From Kleptomania
Released September 2004
It's Ok
Mansun Lyrics
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I wish you were cold,
I wish that you were cruel and empty,
But your not (In front of me)
But it's OK, you can cry in front of me
It's OK, I've seen it before
It's OK, you can fall on to your knees,
Wish I could nurse you,
I wish you were sick,
I hope your happiness defends you against me,
Oh no, not me
Cos it's OK, you can cry in front of me,
It's OK, I've seen you before.
I know you got the same for me
So it's OK, you can cry in front of me,
It's OK, I've seen you before.
It's OK, you can fall onto your knees,
It's OK, i've seen you before.
It's OK, you can cry in front of me,
It's OK, I've seen you before.
The lyrics of Mansun's song "It's OK" are quite simple yet profound. They convey the singer's desire to see his loved one go through the full range of human emotions, including the negative ones such as greed, coldness, and cruelty. However, at the same time, he reassures her that it's perfectly okay to let her guard down and be vulnerable in front of him, as he has seen her at her most raw and emotional state before. He wishes that he could be there for her when she is sick or in need of nursing, but he also acknowledges that her happiness and self-protection might distance her from him.
The theme of the song revolves around the complexities of relationships and the importance of being there for one another through thick and thin. The singer expresses his willingness to be a constant and reliable presence in her life, regardless of the highs and lows that they may face together. The line "I know you got the same for me" reinforces the idea of mutual support and understanding in a healthy relationship.
Overall, Mansun's "It's OK" is a heartfelt and honest portrayal of love and vulnerability. The lyrics encourage listeners to value and cherish their relationships, not just during the good times but also in times of hardship and despair.
Line by Line Meaning
I wish you were greedy,
I desire for you to have more selfish tendencies,
I wish you were cold,
I desire for you to be more detached emotionally,
I wish that you were cruel and empty,
I desire for you to be more heartless and lacking empathy,
But your not (In front of me)
But in my presence, you show a different side of yourself.
But it's OK, you can cry in front of me
It's alright for you to show vulnerability and express your emotions in front of me,
It's OK, I've seen it before
I have witnessed your emotions before and it doesn't change how I feel about you,
It's OK, you can fall on to your knees,
It's acceptable for you to lose control and break down,
It's OK, cos I've seen you before
I've seen your vulnerability and I'm not judging you for it.
Wish I could nurse you,
I want to take care of you,
I wish you were sick,
I want you to need my help and support,
I hope your happiness defends you against me,
I wish you to find happiness and for it to protect you from any pain I may cause,
Oh no, not me
However, I don't wish to harm or cause you any pain.
I know you got the same for me
I understand that you have similar feelings for me,
So it's OK, you can cry in front of me,
So it's perfectly fine for you to show your emotions and cry in front of me,
It's OK, I've seen you before.
I've witnessed your vulnerability and it hasn't changed my feelings for you.
It's OK, you can fall onto your knees,
It's acceptable for you to lose control and break down,
It's OK, i've seen you before.
I've seen your vulnerability and I don't think any less of you for it.
It's OK, you can cry in front of me,
Overall, it's alright for you to show your emotions and cry in front of me,
It's OK, I've seen you before.
Because I've seen you be vulnerable before and it's not changed how I feel about you.
Contributed by Addison J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.