Androgyny
Garbage Lyrics

When everything is going wrong And you can't see the point in going on Well nothing in life is set in stone There's nothing that can't be turned around
In difficult times when it seems like there's no reason to continue, it's important to remember that nothing is permanent and anything can be changed for the better.

Nobody wants to feel alone And everybody wants to love someone Out of the tree go pick a plum Why can't we all just get along?
Human connection and love are important aspects of life that everyone desires. It's time to come together and find common ground instead of fighting each other for petty reasons.

(Boys) boys in the girl's room (Girls) girls in the men's room You free your mind in your androgyny (Boys) boys in the parlor (Girls) they're getting harder I'll free your mind and your androgyny
Gender roles and societal expectations are limiting and oppressive. Embrace your androgyny and break free from these constraints. Together, we can destroy these oppressive norms.

No sweeter a taste that you could find Than fruit hanging ripe upon the vine There's never been an oyster so divine A river deep that never runs dry
Life is full of rich experiences and pleasures that we should indulge in whenever possible. There's always something new to discover and enjoy, and we should never stop seeking them out.

What you need? What you need? What you need? What you need? What you need? What you need? What you need? What you need? What you need? What you need? What you need? What you need? What you need? What you need? What you need?
In life, it's important to consider what we truly need rather than constantly striving for more. Sometimes, we already have everything we need, and it's just a matter of recognizing it.

The birds and bees they hum along Like treasures they twinkle in the sun Get on board and have some fun Take what you need to turn you on
Nature is full of wonder and beauty, and we should take the time to appreciate it. To fully enjoy life, we need to let loose and have fun, taking what we need to feel alive.

(Boys) behind closed doors and under stars (Girls) it doesn't matter where you are (Boys) collecting jewels that catch your eye (Girls) don't let a soul mate pass you by
Love can be found anywhere, at any time, and with any kind of person. Keep your eyes open and be receptive to new possibilities, and don't let a chance for real connection pass you by.

Boys in the girl's room Girls in the men's room You free your mind in your androgyny Boys in the parlor They're getting harder I'll free your mind, I'll free your mind
Gender norms and expectations are restrictive and limiting, and it's time to break free from them. Embrace your androgyny and don't let society's expectations hold you back.

Boys in the girl's room Girls in the men's room You free your mind in your androgyny Boys in the parlor They're getting harder I'll free your mind, I'll free your mind I'll free your mind, I'll free your-
Reinforcing the message that we need to break free from oppressive societal norms and expectations around gender, that we should embrace our androgyny and liberate ourselves from these limitations.

Boys Girls Boys Girls
Closing repetition of the gender binary to reinforce the idea that we all need to come together and bring an end to this toxic social construct.