The Park
Michael John LaChiusa Lyrics
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But in his condition... she didn't want to leave him alone
It was too perfect...
Central park
Jungle and hidden treasures for greedy fishes
The baby didn't like it
The baby didn't trust me
Made me more than horny
I told her to wait in the clearing
Her husband and me'd be right back
No stars, the jungle's black
Then I led him down into the bushes
Down into the boathouse
Right asides the pond
Over by the statue
Couple of steps beyond
Then I cracked him on the head
And with an electrical cord I keep with me for 'special occasions'...
I tied him up!
Then I went back to the wifey
Told her there'd been an accident
She was needed (Louie?!)
Baby's gonna dance tonight! (Louie?!)
Baby's gonna get it for free (Get off me, you son of a...!)
Baby's gonna rock and roll (Get off!)
And do the do! (Aah! *Breathing heavily)
You wanna know how good she was?
You wanna know how good I was?
Well, what do you think?
After...
After...
Cold, chilly, eyes like a demon
Hot, burning
You wanted this (Louie?!)
Yes, you did, tell the truth (Louie!! Aah!)
I see what I wanna see
I know what I wanna know
I don't need you to tell me what's true (Aah)
If you don't like it baby, you (Aah)
You...
The lyrics of Michael John LaChiusa's song "The Park" depict a disturbing and unsettling scene involving deceit, violence, and sexual manipulation. The singer begins by describing a woman who initially did not want to accompany him to the park but is compelled to stay due to her partner's vulnerable state. The setting of Central Park is portrayed as alluring and full of hidden treasures, but the baby (possibly referring to a metaphorical innocent or naive part of the singer) feels uneasy and distrustful, amplifying the singer's desire.
The singer then instructs the woman to wait while he and her husband venture into the darkness of the park, where there are no stars. The use of the word "jungle" suggests a wild and primal setting, while the boathouse and statue are mentioned as specific locations. The lyrics take a dark turn as the singer reveals his sinister intentions. He strikes her husband on the head and proceeds to tie him up with an electrical cord. The act of violence is depicted without remorse or empathy, emphasizing the singer's disturbed mindset and lack of morality.
Returning to the woman, the singer fabricates a story about an accident, manipulating her emotions further. The repeated mention of "Louie?!" suggests a reference to an unknown character or a plea for help. The lyrics then become more sexual in tone, with the singer proclaiming that the woman will dance and experience pleasure without any cost. The explicit language and the woman's resistance indicate a non-consensual encounter, further highlighting the singer's predatory and abusive behavior.
In the final section, the singer asserts his control and power over the woman. He challenges her to question their actions, suggesting that she secretly desired the events that unfolded. The lyrics convey a disturbing implication that the singer sees and knows what he wants, dismissing any objective truth or moral judgment. The woman's protests and pleas for him to stop only fuel his sadistic pleasure. The escalating intensity and frenzied breathing in the final lines accentuate the disturbing nature of the encounter.
Overall, "The Park" paints a vivid and haunting picture of a deeply disturbing encounter involving manipulation, violence, and sexual abuse. The lyrics offer chilling insights into the mindset of a predatory individual who takes pleasure in exploiting the vulnerability of others.
Line by Line Meaning
She didn't want to come along
She was reluctant to join
But in his condition... she didn't want to leave him alone
However, she felt she couldn't abandon him in his current state
It was too perfect...
The situation seemed ideal
Central park
A location in the park
Jungle and hidden treasures for greedy fishes
A dense and mysterious area with valuable secrets
The baby didn't like it
The individual was uncomfortable
The baby didn't trust me
The person lacked faith in my intentions
Made me more than horny
Stimulated intense desire in me
I told her to wait in the clearing
I instructed her to remain in an open space
Her husband and me'd be right back
Her spouse and I would quickly return
No stars, the jungle's black
No visible celestial bodies, darkness engulfed the dense area
Then I led him down into the bushes
I guided him through the thick vegetation
Down into the boathouse
Towards a structure near the water
Right asides the pond
Adjacent to the body of water
Over by the statue
Near the sculpture
Couple of steps beyond
Just a few strides away
Then I cracked him on the head
I struck him forcefully on his skull
And with an electrical cord I keep with me for 'special occasions'...
Using a specific electrical cord that I keep for specific purposes
I tied him up!
I bound him securely
Then I went back to the wifey
I returned to his wife
Told her there'd been an accident
Informed her about a fabricated incident
She was needed (Louie?!)
She was required or necessary
Baby's gonna dance tonight! (Louie?!)
The person will engage in dancing tonight
Baby's gonna get it for free (Get off me, you son of a...!)
The person will receive something without cost
Baby's gonna rock and roll (Get off!)
The individual will enthusiastically enjoy and participate in rock and roll
And do the do! (Aah! *Breathing heavily)
And engage in intimate activity
You wanna know how good she was?
Do you desire to comprehend her immense skill?
You wanna know how good I was?
Are you interested in understanding my exceptional abilities?
Well, what do you think?
I leave it up to your interpretation
After...
Following that...
After...
Subsequent to that...
Cold, chilly, eyes like a demon
Gaze filled with coldness and malevolence
Hot, burning
Intense and passionate
You wanted this (Louie?!)
This is what you desired
Yes, you did, tell the truth (Louie!! Aah!)
Indeed, admit to the truth
I see what I wanna see
I perceive what aligns with my desires
I know what I wanna know
I am aware of what I desire to understand
I don't need you to tell me what's true (Aah)
I don't require your validation of the truth
If you don't like it baby, you (Aah)
If you are dissatisfied, then
You...
You...
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Leslie Feist
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