Credit In The Straight World
Hole Lyrics


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And I will awake
Your highness, I'm so high I cannot walk
And I will awake
You cripple, you take away my time, my peace, my empathy
No babies sleep on atrophy
Your unborn love and fetal's dress
My bitter candy fated less caress
Go for credit in the straight world
Look a dealer in the eye
Go for credit in the real world, won't you try
I got some credit in the straight world
I lost a leg, I lost an eye
Go for credit in the real world you will die
It's the credit in the straight world
Leave your money when you die
Lots of credit in the real world gets you high
I got some credit in the straight world




I lost a leg, I lost an eye
Go for credit in the real world, you will die

Overall Meaning

In "Credit In The Straight World," Hole's frontwoman Courtney Love sings about various themes such as substance abuse, power dynamics, and societal expectations. The opening verse depicts a state of being high, and the subsequent chorus suggests the futility of chasing financial success in our current capitalist society while holding a cynical view of the "real world." The second verse juxtaposes the idea of sleeping babies with a bleak outlook on love and its potential for disappointment. The contrast of the innocent and the jaded emphasizes one of the song's underlying themes, which is the loss of idealism as one navigates the complexities of life.


The song's chorus, which encourages one to pursue credit and success in the "straight world," is almost mocking in its tone. Love's lyrics imply that society values shallow materialism and the ability to conform over true fulfillment and self-actualization. The song's title can also be interpreted in multiple ways, as "credit" could refer to financial credit or to societal credit that is gained by conforming to societal norms. The repetition of the chorus throughout the song emphasizes the emptiness of these pursuits.


Overall, "Credit In The Straight World" is a poignant commentary on the pitfalls of capitalist culture and societal pressures to conform. Love's raw vocals and dark lyrics make the song an impactful addition to Hole's discography.


Line by Line Meaning

And I will awake
I will come to awareness/ consciousness


Your highness, I'm so high I cannot walk
You, the one I address as highness, I'm high to the point that I can't walk


And I will awake
I will come to awareness/ consciousness


You cripple, you take away my time, my peace, my empathy
You, the one I address as cripple, take away my time, peace, and empathy


No babies sleep on atrophy
No newborn babies rest on a state of decline or wasting away


Your unborn love and fetal's dress
Your yet-to-be-born love and the clothes that fit an unborn fetus


My bitter candy fated less caress
My caress of bitter candy is without the fate it should have had


Go for credit in the straight world
Gain recognition in the conventional/normal world


Look a dealer in the eye
Face a dealer and take responsibility


Go for credit in the real world, won't you try
Attempt to gain recognition in the real world


I got some credit in the straight world
I have gained some recognition in the normal world


I lost a leg, I lost an eye
I have lost a limb and an eye


Go for credit in the real world you will die
If you try to gain recognition in the actual world, you will fail and be ruined


It's the credit in the straight world
Recognition in the conventional/normal world is what matters


Leave your money when you die
Your money has no use when you're dead


Lots of credit in the real world gets you high
Gaining recognition in the actual world gives you a high feeling


I got some credit in the straight world
I have gained some recognition in the normal world


I lost a leg, I lost an eye
I have lost a limb and an eye


Go for credit in the real world, you will die
If you try to gain recognition in the actual world, you will fail and be ruined




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Stuart Moxham

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