too fast
Cause if you hit the gas
You're getting whiplash
The lyrics of "Whiplash" by FAR EAST MENTION MANNEQUINS are a warning to someone who is moving too quickly and recklessly through life. The singer is cautioning the listener to slow down before they suffer the consequences of their actions, which are symbolized by the physical pain of whiplash. The repetition of "I told you so" highlights the singer's frustration with the listener's refusal to heed their advice.
The use of the metaphorical image of whiplash adds a sense of urgency to the song, emphasizing that the consequences of moving too quickly can be severe and lasting. The lyrics also suggest that the singer has a caring and protective relationship with the listener, as they are trying to prevent them from hurting themselves. The overall message of the song is that it is important to slow down and take stock of one's actions, in order to avoid unnecessary harm.
Line by Line Meaning
You're just a dead weight sinking to the bottom
You are a burden and not contributing positively to the situation, causing problems.
Oh, I told you so
I warned you beforehand about the potential consequences of your actions, but you did not listen.
Oh, you should have let go
You should have released your grip on the situation or slowed down to avoid the negative outcome.
I told you slow down
I advised you to take things at a slower pace and not rush into it.
You're going too fast
You are moving too quickly and not taking the time to fully assess the situation.
Cause if you hit the gas
If you continue to speed forward without caution, then there will be negative consequences.
You're getting whiplash
The negative consequences will be severe and have a lasting impact on you.
Oh, and now your neck hurts
The negative consequences are now directly affecting you and causing pain or discomfort.
Oh, it could have been worse
The situation could have been even more severe or resulted in greater harm.
Contributed by Grayson K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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16th July：Paris, France / BADABOUM
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@mayronque3282
femm is so underrated it hurts
@iseenargles13
Wait...how did sjws "ruin" femm?
@Joosterandom
Probably complaints about non-PC lyrics. White Noise was taken down and had the word "schizophrenic" removed, while this one must've been taken down out of caution because of "quadriplegic".
@snaccos4cattos
Nothing about this song/the lyrics seems to be changed, though? Why are you all complaining about "SJW"s? As if FEMM/the record lable didn't have a say at all (and I haven't seen anyone complaining, to be honest). They probably had their reasons to reupload this vid. If I remember correctly the original upload had the description "dance video" in the title, while this has "music video", so there might just be different video versions and they preferred the newer one for some reason.
@PrincessIchigo20
Actually, the lyrics are changed. It's just so minimal that you can't tell. This and White Noise were BOTH re-uploaded because there was a change in 1 lyric. It has nothing to do with "dance video" or "music video", it has to do with the fact that people DID complain about the lyrics or... lyric enough to get it changed. At around 2:47 (I still have the version they originally uploaded on iTunes), the lyrics say ""I think you're sick with a case of being nervous(?)" or something while the original said ""I think you're sick with a case of being the addict" the word ADDICT being changed. For White Noise, they change Schizophrenic to "Psychogenic" which is literally the only change. That's why they were both re-uploaded, has nothing to do with what you're saying. This video is the exact same one as before so THAT's why people are mad.
@snaccos4cattos
Oh, OK. It's such a subtle change I didn't even hear it at first. Still though - I think it is up to FEMM/their record label to make these changes or not, so I don't see why people should get mad.
@omnibussy
i find it crazy that this is one of their least viewed videos--the choreography and camerawork is unbelievable!?
@meriani777
I was wondering the same thing. After reading the comments I found out the original vid which had around 1M views was taken down. Then they put this new one back up.
@Iriwatf
Still in awe how they did this is one take,,,, legends ONLY