Wicker Chair
Kings of Leon Lyrics


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In your little white wicker chair
Unsuspicious nobody cares for you
You're so fucked up again
You laugh at nothin' in the pouring rain
Try to tell yourself you're not insane
You fool, I hate you sometimes

Hey, you know it ain't coincidental that you're lost in place
It's drippin' off your face, and you're losin' your precious mind

Send me a postcard if you get that far
You got a couple pennies in your rusty jar
The truth you've been gone for awhile
It's hard lookin' at you when you look that way
With your one night stands and your sleep all days
Ooh you're such a slut sometimes

Hey, you know it ain't coincidental that you're lost in place
It's drippin' off your face, and you're losin' your precious mind





You're losing your mind

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Kings of Leon's song Wicker Chair depict the singer's disdain towards someone who is struggling with addiction and mental health issues. The opening line, "In your little white wicker chair" sets the scene of someone who is physically present but mentally absent. The singer observes this person's struggles and the lack of concern from others around them, as they are "unsuspicious" and "nobody cares for you".


The second verse delves deeper into the person's struggles, as they are "so fucked up again" and "laugh at nothin' in the pouring rain", possibly indicating erratic behavior associated with drug use or mental health issues. The singer acknowledges that this person tries to rationalize their actions, "Try to tell yourself you're not insane", but ultimately they are fooling themselves. The chorus emphasizes the severity of their situation, as they are "losing (their) precious mind" and it's not a coincidence that they are "lost in place". The singer is frustrated with this person but also empathetic towards their struggles, evidenced by the line "I hate you sometimes".


The final verse is a plea for this person to reach out for help, as the singer urges them to "send (them) a postcard if you get that far" and acknowledges the harsh reality that they only have "a couple pennies in (their) rusty jar". The singer reflects on the sad state of this person's life, with "one night stands and your sleep all days", but ultimately they are still compassionate in recognizing that "it's hard looking at you when you look that way". The repetition of "losing your mind" emphasizes the tragic nature of this person's struggles and the urgency for them to seek help.


Overall, Wicker Chair by Kings of Leon is a poignant commentary on addiction and mental health issues. The lyrics are raw and unapologetic, evoking a sense of frustration, empathy, and urgency to help those struggling with these heavy burdens.


Line by Line Meaning

In your little white wicker chair
You're sitting there in your comfy chair, but nobody really cares about you or what you're going through.


Unsuspicious nobody cares for you
You're completely unaware that nobody around you actually cares about you.


You're so fucked up again
You're back to your old ways of being messed up and struggling to keep it together.


You laugh at nothin' in the pouring rain
You find amusement in the strangest things, even when you're alone in the pouring rain.


Try to tell yourself you're not insane
You try to convince yourself that you're not crazy, despite all the signs pointing otherwise.


You fool, I hate you sometimes
You're acting foolishly and it's frustrating to deal with sometimes.


Hey, you know it ain't coincidental that you're lost in place
You're not just randomly stuck in one spot, there are clear reasons why you're struggling to move forward.


It's drippin' off your face, and you're losin' your precious mind
You can physically see the signs of your mental state deteriorating, and it's worrisome.


Send me a postcard if you get that far
If you manage to make it on some sort of journey, let me know when you reach your destination.


You got a couple pennies in your rusty jar
You don't have much money or resources to help you on your journey.


The truth you've been gone for awhile
You haven't been yourself and have been struggling for quite some time.


It's hard lookin' at you when you look that way
It's difficult to see you in such a state of disarray and pain.


With your one night stands and your sleep all days
You're living recklessly and without concern for the consequences of your actions.


Ooh you're such a slut sometimes
It's frustrating to see you act so recklessly and without care for yourself or others.


You're losing your mind
Your mental state is deteriorating and it's becoming harder to function normally.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: NATHAN FOLLOWILL, CALEB FOLLOWILL, ANGELO T. PETRAGLIA

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