Macy Gray was originally hesitant to record a studio album due to what is, arguably, her most recognizable feature -- her voice. She started her music career as a songwriter. Her first album was actually a mistake; she was at the studio waiting for the person who was supposed to be singing her song, and the producer wanted to hear what one of the songs was supposed to sound like. Once she started singing, the producer liked the rough sound of her voice so much he offered her a record deal.
Caligula
Macy Gray Lyrics
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But I just can't help it specially when we be bonin'
"I can take you fears away"
I could not believe it
Hey what's your name?
Beau doh doh dah
He's something like my favorite movie
Beau doh doh dah
Beau doh doh dah
He's like my disco - He's really groovy
Beau doh doh dah
When we go out I'm gonna let him in
He wanna fight and make me feel like nothing
Never lovin' but we're always fuckin'
"I can take you fears away"
But I kinda miss them now that they've gone astray
Hey what's your name?
Beau doh doh dah
He's something like my favorite movie
Beau doh doh dah
I wanna see him again and again
Beau doh doh dah
He's like my freight train - He's really move me
Beau doh doh dah
When we go out I'm gonna let him in
Beau doh doh dah
He's something like my 7 eleven
Beau doh doh dah
He got me open like an all night store
Beau doh doh dah
He's like my blue sky - he's next to heaven
Beau doh doh dah
He give me some and then I want some more
I could not believe it
Hey what's your name?
Beau doh doh dah
He's something like my favorite movie
Beau doh doh dah
I wanna see him again and again
Beau doh doh dah
He's like my disco - he's really groovy
Beau doh doh dah
When we go out I'm gonna let him in
The song Caligula by Macy Gray is about a passionate and wild sexual relationship with someone called Beau. The song starts by acknowledging that the neighbors can hear the moaning and groaning from their sexual encounters. Despite this, the singer is unable to control herself and just can't help it when they're 'bonin'. Beau is then introduced, and he promises to take the singer's fears away. She's intrigued by him and asks for his name, 'Beau doh doh dah.'
The chorus repeats the phrase, 'He's something like my favorite movie,' which suggests that this relationship is like a thrilling movie to the singer. She describes him as her disco and compares him to a freight train and a 7-Eleven, all of which indicates the intensity and addictive nature of the relationship.
In the second verse, the relationship takes a slightly darker turn as the singer reveals that Beau wants to fight and make her feel like nothing. Despite this, they continue to have a physical relationship, and she admits to kind-of missing the fear that used to be there. The song ends with the singer repeating the chorus multiple times, emphasizing her fascination and desire for Beau.
Overall, the song Caligula is a raw and honest portrayal of a sexual relationship that is intense, addictive, and sometimes troubling. The use of movie and cultural references highlights the impact the relationship has on the singer's life and suggests that it's all-consuming.
Line by Line Meaning
Hush the neighbors hear you moanin' and groanin'
Trying to keep their sexual escapades private from the neighbors
But I just can't help it specially when we be bonin'
Despite the attempt to keep quiet, they can't contain their ecstasy
"I can take you fears away"
Her partner offers her comfort and assurance
I could not believe it
She is taken aback by his emotional support
Hey what's your name?
Curious about getting to know him better
Beau doh doh dah
The rest of the line names him or describes him in a playful manner
He's something like my favorite movie
He provides her with the same enjoyable escape that her favorite movie does
I wanna see him again and again
She desires to have him in her life on a regular basis
He's like my disco - He's really groovy
She compares his positive influence in her life to the upbeat and funky vibes of disco music
When we go out I'm gonna let him in
She wants to invite him into more aspects of her life and go out with him in public
He wanna fight and make me feel like nothing
Their relationship is not perfect, and he sometimes puts her down and makes her feel insignificant
Never lovin' but we're always fuckin'
Their relationship is purely physical and lacks emotional attachment
"I can take you fears away"
Despite their issues, he still offers her comfort
But I kinda miss them now that they've gone astray
The brief moments of emotional connection they shared before are no longer present
He's like my freight train - He's really move me
He has a strong, powerful presence that sweeps her away
He's something like my 7 eleven
He is always available to her for convenience, like a store that is always open
He got me open like an all night store
He has a powerful, irresistible effect on her
He's like my blue sky - he's next to heaven
He brings light and happiness into her life, like a clear blue sky
He give me some and then I want some more
Their physical connection keeps her wanting more
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MACY GRAY, JEREMY RUZUMNA, DARRYL ALLEN SWANN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Sold out to the merchant ships
Minutes after they took I
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By the hand of the Almighty
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Triumphantly
Won't you help me sing
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