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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Pieces of What
MGMT Lyrics
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Paralyzed and wrong
Cold blooded claws
Never offered anything at all
Past the point of love
Shattered and untied
Waiting to pick up the pieces
That make it all alright
But pieces of what
Pieces of what
Pieces of what
Doesn't matter any more
Moonlight on my floor
Shining through the roof
They got the city surrounded
As if I needed proof
I forgot my fear
Feelings on the rise
Burying all of the pieces
Falling from the sky
But pieces of what
Pieces of what
Pieces of what
We used to call home
Pieces of what
We used to call home
When I drank your tea
And shallow water still
At the Belgian gates
I waited for my meal
MGMT's song Pieces of What is a deeply introspective track, reflecting on the idea of finding and picking up the pieces that bring healing and wholeness when everything seems fragmented and disjointed. The first verse reflects a sense of hopelessness and despair, as the world seems "paralyzed and wrong" and the "cold blooded claws" offer no solace or comfort. The singer has reached a point of numbness and brokenness, and is waiting to collect the pieces that will make everything okay again. The refrain of "pieces of what" emphasizes the ambiguity of what exactly needs to be put back together, suggesting that it's not just one thing - it could be anything that will bring back a sense of home and belonging.
Line by Line Meaning
When the world has turned
When everything seems to be going wrong
Paralyzed and wrong
Everything is stagnant and not moving forward
Cold blooded claws
A feeling of being trapped or attacked
Never offered anything at all
Feeling like you're not getting anything in return for your efforts
Past the point of love
The point of no return in a relationship where love is no longer present
Shattered and untied
Everything has fallen apart and there is no way to fix it
Waiting to pick up the pieces
Looking for a way to make things better and start over
That make it all alright
Hoping that by finding these pieces, things will finally be okay
But pieces of what
Questioning what exactly needs to be fixed
Pieces of what
Repeating the question to emphasize the confusion
Pieces of what
Continuing to ask what needs to be fixed
Doesn't matter any more
Coming to the realization that it doesn't matter what pieces need to be fixed, as it won't change anything
Moonlight on my floor
A moment of calmness and clarity
Shining through the roof
An illuminating realization
They got the city surrounded
Feeling trapped and watched by outside forces
As if I needed proof
Sarcastic response to the feeling of being watched and trapped
I forgot my fear
A moment of courage and bravery
Feelings on the rise
Strong emotions building up
Burying all of the pieces
Suppressing the things that need to be addressed
Falling from the sky
Overwhelming events or emotions
We used to call home
Remembering the past and what things used to be like
Pieces of what
Asking again what exactly needs to be fixed
We used to call home
A reminder of what has been lost and what they wish they could get back
When I drank your tea
A flashback to a specific moment in the past
And shallow water still
A moment of calmness
At the Belgian gates
A specific place that holds meaning
I waited for my meal
A time of patience and waiting
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDREW WELLS VANWYNGARDEN, BENJAMIN NICHOLAS HUNER GOLDWASSER
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