Boogeyman
Johnny Hollow Lyrics
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You kissed me and sucked away my breath.
You fucked me and left me here for dead.
You've given me one hundred thousand deaths.
I'm bigger now...
I'm stronger now...
My fingers curl...
It feels good to be big, bigger than you.
I've really enjoyed my new point of view.
I've tied you up, I'm gonna love you...
In every hole through and through.
I'm bigger now...
I'm stronger now...
My fingers curl...
They're talons now...
My weeping eyes...
Are burning now...
My cloven feet...
Are dancing now...
And now I'm dancing for the doomed and the damned.
And I'm advancing unassumed with dirty hands.
And now I'm prancing for the man. Isn't it grand?
I've become....
...my very own Boogeyman.
I must confess I loved this from the very start.
Please take a bow... you know I am your work of art...
I'm bigger now...
I'm stronger now...
My fingers curl...
They're talons now...
My weeping eyes...
Are burning now...
My cloven feet...
Are dancing now...
The lyrics to Johnny Hollow's song Boogeyman convey a sense of empowerment and domination over someone who once had power over them. The opening lines of the song describe the toxicity of the relationship between the two characters, with the singer being poisoned, suffocated, and left for dead. However, as the song progresses, the singer claims to have grown stronger, with their fingers turning into talons and their feet into cloven hooves. They take pleasure in their newfound power and even relish the thought of hurting the person who hurt them. The image of dancing for the doomed and the damned, as well as the repeated refrain of "I'm bigger now, I'm stronger now," further emphasize this sense of power and triumph.
Overall, the lyrics to Boogeyman can be interpreted as a cathartic expression of the desire for revenge and empowerment after experiencing trauma or abuse. The singer takes ownership of their pain and transforms it into strength, using it to overcome their oppressor and become their own boogeyman.
Line by Line Meaning
You touched me with poisoned finger tips.
You harmed me with your toxic touch.
You kissed me and sucked away my breath.
You took away my life and strength with your kiss.
You fucked me and left me here for dead.
You used me and abandoned me as if I was worthless.
You've given me one hundred thousand deaths.
You caused me so much pain and suffering that it felt like I died a thousand times.
I'm bigger now...
I have grown in power and confidence.
I'm stronger now...
I have become more resilient and tough.
My fingers curl...
My hands have become claw-like and menacing.
They're talons now...
My fingers have transformed into sharp claws.
It feels good to be big, bigger than you.
I take pleasure in being more powerful than you.
I've really enjoyed my new point of view.
I am satisfied with my newfound sense of perspective.
I've tied you up, I'm gonna love you...
I have captured and plan to harm you.
In every hole through and through.
I will violate you in every possible way.
My weeping eyes...
My eyes are filled with tears.
Are burning now...
I feel intense anger and pain.
My cloven feet...
My feet have transformed into hooves.
Are dancing now...
I am celebrating my newfound power with a wild dance.
And now I'm dancing for the doomed and the damned.
I am rejoicing in my newfound power over helpless beings.
And I'm advancing unassumed with dirty hands.
I am making progress unnoticed and with dishonest methods.
And now I'm prancing for the man. Isn't it grand?
I am mocking my oppressor and delighting in their downfall.
I must confess I loved this from the very start.
I must admit that I have been enjoying this power trip from the beginning.
Please take a bow... you know I am your work of art...
You should be proud of your creation, as I am now your masterpiece.
Contributed by Ella H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.