makeup drawer
Isaac Dunbar Lyrics
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Where'd you get your foundation
Ooh, la-la-la
You're so, so pretty
Yeah, lots of colors to choose from
Just like our situation
Ooh, la-la-la
Oh
You could wear nothing above
Your surface and you look good
I don't know how you do it
I don't know how you do it
I could be hiding beneath
But you wouldn't even know
The shit that I've been doin'
That I've been doin'
And I know where you'll be
You locked the door to my makeup drawer
And you know where I'll be
Rummage galore through my makeup drawer
Mistakes were made to let go
I tried to lay down my law
Ooh, la-la-la
It's so, so pretty
I shattered mirrors to cope
You made me hate what I saw
Ooh, la-la-la
Oh
It's such a pity
You could wear nothing above
Your surface and you look good
I don't know how you do it
I don't know how you do it
I could be hiding beneath
But you wouldn't even know
The shit that I've been doin'
That I've been doin'
And I know where you'll be
You locked the door to my makeup drawer
And you know where I'll be
Rummage galore through my makeup drawer
I just don't know
And just don't care
You chew my skull
I watch and stare
Make sure you're fine
Expose my life
I hope you have a real fun time
And I know where you'll be
You locked the door to my makeup drawer
And you know where I'll be
Rummage galore through my makeup drawer
So hold your breath and close your eyes
Forget the makeup drawer
And you know where I'll be
Rummage galore
Through my makeup drawer
Ooh, la-la-la
Ooh, la-la-la-la
Ooh, la-la-la
Ooh, la-la-la-la
Ooh, la-la-la
Ooh, la-la-la (Rumage galore)
Ooh, la-la-la
Ooh, la-la-la-la
Isaac Dunbarβs βMakeup Drawerβ is a meaningful song about relationships and the way people present themselves to one another. The lyrics βI like your makeup for love, where'd you get your foundationβ are particularly interesting as they have a double meaning. The word 'makeup' can refer to the cosmetics people use, however, it can also refer to the way someone presents themselves. It seems as though Isaac is telling his significant other that he likes the way she presents herself and asking where she gets her strength from. He follows up with βyouβre so, so pretty, yeah, lots of colors to choose from, just like our situationβ which conveys a message about the wide range of emotions and phases they go through as a couple. The chorus talks about the fact that even if someone looks good on the outside, they might be going through a lot of things that they keep hidden deep inside.
The lines βyou locked the door to my makeup drawer, and you know where I'll be, rummage galore through my makeup drawerβ suggest that there is a level of trust and vulnerability that has been established between the two individuals. The makeup drawer can be symbolic of their minds and hearts, and they freely allow each other to rummage through it, however, when things go wrong, they lock those drawers up again. The verse about making mistakes talks about how one can try to change their partner, create rules and lay down the law, but it doesn't always work. The lines βI shattered mirrors to cope, you made me hate what I sawβ show how one can self-harm in an attempt to make themselves feel better, but it is not healthy, and it is not sustainable. Finally, the closing lines βso hold your breath and close your eyes, forget the makeup drawer, and you know where I'll be, rummage galore, through my makeup drawerβ suggest a plea to the listener to forget about the superficial things and focus on the deeper aspects of themselves and others.
Line by Line Meaning
I like your makeup for love
I appreciate the way you use makeup to make yourself look beautiful for me out of love.
Where'd you get your foundation
I am curious about where you got your makeup foundation that makes you look so beautiful.
You're so, so pretty
I find you extremely gorgeous beyond words.
Yeah, lots of colors to choose from
There are many different colors of makeup you could use, just like there are many different aspects to our complex relationship.
Just like our situation
Our complicated relationship is reflected in the variety of makeup colors you could choose from.
Oh, it's such a pity
I find it regrettable that things between us are so difficult.
You could wear nothing above your surface and you look good
Even if you wore no makeup, you would still look beautiful just by being yourself.
I don't know how you do it
I am amazed at how naturally beautiful you are, with or without makeup.
I could be hiding beneath, but you wouldn't even know
I could be hiding something from you, but you wouldn't be able to tell because I am not as naturally beautiful as you are.
The shit that I've been doin', that I've been doin'
I have been involved in some problematic behavior, but you are not aware of it.
And I know where you'll be, you locked the door to my makeup drawer
You have excluded me from your life in some way, just like you have locked me out of your makeup drawer.
Rummage galore through my makeup drawer
I am willing to go to extreme lengths to search for a way back into your life, just like I am willing to rummage through your makeup drawer.
Mistakes were made to let go
I have made some mistakes in our relationship that I need to let go of.
I tried to lay down my law
I have tried to establish my own boundaries and assert my authority in this relationship.
It's so, so pretty
Despite our difficulties, I still find you breathtakingly beautiful.
I shattered mirrors to cope
I have resorted to harmful coping mechanisms like smashing mirrors to deal with the distress caused by our relationship.
You made me hate what I saw
You have contributed to my negative self-image and self-hatred in some way.
You chew my skull, I watch and stare
I feel like you are mentally consuming me, and I am helpless to do anything about it.
Make sure you're fine, expose my life
I focus on making sure you are okay without fully disclosing my own personal struggles and issues.
I hope you have a real fun time
I want you to enjoy your life, even though I am struggling with my own issues.
So hold your breath and close your eyes, forget the makeup drawer
I want you to be present in the moment with me and forget about any external distractions like makeup.
Rummage galore through my makeup drawer
I am still willing to go to extreme lengths to search for a way back into your life, just like I am willing to rummage through your makeup drawer.
Ooh, la-la-la
This phrase is simply a vocalization that conveys feeling.
(Rumage galore)
This phrase is an emphasis on the extreme lengths the artist is willing to go to in order to search for a way back into the other person's life.
Writer(s): Isaac Dunbar
Contributed by Bella A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@isaacdunbar20
makeup drawer is about my acceptance of my sexuality. for a long time i tried to repress it but i have learned to love this side of me.
@beanbean1547
Isaac Dunbar awww Iβm so glad!
@GabrielSilva-qf6qw
you don't know how it helps me and others to feel good with theirselves and who they are. i love you Isaac, thank you for doing this <3
@uwotmate7806
so happy for you, keep being yourself
@YuriMrkylie
π
@estela2617
ok king
@idk-bh8ys
Honestly, I'm sick of him being "our little secret". His angelic voice deserves way more recognition.
@jessearmstrong7742
prime cc ferarri, blueberry brows, body, and onion boy!!
@msmx9088
Rani Leinwand he ainβt no mo which is good
@Brubbie
Yea but then he will be overrated