From The Hip
Lloyd Cole Lyrics


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This one's from the hip
Oh mother you have sorely misjudged me
It should have been whipped
Out of me
Without a father figured I
Yeah I concluded then that I'm
Not for spitting on
This one's from the hip
My love I should have warned you about me
It never got whipped
Out of me
Me and my modesty and
Mother your wretched son won't
Take his medicine
Not I
I don't care anymore
I'm sick and I'm tired
And I don't care anymore
This one's from the hip
Why should I know why?
It's a wicked world
I've had it up to here
Sweet jesus I should have warned you about me
It's sure to end in tears
And misery
Without a father figured I
Yeh I concluded then that I'm
Not for spitting on
Not I...
Why should I know why should I care?
Who's telling me what I should wear?
Mother your wretched son is hooked on his medicine
I don't care anymore
I'm sick and I'm tired
And I don't care anymore
This one's from the hip




Why should I know why
It's a wicked world

Overall Meaning

Lloyd Cole's song "From The Hip" is a melancholic song about self-doubt, defiance and lack of guidance. The opening lyrics reveal the singer's resentment towards his mother, whom he believes to have misjudged him, and possibly deprived him of fatherhood. He seems to have a rebellious streak, expressed by the desire to have whipped out of him the parts that his mother is disgusted with. The lack of a father figure has also made him conclude that he is not for spitting on, implying a lack of respect, love or care he has for his mother.


The line "me and my modesty" portrays the singer's false sense of humility, which he uses as a cover-up for his insecurities. He is not willing to take his medicine, meaning he refuses to recognize his faults, apologize or make amends. However, he soon realizes that his attitude is not taking him anywhere and says he doesn't care anymore. He believes the world is wicked and feels that he is at the end of his tether.


The song's overall message is one of frustration with oneself and the world, embodied in the statement "Why should I know why? It's a wicked world." It is a reminder that sometimes, despite the best intentions, things don't always go as planned, and people face confusion, pain and bitterness.


Line by Line Meaning

This one's from the hip
I'm speaking the truth without reservation


Oh mother you have sorely misjudged me
Mom, you don't know me as well as you think you do


It should have been whipped
That part of me that's causing trouble should have been beaten out of me


Out of me
I needed that part of me to be removed or punished


Without a father figured I
Growing up without a father made me draw conclusions about myself


Yeah I concluded then that I'm
I made the realization that I am


Not for spitting on
Not someone who people can disrespect or treat poorly


My love I should have warned you about me
I should have told you to be cautious before falling in love with me


It never got whipped
That part of me causing trouble never received any disciplinary action


Me and my modesty and
Even though I may be modest


Mother your wretched son won't
Mom, your son who you think is awful won't


Take his medicine
Listen to advice from others or take responsibility for his actions


Not I
Not me


I don't care anymore
I have given up worrying or stressing about this situation


I'm sick and I'm tired
I'm exhausted and fed up


Why should I know why?
Why do I need to know?


It's a wicked world
The world is cruel and harsh


Sweet jesus I should have warned you about me
I should have warned you more strongly about what I'm really like


It's sure to end in tears
This situation will inevitably result in sadness and pain


And misery
And suffering


Why should I know why should I care?
Why should I worry or even bother about this situation?


Who's telling me what I should wear?
Who has the right to tell me how to live my life?


Mother your wretched son is hooked on his medicine
Mom, your son who you think is terrible is addicted to his bad habits


This one's from the hip
I'm being honest without any filter, pre-conceived notions, or holding back the truth


I don't care anymore
I don't have any emotional investment in this anymore


I'm sick and I'm tired
I don't want to deal with this anymore and I'm so tired of it all


Why should I know why
I have no interest in comprehending this situation


It's a wicked world
This life is a difficult, hard and challenging place to be




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@mickyherman445

Memories

@alvinpatacsil

Thanks for the Upload. My favorite from them.

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I love this track.

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Great track from a brilliant album

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Roy T Bone Youยดre right. One of the best sounds of 80s...

@longbeachdave1

His last good song with the band. The cover photo is a major 'tell' that he was on his way ...

@framodcole

And also on his way down. Negatives was the pinnacle of him solo. Brought Blair and Neil back. Amazing how that works. Got a little too cocained and full of himself after Bad Influence. Side note. He supported the Boston terrorists.

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From The Hip Lyrics / Letras

Artista/Banda: Lloyd Cole & The Commotions
Album: Mainstream
Genre/Gรฉnero: New Wave/Ballad
Year/Aรฑo: 1988
Time/Duraciรณn: 4:00

LlOYD COLE & THE COMMOTIONS - FROM THE HIP (I Don't Care Anymore)


[Intro/Instrumental] (00:01)
(00:06)
๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽน๐ŸŽน๐ŸŽน๐ŸŽน๐ŸŽน๐ŸŽน๐ŸŽน๐ŸŽน๐ŸŽน๐ŸŽน๐ŸŽน

[Verse 1:] (00:13)
This one's from the hip
Oh mother you have sorely misjudged me
It should have been whipped
Out of me
Without a father I figured I
Yes, I concluded then that I'm not for spitting on

[Verse 2:] (00:36)
This one's from the hip
My love I should have warned you about me
It never got whipped
Out of me
Me and my modesty and
Mother, your wretched son won't take his medicine

[Chorus:] (00:58)
Not I....
I.... I don't care anymore
I'm sick and I'm tired
And I don't care anymore
This one's from the hip
Why should I know why?
It's a wicked world?

[Verse 3:] (01:24)
I've had it up to here
Sweet Jesus I should have warned you about me
It's sure to end in tears
And misery
Without a father I figured I
Yes I concluded then that I'm not for spitting on

[Chorus:] (01:46)
Not I....
I.... I don't care anymore
I'm sick and I'm tired
And I don't care anymore
This one's from the hip
๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽถ
(From the hip)
Uh... ooh... uh... ooh... uh... ooh...
It's a wicked world

[Bridge/Interlude] (02:22)
Why should I know why should I care?
Who's telling me what I should wear?

[Pre-chorus:] (02:36)
Mother, your wretched son is hooked on his medicine
Mother, your wretched son is hooked on his medicine

[Chorus endings:] (02:51)
Yeah I....
I.... I don't care anymore
I'm sick and I'm tired
And I don't care anymore
Not I....
I.... I don't care anymore
I'm sick and I'm tired.
And I don't care anymore
This one's from the hip
Why should I know why?
It's a wicked world?

Instrumentals endings (03:31)
๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽถ



From the Hip / Lyrics

"From The Hip".... Ballad/NewWave.... Interpreted by Lloyd Cole & His Commotions in 1988....

*"From The Hip"..... Ballada/NewWave.... Interpretado por Lloyd Cole en 1988..... ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ™‹๐Ÿ–๏ธ๐Ÿ’ฏโœ“

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