Band members:
Andrew VanWyngarden (lead vocals, guitar, keyboards, drums)
Ben Goldwasser (keyboards, vocals, guitar)
Matthew Asti (bass, keyboards)
James Richardson (guitar, vocals)
Hank Sullivant (guitar, keyboards)
Will Berman (drums)
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For the Indie Rokkers
MGMT Lyrics
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The smell of your hair
The sparkle in your eyes
The smoke in your breath
The breathing hard and heavy
The back of your neck
The shine on your Chevy
The moon was so big when I drove it to the levy, girl
I found blood and I saw stars
All in the backseat of your car
And I told you it was love
But you don't wanna know the truth
I was young and in my prime
With my heart still filled with fear
And it goes on bleedin'
The clean dreams, the sexy limousine
Jason's (?) got the energy he used to be a coke fien
The skinny brown arms coming round in your shirt
Heart is in the right place brain is in the dirt
You live life like everyone's an enemy
I found blood and I saw stars
All in the backseat of your car
And I told you it was love
But you don't wanna know the truth
I was young and in my prime
With my heart still filled with fear
And it goes on bleedin'
The lyrics of Indie Rokkers by MGMT are a vivid depiction of a passionate and reckless youthful love affair. The song sets the scene by describing the physical features of the lover, highlighting the singer's attraction to their lines, smells, and glow. The lyrics then paint a picture of a wild night in the backseat of a car which results in the singer finding blood and seeing stars. Despite the obvious danger and risk involved, the singer declares their love for their lover, but acknowledges that they do not want to hear the truth. The song then moves on to describe the thrill-seeker lifestyle of the lovers, and the singer's admission of their fear and confusion.
The lyrics of Indie Rokkers convey raw emotions that are both exhilarating and dangerous. The song speaks to the excitement and recklessness of youthful love and the thrill of living life on the edge. The lyrics also touch on the dark side of this thrill-seeking lifestyle, including drug use and the danger of physical harm. Ultimately, the song paints a picture of love and life lived to the fullest, regardless of the risks.
Line by Line Meaning
I like the line between your belly and your thighs
I am attracted to your physical features such as your stomach and thighs.
The smell of your hair
I find your natural scent appealing.
The sparkle in your eyes
I am captivated by the light in your eyes.
The smoke in your breath
I enjoy the way you exhale smoke.
The breathing hard and heavy
I am turned on by the sound of your heavy breathing.
The back of your neck
I find the nape of your neck to be sensual.
The shine on your Chevy
I appreciate the visual appeal of your car's exterior.
The moon was so big when I drove it to the levy, girl
I recall a memorable time spent with you under a large moon on a drive to the levy.
I found blood and I saw stars
In retrospect, I remember experiencing both physical and emotional pain during our time together.
All in the backseat of your car
These experiences occurred in the confined space of your automobile.
And I told you it was love
Despite the clear signs of toxic behavior, I claimed it was love.
But you don't wanna know the truth
You prefer to overlook the reality of our situation.
I was young and in my prime
At the time, I was inexperienced and naive.
With my heart still filled with fear
I was vulnerable and fearful.
And it goes on bleedin'
These painful memories still affect me.
The clean dreams, the sexy limousine
I had aspirations of a luxurious and carefree lifestyle.
Jason's (?) got the energy he used to be a coke fien
The person named Jason is now energetic, but had a history of drug addiction.
The skinny brown arms coming round in your shirt
Your thin, tanned arms were wrapped around me while wearing a particular shirt.
Heart is in the right place brain is in the dirt
You have good intentions but make poor decisions.
You live life like everyone's an enemy
You seem to view the world with mistrust and hostility.
Lyrics ยฉ BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDREW WELLS VANWYNGARDEN, BENJAMIN NICHOLAS HUNER GOLDWASSER
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