RATS
Lovelorn Dolls Lyrics


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Chasing, you want the world at your feet
Lying, you wanna feel the main queen now
Destroying no matter what no matter how
Smiling when everyone is crying

Cover me with insults darling
Please me with your certitudes
Think of me in your sad hours
Play your game

Rats are out

Walking on your own mistakes
Waking up on a lonely day
Surfing on the illusion you are grand

Yelling at reality
Giving up your certainty
Living on the high hopes that you made


Starting to become everybody’s fool
Complaining, without compromise, for you it’s theory
Smashing until the end of the darkest nights
Hoping to be the biggest star

Cover me with insults darling
Please me with your certitudes
Think of me in your sad hours
Play your game

Rats are out

Smiling ... when everyone is crying ....

Walking on your own mistakes
Waking up on a lonely day
Surfing on the illusion you are grand

Yelling at reality




Giving up your certainty
Living on the high hopes that you made

Overall Meaning

The song "Rats" by Lovelorn Dolls is a powerful commentary on the destructive nature of ambition and the desire for power. The first verse describes the all-consuming desire to be at the top, to have the world at your feet, and the willingness to do whatever it takes to get there, even if it means destroying others. The second verse talks about the consequences of this unyielding drive for power, describing the isolation and loneliness that can come from lying, complaining, and giving up your certainty. The chorus repeats the phrase "rats are out," which could be interpreted as a metaphor for the dark and manipulative nature that arises when we become consumed by ambition.


The bridge provides a contrast, with a more positive tone describing the feeling of grandiosity that comes from the illusion of success. However, this is also shown to be a false and fleeting feeling, as it is built on the shaky foundation of lies and self-deception. The final verse returns to the destructive nature of ambition, referring to those who have become "everybody's fool" by relentlessly pursuing their dreams with no compromise. The song ends on a haunting note, with the repeated phrase "smiling...when everyone is crying," a reminder of the cost of unchecked ambition and the isolation that can come from the pursuit of power at all costs.


Line by Line Meaning

Chasing, you want the world at your feet
You have a strong desire to conquer and dominate the world


Lying, you wanna feel the main queen now
You are willing to deceive and manipulate others to achieve your ultimate goal of feeling like a queen


Destroying no matter what no matter how
You are willing to do whatever it takes, regardless of the consequences, to get what you want


Smiling when everyone is crying
You enjoy watching other people suffer, and take pleasure in their pain


Cover me with insults darling
You want your partner to verbally abuse you, as it gives you a sense of control and validation


Please me with your certitudes
You seek others' approval and validation by having them express their unwavering beliefs and convictions to you


Think of me in your sad hours
You want to be on someone's mind during their moments of sorrow or loneliness, as it confirms your importance to them


Play your game
You want to manipulate and control others to get what you want, as you see interactions as a game to be won


Rats are out
The negative aspects of your personality or behavior are being exposed to others


Walking on your own mistakes Waking up on a lonely day Surfing on the illusion you are grand Yelling at reality Giving up your certainty Living on the high hopes that you made
You are living with the consequences of your past mistakes and poor choices, but refuse to accept the reality of your circumstances. You cling to the hope that things will get better, despite having no concrete plan to achieve your goals


Starting to become everybody’s fool
Your manipulative behavior is starting to be exposed, and others are seeing you for the foolish person you are


Complaining, without compromise, for you it’s theory
You frequently complain, but are unwilling to make any changes or sacrifices in order to improve your situation


Smashing until the end of the darkest nights
You will stop at nothing to achieve your goals, even if it means causing harm or destruction to yourself or others


Hoping to be the biggest star
You have a strong desire to be recognized and respected as the best, and will do whatever it takes to achieve that status




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