Since 2014, the five-piece has gained ground for their earnest approach to songwriting, melding together the ferocious riffs of pop punkโs latest wave with the tenacious vulnerability of indie rock. The marriage is one shared by many bands, but on Opportunities - their latest EP earning a re-release via No Sleep Records - the courtship entangles itself in new territories, mostly in those characterized by cavernous percussion, hooks so buoyant they bob up and down, and guitar and synth interplay that belong to a much older, bolder band.
The future is full of other excuses to keep moving, and for Hot Mulligan, theyโre easily jumping at the chance to speed up.
I Fell in Love with Princess Peach
Hot Mulligan Lyrics
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I do what I can but it's chemical
There are just some things you can't change
Like the color of your eyes
Or how your hair parts to one side naturally
Please don't tell me to change
I'm more than content living this way
And I hope some day
If you could change anything
Please just stay the same
Because I love everyting about you
It's the color of your hair (the color of your hair)
The way you rub your eyes when you get tired
And how you can fall asleep nearly anywhere
And you said I'm just too thin
And you hate your dad and I'm just like him
I always become afraid when she gets real
I've lost all of my composure
Lying on the steps breaking souvenirs
That your grandmother handed down to you
Let's just say I messed everything up
And my attitude starts her damage (?)
I will never be what you need
The song "I Fell in Love with Princess Peach" by Hot Mulligan is about a person who is struggling to change and improve themselves for the betterment of their relationship. The first few lines talk about the person's selfish tendencies, and how they wish they could change these parts of themselves, but they recognize that it's a chemical reaction in their brain that they can't control. They lament the fact that there are some things about themselves that they can't change, like the color of their eyes or the way their hair naturally parts.
However, the person makes it clear that they don't want to be told to change, as they are content with who they are. They hope that, someday, their partner will feel the same way about them. They love everything about their partner, from the color of their hair to the way they rub their eyes when they're tired. They don't want anything to change about the person they love, even though they recognize that they may not be perfect themselves.
The song takes a more melancholic turn towards the end, as the person realizes that they may never be what their partner needs. They have messed everything up and their attitude is causing damage to the relationship. They feel that they've lost all of their composure and are breaking souvenirs that were handed down to their partner by their grandmother. The song ends on a sad note, with the person realizing that they're not enough for their partner.
Line by Line Meaning
Did you think I could stop being selfish?
I struggle to control my impulses and put myself before others.
I do what I can but it's chemical
My selfish behavior is not a choice, it's influenced by chemical imbalances in my brain.
There are just some things you can't change
Although I wish I could change, there are certain aspects of myself that are immutable.
Like the color of your eyes
Just as one cannot control the color of their eyes, I cannot control my selfish tendencies.
Or how your hair parts to one side naturally
Similarly, I cannot control how my impulses manifest themselves.
Please don't tell me to change
I'm aware of my flaws and the impact they have on my relationships, and being told to change only makes me more anxious and insecure.
I'm more than content living this way
Despite the negative consequences of my behavior, I find comfort and familiarity in my current state of being.
And I hope some day
Despite my tendencies, I still hold out hope that I can improve and become a better partner.
That you will feel the same about me
I desire reciprocation of feelings from my partner, despite my shortcomings.
If you could change anything
In the interest of fairness, I understand that my partner may have grievances or concerns they would like me to address.
Please just stay the same
However, I hope my partner recognizes the positive traits that make me who I am, and that these traits are enough for them to accept me as I am.
Because I love everyting about you
I admire and cherish everything about my partner, even the things that frustrate or annoy me.
It's the color of your hair (the color of your hair)
I appreciate even the most insignificant details about my partner, such as the color of their hair.
The way you rub your eyes when you get tired
I notice the subtle nuances of my partner's behavior and find them endearing, like the way they rub their eyes when they're tired.
And how you can fall asleep nearly anywhere
I find comfort in the fact that my partner is adaptable and can find rest in almost any situation.
And you said I'm just too thin
My partner has expressed concerns about my physical appearance, which has made me self-conscious and anxious.
And you hate your dad and I'm just like him
My partner sees negative traits in me that remind them of their own estranged father, which makes them further question our compatibility.
I always become afraid when she gets real
When my partner expresses dissatisfaction or confronts me about my behavior, I become anxious and afraid of losing them.
I've lost all of my composure
The stress and anxiety of confronting my flaws has caused me to lose control and act irrationally.
Lying on the steps breaking souvenirs
The stress of the argument has led me to destructively act out, even to the point of damaging sentimental objects.
That your grandmother handed down to you
The objects that were damaged have significant sentimental value.
Let's just say I messed everything up
I acknowledge that my behavior has caused significant harm to our relationship.
And my attitude starts her damage (?)
My behavior and attitude have caused significant emotional harm to my partner.
I will never be what you need
Despite my desire to be a better partner, I understand that I may not be capable of being what my partner truly needs in a relationship.
Contributed by Jeremiah F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.