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Monk
Mini Mansions Lyrics
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No touching or feeling anything
If I promise that my hands don't move, you wanna tuck me in
No touching or feeling anything
If I promise that my legs stand still, you wanna run your mouth
No touching or feeling anything
If I promise that my head don't spin, you want a piece of my mind
No touch or feeling
Whatchu two timing for? (Avatar) I'm on my way, I'm alive
Whatchu two timing for? (Avatar) I'm on my way, I'm alive
I think you started in my head, but I'd stop anything for you
If I promise that my nose don't bleed, you wanna cut my chase
No touching or feeling anything
If I promise that our eyes don't lock, you wanna steal my soul
No touching or feeling
Whatchu two timing for? (Avatar) I'm on my way, I'm alive
I think you started in my head, but I'd stop anything for you
Fall asleep at the door committing a statutory folklore, you let yourself
Faking out the mall lines, sucking up your cosigns, poster prima-don't minds
If I promise that I'll be real good you wanna take me out
If I promise that my hands don't move, you wanna tuck me in
If I promise that my legs stand still, you wanna run your mouth
If I promise that my head don't spin, you want a piece of my mind
Whatchu two timing for? (Avatar) I'm on my way, I'm alive
The lyrics of "Monk" by Mini Mansions are cryptic and puzzling. The song seems to be about the singer promising to remain still and unresponsive to their lover's touch, in exchange for attention and validation. The singer, through repetitions of "no touching or feeling anything," is implying the need for emotional boundaries in a relationship. He is willing to sacrifice his feelings and bodily comfort to keep his partner interested. However, it is unclear who is the dominant figure in the relationship - the singer or his partner.
The lyrics also contain references to pop culture, such as the movie "Avatar," and mythical folklore. The verse "Fall asleep at the door committing a statutory folklore, you let yourself" is somewhat enigmatic, but it could be interpreted as a commentary on how society creates arbitrary norms that are difficult to follow, and how people tend to feel trapped by them. The line "Faking out the mall lines, sucking up your cosigns, poster prima-don't minds" speaks to the idea of a shallow and superficial society that prioritizes appearances over substance.
In conclusion, "Monk" is an intriguing song that touches on themes of emotional distance, control, societal pressures, and superficiality. Its lyrics are not easy to decipher, but they offer a thought-provoking and layered view of human relationships and society.
Line by Line Meaning
If I promise that I'll be real good you wanna take me out
You're willing to be well-behaved so that you can go out with them.
No touching or feeling anything
You do not want to be touched or felt in any way.
If I promise that my hands don't move, you wanna tuck me in
If you assure them that you will not move your hands, they want you to go to bed.
If I promise that my legs stand still, you wanna run your mouth
If you promise not to move your legs, they will start to talk excessively.
If I promise that my head don't spin, you want a piece of my mind
If you say your head won't spin, they want to hear your thoughts anyway.
Whatchu two timing for? (Avatar) I'm on my way, I'm alive
Why are you cheating on me? I'm coming over right now, and I'm ready.
I think you started in my head, but I'd stop anything for you
You believe they are in your head, but you'd do anything for them.
If I promise that my nose don't bleed, you wanna cut my chase
You say that your nose won't bleed, and they want to interrupt you.
If I promise that our eyes don't lock, you wanna steal my soul
If you promise not to stare at them, they attempt to manipulate you.
Fall asleep at the door committing a statutory folklore, you let yourself
You passed out at the door, and it's part of a legend. You did it to yourself.
Faking out the mall lines, sucking up your cosigns, poster prima-don't minds
You're pretending to be somebody else, making the lines at the mall swap, just to make your co-signers happy.
Whatchu two timing for? (Avatar) I'm on my way, I'm alive
Why are you cheating on me? I'm coming over right now, and I'm ready.
If I promise that I'll be real good you wanna take me out
You're willing to be well-behaved so that you can go out with them.
If I promise that my hands don't move, you wanna tuck me in
If you assure them that you will not move your hands, they want you to go to bed.
If I promise that my legs stand still, you wanna run your mouth
If you promise not to move your legs, they will start to talk excessively.
If I promise that my head don't spin, you want a piece of my mind
If you say your head won't spin, they want to hear your thoughts anyway.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Michael Jay Shuman, Tyler Davis Parkford, Zachary Dawes
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Chris
If I promise that I'll be real good you wanna take me out
No touching or feeling anything
If I promise that my hands don't move, you wanna tuck me in
No touching or feeling anything
If I promise that my legs stand still, you wanna run your mouth
No touching or feeling anything
If I promise that my head don't spin, you want a piece of my mind
No touch or feeling
Whatchu two timing for? (Avatar) I'm on my way, I'm alive
Whatchu two timing for? (Avatar) I'm on my way, I'm alive
I think you started in my head, but I'd stop anything for you
If I promise that my nose don't bleed, you wanna cut my chase
No touching or feeling anything
If I promise that our eyes don't lock, you wanna steal my soul
No touching or feeling
Whatchu two timing for? (Avatar) I'm on my way, I'm alive
I think you started in my head, but I'd stop anything for you
Fall asleep at the door committing a statutory folklore, you let yourself
Faking out the mall lines, sucking up your cosigns, poster prima-don't minds
If I promise that I'll be real good you wanna take me out
If I promise that my hands don't move, you wanna tuck me in
If I promise that my legs stand still, you wanna run your mouth
If I promise that my head don't spin, you want a piece of my mind
Whatchu two timing for? (Avatar) I'm on my way, I'm alive
pintlord
I'd like to thank the drunken stranger I met at the bar who insisted I listen to Mini Mansions.
stereoskunk
you are welcome.
Chet Leigh
that could have been me. I was like a missionary for a while with these guys
Cami Mendoza
You guys were absolutely amazing last night at Red Rocks! I became a fan the minute you started your first song! Looking forward to your music!
Joe Wilcox
I just spent the last hour trying to remember what this band was called. I kept searching for Tiny Houses!!!
Matt Morgan
Joe Wilcox LMAO
George Melconian
lol
Josh Ward
QOTSA was my fav for years and years.. I was disappointed the first time i listened to mini mansion but fuck fav band for at least the last year.. Death is a girl is fucking awesome! cant wait for a new album! Best band going!!
mattbianco1
Not long now. Released next week 😄
Irishdogster
What these guys are doing is truly brilliant. I also saw them with the arctic monkeys and got to see queens this last summer.