Whatever
Iggy Pop / The Trolls Lyrics
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On a solitary evening
Without my girl
Life has no meaning
She didn't say why
And she didn't say what for
she just said "I've been thinking it over"
And whatever,
Whatever
She doesn't want to play
And her voice just fades away
Whatever
The solution to love
I haven't found yet
Does God have curlers and a
Lairnet
Everything I say comes out
To be a no no
The feelings I had were the
Only promo
Whatever
Whatever
Whatever
She doesn't want to play
And her voice just fades away
Whatever
Now I'm just one of the Joes
On the corner
I guess I ought to stay home
And watch the porno
I wanna get close
But no one
Will let me
I wish someone would react out
A and get me
Whatever
Whatever
Whatever
She doesn't want to play
And her voice just fades
She doesn't want to play
And her face just fades
She doesn't want to play
And her touch just fades away
Whatever
Whatever
Whatever
The opening lyrics of Iggy Pop's song "Whatever" can be interpreted as a depiction of a broken relationship. The singer is alone and feeling like a "stone" on a solitary evening because his girl is not with him. Without her, he feels like life has no meaning. The second verse suggests that the girl has decided to end the relationship, as she "didn't say why" and just said that she has been "thinking it over." The repetition of the word "whatever" throughout the song can be seen as the singer's acceptance of the situation, even though he may not necessarily understand or agree with it.
The middle part of the song introduces a more philosophical tone as the singer questions the nature of love and whether God has any control over it. The line "The feelings I had were the only promo" suggests that the singer may have been promoting his love to someone who was not interested in it. The final verse describes the singer as someone who is a victim of circumstance, wanting to get close to someone but no one will let him. The final repetition of "whatever" can be seen as a final resignation to his situation.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm sittin' like a stone
I am feeling stuck and unmoving
On a solitary evening
I am alone, without anyone else around
Without my girl
My significant other is not by my side
Life has no meaning
Without her, my life feels empty and pointless
She didn't say why
My girlfriend did not explain her actions or feelings
And she didn't say what for
I am left unsure of the reason behind her actions
she just said "I've been thinking it over"
Her words suggest that she has been considering her options or our relationship
And whatever, Whatever Whatever
I am uncertain of what to say, do, or feel
She doesn't want to play
My girlfriend is not interested in being with me or continuing our relationship
And her voice just fades away
She has stopped communicating with me or lost interest in talking
The solution to love
I am searching for the answer to a happy relationship
I haven't found yet
I am still seeking the solution
Does God have curlers and a Lairnet
My thoughts are jumbled and I am asking nonsensical questions out of frustration
Everything I say comes out To be a no no
I am struggling to communicate effectively and my attempts are unsuccessful
The feelings I had were the Only promo
My emotions may have been the driving force behind our relationship, rather than compatibility or mutual interests
Now I'm just one of the Joes On the corner
I feel like an average person, unremarkable and unnoticeable
I guess I ought to stay home And watch the porno
I am considering indulging in unhealthy habits or wasting my time in unproductive ways
I wanna get close But no one Will let me
I desire intimacy and affection, but struggle to form connections with others
I wish someone would react out A and get me
I am hoping for someone to reach out to me and help me find direction or purpose
Whatever Whatever Whatever
I am nihilistic and uncertain about the future
And her face just fades
She is becoming more distant or less vivid in my memory
And her touch just fades away
The physical aspect of our relationship is gone and I miss it
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: ROBERT LAVALLE HUGGAR, KEVIN MCCORD, KEIR GIST, EDDIE BERKELEY, KOBE BROWN, OLIVER CHEATHAM
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