From Attack of the Grey Lantern
Released February 1997.
Disgusting
Mansun Lyrics
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You're the stranger in here, with your stranger face
You know that everyone can see is false
Something's rotten with you, you show no regret
Like we all know that you're supposed to do
I hope you've changed the way you think
I hope you've changed the clothes you wear
I hope that you regret these things you say
I think you know that anyway
You've been disgraceful, it's so regretful
You're disgusting, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
You know you've been disgraceful, it's so regretful
You've been disgusting
You're the outcast here, you're the native of a place
You been and moved, excluded too
We create a tension, when we were the same
There was a pressure that would force you to
I hope you've changed the way you think
I hope you've changed the clothes you wear
I hope that you regret these things you say
I hope in time that things will change
I think you know that anyway
You've been disgraceful, it's so regretful
You're disgusting
You know you've been disgraceful, it's so regretful
You are disgusting
You're so full of venom that you'll spit into you're own sweet face
Oh
I hope you've changed the way you think
I hope you've changed the clothes you wear
I hope that you regret those things you say
I hope in time that things will change
I think you know that anyway
You've been disgraceful, it's so regretful
You're disgusting, ah-ah-ah-ah
You know you've been disgraceful, it's so regretful
You're disgusting, oh-oh-oh-oh...
It's so disgraceful, you're disrespectful
You are disgusting, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Yeah, ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah
Disgusting, ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah
Disgusting
You've been disgusting
You know you've been disgusting
It's so regretful
"Mansun's song Disgusting" is about calling out someone who has been disgraceful and indignant. The song starts with the phrase "Back off, off" which sets the tone for the rest of the song. The song addresses someone who is a stranger in a community and who has shifted their personality since they came. The person being addressed in the song is accused of being two-faced and not showing regret even though they should. They are urged to change the way they think and the way they behave. Despite being regarded as an outcast, they are blamed for building tension in the same community where they find themselves isolated from.
Line by Line Meaning
Back off, off
Please step away
You're the stranger in here, with your stranger face
You are unfamiliar in this place and your face appears strange
You know that everyone can see is false
You are not genuine and others can see through you
Something's rotten with you, you show no regret
There is something wrong with you and you appear unapologetic
Like we all know that you're supposed to do
You are expected to act a certain way, as everyone knows
I hope you've changed the way you think
I wish you have altered your way of thinking
I hope you've changed the clothes you wear
I wish you have changed your attire
I hope that you regret these things you say
I wish you regret the words you speak
I hope in time that things will change
I wish that things will improve over time
I think you know that anyway
I believe you are aware of this
You've been disgraceful, it's so regretful
Your actions have been disgraceful and regrettable
You're disgusting, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
You are foul and repulsive
You know you've been disgraceful, it's so regretful
You are aware that your actions have been disgraceful and regrettable
You've been disgusting
You have been repugnant
You're the outcast here, you're the native of a place
You are the outsider in this group, despite being from here
You been and moved, excluded too
You have been ostracized and deliberately excluded
We create a tension, when we were the same
Our differences create tension, though we are fundamentally the same
There was a pressure that would force you to
There was a force exerted on you to comply
You're so full of venom that you'll spit into you're own sweet face
You are so hateful that you will turn on yourself
It's so disgraceful, you're disrespectful
Your behavior is shameful and disrespectful
Disgusting
Repulsive
You've been disgusting
You have acted in a repugnant manner
You know you've been disgusting
You are aware that you have been repulsive
It's so regretful
It is unfortunate
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Written by: PAUL EDWARD DRAPER
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