Le Tigre was known for its left-wing politics and feminist lyrics, as well as adding multimedia and performance art to their live shows. As of 2010, Kathleen Hanna now plays in The Julie Ruin.
Much Finer
Le Tigre Lyrics
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I was up all night doing nothing (last night, again)
Do you want to stay in bed all day (yeah)
Do you remember feeling any other way (no)
Do you want to stay in bed all day (yeah)
Do you remember feeling any other way (no)
I'm not feeling well at all
I got this thing that's been going around
Called please pretend that I'm out of town, okay
Do you want to stay in bed all day (yeah)
Do you remember feeling any other way (no)
Do you want to stay in bed all day (yeah)
Do you remember feeling any other way (no)
I'll make some coffee, put on some eyeliner
I think I'll find that things are fine
And they're gonna get much finer
Do you want to stay in bed all day (yeah)
Do you remember feeling any other way (no)
Do you want to stay in bed all day (yeah)
Do you remember feeling any other way (no)
Hey look I'm really sorry
I couldn't make it to your party
I know it looks like I'm gonna cry
Got a to do list behind my eyes so
Go tell your friends I'm still a feminist
But I won't be coming to your benefit
I give up
I give up
I give up
I give up
I'll be at home today
The lyrics to Le Tigre's "Much Finer" speak to the experience of feeling overwhelmed and stagnant, stuck in a rut and unable to break free from the monotony of daily life. The first stanza of the song expresses a sense of feeling trapped in one's own thoughts, constantly replaying past events and sinking deeper and deeper into despair. The second stanza explores the possibility of breaking free from this state of mind, asking if there is any memory of feeling better or more motivated. The following lines suggest that the singer's mental state has caused them to become physically ill, and they wish to remain isolated from the world by pretending to be out of town.
The chorus repeats the question of whether or not the listener wants to remain in bed all day, with the implication that it is easier to avoid the challenges of the outside world than to confront them head-on. The third stanza offers a glimpse of hope, suggesting that even a small change, like putting on eyeliner, can make a difference in one's mood. The chorus repeats once more before the final verse, which sees the singer apologizing for not attending a social event and asserting that they are still a feminist, but unable to participate in activism at the moment due to their current state of mind. The song ends with the repetition of the line "I give up," suggesting that despite the momentary glimpse of hope, the struggle against mental stagnation continues.
Line by Line Meaning
My mind's on rewind and quicksand (what)
I feel stuck in my own thoughts and can't seem to move forward, as if I am sinking in quicksand.
I was up all night doing nothing (last night, again)
I stayed up all night for no reason and this has become a recurring problem.
Do you want to stay in bed all day (yeah)
Do you feel the same way as I do about not wanting to face the day?
Do you remember feeling any other way (no)
Have we always felt like this or is this a recent change?
I must've been sleeping when you called
I didn't answer your call because I was asleep.
I'm not feeling well at all
I am physically or emotionally unwell right now.
I got this thing that's been going around
I have the same illness as many other people right now.
Called please pretend that I'm out of town, okay
I am asking for you to make an excuse for me so that I don't have to interact with anyone.
I'll make some coffee, put on some eyeliner
I will try to improve my mood by performing some self-care activities.
I think I'll find that things are fine
I am hoping that things will work out for the best.
And they're gonna get much finer
I am optimistic that things will eventually improve greatly.
Hey look I'm really sorry
I offer my apologies
I couldn't make it to your party
I wasn't able to attend your event.
I know it looks like I'm gonna cry
I appear to be on the verge of tears right now.
Got a to do list behind my eyes so
I have many things on my mind that I need to do.
Go tell your friends I'm still a feminist
Even though I am not attending your event, I want to make it clear that I still strongly believe in feminism.
But I won't be coming to your benefit
Despite my beliefs, I won't be able to attend your event.
I give up
I am feeling defeated and have given up trying.
I'll be at home today
I plan on staying at home all day.
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