Mr. Smith also made some of the most underrated indiepop music of the late 1990s and 2000s, most notably "Ponyoak" (pictured right). Fans of this notable Downers' Grove personality know him as an incredibly talented and prolific artist, albeit with an inflated ego and hampered by the visual aesthetic reflected in self-designed covers such as this one.
But see past the half-man, half-wolf that he is and ye will find pop greatness.
I Cut Myself in Half
Kleenex Girl Wonder Lyrics
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that some day not too long off I would have to leave
but I can't tell you what you'll always mean to me
there's things you just can't say, and apparently just can't see
But I know that sooner or later, we'll be together
Everything can't keep going wrong forever
Well I don't know what you want and what I want and whatever
Maybe you can't be the girl I want you to
Maybe you don't understand yourself, but see, I do
So maybe there's an answer -- I'm asking you
There's so many things that I can't keep a perspective
I'm losing sight of the primary objective
I want to say "to heck with it," things are getting hectic
But every now and then there's that glimmer of perfection
But all the time I don't know what's good for me
or which way to go
and I told myself I didn't care about that
but I cut myself in half
There's a time for changing, and for letting go
I can't save the future now, but let me know
Where I think I'm going, what I've left behind
What I look forward to knowing, what I hope to find
all leads back to one place, straight into your arms
I can't be complete unless I know where you are
"Uh, this message is for Mr. Fincher. Uh, my call is in reference to David Fincher, and my name is David Fincher. David, please contact Mr. Fincher. You can call collect at 708-FINCHER. Again, my name is Mr. Fincher, and my name is Mr. Fincher. Please call. Thank you."
The lyrics to Kleenex Girl Wonder's song "I Cut Myself in Half" explores the complexities of relationships and the uncertainties that come with them. The singer reminisces about a past encounter where they held someone close and how it was hard to imagine ever having to leave them. However, now they find themselves in a situation where they cannot express their feelings properly. The singer knows that they will eventually reunite, but there are many obstacles to overcome before that can happen. The singer poses questions about the future but admits that things have been worse, and that things could be better.
The uncertainty that the singer feels is evident when they talk about losing sight of the primary objective and wanting to say "to heck with it." Despite the challenges they are facing, the singer admits that there are moments of perfection that keep them going. The singer also acknowledges that they don't always know what is good for them or which way to go. They have cut themselves in half, meaning that they are divided in their thoughts and emotions, which further complicates their situation.
In the final stanza, the singer talks about the need for change and the difficulty of letting go. They want to know where they are going, what they have left behind, and what they are hoping to find. However, they realize that they cannot be complete without knowing where the person they held close is. The phone message at the end of the song adds to the feeling of uncertainty and confusion, as the caller, who shares the name of the famous filmmaker David Fincher, is trying to get in touch with him.
Line by Line Meaning
When I held you last night, I could not believe that some day not too long off I would have to leave
I was with you last night and it was difficult to think that I will leave you someday soon.
but I can't tell you what you'll always mean to me there's things you just can't say, and apparently just can't see
There are some things that I can't express verbally; you may not be aware of their importance.
But I know that sooner or later, we'll be together Everything can't keep going wrong forever Well I don't know what you want and what I want and whatever But things have been worse, but things could be better
I am confident that we will reunite eventually. Things can't go wrong forever. While I don't understand why we can't be together, I know that there were worse moments than this and that things can also be better.
Maybe you can't be the girl I want you to Maybe you don't understand yourself, but see, I do So maybe there's an answer -- I'm asking you
Perhaps you cannot be the girl that I want you to be, but maybe there is a solution to this dilemma. I believe I am aware of your inner self, which you may not be. So, I am asking your opinion on the issue.
There's so many things that I can't keep a perspective I'm losing sight of the primary objective I want to say "to heck with it," things are getting hectic But every now and then there's that glimmer of perfection But all the time I don't know what's good for me or which way to go and I told myself I didn't care about that but I cut myself in half
It's becoming increasingly difficult to maintain perspective on things, my objectives seem to fade into the background. I feel like quitting, it's getting too confusing. But then I see that occasional moment of perfection. Though I don't know what's best for me, I refuse to acknowledge that since I end up feeling conflicted and confused.
There's a time for changing, and for letting go I can't save the future now, but let me know
There are times in life where change and letting go is necessary. There's nothing I can do to affect the future, but please keep me informed.
Where I think I'm going, what I've left behind What I look forward to knowing, what I hope to find all leads back to one place, straight into your arms I can't be complete unless I know where you are
Where I think I'm going and what I left behind, all my aspirations lead to one place - your embrace. I won't feel complete unless I know where you are.
Contributed by Maya A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.