Getting Down the Germs
Gerard Way Lyrics
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To questions of a private nature
The lights are always low
In settings of a conversation
The ankle trips a wire
While phasing into oscillation
We'll take it while we go
And leave behind our reservations
It's never the same and the nights always glow
There's nothing to see and nowhere to go
It's easy to say you're happier when you're disturbed
The grey lights in your head
Getting down the germs
I'm lazy and tame and the chimes always blow
A glimmering sound on the breeze when you go
It's never a shame and I've learned to live with the worms
Underground
Getting down the germs
She's happy when it grows
To heights above a normal nature
The spirit always shows
A life beyond a resignation
The hammer breaks the toes
A sliver of a conversation
It's just above a hum
We'll talk about it at the station
It goes down
It's never the same and the nights always glow
There's nothing to see and nowhere to go
It's easy to say you're happier when you're disturbed
The green lights in your head
Getting down the germs
I'm lazy and tame and the chimes always blow
A glimmering sound on the breeze when you go
It's never a shame and I've learned to live with the worms
Underground
Getting down
Getting down the germs
Getting down the germs
Getting down the germs
Getting down the germs
Getting down the germs
Getting down the germs
Getting down the germs
Getting down the germs
Getting down
Getting down
Getting down
Getting down the germs
It's never the same and the nights always glow
There's nothing to see and nowhere to go
It's easy to say you're happier when you're disturbed
The grey lights in your head
Getting down the germs
I'm lazy and tame and the chimes always blow
A glimmering sound on the breeze when you go
It's never a shame cause they love to watch when you squirm
All around
Getting down
Getting down the germs
The lyrics of Gerard Way's "Getting Down the Germs" are complex and metaphorical, making it possible to interpret them in several ways. At its core, the song seems to be about a conversation or relationship that is private and intimate and possibly taboo. The lyrics suggest that the answer to questions asked in these situations is always "no", indicating a difficulty in opening up and a general sense of discomfort.
The song also paints a picture of a scene that is dimly lit, with the ankle symbolizing danger and tension. The conversation or relationship is shown to gradually move towards a higher level of intensity and passion ("while phasing into oscillation"), which the characters are willing to pursue despite their reservations. "Getting down the germs" could be interpreted as getting closer to someone on a deeper, almost spiritual level, even if this is a somewhat uncomfortable experience.
Additionally, the lyrics of "Getting Down the Germs" could be seen as a commentary on modern life in other ways. The singer talks about how life is boring and repetitive (the nights always glow, nothing to see and nowhere to go) and how people can often be unhappy without really understanding why. The "worms underground" could be seen as a metaphor for the things that plague us in life, and suggest that we need to learn how to live with them.
Overall, "Getting Down the Germs" is a complex song with multiple possible interpretations. It can be seen as a commentary on personal relationships, a critique of modern life, or even an exploration of spirituality and deeper connections between people.
Line by Line Meaning
The answer's always no
Negative response is expected to questions of a personal nature
To questions of a private nature
Questions concerning oneself are not welcomed
The lights are always low
Conversations take place in darkened settings
In settings of a conversation
When people converse with each other
The ankle trips a wire
The slightest movement can cause bigger problems
While phasing into oscillation
Slowly deteriorating mentally
We'll take it while we go
Deal with the problem as it comes
And leave behind our reservations
Ignore our doubts and fears
It goes down
The situation worsens or moves to a lower level
It's never the same and the nights always glow
Life is always changing and the future looks bright
There's nothing to see and nowhere to go
Life is mundane with no excitement
It's easy to say you're happier when you're disturbed
People often say their problems make them happier
The grey lights in your head
Feeling depressed and hopeless
Getting down the germs
Dealing with the negativity that infects oneself
I'm lazy and tame and the chimes always blow
Feeling unmotivated and life is repetitive
A glimmering sound on the breeze when you go
The gentle rustle of leaves when walking away
It's never a shame and I've learned to live with the worms
One has accepted living with their problems
Underground
Mentally and emotionally withdrawn from society
She's happy when it grows
She enjoys the situation getting worse
To heights above a normal nature
Beyond the expected or usual
The spirit always shows
The inner self is always apparent
A life beyond a resignation
Life is more than accepting one's problems
The hammer breaks the toes
A sudden painful event ruins everything
A sliver of a conversation
A small talk that reveals a lot
It's just above a hum
The situation is tolerable but not perfect
We'll talk about it at the station
We will discuss further later in a different location
It's never a shame cause they love to watch when you squirm
Others enjoy seeing one suffer
All around
Everywhere
Getting down
Dealing with the negativity
Getting down the germs
Addressing and combatting the negative aspects of oneself
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Written by: Gerard Way
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So this is what Gerard's brain looks like
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This is very similar to what i see when I donāt sleep for to days
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I think every song needs a flute solo
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ALL THE GERM PUPPETS!