Caring Is Creepy
Garden State Lyrics
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Before I cram it down my throat
At long last it's crashed, the colossal mass
Has broken up into bits in my moat.
Lift the mattress off the floor
Walk the cramps off
Go meander in the cold
Hiding the fact you're dead again
Underneath the power lines seeking shade
Far above our heads are the icy heights that contain all reason
It's a luscious mix of words and tricks
That let us bet when you know we should fold
On rocks I dreamt of where we'd stepped
And the whole mess of roads we're now on.
Hold your glass up, hold it in
Never betray the way you've always known it is.
One day I'll be wondering how
I got so old just wondering how
I never got cold wearing nothing in the snow.
This is way beyond my remote concern
Of being condescending
All these squawking birds won't quit.
Building nothing, laying bricks.
The song "Caring Is Creepy" by Garden State is a mellow and introspective piece that explores the theme of personal reflection and self-discovery. The opening lyrics, "I think I'll go home and mull this over / Before I cram it down my throat," suggest a hesitation to confront difficult emotions and experiences head-on. Instead, the singer takes time to reflect and process before taking action. The following lines, "At long last it's crashed, the colossal mass / Has broken up into bits in my moat," evoke feelings of relief and release as the singer's emotional burdens are allowed to fragment and dissipate.
The song then shifts to a series of disconnected yet evocative scenes: lifting a mattress, walking off cramps, seeking shade under power lines, and contemplating the icy heights of reason. Throughout these snapshots of physical and mental landscapes, the singer seems to be searching for something undefined or intangible, perhaps a sense of purpose or meaning. The lines "It's a luscious mix of words and tricks / That let us bet when you know we should fold" highlight the paradox of human desire and ambition, our tendency to pursue things that may not ultimately bring us fulfillment or satisfaction.
The song concludes with a sense of acceptance and resignation, as the singer acknowledges the passage of time and the inevitability of aging. The final lines, "One day I'll be wondering how / I got so old just wondering how / I never got cold wearing nothing in the snow," suggest a bittersweet nostalgia for youth and the unencumbered freedom it represents. Overall, "Caring Is Creepy" is a poignant and thought-provoking meditation on the human experience.
Line by Line Meaning
I think I'll go home and mull this over
I need some time to think about this
Before I cram it down my throat
Before I make a decision I might regret
At long last it's crashed, the colossal mass
I finally feel like I can move on from a difficult situation
Has broken up into bits in my moat.
It's like a burden has been lifted from me
Lift the mattress off the floor
Get out of bed, take some action
Walk the cramps off
Exercise to relieve stress
Go meander in the cold
Take a walk to clear my mind
Hail to your dark skin
An appreciation of someone's physical appearance
Hiding the fact you're dead again
Repressing emotions or problems
Underneath the power lines seeking shade
Finding shelter in unexpected places
Far above our heads are the icy heights that contain all reason
The deeper meaning of life is beyond our understanding
It's a luscious mix of words and tricks
The world is full of deception
That let us bet when you know we should fold
Taking risks when it might not be wise
On rocks I dreamt of where we'd stepped
Nostalgia for a past relationship or experience
And the whole mess of roads we're now on.
Feeling lost or uncertain about the future
Hold your glass up, hold it in
Keep your emotions in check
Never betray the way you've always known it is.
Stay true to yourself
One day I'll be wondering how
Reflecting on the passage of time
I got so old just wondering how
The years can pass us by unnoticed
I never got cold wearing nothing in the snow.
Feeling invincible or unbreakable
This is way beyond my remote concern
This is not my business
Of being condescending
Looking down on others
All these squawking birds won't quit.
The world is full of noise and chaos
Building nothing, laying bricks.
There's a sense of futility or emptiness to life
Contributed by Zoe S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@sonerello
I think I'll go home and mull this over
Before I cram it down my throat
At long last it's crashed, its colossal mass
Has broken up into bits in my moat
Lift the mattress off the floor
Walk the cramps off
Go meander in the cold
Hail to your dark skin
Hiding the fact you're dead again
Underneath the power lines seeking shade
Far above our heads are the icy heights that contain all reason
It's a luscious mix of words and tricks
That let us bet when you know we should fold
On rocks I dreamt of where we'd stepped
And of the whole mess of roads we're now on
Hold your glass up, hold it in
Never betray the way you've always known it is
One day I'll be wondering how
I got so old just wondering how
Never got cold wearing nothing in the snow
This is way beyond my remote concern
Of being condescending
All these squawking birds won't quit
Building nothing, laying bricks
Hold your glass up, hold it in
Never betray the way you've always known it is
One day I'll be wondering how
I got so old just wondering how
Never got cold wearing nothing in the snow
This is way beyond my remote concern
Of being condescending
All these squawking birds won't quit
Building nothing, laying bricks
@aedriklionell
I ended up listening to this song right now, at this moment, because of a yuri manga called "The Guy She Was Interested in Wasn't a Guy At All." And, for whatever reason, while I know this is the first *time ever I'm hearing this song, it feels like I'm just coming home to it? It just feels so wistful. And, somehow, my brain just got really quiet listening to it.
@ZXeir
Bruh lmao same here!! I just finished reading the new chapter
@rolomussolini
Same to me!!! i'm here after reading the last episode... What a nice couple (Mitsuki x Aya 4 Life!!!)
@Liv_.1
Same😭
@bells3145
That manga is recommending some songs that i would never find but started fell in love with ...
@a.w.f2360
Same lol
@piaperdita7496
The comments about people’s memories of this song are why I love this song.
@palmerrobertson4234
Unreal to me
@Noonecaresaboutyouu
❤
@BecomeBecameBecome
who's here after reading THAT manga?