Clean
Manhole Lyrics


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she is the little bitch her cuts she cannot stitch the blood begins to gush and now she knows too much she
rapes you with her mind can't leave her past behind invites you with her eyes destroys you with her...lies
psychopathic, now you ask if things are what they seem reality is all that's dirty underneath the clean
she loads the empty gun she fucks him just for fun she sucks her thumb to sleep thre's nothing left to keep
she spits whats in her mouth she rips her insides out she likes to see him bleed she bites the hand that...
feeds
reality is all the shit that makes me fuckin..scream! "there is no escaping here"
eenie meenie minie moe what you reap is what you sew if you hollar i will know can't let it, won't let it
gotta let it go




put on your face pretend to be brave what you don't know won't hurt you it's too late to be saved feelin so
clean i'm feelin so clean take another look cuz things are not what they... i don't wanna be clean

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Manhole's song "Clean" depict a character who is unstable and violent. The opening lines suggest that she is self-harming and cannot deal with the emotional pain she is experiencing. She also seems to have a hypnotic effect on people, with her eyes inviting and her lies destructive. The chorus suggests that she is living in a world of illusions, where reality is dirty underneath the clean façade. The second verse delves deeper into her violent nature, with her loading guns, having sex for fun, and causing harm to herself and others. The final lines of the chorus show that the character does not want to conform to societal expectations of cleanliness, suggesting that she would rather embrace her own darkness than pretend to be something she is not.


The song was written by Tairrie B for her band Manhole, which later changed its name to Tura Satana. Tairrie B is known for her provocative and confrontational lyrics, which often touch on taboo subjects such as mental illness, domestic violence, and sexual abuse. "Clean" showcases her talent for dark storytelling, with vivid imagery and unsettling themes.


Line by Line Meaning

she is the little bitch her cuts she cannot stitch
The woman in question is helpless and can no longer hide her wounds.


the blood begins to gush and now she knows too much
The wounds are starting to bleed, and the woman realizes the gravity of her situation.


she rapes you with her mind can't leave her past behind
The woman is tormented by her memories and uses them to manipulate others.


invites you with her eyes destroys you with her...lies
She uses her sexuality to lure in victims and then deceives them with false promises.


psychopathic, now you ask if things are what they seem
The woman's behavior is indicative of a psychopath, which leads to questions about reality.


reality is all that's dirty underneath the clean
The true nature of reality is often hidden behind appearances and can be quite disturbing.


she loads the empty gun she fucks him just for fun
The woman enjoys inflicting pain on others and takes pleasure in using her power over them.


she sucks her thumb to sleep thre's nothing left to keep
The woman is emotionally broken and has nothing left to hold onto.


she spits whats in her mouth she rips her insides out
The woman is self-destructive and cannot keep her emotions inside.


she likes to see him bleed she bites the hand that...feeds
The woman is vindictive and enjoys causing pain to those who care for her.


reality is all the shit that makes me fuckin..scream! "there is no escaping here"
The harsh realities of life are overwhelming and inescapable, leaving the individual feeling trapped.


eenie meenie minie moe what you reap is what you sew if you hollar i will know can't let it, won't let it gotta let it go
The consequences of one's actions are inescapable, and it is necessary to let go of the things that hold us back.


put on your face pretend to be brave what you don't know won't hurt you it's too late to be saved
It is often easier to hide behind a façade of strength than to face the harsh truths of reality, but by doing so, we are beyond salvation.


feelin so clean i'm feelin so clean take another look cuz things are not what they...
Despite our attempts to hide behind appearances, the true nature of reality eventually catches up to us.


i don't wanna be clean
The individual resists the idea of superficial cleanliness and prefers to confront the harsh truths of reality.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALBERT RICO VILLASENOR, MARCELO PALOMINO, SCOTT UEDA, TAIRRIE BETH

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