Dance Yrself Clean
MS MR Lyrics
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Expecting words it happens all the time
Present company accept it present company
Except the worst it happens every night
Ah aaaaah present company
Excluded every time
Ah aaaaaah present company
Talking like a jerk
Except you are an actual jerk
And living proof that sometimes friends are mean
Present company expect it present company
Just laugh it off it's better than it seems
Ah aaaaaah present company
Excluded in every way
Ah aaaaaah present company
Makes me wanna stay
Killing it with close inspection
Killing it can only make it worse
It sort of makes it breed
Present company accepting
Presently we all expect the worst
Works just like a need
Ah aaaaah present company
Excluded in the night
Ah aaaaah present company
Included in the fight
Ah aaaaaaaah, ah aaaaaaaah, aaaaaah
Ah aaaaaaah
Throw your little hands up
Throw your little hands up
Don't you want me to wake up?
Then give me just a bit of your time
Arguments are made from make outs
So give it just a little more time
We've got to bring our results
I wanna play it 'til the time comes
But there's a string of divorces
You go and throw your little hands up
So go and dance yourself clean
Go and dance yourself clean yeah
You're throwing marks into pieces
Baby, they're arguments, the pieces
So go and dance yourself clean
The lyrics of MS MR's "Dance Yrself Clean" tell a story of exclusion and rejection that occurs within social circles. The repetition of "present company" alludes to the idea of being stuck in present circumstances, unable to escape uncomfortable situations or conversations. The song is sung from the perspective of someone who has been on the receiving end of this exclusion and constantly expects the worst. However, the lyrics suggest a coping mechanism is to laugh it off and not take it to heart.
The line "Talking like a jerk, except you are an actual jerk" highlights the difference between true friends and people who only superficially act like friends. The song suggests friendship is not always pleasant or easy, and sometimes it can be downright hurtful, but we need it as a need to survive.
Some interpret the lines "Killing it with close inspection, killing it can only make it worse, it sort of makes it breed" to suggest that trying to fix a problem by over-analyzing and examining it too much can create more problems. However, accepting the situation (present company accepting) allows everyone to move on and not dwell on the negatives.
Overall, the song's message seems to be about getting over the exclusion and rejection that is a part of life and finding a way to enjoy oneself regardless.
Line by Line Meaning
Walking up to me expecting walking up to me
Approaching me with certain expectations repeatedly
Expecting words it happens all the time
Anticipating certain responses or reactions from me frequently
Present company accept it present company
The group of people around me acknowledge this behavior as common
Except the worst it happens every night
Always assuming the worst in the current situation no matter how many times it happens
Ah aaaaah present company
Expressing a feeling of being left out
Excluded every time
Always being ignored or left out of something
The best that you can find
The current company may not be perfect but is still the best option available
Talking like a jerk
Using language that is insensitive or rude
Except you are an actual jerk
Unlike other people who talk that way, you are genuinely unkind
And living proof that sometimes friends are mean
Your behavior proves that even friends can be hurtful or cruel
Just laugh it off it's better than it seems
Ignoring or brushing off the negative behavior is a healthier approach than getting angry
Killing it with close inspection
Focusing too much attention and criticism on something can result in destroying it
Killing it can only make it worse
Being overly critical or nitpicky can exacerbate a situation
It sort of makes it breed
The more attention and negativity put towards something, the more it grows or becomes a bigger problem
Presently we all expect the worst
Everyone assumes the most negative outcome in the current situation
Works just like a need
This negative behavior has become compulsive and necessary for some people
Included in the fight
Being a part of the conflict or argument
Throw your little hands up
Giving up or surrendering
Don't you want me to wake up?
Are you trying to get me to be more aware of something?
Then give me just a bit of your time
If you want me to change my behavior, give me some dedicated attention and guidance
Arguments are made from make outs
Small disagreements can turn into big fights if not properly addressed
We've got to bring our results
We need to figure out how to fix this situation instead of just letting it continue
I wanna play it 'til the time comes
I want to keep enjoying the current situation until it is no longer sustainable
But there's a string of divorces
Similar situations have resulted in the end of many relationships
You're throwing marks into pieces
Your actions or words are causing damage to the current situation
Baby, they're arguments, the pieces
The situation is becoming increasingly divisive and argumentative
So go and dance yourself clean
Using music or dancing as a way to let go of negativity and start fresh
Contributed by Evelyn C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.