Margot & the Nuclear So and So's is a 6-piece indie-pop/orchestral pop band… Read Full Bio ↴Margot & the Nuclear So and So's is a 6-piece indie-pop/orchestral pop band from Indianapolis, Indiana. The band, which was formed in 2004 by Richard Edwards and Andy Fry (formerly of Archer Avenue and The Academy, respectively), is currently signed to Epic Records.

Their debut album, The Dust of Retreat came out in 2006. At this time, the band was signed to Artemis Records and had 8 members. In 2008 the band signed to Epic Records and (on 7 October) released two new albums, Animal! and Not Animal. The band originally planned to just release "Animal!". However, Epic disagreed on their song choice, and compiled a different list, which would later become "Not Animal". Eventually, after dispute over which version would be released, it was decided to release both at the same time.

In August 2009, 5 of the band's members left. They are all involved in other projects, most notably Pravada.

While the band, and Richard specifically have given many explanations to the band's name; this is all in fun. As the name was created as an anti-name; not meant to have any real meaning, just to make fun of other ridiculous names. The name "Margot" comes from Gweneth Paltrow's character in Wes Anderson's "The Royal Tenenbaums".

The band's sound, categorized as "chamber pop", has been compared to the indie rock groups Arcade Fire, The Decemberists, and The Shins, while incorporating elements of singer/songwriters like Paul Simon and Conor Oberst.

Current Members are:
Richard Edwards - lead vocals, guitar, bells, melodica, banjo
Ronnie Kwasman - lead guitar
Tyler Watkins - bass guitar
Brian Deck - drums
Eric Kang - guitar
Cameron McGill

Former Members include:
Emily Watkins - keys, backup vocals
Andy Fry - guitar, bass, lap steel, percussion
Jesse Lee - cello
Casey Tennis - percussion
Chris Fry - drums, percussion

Cold Kind and Lemon Eyes
Margot & the Nuclear So and So's Lyrics

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Oh God, deliver me from my enemies
these women in green winter coats
working for a tip
don't paint your lips

and don't bite
they're baiting you
and don't cry

'cause they want you to

mamma, I'm sleeping it off
worn thin from red lights and scotch
and I hate being cross,
but you should hold your booze

please don't drop bombs on me
I beg of thee, just leave me in peace
i'll have cold, kind, and lemon eyes
oh lemon eyes. My God!

Don't suck your gut so tight
and don't cut your hair so nice

mamma, i'm sleeping it off
worn thin from red lights and scotch.
I hate being cross,
but you should hold your booze.

don't bite, I'm begging you
and don't leave when I curse at you

mamma, I'm sleeping it off
worn thin from red lights and scotch

I hate being cross
but you should hold your booze

Overall Meaning

Cold Kind and Lemon Eyes by Margot & the Nuclear So and So's is a song about a relationship and the pressures that come with it. The song opens with the singer asking God for deliverance from his enemies, who are represented by women in green winter coats. These women are working for a tip and the singer warns against falling for their traps. He advises not to paint their lips or bite and cry because that's what they want you to do. The singer also tells his partner to hold her booze instead of being cross, while he's sleeping off his alcohol.

The chorus of the song talks about the singer's desire to be left alone and not have any bombs dropped on him. He wants to have "cold, kind, and lemon eyes" which could be interpreted as a desire for a certain detachment or apathy. He seems to be tired of the pressure to look a certain way, as well as the pressures of his relationship. Throughout the song, the singer is begging for understanding while acknowledging his own faults and flaws.

Overall, Cold Kind and Lemon Eyes is a melancholic song about the difficulties of maintaining a relationship, dealing with pressures both internal and external, and struggling with addiction and personal issues.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh God, deliver me from my enemies
I pray for salvation from those who wish to harm me

these women in green winter coats
These specific women wearing green winter coats

working for a tip
Earning money through service industry gratuity

don't paint your lips
Do not apply lipstick to your mouth

and don't bite
Do not chomp down with your teeth

they're baiting you
They are attempting to provoke a response from you

and don't cry
Do not shed tears

'cause they want you to
Because that is the outcome they desire

mamma, I'm sleeping it off
Mother, I am resting to recover from my inebriation

worn thin from red lights and scotch
Tired from visiting bars and indulging in alcohol

and I hate being cross,
I dislike feeling angry