Bobby Peru
Luna Lyrics


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I told lies to your family
Concerning your whereabouts
They feel so sorry for me
I invented jealous stories
My imagination ran wild
I made myself so angry
The night that you insulted me
I lay awake thinking

Clever things I could have said
My thoughts kept turning to Bobby Peru
How would he handle this one
'S' is for sorry for all that I did
Now is the time to turn it all around
I know what is the matter so why can't I fix it
Forgive me please

I had lunch with an old girlfriend
Who knows all my faults
And pretends to want to help
She said I really don't mind
Your keeping secrets from me
But please don't keep them from yourself
Murder is bad, and suicide is sad
Why would a girl like that put her head in the oven?




You have your theories, and I got one too
It's such a waste

Overall Meaning

In "Bobby Peru" by Luna, the singer admits to telling lies to her partner's family regarding their whereabouts. She fabricated stories of jealousy and anger, causing her partner to insult her. The singer spends sleepless nights imagining how Bobby Peru, a fictional character, would handle the situation. The song highlights the singer's self-realization and reflection on her actions, ultimately asking for forgiveness.


The lyrics reveal a complicated relationship dynamic where lies and jealousy have caused strain between the singer and her partner. The singer's conversations with her old girlfriend reveal a deeper sense of remorse and empathy towards her partner's actions. The song shows the aftermath of a toxic relationship, where the singer is left feeling guilty and remorseful for her actions.


Line by Line Meaning

I told lies to your family
I deceived your family about your location


Concerning your whereabouts
I misled them about where you are


They feel so sorry for me
Your family pities me due to my lies


I invented jealous stories
I fabricated tales of envy


My imagination ran wild
My mind was overcome with imagination


I made myself so angry
I triggered my own fury


The night that you insulted me
When you offended me that night


I lay awake thinking
I remained awake, lost in thought


Clever things I could have said
I thought of witty comebacks


My thoughts kept turning to Bobby Peru
My mind kept drifting to Bobby Peru


How would he handle this one
I wondered how Bobby Peru would react to this situation


'S' is for sorry for all that I did
I am sorry for everything I did


Now is the time to turn it all around
The present is the moment to reverse everything


I know what is the matter so why can't I fix it
I am aware of the situation, so why can't I resolve it


Forgive me please
Please pardon me


I had lunch with an old girlfriend
I had a meal with a former girlfriend


Who knows all my faults
She knows all my flaws


And pretends to want to help
And acts as if she wants to assist


She said I really don't mind
She stated that she doesn't care


Your keeping secrets from me
That you keep secrets from me


But please don't keep them from yourself
But don't hide them from yourself


Murder is bad, and suicide is sad
Killing someone is wrong, and suicide is tragic


Why would a girl like that put her head in the oven?
Why would someone like her commit suicide in that manner?


You have your theories, and I got one too
You have your explanations, and I have mine


It's such a waste
It's such a shame




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Written by: DEAN WAREHAM, JUSTIN HARWOOD, SEAN EDEN

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Comments from YouTube:

@lloydhartley2336

I'm 59. This song is a top 10 by any band for me. Favorite band ever!

@anthonyhume-ring810

'Bobby Peru' is the best song of all time from the best album of all time . . . 'Pup Tent' is a masterpiece for the ages!!!

@Junon01

No idea this had a proper music video. Many many thanks, this is one of my favorite Luna songs!

@abathagibraltar

Love this so much. So much youthful talent.

@abathagibraltar

And by the way this was quite a team of talent, not just the song though that's great, too -- the extraordinary Adrienne Shelly directed by the extraordinary Claudia Silver.

@SylvainThuret

In 99 i went to Bourges seeing Palace / Will Oldham live. The guy didn't show up. Instead, "Sean & Dean" showed up. Maybe the best concert i had. Took me two years to find out about Luna. What a great band.

@smutasnymenel

murder is bad, suicide is sad. thats an awesome line Dean

@messid74

why would a girl like that put her head in the oven?

@JasonTrevinoSciencedude

This is a line from a Columbo episode

@timhall3575

Never seen this video before and this is one of my favourite Luna tracks. Wonderful stuff.

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