Basket Case
Honeywagon Lyrics


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Do you have the time to listen to me whine
About nothing and everything all at once
I am one of those
Melodramatic fools
Neurotic to the bone
No doubt about it

Sometimes I give myself the creeps
Sometimes my mind plays tricks on me
It all keeps adding up
I think I'm cracking up
Am I just paranoid?
I'm just stoned

I went to a shrink
To analyze my dreams
She says it's lack of sex that's bringing me down
I went to a whore
He said my life's a bore
And quit my whining cause it's bringing her down





Grasping to control
So you better hold on

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Honeywagon's song Basket Case express the emotions and thoughts of the singer, who is a neurotic and melodramatic individual. The opening line, "Do you have the time to listen to me whine," implies that the singer is seeking attention or validation for their issues, which they describe as being about nothing and everything all at once. The use of the word "fools" suggests that the singer is aware of their own ridiculousness, yet they cannot help feeling this way. The line "Neurotic to the bone, no doubt about it" reinforces the idea that their problems are deep-rooted and cannot be easily solved.


The subsequent lines describe the singer's state of mind and how it affects them. They feel as though they are losing their grip on reality ("Sometimes I give myself the creeps, sometimes my mind plays tricks on me"), and are unsure if they are overreacting or if their concerns are valid ("Am I just paranoid? I'm just stoned"). The line "It all keeps adding up, I think I'm cracking up" reinforces the idea that their problems are escalating and becoming more overwhelming.


The song also mentions seeking out professional help, but there is a sense of cynicism towards the idea. The singer visits a therapist, who blames their issues on their sex life. They also visit a sex worker, who tells them to stop complaining. These interactions suggest that the singer is unable to find the help they need to really address their issues.


Overall, the lyrics of Basket Case express the anxieties and struggles of the singer, who is feeling overwhelmed and unsure of themselves. There is a sense of hopelessness in the song, as the singer seems unable to find the help they need to address their issues.


Line by Line Meaning

Do you have the time to listen to me whine
Can you spare some time to hear me complain?


About nothing and everything all at once
I have a lot of worries and they're all consuming me.


I am one of those
I'm part of a group of people.


Melodramatic fools
We tend to be overly emotional and make a big deal out of small things.


Neurotic to the bone
We have anxiety issues that go deep.


No doubt about it
It's pretty obvious.


Sometimes I give myself the creeps
At times, I freak myself out.


Sometimes my mind plays tricks on me
I get caught up in my own thoughts and fears.


It all keeps adding up
My problems keep increasing.


I think I'm cracking up
I'm losing my mind.


Am I just paranoid?
Maybe I'm just being overly anxious.


I'm just stoned
Or maybe it's just the drugs.


I went to a shrink
I sought psychological help.


To analyze my dreams
To understand what's going on in my subconscious.


She says it's lack of sex that's bringing me down
The psychiatrist thinks my sex life is causing me stress.


I went to a whore
I visited a prostitute.


He said my life's a bore
The prostitute told me I lead a dull existence.


And quit my whining cause it's bringing her down
And asked me to stop complaining because it was bringing her down.


Grasping to control
Trying to hold on to control.


So you better hold on
So you better be prepared for the ride.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BILLIE JOE ARMSTRONG, FRANK E., III WRIGHT, FRANK EDWIN WRIGHT III, MICHAEL PRITCHARD, MIKE DIRNT, MIKE RYAN PRITCHARD, TRE COOL

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