Missouri
G.W. Mercure Lyrics
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What's the point in meeting a new face
If it's the same old shit to me
When winter comes, remember that smell
And the way it felt when you were mean to me
Tilt our heads at movie theater screens
Throw the seat back, recline
Sitting at your grandma's house
It never ends
Making fun of all the cliches
When we were living just the same way
What happened to that thing
The one we'd seen across the movie screens
What I feel can't be ignored
Cause tryna get to you
Is tryna go through a closed door
Open up to me
Open up to me
Open up to me
And baby we could be
Like Missouri Seasons, you don't wanna change
In G.W. Mercure's song "Missouri," the lyrics reflect a sense of resistance to change and a longing for familiarity. The mention of Missouri seasons symbolizes the cycle of change that occurs naturally but suggests a desire to remain in a state of stability. The singer expresses a lack of interest in meeting new people if they ultimately bring the same old experiences and disappointments. The reference to winter triggers memories of a specific smell and the feeling when the subject of the song was unkind to the singer.
The lyrics also touch upon shared experiences with a loved one. This is portrayed through sitting together in a movie theater, reclining the seat, and watching movies at the singer's grandmother's house. There is a sense of nostalgia present, as the singer reminisces about the humor they shared, making fun of cliches and living their lives in a seemingly predictable but comfortable way.
The song hints at a loss of something special referred to as "that thing" that the singer and their loved one had seen across movie screens. It is implied that it has disappeared or changed in some way, leaving the singer questioning its significance and longing for its return. The singer acknowledges their deep feelings for the loved one, expressing that ignoring those feelings is impossible because, in trying to reach them, it feels like attempting to go through a closed door. The repetition of the plea to "open up to me" suggests a desire for the loved one to reveal themselves and potentially create a deep connection between them, akin to the stability and familiarity found in the Missouri seasons.
Line by Line Meaning
Like Missouri Seasons, I don't wanna change
Similar to the changing seasons in Missouri, I desire to remain unchanged and resist any transformation.
What's the point in meeting a new face
Why bother encountering unfamiliar individuals when they bring nothing new or valuable to my life?
If it's the same old shit to me
Unless the situation presents something fresh and different to me, I find no interest in it.
When winter comes, remember that smell
During the arrival of winter, recall the scent and aroma that accompanied our experiences.
And the way it felt when you were mean to me
Reflect on the emotions evoked when you treated me unkindly.
Tilt our heads at movie theater screens
Gently inclining our heads while observing the cinema screen, engrossed in the movie.
Throw the seat back, recline
Casually pushing the seat backwards, finding comfort and relaxation while reclining.
Sitting at your grandma's house
Being seated within the cozy environment of your grandmother's home.
Watching Hallmark on your grandma's couch
Engaging in the activity of viewing Hallmark movies on the comfortable couch at your grandmother's residence.
It never ends
The experience seems perpetual, as if there is no conclusion or resolution.
Making fun of all the cliches
Mocking the overused and predictable elements commonly found in movies, stories, or situations.
When we were living just the same way
Recalling a past time when we existed in a comparable manner, following a routine or pattern.
What happened to that thing
How did we lose that special something or connection we once possessed?
The one we'd seen across the movie screens
Referring to the exceptional love or bond depicted on the movie screens that we admired and aspired to possess.
What I feel can't be ignored
The emotions I experience are too significant and significant to be disregarded or overlooked.
Cause tryna get to you
Because attempting to reach and connect with you
Is tryna go through a closed door
Feels like trying to pass through a door that is firmly shut and inaccessible.
Open up to me
Reveal your true self, be vulnerable and transparent in front of me.
And baby we could be
In doing so, we have the potential to become something extraordinary, just like the Missouri Seasons.
Like Missouri Seasons, you don't wanna change
Similar to the unchanging nature of the Missouri Seasons, you also resist transformation and alteration.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Garrett Cummins
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