1) McQueen… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two artists going by the name McQueen:
1) McQueen are an all female rock group from the English town of Brighton, signed to the independant Newcastle based record label Demolition Reecords.
The band have a history of extensive touring with several headline tours of the UK, and opening for bands such as Aerosmith, Velvet Revolver, Wednesday 13 and WASP
Bigcheese describe the band as playing filthy punk rock.
2) McQueen is a bedroom-pop project from Jonno Klynsmith of Adelaide, Australia.
Break It To You
McQueen Lyrics
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Leave your baggage at the door,
'Coz we don't do no complications.
It's okay to get an itch,
But to constantly scratch at it,
Will only lead to irritation.
I don't know how to break it to you.
I don't know how to break it to you,
You're confused!
I don't know how to break it to you.
I don't know how to break it to you,
You're so bruised!
In the age of fine wine and bullshit,
Let's pretend to be civilised
And full of culture, it won't hurt us.
Well I'm sure, when they cut the dressings off,
It will all be healed,
At least that's what they tell you.
I don't know how to break it to you.
I don't know how to break it to you,
You're confused!
I don't know how to break it to you.
I don't know how to break it to you,
You're so bruised!
I don't know how I'm gonna break it to you,
You seem confused!
I don't know how you got the strength to be amused.
You've been bruised!
I don't know how to break it to you.
I don't know how to break it to you,
You're confused!
I don't know how to break it to you.
I don't know how to break it to you,
You're so bruised!
I don't know how to break it to you.
I don't know how to break it to you,
You're confused! (2x)
McQueen's song "Break It To You" appears to be a commentary on the superficiality and "fine wine and bullshit" of modern society. The first verse sets the tone with the lines "It's the age of heirs and graces, Leave your baggage at the door," implying that there is a certain level of privilege and prestige expected in this world, and that one must hide their flaws or vulnerabilities. The second part of the verse states that "we don't do no complications," which further supports the idea that things must be kept simple and easy to maintain a facade of "perfection." The chorus then addresses someone who is confused and bruised, possibly due to not fitting in with this world or being unable to keep up the masquerade.
The second verse adds to this theme by suggesting that there is a pressure to appear cultured and refined, but ultimately nothing is genuine or authentic. The line "let's pretend to be civilised" highlights the idea that people are putting on a show, and that this is all just a facade. The reference to dressings being cut off suggests that something has been covered up, and that when the truth is revealed, it may be painful. This verse adds to the sense that people are hiding their true selves in order to fit in.
Overall, "Break It To You" appears to be a criticism of the superficiality of modern society and the pressure to conform to a certain image. The repeated refrain of "I don't know how to break it to you, you're confused/bruised" implies a sense of empathy for those who are struggling to fit into this world, but also a sense of helplessness in not knowing how to address the issue.
Line by Line Meaning
It's the age of heirs and graces,
We currently live in a time where wealth and social standing are highly valued.
Leave your baggage at the door,
Don't bring any of your emotional issues or problems into this situation.
'Coz we don't do no complications.
We prefer things to be simple and straightforward without any problems or challenges.
It's okay to get an itch,
It's normal to feel a desire or longing for something.
But to constantly scratch at it,
If you keep obsessing over and pursuing that desire or longing, it will only become more irritating and frustrating.
Will only lead to irritation.
Continuing to focus on that desire or longing will only cause more discomfort and annoyance.
I don't know how to break it to you.
I'm unsure how to tell you this news or reveal this truth to you.
You're confused!
You're unsure or uncertain about something.
In the age of fine wine and bullshit,
During a time where people often pretend to be sophisticated and cultured but are actually dishonest and insincere.
Let's pretend to be civilised
We'll act as if we are respectful and knowledgeable in this situation.
And full of culture, it won't hurt us.
If we act cultured and sophisticated, it will benefit us in some way and won't cause any harm.
Well I'm sure, when they cut the dressings off,
I'm confident that when we remove the temporary coverings or disguises, the truth will be revealed.
It will all be healed,
Everything will be resolved and restored to a better state in the end.
At least that's what they tell you.
This is the message that others are trying to convince you of, but it may not necessarily be true.
You've been bruised!
You've been hurt or damaged in some way.
I don't know how I'm gonna break it to you,
I'm uncertain how I will reveal this information to you.
You seem confused!
You appear to be unsure or uncertain about something.
I don't know how you got the strength to be amused.
I'm unsure how you are able to find amusement or entertainment in this situation despite any difficulties or challenges.
You're so bruised!
You've been hurt or damaged to such an extent that it's affecting you in some way.
You're confused! (2x)
You're still unsure or uncertain about something.
Contributed by Ian P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
mitsoswu
I absolutly love this band,they are so rocking and heavy at the same time...
Amy Thomson
I love this band! I can't find their album anywhere though, gutted
HAYDS510
this songs pretty cool.