Confusion
Kyle Falconer Lyrics
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The ballerina's cramping my style
The lookalike of Stevie Nicks' has got a
load of other tricks I'd rather not speak about
Oh, can I come and live with you for a while?
The river's dry, the sweetie's got me in denial
I've been a bad man, lady
You only skip my mind, but you waste my time
On telephone calls that I know are going nowhere
It's really not fair
When you tell me that my madness will always be there
Shall I bin this pile of promises?
These apologies are just far too late
Cause the voice like Jackie Kennedy, is in dire need of a remedy
Taking me out of my sober state
Oh, can I come and live with you for a while?
The river's dry, the sweetie's got me in denial
I've been a bad man, lady
But you know me, baby, I do anything for a smile
You only skip my mind, but you waste my time
On telephone calls that I know are going nowhere
It's really not fair
When you tell me the jealousy will always be there
And I know, there's not nothing left to hide
You seen my skin and bones and now you're tearing at me inside
Now we know, that's there's nothing left to hide
Can we save a lot of trouble and
money and move out to the countryside?
Oh!
You've only skipped my mind, but you waste my time
On telephone calls that I know are going nowhere
It's really not fair, when you tell me the jealousy will always
Skip my mind, but you waste my time
On telephone calls that I know are going nowhere
It's really not fair
When you tell me my madness will always be there
The song "Confusion" by Kyle Falconer is a heartfelt plea for a love interest to stick around and help him sort out the mess that is his life. He sings from a place of vulnerability and admits to being a "bad man" but assures her that he would do anything to make her smile. Throughout the song, Falconer seems to be struggling with his own demons, as he mentions his "madness" and "jealousy," while also trying to break away from toxic relationships.
The first verse begins with an invitation for the love interest to stay with him as he mentions a few women from his past who have caused him trouble. The ballerina and Stevie Nicks lookalike might be seen as representations of women he has been involved with who have left a negative impact on him. He then goes on to ask if he can live with her for a while, as he is struggling with addiction and denial. He acknowledges his flaws and expresses a willingness to change for her.
In the second verse, Falconer asks if he should let go of his promises and apologies, as they may be too little, too late. He mentions the voice of Jackie Kennedy needing a remedy, possibly alluding to his own need for healing. He repeats the request to live with her and admits to being a jealous person, seeking reassurance that she will stay with him no matter what.
Overall, "Confusion" is a raw and honest portrayal of a man struggling with addiction, inner demons, and toxic relationships. Falconer's use of metaphor and allusion adds depth to the lyrics and paints an evocative picture of his emotional state.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, come and stay with me for a while
Please spend time with me
The ballerina's cramping my style
Someone is hindering my behavior
The lookalike of Stevie Nicks' has got a
load of other tricks I'd rather not speak about
Someone resembling Stevie Nicks has negative secrets
Oh, can I come and live with you for a while?
May I stay with you temporarily?
The river's dry, the sweetie's got me in denial
I've been a bad man, lady
But you know me, baby, I'd do anything for a smile
I am struggling and acting out of character, but still desire your approval
You only skip my mind, but you waste my time
On telephone calls that I know are going nowhere
It's really not fair
When you tell me that my madness will always be there
Our conversations are meaningless and unproductive, but despite this, you still acknowledge my faults
Shall I bin this pile of promises?
These apologies are just far too late
Cause the voice like Jackie Kennedy, is in dire need of a remedy
Taking me out of my sober state
I feel guilty and regretful, but I am struggling emotionally and need help
When you tell me the jealousy will always be there
You acknowledge my feelings of jealousy and imply that it will not go away
And I know, there's not nothing left to hide
You seen my skin and bones and now you're tearing at me inside
Now we know, that's there's nothing left to hide
Can we save a lot of trouble and
money and move out to the countryside?
You have seen me at my most vulnerable and it is causing me emotional distress. Can we simplify our lives and move away?
Skip my mind, but you waste my time
On telephone calls that I know are going nowhere
It's really not fair, when you tell me the jealousy will always
Skip my mind, but you waste my time
On telephone calls that I know are going nowhere
It's really not fair
When you tell me my madness will always be there
Our communication is unproductive, yet you acknowledge my struggles and imply they will not go away
Writer(s): KYLE FALCONER
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