After the splendid albums "Nine Songs" and "Is You Is", Micatone present their third album "Nomad Songs" on Sonarkollektiv. Their first two albums were more electronically influenced and showed their studio production abilities. For "Nomad Songs", Micatone aims to present songs that work either plugged in or unplugged.
For further information (in German): http://www.micatone.de
Tidy Girl
Micatone Lyrics
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Walking ′round on shiny shoes
Sleeping on a tiny sheet
I could wear my head in curls
I'd drive a fancy car
And take a trip to the wrong side of town
(Wrong side of town)
They say;
You′re so strange
Baby you are never late
Baby you're so organized
I make them feel hypnotized
With my neat and tidy eyes
Wish I was a tidy girl
Every morning I get up, early
(Early)
Some exercise to breathe the day
(1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
(1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
Breathe the day
(1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
(1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
But I don't think I will start today
Tomorrow will be better anyway
The lyrics of Micatone's song "Tidy Girl" explore the longing for a different lifestyle, one that is more put together and polished. The singer imagines herself as someone who is always on time, keeps her surroundings impeccable, and takes care of her appearance, with "shiny shoes" and "head in curls." She also envisions herself in a higher social class, driving a fancy car and mingling with the "old crowd" on the wrong side of town. The singer seems to be in awe of this tidy girl image and believes that she would be more well-liked and accepted if she could conform to these standards.
However, the chorus reveals some pushback against this ideal. The singer is aware that people consider her odd or unusual, but she takes pride in her unique qualities. Her "neat and tidy eyes" have the power to hypnotize, suggesting that there is something captivating about the way she is. The song ends with the singer recognizing that change is not going to happen overnight, and that maybe tomorrow she will be more motivated to fulfill this tidy girl fantasy.
In essence, "Tidy Girl" speaks to the universal desire to fit in and be accepted, while also acknowledging the importance of individuality and uniqueness. The singer is tempted by the allure of the tidy girl image, but ultimately realizes that she is content with who she is, and that true acceptance comes from being authentic.
Line by Line Meaning
Wish I was a tidy girl
I desire to be a girl who is always neat and orderly
Walking ′round on shiny shoes
Strolling confidently in impeccable shoes
Sleeping on a tiny sheet
Resting on a small, perfectly made bed sheet
I could wear my head in curls
Having beautiful curly hair that looks very nice
I'd drive a fancy car
Driving an expensive and luxurious automobile
And take a trip to the wrong side of town
Traveling to unfamiliar and possibly dangerous areas for the thrill of it
(Wrong side of town)
Implies that this is a dangerous or unsafe area
Just to get down with the old crowd
Reconnecting with old friends and reminiscing about the past
They say;
People often say
You′re so strange
People find my behavior unusual
Baby you are never late
I am always punctual and on time
Baby you're so organized
I am extremely organized in all aspects of my life
I make them feel hypnotized
People are mesmerized and entranced by my orderly nature
With my neat and tidy eyes
My ability to maintain order in my life is evident in my appearance and actions
Every morning I get up, early
I wake up early every day
(Early)
Emphasis on how early I wake up
Some exercise to breathe the day
I begin my day with exercise to invigorate myself
(1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
Counting during my workout routine
(1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
Counting is part of my exercise routine
But I don't think I will start today
Despite my desire to be tidy, I may not make the effort today
Tomorrow will be better anyway
I plan to start focusing on being tidy and organized starting tomorrow
Writer(s): Sebastian Demmin, Bassenge Lisa, Paul Kleber, Tim Kroker, Stefan Rogall, Boris Meinhold
Contributed by Colin H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.