MU330's lineup has changed frequently, but the foundations of the band remained intact — Potthast, Diebold, Bell, and Moll.
The band is self-described as "psycho ska" and are known for their lively performances and a general ethic of fun and optimism. Their lyrics cover many topics, from racism to love songs to testicular cancer.
Around You
MU330 Lyrics
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The lyrics to MU330's "Around You" speak of a person who is trying to avoid disappointing the person they are singing about by hiding in the closet where they won't be bothered. The song then goes on to describe how the singer's friends make the person feel uncomfortable because they don't make a lot of money, but at their house, the singer feels comfortable. The chorus of the song expresses the singer's confusion and disappointment in this person, whom they used to look up to but now see right through.
The song can be interpreted as the singer realizing that the person they used to idolize is not what they expected them to be. The person's judgment towards the singer's friends and their lack of empathy towards their financial situation suggests that they are not the kind, understanding person the singer thought they were. This realization is disappointing, but the singer recognizes that they cannot change the situation and that this person has always been strange.
Overall, "Around You" is a reflective song that explores the complexity of relationships and how we view the people we admire. It showcases the disappointment that can occur when we realize that the people we idolize may not be the benevolent role models we thought they were.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't mean to disappoint you so I hang out in the closet where you won't be bothered
I don't want to disappoint you, so I choose to stay in the closet to avoid bothering you.
I think my friends make you feel funny
I believe that my friends make you feel uncomfortable or insecure.
they don't make lots of money but at their house I feel comfortable
My friends may not have a lot of money, but I feel at ease when I am at their place.
so strange to feel this way around you, I used to look so up to you
It feels odd that I have a sense of discomfort around you, especially when I used to admire you.
now I see well right through you
I now understand you better and see through the facade you put on.
it's so strange to feel this way around you
It remains perplexing that I feel uneasy with you.
so it seems you've sent a message
It appears that you have conveyed a message to me.
well I sure got the message
I received the message loud and clear.
not a happy message
The message sent was not a positive one.
you don't think that this will change things
You do not believe that this message will alter anything.
I guess it really doesn't
I suppose the message will not have any impact.
I guess you always felt it
I suppose you always sensed whatever it is that you communicated to me.
why you got to be so strange
Why do you have to act in a bizarre manner?
doesn't got to be so strange
It does not have to be so peculiar.
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