My Baby
Margot & the Nuclear So and So's Lyrics


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Hard times, bad breaks
My baby shoots her mouth off

You're stripping naked in the hallway
Not a care in your head
No strip of clothing, no cop inside
I'd say I'd do it, alright kid, you're a tough chick
My baby shoots her mouth off
My baby shoots her mouth off, mouth off
Ahoo, ahoo, ahoo
Ahoo, ahoo, ahoo

Come over and convert me
Lead me straight to the cross
You're gettin' over in the chapel
People are staring at you, please, good grief

My baby wants to kill me
My baby wants to kill me, kill me
Ahoo, ahoo, ahoo

Hard times, bad breaks
My baby shoots her mouth off
My baby shoots her mouth off, mouth off




Ahoo, ahoo, ahoo
Ahoo, ahoo, ahoo

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Margot & the Nuclear So and So's's song "My Baby" describe a tumultuous relationship with a woman who frequently "shoots her mouth off." The singer seems both enamored and exasperated by this woman, as they watch her confidently and carelessly strip down in a hallway and provoke various people in a chapel. Despite her unpredictable and sometimes violent behavior ("My baby wants to kill me"), the singer clearly finds her alluring and thrilling ("alright kid, you're a tough chick").


The song portrays a complex mix of emotions, from frustration and fear to admiration and desire. The repeated "Ahoo, ahoo, ahoo" throughout the song adds to its atmosphere of wild abandon and uncertainty. It seems to suggest that the singer is caught up in a whirlwind of passion with this woman, unable to resist her even as she causes chaos and mayhem. Overall, "My Baby" is a provocative and enigmatic song that explores the darker side of romantic love.


Line by Line Meaning

Hard times, bad breaks
Difficulties and failures in life


My baby shoots her mouth off
My partner talks too much, often without thinking or being aware of the consequences


You're stripping naked in the hallway
You're acting recklessly and without regard to decency or social norms


Not a care in your head
You have no worries or concerns about the consequences of your actions


No strip of clothing, no cop inside
There are no barriers or obstacles preventing you from doing whatever you want


I'd say I'd do it, alright kid, you're a tough chick
I might do the same thing as you, but I acknowledge your bravery and resilience in the face of adversity


Come over and convert me
Persuade me to change my beliefs or way of thinking


Lead me straight to the cross
Guide me towards a more religious or spiritual way of life


You're gettin' over in the chapel
You're being too brazen or bold in a religious setting, potentially disrespecting its traditions or beliefs


People are staring at you, please, good grief
Others are noticing your behavior and potentially judging you for it


My baby wants to kill me
My partner is causing me harm or pain, either physically or emotionally


Kill me, kill me
Expressing a desire for the pain or suffering to end, possibly through self-destructive means




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