October
Mike Garrigan Lyrics
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Cous cous, kitchenware, attitude
And nothing more than an acorn shell
Yeah this is my October
Shadow me accordingly
Nothing more than a bit too fast
Fall down hit the ground not meant to last
Yeah this is my October
Shadow me accordingly
Govern me accordingly
Let me die
Since I've been running out of empty
All I have is candy bars
And costumes to defend me
You say
We used to taste so sweet
Do I look like candy?
Do I look like candy?
Pumpkin seed gonna get too quick
Cous cous, kitchenware, I'm full of shit
And nothing more than a need to yell
Yeah this is my October
Shadow me accordingly
And I never thought we'd break this ground
Fall down hit the ground don't make a sound
Nothing more than a big cheep thrill
Yeah this is my October
Shadow me accordingly
Govern me accordingly
Let me die
Since I've been running out of empty
All I have is candy bars
And costumes to defend me
You say..
We used to taste so sweet
Do I look like candy?
Do I look like candy?
This is my October
In this song, Mike Garrigan seems to be channeling the vibe of October - the month of Halloween, autumn leaves, and crisp air. The lyrics start off with a somewhat ominous line, "Pumpkin seed gonna get you soon," perhaps alluding to the dark and spooky themes of Halloween. He then mentions "cous cous, kitchenware, attitude," which could refer to the preparation of festive meals during the season or simply evoke the feeling of the coziness of being in the kitchen. The line, "And nothing more than an acorn shell," seems to speak to the fleeting nature of this time of year, when things are starting to wind down in preparation for winter.
The chorus, "Yeah this is my October, shadow me accordingly," seems to emphasize the personal nature of the season - it's a time for introspection and reflection on oneself. This is further emphasized by the lines, "Fall down hit the ground not meant to last, nothing more than a need to yell," which perhaps speaks to the feeling of being overwhelmed and needing to let out pent up emotions.
The bridge of the song shifts to a more melancholic tone, with Garrigan singing, "Since I've been running out of empty, all I have is candy bars and costumes to defend me." This seems to speak to the idea that Halloween - and by extension, October - is a time when we put on masks and costumes to escape from our everyday lives. The line, "You say we used to taste so sweet, do I look like candy?" could be interpreted as a questioning of one's own identity - are we just putting on a façade during this season, or are we truly able to be ourselves?
Overall, the lyrics of "October" seem to capture the feeling of a particular time and place, using a mix of imagery and introspection to evoke the emotions that come with the changing of the seasons.
Line by Line Meaning
Pumpkin seed gonna get you soon
Something inevitable and ominous is going to happen soon
Cous cous, kitchenware, attitude
The singer is listing random and disconnected things, possibly as a way to distract themselves from their fears
And nothing more than an acorn shell
The singer feels empty and depleted
Yeah this is my October
The artist is associating their feelings with the season of October, where things start to wither and die
Shadow me accordingly
The artist is asking others to understand their mood and behavior
Nothing more than a bit too fast
The singer is feeling anxious and rushed
Fall down hit the ground not meant to last
The singer feels like they are going to fail and their efforts won't matter
Nothing more than a need to yell
The artist is full of pent-up emotion and needs to release it
Yeah this is my October
The artist continues to associate their feelings with the season, emphasizing their despair
Govern me accordingly
The artist is feeling out of control and directionless, seeking guidance
Let me die
The singer is so overwhelmed by their emotions that they want it to end, even if that means dying
Since I've been running out of empty
The artist has been feeling empty and exhausted for a while
All I have is candy bars
The singer is indulging in shallow and temporary pleasures to fill the void
And costumes to defend me
The singer is hiding behind a facade or persona to protect themselves from their problems
You say
We used to taste so sweet
Do I look like candy?
Do I look like candy?
The singer is questioning if they still hold any value or attraction to others
Pumpkin seed gonna get too quick
The artist reiterates the sense of impending doom
Cous cous, kitchenware, I'm full of shit
The artist feels like they are going through the motions and not living authentically
Yeah this is my October
The singer repeats their association with October as a symbol of despair
And I never thought we'd break this ground
The singer is surprised that something they thought was stable or secure has been shattered
Fall down hit the ground don't make a sound
The artist is resigned to their fate and doesn't want to make a fuss
Nothing more than a big cheep thrill
The artist feels like their experiences are shallow and meaningless
Shadow me accordingly
The artist repeats their request for others to understand and empathize with them
Govern me accordingly
The singer repeats their plea for guidance and leadership
Let me die
The artist repeats their desire for escape or release
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Written by: MIKE GARRIGAN
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