Related To A Psychopath
Macy Gray Lyrics


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Hot like hot wings with hot chocolate in Hell, aha
Cold like in my isolation cell in the winter
While kissing Mr. Freeze

Take the weather man and blow him away, hey, hey
Love is a desert and I need it to rain
You are so good at keeping me company
You are relating to a psychopath
Your role model is in therapy
You must be real far gone
You're relating to a psychopath

Noah's elephants are leaving the ark in eights
During the upside of my manic depressive state
Crickets sing in 3 part harmony

I try to walk away, I choke and I stumble
I'm flying back so listen close when I mumble
That you are so good at keeping me company, yeah

You are relating to a psychopath
Your role model is in therapy
You must be real far gone
You're relating to a psychopath

It never adds up when you do your math
You're relating to a psychopath
Yes I'm real far gone
You're relating to a psychopath

Medication is slow and it's when it kicks in
That my mind chooses to go my feel better begins
Just when I get attached, it ends, it's insane
I'd better remain a psycho, 1, 2, 3, 4

Cartoon figures dance in my head
I said
Love is butter won't you be my bread?
You are so good at keeping me company, yeah

Oh, you are relating to a psychopath
Your role model is in therapy
You must be real far gone
You're relating to a psychopath, yeah

It never adds up when you do your math
You're relating to a psychopath
Yes, I'm real far gone
You're relating to a psychopath
Oh, a, a psychopath

I am demented
My mind is bendin'
My brain is twisted
Baby, keep me company

It never adds up when you do your math
You're relating to a psychopath
Yes, I'm real far gone
You're relating to a psychopath

You must be a psycho too
Love is butter won't you be my bread?
That's what I said, Psychotic, Psychosis
My manic depressive state is great
On the upside, it's the love side

Love is a desert and I need you to rain, rain, rain
Rain, rain, rain, rain, rain, rain, rain
Rain, rain, rain, rain, rain, rain, rain




Love is butter won't you be my bread?
Did you hear what I said?

Overall Meaning

In "Related to a Psychopath," Macy Gray paints a picture of a relationship that's as hot as hot wings drenched in hot chocolate in Hell and as cold as a winter's day in an isolation cell, all while kissing Mr. Freeze. She goes on to describe the feeling of being so attached to someone that they can keep you company even though they're relating to a psychopath. Noah's elephants leaving the ark in eights, three-part harmony from crickets, and cartoon figures dancing in her head are all symbols of her manic depressive state. She talks about medication that is slow to kick in and the feeling of getting too attached before it inevitably ends.


The song expresses the manic and depressive states of Macy Gray's bipolar disorder. Love is a desert and she needs it to rain, and the only person who can keep her company is someone who is also "relating to a psychopath." The lyrics are raw and honest, painting a vivid picture of the chaotic nature of mental illness.


Line by Line Meaning

Hot like hot wings with hot chocolate in Hell, aha
I feel intense and unexplainable emotions like being in Hell with a burning sensation, but also feel pleasurable emotions like having hot chocolate. Hot wings are usually associated with spice which causes burning sensation in the mouth.


Cold like in my isolation cell in the winter
I feel lonely and abandoned, like I am locked up in a cold and empty cell, with no one to talk to and nowhere to go.


While kissing Mr. Freeze
Despite feeling the extreme coldness of my surroundings, I am still able to express my love and passion for someone or something, just like kissing Mr. Freeze who is known for his icy superpowers.


Take the weather man and blow him away, hey, hey
I want to get rid of the person who keeps predicting or controlling the changes in my mood or life, and start anew.


Love is a desert and I need it to rain
I am going through a rough patch, where I feel dry and barren in terms of love and affection, and I need someone or something to make me feel alive and refreshed.


You are so good at keeping me company
I appreciate the presence of someone else who can distract me from my own thoughts and feelings, and make me feel less lonely.


You are relating to a psychopath
I see you exhibiting similar behaviors to someone with a mental health condition that makes them prone to violent, dangerous, or irrational actions.


Your role model is in therapy
The person you admire or aspire to be like is also struggling with their own mental health and needs professional help to cope with their issues.


You must be real far gone
I believe that you have gone too deep or too far with your destructive or harmful behavior, and it might be difficult to come back from that.


Noah's elephants are leaving the ark in eights
I am experiencing a moment of confusion or delusion where I am comparing my current situation to a biblical story of animals leaving a boat in pairs or groups.


During the upside of my manic depressive state
I am referring to a phase of feeling extremely high or euphoric as a result of a manic episode in bipolar disorder which is followed by depressive symptoms.


Crickets sing in 3 part harmony
There is a peaceful or serene atmosphere around me, where even the sound of insects' chirping feels like music to my ears.


I try to walk away, I choke and I stumble
I am attempting to distance myself from someone or something that is causing me pain or discomfort, but I am struggling to let go and move on.


I'm flying back so listen close when I mumble
I am having a moment of clarity or insight, where I am communicating a message or idea in a subtle or indirect way.


It never adds up when you do your math
The things you say or do do not make sense or add up logically or emotionally, and it is hard for me to understand your motivations or reasoning.


Medication is slow and it's when it kicks in
I rely on medication to manage my mental health issues, and it takes a while for it to start working effectively.


That my mind chooses to go my feel better begins
I experience a sense of relief or pleasure when my medication starts working and I feel more stable or balanced mentally.


Just when I get attached, it ends, it's insane
I feel like my life or relationships are unpredictable and unstable, and every time I start feeling comfortable or attached to someone or something, it suddenly ends and leaves me feeling confused or broken.


I'd better remain a psycho, 1, 2, 3, 4
I struggle with my own identity and mental health, and I might be more comfortable or productive when I embrace my 'crazy' or unpredictable side, rather than trying to conform to society's expectations or norms.


Cartoon figures dance in my head
I have an active or vivid imagination where I visualize characters or images that are usually associated with fictional or imaginary worlds.


Love is butter won't you be my bread?
I am craving for someone or something to fill me up or nourish me, just like bread and butter are common comfort foods that satisfy our hunger and give us energy.


Did you hear what I said?
I want to make sure that you understand or pay attention to what I am saying, as it might be important or significant for me.


You must be a psycho too
I am being sarcastic or playful, implying that you are also weird or crazy just like me, and we can understand each other's quirks and eccentricities.


That's what I said, Psychotic, Psychosis
I am repeating my earlier statement in a more dramatic or exaggerated way, using medical or psychological terms to describe my state of mind.


My manic depressive state is great
I am having a moment of euphoria or grandiosity, where I feel invincible or powerful in spite of my bipolar disorder.


On the upside, it's the love side
Despite my mental health struggles, I can still experience positive emotions like love and affection, and that's the 'upside' of my condition.


Rain, rain, rain, rain, rain, rain, rain
I am emphasizing or exaggerating my need for rain as a metaphor for my need for love, affection, or emotional support.


I am demented
I am acknowledging my own mental health condition, most likely bipolar disorder, where my moods and behaviors can be extreme and unpredictable.


My mind is bendin'
I feel like my thoughts or emotions are bending or twisting in unusual or distorted ways, and I might be struggling to hold onto reality.


My brain is twisted
I feel like my brain or mind is distorted or twisted, and I might be experiencing symptoms of mental illness like hallucinations or delusions.


Baby, keep me company
I am asking for someone to be with me or support me, as I am going through a difficult or lonely time.




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Redemption Song - Macy Gray - Lyrics

Old pirates, yes, they rob I
Sold out to the merchant ships
Minutes after they took I
From the bottomless pit
But my hand was made strong
By the hand of the Almighty
We forward in this generation
Triumphantly

Won't you help me sing
These songs of freedom?
It’s all I ever have
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Redemption songs

Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery
None but ourselves can free our minds
Have no fear for atomic energy
'Cause none of them can stop the time
How long shall they kill our prophets
While we stand aside and look?
Some say it's just a part of it
We've got to fulfill the book

Won't you help me sing
These songs of freedom?
It’s all I ever have
Redemption songs
Redemption songs
It’s all I ever have
Redemption songs
Redemption songs
It’s all I ever have
Redemption songs

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