Isabella
Melvins Lyrics


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I need it bad
'Cause I feel bad
'Cause I'm true
'Cause I feel dance to dance a man
And I'm what it feels to be
Down, it's real it's real.




Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Isabella" by Melvins describe a person who is going through some tough times and needs something to make them feel better. The singer sees herself as true, which could mean that she is being honest with herself about her emotional state. She says that she needs something so badly because she feels bad, possibly to the point of being depressed. The line "And I'm what it feels to be down, it's real it's real" emphasizes how strongly she is feeling this way.


The mention of "dance to dance a man" could be interpreted as a desire to find someone to dance with, both literally and metaphorically. The act of dancing can be seen as an expression of joy and freedom, so wanting to dance could represent a desire to feel happy and carefree again. However, the singer also says that they know what it feels like to be down, so it's possible that they have been disappointed in the past and are afraid of experiencing negative emotions again.


Overall, the lyrics of "Isabella" paint a picture of someone who is struggling with their emotions and looking for a way to feel better. The intense feelings of sadness and the desire for something to provide relief are expressed through the raw and powerful language used in the lyrics.


Line by Line Meaning

I need it bad
I am in dire need of something.


'Cause I feel bad
My emotions are negative and unpleasant.


'Cause I'm true
I am genuine and authentic in my actions and feelings.


'Cause I feel dance to dance a man
I have a strong desire to move and express myself physically through dance.


And I'm what it feels to be
I am experiencing something firsthand and know the sensations and emotions involved.


Down, it's real it's real.
I am experiencing a genuine state of feeling low or depressed, and it is not imaginary or contrived.




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