Clue Juice
Mannequin Pussy Lyrics

In Mannequin Pussy's song Clue Juice, the singer is wary of someone who throws their arms around her to make it seem like they love her, but she's no stranger to this behavior. She's "heard it all before" and "seen it come and go" but the other person still wants to do it all over again. Despite her reluctance, however, she's willing to accept their love on their terms: "if that's the way you want it then that's the way it is." This line suggests that the singer is perhaps resigned to the fact that she'll never get the love she deserves and is willing to settle for something less.

Throughout the song, the tone is one of weariness and resignation, as the singer is emotionally drained from all the people who have mistreated her in the past. The repeated verses of "Throw your arms around me so I know" highlight the desperation for affection that both parties feel. The song is essentially about unhealthy relationships and the cyclical nature of love where the same patterns repeat themselves over and over again.