The Beginning
Imperial Teen Lyrics
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Oh-so-fortunate you
And so-pitiful me
I sent you letterbombs
And you sent 'em back to me
What I thought was a hen
Turned out to be chicken
Well, I'm fuckin' congressmen
I'm feelin' mostly sick
I'm sleepin' mostly days
I underpay my tricks
Just to overcompensate
My nose, it starts to run
My ears, they start to bleed
To you, my sweet girlfriend
The beginning is the end
Beginning is the end
Beginning is the end
Beginning is the end
The beginning is the end
Beginning is the end
Beginning is the end
Beginning is the end
The beginning is the end
Beginning is the end
Beginning is the end
Beginning is the end
The beginning is the end
Beginning is the end
Beginning is the end
Beginning is the end
The beginning is the end
Beginning is the end
Beginning is the end
Beginning is the end
The beginning is the end
Beginning is the end
Beginning is the end
Beginning is the end
The beginning is the end
Beginning is the end
Beginning is the end
Beginning is the end (Stop!)
Stop
The lyrics to Imperial's song "The Beginning" are difficult to interpret as they are abstract and open to multiple interpretations. However, the overall tone of the song is one of despair, confusion, and disillusionment with society, fame, and relationships. The opening line "Stop!" is likely a command to the listener to pause and reflect on the lyrics that follow.
In the first verse, the singer contrasts their own unfavorable circumstances with that of someone else who is incredibly fortunate, "oh-so-fortunate you, and so-pitiful me." The singer then mentions sending "letterbombs" to this fortunate person, possibly indicating their frustration with their own situation. However, the recipient returns the letterbombs, potentially reflecting their unwillingness to engage with the singer's anger. The line "what I thought was a hen turned out to be chicken" may mean that the singer had expectations for something or someone that turned out to be different than what they thought. The line "You're fuckin' movie stars? Well, I'm fuckin' congressmen" could be interpreted as the singer trying to one-up the fortunate person by claiming to have relationships with powerful people, implying that fame and power are ultimately hollow.
In the chorus, the singer describes feeling physically ill and emotionally drained. They reference "underpay[ing] my tricks" and "overcompensat[ing]," potentially alluding to relationships that are transactional and manipulative. Finally, the line "to you, my sweet girlfriend, the beginning is the end" could signify that the relationship has lost its spark, and the singer can't see a future beyond the present moment.
Overall, the lyrics to "The Beginning" are challenging to decipher and are dependent on the listener's interpretation. However, they convey the singer's feelings of dissatisfaction, disillusionment, and exhaustion with various aspects of their life.
Line by Line Meaning
Stop!
The song is beginning and the first word is a command for the listener to pay attention and stop whatever they are doing.
Oh-so-fortunate you
The singer has a negative tone and is being sarcastic towards someone who they believe has it better than them.
And so-pitiful me
The singer is contrasting their own situation with the supposed good fortune of the person they are addressing, portraying themselves as weak or pathetic.
I sent you letterbombs
The artist sent harmful or malicious messages to the person they are addressing.
And you sent 'em back to me
The recipient of the messages returned the same kind of vitriol to the artist.
What I thought was a hen, turned out to be chicken
The singer was mistaken about something they believed to be true, as what they thought was a female chicken turned out to be a male chicken.
You're fuckin' movie stars?
The singer is exasperated at the supposed good fortune of the person they are addressing who they believe is having sexual encounters with famous actors.
Well, I'm fuckin' congressmen
The artist is trying to one-up the person they are addressing by claiming to have had sex with politicians, indicating a sense of superiority over the other person.
I'm feelin' mostly sick
The artist is feeling unwell, both physically and/or emotionally.
I'm sleepin' mostly days
The artist's irregular sleep schedule indicates an unhealthy lifestyle or depression.
I underpay my tricks, just to overcompensate
The singer has to pay people to perform sexual acts, indicating a lack of confidence in their own attractiveness and that they are overcompensating for this insecurity by paying them less than they're worth.
My nose, it starts to run
The artist has symptoms of a cold, possibly indicating their overall lack of good health.
My ears, they start to bleed
The singer's ears are bleeding, possibly indicating a physical injury or that they are exposed to loud sounds.
To you, my sweet girlfriend
The singer is addressing a female significant other, using affectionate language to contrast the negativity of the rest of the song.
The beginning is the end
The singer is reflecting on their life and how they feel stuck in a negative cycle that never seems to change, hinting at their bleak outlook on life.
Beginning is the end
The artist repeats the line to emphasize their point about being caught in a negative cycle with no end in sight.
Stop!
The song ends on the same command it started with, signaling its completion and bringing the listener back to the present moment.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JONE STEBBINS, LYNN ELISE PERKO, RODDY CHRISTOPHER BOTTUM, WILL SCHWARTZ
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