GMF
John Grant Lyrics
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I probably talk too much
I over-analyze and over-think things
Yes it's a nasty crutch
I'm usually only waiting for you to stop talking
So that I can
Concerning two-way streets I have to say
But I am the greatest motherfucker
That you're ever gonna meet
From the top of my head
Down to the tips of the toes on my feet
So go ahead and love me while it's still a crime
And don't forget you could be laughing
Sixty five percent more of the time
You could be laughing
Sixty five percent more of the time
Half of the time I think I'm in some movie
I play the underdog of course
I wonder who'll they'll get to play me, maybe
They could dig up Richard Burton's corpse
I am not who you think I am
I am quite angry which I barely can conceal
You think I hate myself, it's you I hate
Because you have the nerve to make me feel
But I am the greatest motherfucker
That you're ever gonna meet
From the top of my head
Down to the tips of the toes on my feet
So go ahead and love me while it's still a crime
And don't forget you could be laughing
Sixty five percent more of the time
You could be laughing
Sixty five percent more of the time
I should've practiced my scales
I should not be attracted to males
But you said that I should learn to love myself
Well, make up your mind, Dr. Frankenstein
I am the greatest motherfucker
That you're ever gonna meet
From the top of my head
Down to the tips of the toes on my feet
So go ahead and love me while it's still a crime
And don't forget you could be laughing
Sixty five percent more of the time
You could be laughing
Sixty five percent more of the time
'Cause I am the greatest motherfucker
That you're ever gonna meet
From the top of my head
Down to the tips of the toes on my feet
So go ahead and love me while it's still a crime
And don't forget you could be laughing
Sixty five percent more of the time
You could be laughing
Sixty three percent more of the time
You could be laughing
Twenty five percent more of the time
The song "GMF" by John Grant feat Sinéad O'Connor is a self-deprecatory yet endearing ode to one's flaws and quirks which people criticize and judge harshly. The lyrics is about being overly self-critical, obsessed with analyzing everything, and finding faults in everyone, including oneself. The song begins with the admission of being 'difficult,' talkative, and overthinking things. The singer mentions his/her 'nasty crutch' and waiting for others to stop talking. The singer reveals his/her disdain for two-way streets, implying that relationships and communication is not her/his strongest suit. However, the singer is convinced of their own greatness despite their numerous flaws and negative thinking, and they invite others to embrace their quirks and magnificence. The song also refers to the societal pressure for conformity and the pain of feeling like an outsider.
The song is a mix of both emotional vulnerability and unbridled confidence, and the lyrics can be interpreted as a plea for acceptance and understanding. The chorus ("But I am the greatest motherfucker/ That you're ever gonna meet / From the top of my head/ Down to the tips of the toes on my feet") signifies the singer assures himself or herself of their greatness while acknowledging their side of being difficult. Toward the end of the song, the singer is sarcastic about the society's expectation, saying that they should have practiced their musical scales and not be attracted to males. The singer questions the therapist's advice of learning to love oneself and questions the societal requirement for conformity.
Line by Line Meaning
You could probably say I'm difficult
It's probable that I am difficult
I probably talk too much
Most likely, I tend to talk excessively
I over-analyze and over-think things
I tend to analyze and think about things too much
Yes it's a nasty crutch
It's a bad habit that I can't seem to break
I'm usually only waiting for you to stop talking
I generally wait for you to finish talking before I speak
So that I can
To allow me to speak freely
Concerning two-way streets I have to say
Regarding the concept of reciprocity,
That I am not a fan
I don't particularly like it
But I am the greatest motherfucker
I believe that I am the best person you'll ever meet
That you're ever gonna meet
The best you will ever encounter
From the top of my head
Starting with my mind
Down to the tips of the toes on my feet
All the way to the bottom of my feet
So go ahead and love me while it's still a crime
Love me while it's still considered taboo
And don't forget you could be laughing
Remember that there's always something to laugh about
Sixty five percent more of the time
Much more frequently than you currently do
Half of the time I think I'm in some movie
I sometimes feel like I'm in a film
I play the underdog of course
I usually portray the least favorite character
I wonder who'll they'll get to play me, maybe
I'm curious about who might portray me in a movie
They could dig up Richard Burton's corpse
It's possible that they might even retrieve the dead actor's body for the role
I am not who you think I am
I am not the type of person you believe me to be
I am quite angry which I barely can conceal
I'm often very angry, but I do my best to keep it hidden
You think I hate myself, it's you I hate
You believe that I hate myself, but in truth, I hate you
Because you have the nerve to make me feel
Your actions cause me to experience unpleasant emotions
I should've practiced my scales
I should have practiced my music techniques
I should not be attracted to males
I shouldn't be attracted to men, according to societal norms
But you said that I should learn to love myself
Yet, you also told me to appreciate and accept myself for who I am
Well, make up your mind, Dr. Frankenstein
Decide what you think is best for me
So go ahead and love me while it's still a crime
Love me while it's still considered taboo
And don't forget you could be laughing
Remember that there's always something to laugh about
Sixty five percent more of the time
Much more frequently than you currently do
Cause I am the greatest motherfucker
The reason for this is that I believe that I am the best person you'll ever meet
Sixty three percent more of the time
A slightly lesser increase in laughs than the previous mention
You could be laughing
You have the potential to laugh more often
Twenty five percent more of the time
An even lesser increase in laughs, as mentioned before
You could be laughing
You have the potential to laugh more often
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: JOHN GRANT, BIRGIR THORARINSSON
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LYRICS:
You could probably say I'm difficult.
I probably talk too much.
I over analyze and overthink things.
Yes, it's a nasty crutch.
I'm usually only waiting for you to stop talking
So that I can.
Concerning two-way streets, I have to say
That I am not a fan.
But I am the greatest motherfucker
That you're ever gonna meet
From the top of my head
Down to the tips of the toes on my feet.
So go ahead and love me while it's still a crime,
And don't forget you could be laughing
65 percent more of the time.
You could be laughing
65 percent more of the time.
Half of the time I think I'm in some movie.
I play the underdog of course.
I wonder who they'll get to play me.
Maybe they could dig up Richard Burton's corpse.
I am not who you think I am.
I am quite angry--which I barely can conceal.
You think I hate myself, but it's you I hate
Because you have the nerve to make me feel.
But I am the greatest motherfucker
That you're ever gonna meet
From the top of my head
Down to the tips of the toes on my feet.
So go ahead and love me while it's still a crime,
And don't forget you could be laughing
65 percent more of the time.
You could be laughing
65 percent more of the time.
I should've practiced my scales.
I should not be attracted to males.
But you said that I should learn to love myself.
Well, make up your mind, Dr. Frankenstein.
'Cause I am the greatest motherfucker
That you're ever gonna meet
From the top of my head
Down to the tips of the toes on my feet.
So go ahead and love me while it's still a crime,
And don't forget you could be laughing
65 percent more of the time.
You could be laughing
63 percent more of the time.
You could be laughing
25 percent more of the time.
@barbaraflesher6592
I cry every time I hear this song. It was a favourite of my very much loved complex son. He was very intelligent but found it very hard to fit in . He took his own live at the age of 35 in 2019 . 2 weeks before Christmas. I miss him every day
@marijamartinovic4404
May he rest in peace. I am sorry for your loss. Take care
@arleneshanley9889
Oh God. I'm so sorry.
@whoisxenon
i’m so sorry for your loss. i hope he’s at peace now, and that you’re doing well.
@CBDguitar
So sorry for your loss. May great memories make you smile & bring you peace.
@goodsirknight
I hope you're doing ok Barbara. God bless your son x
@4171julian
Beautiful Sinéad brought me here to this beautiful man singing his beautiful song.
RIP dear lady 💚
@tomk3195
only just discovered this song today, quite literally one of the most beautiful things i have ever found. thank you john
@ostrovisky
"You think I hate myself but it's you I hate because you have the nerve to make me feel" my god... John's lyrics are incredible.
@stevewebb68
Brassic got me here. Perfect song for the show. This song, along with the video, shows 'reality'...just like Brassic does. Although it's a comedy with supposed exaggerated characters, they're so real to me, as I know them all, or have done. It's about the choice's some of us make regarding how to live our lives, and how to make money. It's all there...pain, love, jealousy, madness and proper belly laughs....and this song encapsulates all that, along with the heart-breaking awkwardness that sometimes goes along with being different.