Plenty of Girls in the Sea
MGMT Lyrics

There's plenty of girls in the sea
There are many potential romantic partners in the world

And plenty of seeds in a lemon
Just as there are many potential partners, there are also many possibilities and opportunities in life

The trick is in trying to stay free
The challenge is to remain independent and not get tied down too quickly

When it's never that great to begin with
Starting a romantic relationship is not always as fulfilling as expected

The surgeon performs precise little cuts
Like a surgeon, people may try to carefully navigate relationships but still make mistakes

But he's never perfect, he's thinking too much
People can overanalyze and become anxious when trying to start or maintain romantic relationships

And it's really no comfort to me
The fact that others also struggle with relationships is not reassuring

There's plenty of girls in the sea
Despite the challenges, there are still many potential partners available

And plenty of those are not women
However, not all of those potential partners are desirable

As soon as you get yourself free
Once someone becomes single or unattached, there may be obstacles preventing them from finding a new partner

Then somebody stops you from swimming
There may be people or circumstances preventing someone from pursuing new relationships

The lifeguard admits, his whistle in hand
Even the people who are supposed to keep others safe and help them find matches may not always know what they're doing

That it isn't the muscle, and it isn't the tan
Attraction isn't just about physical appearance

No it's whatever you want it to be
Attraction is subjective and varies from person to person

Ah the passionate painter will say with a brush:
The painter metaphorically represents someone who is passionate about love and relationships

"It's best to accept it and not make a fuss so
The painter suggests accepting the ups and downs of love without dwelling on the negatives

Just cause the grass wasn't green"
Just because past relationships or experiences were not perfect, doesn't mean the future won't be better

Yeah, there's plenty of girls in the sea
Despite the challenges involved in relationships, there are still many potential partners available

And plenty of clowns in the village
In addition to potential partners, there are also other people in the world who may provide companionship or entertainment

The trick is to try to be free
The key is to remain independent and not let oneself get tied down too quickly, without losing the opportunity for forming new relationships

And tend to the void, don't just fill it
Instead of rushing into a relationship for the sake of it, take the time to address inner issues or feelings of emptiness that might be present

The bartender concedes, from inside his vest
The bartender metaphorically represents someone who is experienced in love and relationships

That none of the best ones were ever the best
The best partners may not always appear to be perfect, and past experiences don't necessarily predict future ones

So keep it short, simple and sweet
Rather than overthinking and complicating things, try to keep relationships straightforward and enjoyable

Cause there's plenty of girls in the sea
Despite setbacks or difficulties, there are always new opportunities for love and companionship in the world

Whenever you want there to be
As long as someone is open and actively looking for a relationship, there will be potential partners available