1) Mannequin was a band … Read Full Bio ↴There are at least ten acts with this name:
1) Mannequin was a band from Sterling, VA comprised of members of the punk band Pg.99 and others. Known for their rather chaotic live shows and "yr screaming youth" based lyrical content, they had a strong following among the Mid-Atlantic punk scene. Rumored to have broken up because the drummer moved to L.A. to model.
2) ＭＡＮＮＥＱＵＩＮ is a Japanese Visual Kei band that formed 2007 and went on activity pause in 2009. They released one mini album titled "Seeds of Empty Flowers", as well as a full length album titled "Empty Flowers".
3) MANNEQUIN, a synthpunk band from San Antonio, Texas. They recorded some songs between 1980-1981 before turning into another band called "Himmel".
4) mannequin, a producer and song writer from south east london
5) Mannequin, the name the Polish singer/ songwriter Marcin Koscelniak used on his album, which was also called "Mannequin".
6) Mannequin a deathcore band.
7) MANNEQUIN - THE AMAZING BRITISH BROTHERS DAN AND REUBEN FTW!
8) Mannequin is french emo band http://wearemannequin.blogspot.com/
9) Mannequin is also the name of a hardcore punk trio from Nottingham, UK
Oh Well
Mannequin Lyrics
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The lyrics of Mannequin's song Oh Well seem to touch upon themes of self-reflection, self-sabotage, and self-preservation. The line "Please don't ask me about yourself, I don't want to succeed" could be interpreted as the singer avoiding conversations about others in order to avoid the possibility of facing their own shortcomings or failures. The next line, "I choose to fall to all pieces, sir, well okay" suggests a willingness to self-destruct, possibly as a way of avoiding confrontation with reality. However, the singer also seems to be resigned to the consequences of their actions, as evidenced by the line "Don't say I didn't tell you so" and the resigned "Oh well" that follows.
The final line "Just stay awhile" suggests a reluctance to fully let go and face the consequences of their choices. The song as a whole seems to be a meditation on the complexities of self-preservation and the self-doubt that can come with it. The lyrics are cryptic, but evoke a sense of vulnerability and introspection that is relatable.
Line by Line Meaning
Please dont ask me about yrself i dont want to succeed
I don't want to engage in a discussion about you and your life aspirations because I don't want to feel pressure to succeed and achieve in the same way.
i choose to fall to all pieces sir well okay
I've made a conscious decision to let myself fall apart and break down, and I'm acknowledging that it's okay and accepting of the consequences.
dont say i didnt tell you so
I want to make sure that you know that I knew the possible outcomes and consequences of my decisions, and that you shouldn't be surprised by the result.
dont say oh well
I don't want to hear any indifference or apathy towards my situation or decisions. It's important to me that I feel heard and understood.
just stay awhile
Despite everything, I still want you to stay by my side and support me, even if it means enduring some difficult moments or setbacks together.
Contributed by Madison N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.