The Song For the UV House Mouse
Jenny And The Mexicats Lyrics
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To a world I already see
Wide jet black in the center and wrapped in mahogony
Through you I know what it′s like to be me
Mind unstable forget the unforgettable
Gently ripples of oxygen glide towards my chair
It hurts you when I say
Leave on a little bit of clothes to keep you warm
I catch you open your eyes in the time with mine
And all I can do is pray
′Cause you're bound to love all the people
You slowly fade away
Been sitting by the fire
Progressively feeling higher
There's no limit, to this day
Yeah, I′ve been sitting by the fire
Progressively feeling higher
There′s no limit, to this day
And it feels like I've been drifting
For a long time, a long time
And all of my world is swimming
And my skin don′t feel this cold, cold
There's a little war up inside my head
And nothing has arrived to clear this mess
A brush of color frames the eyes that melt away
And clouded by excitement
Maybe here there′ll be enlightenment
It hurts you when I say
It hurts you when I say, "I won't be there"
Suspiciously I′m talking to me (talking to me...)
I ask me a question sensibly
And all I can do is pray
'Cause you're bound to love all the people
You slowly fade away (slowly you set away...)
It hurts you when I say, I say
One, two, three, four
I′ve been sitting by the fire
Progressively feeling higher
There′s no limit, to this day
Yeah, I've been sitting by the fire
Progressively feeling higher
There′s no limit, to this day
And it feels like I've been drifting
For ah-ah, ah, a long time
And all of my world is swimming
And my skin don′t feel this cold, cold
The lyrics of "The Song for the UV Mouse House" by Jenny and the Mexicats are a mix of vivid imagery and introspection. The song talks about the feeling of being disconnected from the world and oneself while also being aware of what's happening around. The first stanza describes the singer's fascination with someone's eyes. The description of the eyes as "wide jet black in the center and wrapped in mahogany" creates a visual contrast that's both striking and mystifying. The singer acknowledges that they see the same world as the person with those eyes but feels disconnected from it. The line "Through you I know what it's like to be me" shows that the singer has found a connection with this person that helps them understand themselves better.
The chorus talks about the pain the singer feels when they say they won't be there. However, it's not clear who they're saying it to or why they won't be there. This ambiguity is characteristic of the song, as it leaves a lot of open spaces for interpretation. The lines "′Cause you're bound to love all the people / You slowly fade away" are cryptic yet poignant, evoking a sense of melancholy and perhaps even regret. The second verse is a continuation of the introspection and disillusionment that the first verse established. The singer talks about feeling high and drifting, which can be interpreted metaphorically or literally. The line "There's a little war up inside my head" is a powerful image of inner turmoil, and the brush of color that frames the eyes suggests an attempt at finding clarity or beauty amidst confusion.
Overall, "The Song for the UV Mouse House" is a song that's hard to pin down in terms of genre, theme, or meaning. It's a song that invites the listener to dive deep into their own interpretation and find their own connections with the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Your eyes are a like a glance
Your eyes are a glimpse into my world
To a world I already see
To a world that is familiar to me
Wide jet black in the center and wrapped in mahogony
Your eyes have a black center and are surrounded by brown, like mahogany
Through you I know what it's like to be me
Because of you, I understand what it means to be myself
Mind unstable forget the unforgettable
My mind is unpredictable and forgets even the most memorable things
Gently ripples of oxygen glide towards my chair
The air around me moves smoothly and gently
It hurts you when I say
When I tell you this, it causes you pain
It hurts you when I say, "I won't be there"
When I tell you that I will not be there, it causes you pain
Leave on a little bit of clothes to keep you warm
Wear some clothes to stay warm
I catch you open your eyes in the time with mine
I notice that your eyes are open at the same time as mine
And all I can do is pray
The only thing I can do is hope
'Cause you're bound to love all the people
Because you will inevitably love all people
You slowly fade away
You gradually disappear
Been sitting by the fire
I have been sitting close to the fire
Progressively feeling higher
I am becoming more and more intoxicated
There's no limit, to this day
There is no end to this day
And it feels like I've been drifting
I feel like I have been aimlessly floating
For a long time, a long time
For an extended period
And all of my world is swimming
My whole world is spinning
And my skin don't feel this cold, cold
My skin is not as cold as it was before
There's a little war up inside my head
There is a battle happening within my mind
And nothing has arrived to clear this mess
Nothing has come to fix this chaos
A brush of color frames the eyes that melt away
A colorful stroke outlines eyes that seem to disappear
And clouded by excitement
Overwhelmed by excitement
Maybe here there'll be enlightenment
Perhaps I will find understanding here
Suspiciously I'm talking to me (talking to me...)
I am talking to myself with skepticism
I ask me a question sensibly
I ask myself a question in a reasonable manner
'Cause you're bound to love all the people
Because you will inevitably love all people
You slowly fade away (slowly you set away...)
You are disappearing gradually
It hurts you when I say, I say
It causes you pain when I speak
One, two, three, four
A count of numbers
Writer(s): Jenny Ball
Contributed by Liliana P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.