Come On
Fig Dish Lyrics
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I can't explain
So what caught dead to rights
I'm the one to blame
But you
Don't be such a shit about it
You
Stay inside and sleep all day
Come on out at night to play
So come on (Don't come on)
So come on
People having accidents
Starring at the accident
So come on (Don't come on)
So come on
So come on (Don't come on)
So come on
I've grown the need to panic
There's nothing to do
You come by my place so I take it
Out on you
I am not cool
And I won't meet a goal
So
Fork over the antidote
Stay inside and sleep all day
Come on out at night to play
So come on (Don't come on)
So come on
People having accidents
Starring at the accident
So come on (Don't come on)
So come on
So come on (Don't come on)
So come on
Got lit up just like a Christmas Tree
Totally wrecked just like DC3
I like waking up face-down on the
Laundry pile
Sometimes sleep can be such a
Miracle
Stay inside and sleep all day
Come on out at night to play
So come on (Don't come on)
So come on
People having accidents
Starring at the accident
So come on (Don't come on)
So come on
So come on (Don't come on)
So come on
The lyrics of "Come On" by Fig Dish seem to describe a restless character who is burdened by the weight of unanswerable questions and inner turmoil. The lines, "Worn down by all the questions/I can't explain/So what caught dead to rights/I'm the one to blame" suggest a sense of guilt and confusion. The character acknowledges their shortcomings but still feels powerless to change their situation. The plea, "Don't be such a shit about it/You are gonna get sick without it" seems to be directed at someone who the character perceives as critical and unsupportive.
The chorus, "Stay inside and sleep all day/Come on out at night to play/So come on (Don't come on)/People having accidents/Starring at the accident/So come on (Don't come on)/So come on (Don't come on)/So come on" conveys a sense of apathy and detachment. The character's lack of motivation and tendency to self-destruct is juxtaposed with a desire for excitement and distraction. The lines, "Got lit up just like a Christmas Tree/Totally wrecked just like DC3/I like waking up face-down on the/Laundry pile/Sometimes sleep can be such a/Miracle" suggest a fondness for wild behavior and a willingness to embrace the consequences.
Overall, the lyrics of "Come On" portray a conflicted and complex personality who is struggling with their sense of self and their place in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Worn down by all the questions
Feeling exhausted by the constant barrage of questions
I can't explain
Unable to give satisfactory answers
So what caught dead to rights
Caught in the act of something wrong
I'm the one to blame
Taking responsibility for the mistake
But you
Addressing someone directly
Don't be such a shit about it
Don't be unkind or rude
You
Referring back to the same person as before
Are gonna get sick without it
Mistreating someone can lead to negative consequences for both parties
Stay inside and sleep all day
Avoiding the world and its demands
Come on out at night to play
Seeking entertainment and excitement
So come on (Don't come on)
Encouraging someone to join in or participate (mixed with a touch of irony)
People having accidents
Others experiencing negative outcomes
Starring at the accident
Unable to look away from the misfortune of others
I've grown the need to panic
Feeling increasingly anxious and stressed
There's nothing to do
Feeling helpless and bored
You come by my place so I take it
Lashing out at someone because of a sense of unfairness or frustration
Out on you
Taking it out on them
I am not cool
Not feeling confident or attractive
And I won't meet a goal
Not succeeding at something desired
So
Transition to a request or demand
Fork over the antidote
Give me what I need to feel better about myself
Got lit up just like a Christmas Tree
Feeling overwhelmed or overstimulated
Totally wrecked just like DC3
Feeling shattered or depleted
I like waking up face-down on the
Enjoying the temporary escape sleep provides
Laundry pile
A humorous exaggeration of the unkempt state of one's surroundings
Sometimes sleep can be such a
Recognizing the restorative power of sleep
Miracle
A miraculous rejuvenation from the act of sleeping
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: WILLIAM KING, RONALD LAPREAD, THOMAS MCCLARY, WALTER ORANGE, LIONEL RICHIE, MILAN WILLIAMS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Luke
I love Blake Smith, I have both Fig Dish and Caviar albums, and The Prairie Cartel's album, but I've always loved Fig Dish the most. Thanks for posting this!
nabinnyc
hello from the fuuuuuture
Dan Nork
One of the best (and most fun to see live) bands from the 90's Chicago scene.
figgaman
Thanks for uploading! I've been searching youtube FOREVER looking for this song!
Luke
Yeah, they're pretty awesome! Blake Smith is the vocalist for most Fig Dish songs, if you listen to Caviar and Prairie Cartel he has a really distinctive voice. Caviar is more pop-rocky kind of stuff, but they disbanded in 2004 after releasing 2 albums, and The Prairie Cartel are more electronic rock, and released an album in 2009. All of them are equally awesome and annoyingly obscure. Good luck finding Caviar's first album, that was near impossible to find but it was worth it!
manic. musick
No problem. Wow, I admit I don't know much about Fig Dish or the individual band members..I feel embarrassed to have to ask who Blake Smith is..I've never heard Caviar or The Prairie Cartel either so that's something I def gotta check out! Thanx for ur post!