Wicked Thing
Megan McDuffee Lyrics
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But I try to
Silence you inside my head
You're the voice that
Makes me writhe when I'm abed
How you split me
With your cunning
Every time while you have fed
Colors my entire world red
Wish I could have chosen
But you always win
I can feel you in my bones
I'll never be alone
Fight tooth and nail
To stop your surfacing
All the while as I protest
I relish your behest
Surrendering
I want to be a wicked thing
I have moments
Of clarity
But they're few and far between
You're the voice that
Pushes cravings so obscene
How you burn me
Nice and slowly
Pulling tight as any wire
You're the voice that
Fills me raw with blind desire
Wish I could have chosen
But you always win
I can feel you in my bones
I'll never be alone
Fight tooth and nail
To stop your surfacing
All the while as I protest
I relish your behest
Surrendering
I want to be a wicked thing
I don't want to
Do I need to
Easier just to give in
You're the voice that
Keeps my defense paper thin
How you grip me with your visions
You're the voice that cuts a grin
All is red now
As you swallow me in sin
Wish I could have chosen
But you always win
I can feel you in my bones
I'll never be alone
Fight tooth and nail
To stop your surfacing
All the while as I protest
I relish your behest
Surrendering
I want to be a wicked thing
Wicked thing, a wicked thing, a wicked thing, I want to be a wicked thing
In "Wicked Thing" by Megan McDuffee, the lyrics delve into the internal struggle of the singer against their own dark desires. The song opens with the singer acknowledging the presence of an inner voice that haunts them, pushing them to indulge in wickedness. This voice "colors [their] entire world red," symbolizing the intensity and all-consuming nature of these temptations.
Despite their resistance, the singer feels powerless against this voice, which always seems to prevail. They describe feeling the influence of this wickedness deep within their bones, signifying how ingrained it has become in their existence. They admit that fighting against these impulses often feels like a losing battle, as they are never truly alone in their struggle. This creates a sense of isolation, as the singer feels trapped by their own desires.
The lyrics emphasize the internal conflict between the singer's desire to resist and their contradictory desire to surrender to their wicked side. They yearn for moments of clarity and inner strength but acknowledge that these moments are rare and fleeting. The wicked voice within them continues to pull them towards dark and obscene cravings, generating a blind desire that is both seductive and dangerous. The singer admits to relishing these urges, highlighting the complexity of their emotions and their internal conflict.
The chorus reinforces the struggle, as the singer confesses their willingness to become a "wicked thing." They feel torn between the desire to resist and the growing temptation to give in. The chorus emphasizes their internal battle, using repetition to emphasize the conflicting desires that are tearing them apart.
In the final verse, the singer contemplates the easier path of surrendering to their wicked nature. They acknowledge how this voice weakens their defenses, leaving them vulnerable to succumbing to sinful behavior. The voice's grip on them intensifies, captivating their imagination and cutting a sinister grin. The lyrics suggest that the singer has embraced their wickedness, as everything around them becomes engulfed in red, signifying their acceptance of sin.
Overall, "Wicked Thing" explores the internal struggle between resisting and giving in to one's dark desires. The lyrics convey the torment and conflict faced by the singer as they navigate their own inner demons, ultimately raising questions about the nature of temptation, self-control, and personal identity.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't want to
I have reservations and reluctance
But I try to
Yet I make an effort
Silence you inside my head
Suppress your influence within my thoughts
You're the voice that
You possess the power to
Makes me writhe when I'm abed
Cause me inner turmoil when I lie down to rest
How you split me
The way you divide me
With your cunning
Through your slyness and deceit
Every time while you have fed
Each instance you have nourished yourself
You're the voice that
You are the influential force that
Colors my entire world red
Taints my entire perception with intense emotions
Wish I could have chosen
Desire to have the ability to decide
But you always win
Yet you consistently emerge victorious
I can feel you in my bones
Sensation of your presence deep within me
I'll never be alone
I'll forever be accompanied by you
Fight tooth and nail
Struggle with great determination
To stop your surfacing
To prevent your emergence
All the while as I protest
Even as I voice my resistance
I relish your behest
I derive pleasure from your command
Surrendering
Yielding and submitting
I want to be a wicked thing
I aspire to embrace my darker side
I have moments
There are instances
Of clarity
When my thoughts are clear
But they're few and far between
Yet they are uncommon and infrequent
You're the voice that
You are the influential force that
Pushes cravings so obscene
Compels me towards depraved desires
How you burn me
The way you scorch me
Nice and slowly
Gradually and deliberately
Pulling tight as any wire
Tugging tightly like a taught wire
You're the voice that
You are the influential force that
Fills me raw with blind desire
Overwhelms me with intense and irrational longing
Wish I could have chosen
Desire to have the ability to decide
But you always win
Yet you consistently emerge victorious
I can feel you in my bones
Sensation of your presence deep within me
I'll never be alone
I'll forever be accompanied by you
Fight tooth and nail
Struggle with great determination
To stop your surfacing
To prevent your emergence
All the while as I protest
Even as I voice my resistance
I relish your behest
I derive pleasure from your command
Surrendering
Yielding and submitting
I want to be a wicked thing
I aspire to embrace my darker side
I don't want to
I have reservations and reluctance
Do I need to
Is it necessary for me to
Easier just to give in
Simpler to succumb
You're the voice that
You are the influential force that
Keeps my defense paper thin
Maintains my feeble resistance
How you grip me with your visions
The way you tightly grasp me with your imaginations
You're the voice that cuts a grin
You are the influential force that brings a wicked smile
All is red now
Everything is now filled with intense emotions
As you swallow me in sin
As you consume me with immoral acts
Wish I could have chosen
Desire to have the ability to decide
But you always win
Yet you consistently emerge victorious
I can feel you in my bones
Sensation of your presence deep within me
I'll never be alone
I'll forever be accompanied by you
Fight tooth and nail
Struggle with great determination
To stop your surfacing
To prevent your emergence
All the while as I protest
Even as I voice my resistance
I relish your behest
I derive pleasure from your command
Surrendering
Yielding and submitting
I want to be a wicked thing
I aspire to embrace my darker side
Wicked thing, a wicked thing, a wicked thing, I want to be a wicked thing
Emphasizing the desire to embrace one's dark and sinful nature
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Megan McDuffee
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@busterwolf9528
River City Girls brought me here and i'm so glad to be introduced to such talented and underrated artist,love your work and cheers from Mexico :)
@findgodwithin369
Nice, same here!
@KenNakajima07
Yup yup, a huevo!
@matthewlister3755
Megan McDuffee:
-Great composer
-Great arranger
-Great sound designer
-Great singer
-Great songwriter
-Super flexible
Love it!
@MeganMcDuffee
Don't forget great mix engineer 😉 Thanks Matthew!! You rock. 💜
@andreathehermit4713
That part from 2:27 to 2:29 was masterfully excecuted 👀👌 such a good cut
@Virtute
Such an excellent song and video, they compliment each other's vibes so well
@findgodwithin369
Damn it this has become my favourite now, can't resist the lyrics! D:
@MeganMcDuffee
You must also be a wicked thing then :) <3
@DarkStarMusic2929
This has got to be the smoothest electropop song I've ever heard! Every track on this album is absolutely wonderful and is swimming in your specific style. Incredible stuff!