The Girl from The Gum Commercial
FOG Lyrics

The first verse of "The Girl from The Gum Commercial" by FOG shows a speaker who is in some sort of social setting and surrounded by people. They express love for the "gaping fucking mouths" around them, but also make it clear that they need some alone time. It's possible that the singer is feeling overwhelmed and needs some space to process everything around them. The second line, "I'm sure that you understand," may suggest that the singer is hesitant to ask for this time alone, but feels that it's necessary for their well-being.

The second verse seems to shift the focus to someone else - a "guilty filthy kid Cliché." This person is being watched as they cry, with the tears "evaporat[ing]" in the sun. It's unclear who this person is or why they are crying, but the contrast between the tears and the sunshine creates an interesting image.

The chorus introduces the "girl from the gum commercial," who apparently thinks that the singer is "sexy when [they're] high." This person seems to have some authority over the singer, as they ask to have their coffee fetched and the "clicking insects" around them removed. It's possible that the girl is some sort of boss or authority figure, and the singer is feeling resentful towards her.

The final line of the song provides a bit of advice to anyone else who might be feeling lonely: "think of all these people as parts of a machine and you'll be all right." It's possible that the singer is suggesting that people should try to detach themselves from their emotions and view themselves and those around them as just components of a larger system. This could be seen as a somewhat cynical worldview, but it's also a way to cope with difficult feelings.