Mouthwash
Kate Nash Lyrics

This is my face Covered in freckles With the occasional spot And some veins
The artist introduces the audience to her face, which has freckles, occasional spots, and visible veins.

This is my body Covered in skin And not all of it You can see
She then mentions that her body is covered in skin, but not all of it is visible from the outside.

And, this, is my mind It goes over and over The same old lines
The artist reveals her mind which constantly overthinks and repeats the same ideas.

And, this, is my brain It's torturous analytical thoughts Make me go insane
She explains that her brain has a disposition towards analytical thoughts which can sometimes be torturous and lead her to lose her mind.

And I use mouthwash Sometimes I floss I got a family And I drink cups of tea
The artist reveals her daily routine which includes using mouthwash, flossing, and spending time with family while drinking tea.

I've got nostalgic pavements I've got familiar faces I've got a mixed-up memory And I've got favourite places
She then reflects on her life experiences, which include nostalgic moments from the past, familiar faces, a mixed-up memory, and favorite places.

And I'm singing "oh oh" on a Friday night And I hope everything's gonna be alright
The chorus of the song repeats the artist's hope that everything will be okay while singing on a Friday night.

I've got a thousand opinions And not the time to explain
The artist discloses that she has many opinions, but often feels like she does not have the time to fully explain them.

And no matter how you try and disable it Yes I'll still be here
The artist exclaims that no matter what, she will still be present and unbreakable, even though others might try to disable her.

And although you try to infringe You cannot confine
She then reaffirms that even though people might try to infringe upon or confine her, they cannot ultimately limit her existence.

'Cause I use mouthwash Sometimes I floss I've got a family And I drink cups of tea
The artist repeats her earlier daily routine, emphasizing that she is a regular person despite her unique experiences and thoughts.

I'm singing "oh oh" on a Friday night And I hope everything's gonna be alright
The song concludes with one last repetition of the chorus, expressing her same hope for a peaceful and happy life despite the challenges of the world.