Love Triangle
Over 5000 years ago, from the dry stretches of the not-so-fertile crescent … Read Full Bio ↴Over 5000 years ago, from the dry stretches of the not-so-fertile crescent wandered a nomadic, foul smelling people. A robust, well-endowed, and manly tribe, they were united through ancient rituals involving instruments capable of infinite fonkiness and overt sekshul innuendo. The Pharaoh, a mean mother (shutcho' mouth), hated the nomads and their ability to shred like a mofo all up in that biatch. But more than that, he hated the power of their righteous grooving to make drop the tunics of his five luscious teenage daughters. One night, the Pharaoh found the nomads dressed as mummies and creating grooves in an effort to compromise the moral integrity of his five daughters. The angry Pharaoh cursed the nomads (already conveniently dressed as mummies) with a spell so vile, that seeing its name in print here would make your eyes melt and flow freely from their sockets. Already doomed, these nomads fled into the night, at last finding refuge in the abandoned caves of the Unleavened Jews. But when the sun rose the following morning, the Pharoah's curse had taken hold, and these were men no more. For years, scholars of the ancient world wondered what became of this group. Theories citing the Mummies' involvement in historical events from the Siege of Troy to the sacking of Rome, the fall of Pompeii and the sinking of Atlantis were initially scoffed at and dismissed as parlor quackery. However, in 1922, at a dig in the desert south of Tunis, Professor Nigel Quentin Fontenelle Dumblucke IV unearthed the ruins of an ancient discotheque and found a dozen stank-ass fonky mummies still all up in the act of rockin' tha hizouse. From these mummies, Professor Dumblucke learned of the powerful curse that doomed them to wander the earth throughout eternity, seeking the ultimate riff, the one that would allow these souls to finally rest after 5000 years of banging out solid fly grooves. To quote the Professor: "In their desperate quest for immortal peace, they rocked all the ancient empires of Earth on down to the grizound. They rocked Atlantis so hard, y'all, it ain't never been found". And now they're coming to rock your town with a funk so strong, it's gonna make the cats explode, canya diggit?

Love Triangle
Here Come the Mummies Lyrics


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What was I thinking
I thought our love
Was taking shape
Working on some angle
I guess it just
Was my mistake

You're such a cute one
And I hate to be obtuse
But you're working me
You're working him
I feel a bit confused

I thought our lives
Were intertwining
But it don't add up
With all this
Two timing

Well there's 1, 2, 3,
Sides to this story
But there's only 2 ways
That I could go
Well I thought that we were
Headed for glory
Don't leave me on the dangle
In this love triangle

What was I thinking
I thought our love
Was making sense
I got a sinking feeling
That you are on the fence
We're speaking one on one
Your eyes go dancing past my shoulders
What once was steaming hot
Has now gotten so much colder

So by the glow
Of candle lighting
You say you want someone
More exciting

Well there's 1, 2, 3
Sides to this story
But there's only 2 ways
That I could go
Well I thought that we were
Headed for glory
Don't leave me on the dangle
In this love triangle

Well there's 1, 2, 3,
Sides to this story
But there's only 2 ways
That I could go
Well I thought that we were
Headed for glory
Don't keep me on the dangle
In this love triangle

1, 2, 3,
Sides to this story
But there's only 2 ways
That I could go
Well I thought that we were
Headed for some glory




Don't leave me on the dangle
In this love triangle

Overall Meaning

The "Love Triangle" song tells the story of someone who thought they had found true love, but soon discovers that they are part of a complex relationship involving another person. The verses represent the stages of their realization: The first verse shows that they were once excited about the relationship and believed that it was working out, but they soon realize that something is off. The second verse shows that they have caught on to the fact that they are not the only one in the picture, as they notice that their partner's gaze wanders when they are together. The chorus reinforces the feeling of confusion and desperation, as they remain stuck in a situation where they are fighting for someone who is not fully committed.


The song is effectively sung by the band as they convey the story's emotion through their music. The slow bass line and the gentle guitar chords create a sorrowful and longing tone, while the brass section adds a touch of drama and engagement. The lyrics themselves are cleverly crafted to use mathematical terms in the chorus, where the singer counts the sides of the love triangle as a way to express how complicated a situation they have found themselves in.


Line by Line Meaning

What was I thinking
I thought that our relationship was progressing and becoming more meaningful.


I thought our love
I believed that our love for each other was growing and developing.


Was taking shape
I felt that our love was becoming more tangible and real.


Working on some angle
I thought that our love was progressing with a specific purpose or direction in mind.


I guess it just
However, it appears that my perception was incorrect and misguided.


Was my mistake
It was my fault for misunderstanding the state of our relationship.


You're such a cute one
You are very attractive and charming.


And I hate to be obtuse
I do not want to appear stupid, but I am having trouble understanding the situation.


But you're working me
You are manipulating me for your own benefit.


You're working him
You are also manipulating the other person involved in this love triangle.


I feel a bit confused
I am uncertain and bewildered by the complexity of this situation.


I thought our lives
I believed that our lives were becoming intertwined with each other.


Were intertwining
I thought that we were becoming more connected and intertwined as a couple.


But it don't add up
However, the situation does not make sense to me.


With all this two timing
There is deception and betrayal taking place between the three people in this love triangle.


Your eyes go dancing past my shoulders
When we are talking, you are distracted by someone or something else in the room.


What once was steaming hot
Our passionate relationship has cooled down significantly.


Has now gotten so much colder
Our love has decreased in intensity and warmth.


Well there's 1, 2, 3, Sides to this story
There are three different perspectives and viewpoints to consider in this love triangle.


But there's only 2 ways That I could go
I must choose between two different paths or decisions.


Don't leave me on the dangle In this love triangle
Do not leave me stuck in the middle of this confusing and hurtful love triangle.


Don't keep me on the dangle In this love triangle
Do not keep me in suspense or uncertainty in this love triangle.


Well I thought that we were Headed for glory
I believed that our love was becoming something great and wonderful.




Writer(s): eddie francis, o.g. spezzano, casanova harry

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