Following an extended musical hiatus, Argo released her long-awaited debut solo single, "Angry", in April 2022. Almost 11 months after Angry, she released "I Can Only Be Me", with the same cover as the previous single.
Suicide Birds
Mars Argo Lyrics
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Dizzy with the smell of perfume
Hiding from her family that she missed
Cold and all alone in her room
The bird flew into the window
And he heard the same song in our heads
I often wonder what it would feel like
Free again
We were building courses for horses
Make believe with me by your side
She grew up a week before I did
My mother said that it wasn't right
The bird flew into the window
And he heard the same song in our heads
I often wonder what it would feel like
To be free again
Free again
Memories fade
But they bring you back to the good old days
But the good old days will never be the same
I sang a song I wrote for you yesterday
But you didn't hear it
You didn't hear it
Anyway
Anyway, oh
Anyway-ay-ay
Anyway, oh
Anyway
It's just the good
It's just the good old days
The lyrics of Mars Argo's song "Suicide Birds" discuss the feelings of loneliness, confinement, and longing for freedom. The opening line, "She was feeling faint when the smoke hit," suggests a hazy, dreamlike state in which the singer is lost in her own thoughts. The reference to perfume adds to the surreal atmosphere, as if the singer is in a disconnected state from reality. She hides from her family, suggesting a desire for solitude or perhaps even estrangement from those closest to her. The image of the bird flying into the window and hearing the same song as the singer suggests a shared feeling of captivity or being trapped. The theme of being confined is also present in the line "We were building courses for horses," suggesting a need to create boundaries as a form of control.
The song alludes to a turbulent relationship between the two characters, with the line "She grew up a week before I did, My mother said that it wasn't right" hinting at some kind of age difference or taboo nature of their relationship. The chorus reflects the desire for freedom, with the repetition of the phrase "Free again." The singer expresses a longing for the past, with the line "Memories fade, but they bring you back to the good old days, But the good old days will never be the same." The song is ultimately a reflection on the human desire for freedom, both physical and emotional, and the pain that comes with feeling confined or trapped.
Line by Line Meaning
She was feeling faint when the smoke hit
She was overwhelmed and weakened when the fumes penetrated her surroundings
Dizzy with the smell of perfume
Feeling disoriented and dizzy with the strong scent of fragrance
Hiding from her family that she missed
Concealing her true feelings and emotions towards her loved ones that she longs for
Cold and all alone in her room
Feeling disconnected and isolated in her personal space
The bird flew into the window
An innocent bird entered the room through an open window
And he heard the same song in our heads
The bird shares an intangible connection and familiarity with the people in the room
I often wonder what it would feel like
I constantly ponder the feeling of experiencing something different or new
To be free again
To regain the sense of liberation or freedom that has been lost
We were building courses for horses
Imagining and creating scenarios, weaving stories as a form of distraction
Make believe with me by your side
Fantasizing and envisioning things with a partner or companion by your side
She grew up a week before I did
She matured and developed earlier than I did, even if only by a week
My mother said that it wasn't right
My mother disapproved of our relationship or behavior in some way
Memories fade
Recollections and moments from the past gradually lose their vividness or clarity
But they bring you back to the good old days
Despite losing their sharpness, memories have the ability to transport us back to past moments
But the good old days will never be the same
Things always change and evolve, and the past can never truly be replicated
I sang a song I wrote for you yesterday
I performed and sang a piece of music that I personally composed for you recently
But you didn't hear it
Unfortunately, you were not present or attentive enough to appreciate my gesture
You didn't hear it
My musical performance went unnoticed and unacknowledged by you
Anyway
Regardless of the lack of response, I will keep moving forward
Anyway, oh
I will continue on my course despite the lack of support or validation
Anyway-ay-ay
My trajectory may not be smooth or easy, but I will push forward nonetheless
Anyway, oh
No matter what obstacles or challenges come my way, I will persevere
It's just the good
Only the positive aspects of the past are remembered
It's just the good old days
Only the times of joy and pleasure are remembered from the past
Contributed by Asher E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.