The line "I broke our belongings, they're all on the floor" suggests a destructive behavior, possibly fueled by emotions, that has led to the end of the relationship. The reference to "eggshells" on the ground could represent the fragile remnants of the relationship that the protagonist is trying to pick up and put back together.
However, the repetition of the line "Too frail for me to touch" in the chorus suggests that the protagonist may not be ready or able to confront the emotional aftermath of the relationship. The reference to Humpty Dumpty, a character from a nursery rhyme who falls and cannot be put back together, reinforces this idea of irreparable damage.
Ultimately, the song portrays a sense of emotional exhaustion and vulnerability, as the protagonist continues to struggle with the aftermath of the failed relationship. The bathtub could represent a temporary sanctuary, but ultimately it cannot protect the protagonist from the emotional turmoil.
Humpty
Mitski Lyrics
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It's cool and clean
It's smooth and it's steady
It's all that I need
I broke our belongings
They're all on the floor
The room is now empty
All the eggshells are on the ground
And I try, I'm trying to pick them up
But they crack and crumble, it's all too much
Too frail for me to touch
All the eggshells are on the ground
And I try, I'm trying to pick them up
But they crack and crumble, it's all too much
Too frail for me to touch
I'll live in the bathtub
Surrounded by tiles
All so square and so steady
I will die in their cool, cool arms
I broke what you gave me
But you kept giving
More
And I'm sorry for taking
But I keep wanting
More, more, more
All the eggshells are on the ground
And I try, I'm trying to pick them up
But they crack and crumble, it's much too much
Too frail for me to touch
All the eggshells are on the ground
And I try, I'm trying to pick them up
But Humpty Dumpty it's much too much
Too frail for me to touch
Humpty Dumpty
It's much too much
The lyrics to Mitski's song Humpty describe a person who has broken their belongings and finds refuge in the bathtub. The singer finds comfort in the cool and clean environment of the bathtub, and they acknowledge that it is all that they need. However, they struggle to clean up the mess of broken eggshells on the ground, which represent the damage they have caused in their life. They acknowledge that they are too frail to handle the mess they have created and that they cannot fix everything.
The lyrics also touch on the theme of dependency and guilt. The singer acknowledges that they have taken and broken what their loved ones have given them, but they keep wanting more. They are sorry for their actions, but they cannot stop themselves from taking more. The title of the song, Humpty, is a reference to the children’s nursery rhyme Humpty Dumpty, who falls and shatters beyond repair. The singer feels like they are in the same position; they have shattered things that they cannot fix, and they are too frail to pick up the pieces.
Overall, the song Humpty describes the feelings of someone who is struggling with their mistakes and the guilt they bring. The singer finds temporary refuge in the bathtub but realizes that they cannot fix everything they have broken.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll live in the bathtub
The only place where I feel safe and secure is the bathtub, where I can escape from the world.
It's cool and clean
The cool and clean bathtub provides a refreshing and soothing environment for me to relax in.
It's smooth and it's steady
The smooth and steady surface of the bathtub provides a stable and consistent space where I can find comfort.
It's all that I need
The bathtub is the only thing I need to feel safe and happy, and I don't need anything else.
I broke our belongings
I destroyed the things that we once shared and valued together.
They're all on the floor
The broken and ruined belongings are scattered all over the ground, and there's no way to fix them.
The room is now empty
The destruction of our possessions has left the room empty and devoid of anything meaningful or valuable.
Nothing left to throw
There's nothing left for me to destroy or throw away, and I'm left to reckon with the consequences of my actions.
All the eggshells are on the ground
The broken eggshells represent the fragility of my emotions and relationships, and how easily they can be shattered or damaged.
And I try, I'm trying to pick them up
I'm trying to repair the damage that I caused, and make amends for my mistakes.
But they crack and crumble, it's all too much
Despite my efforts, I find that it's impossible to fix the damage or undo the pain that I've caused, and it's overwhelming and unbearable.
Too frail for me to touch
The situation is too delicate and fragile for me to handle, and I'm unable to make things better or right.
Surrounded by tiles
The bathtub is enclosed by tiles, which emphasize the boundary and separation between me and the outside world.
All so square and so steady
The square and steady tiles provide a sense of security and stability, and reinforce the bathtub as a safe space for me.
I will die in their cool, cool arms
The cool and soothing environment of the bathtub will ultimately lead to my demise, as I retreat further and further from the real world and into my own isolation.
I broke what you gave me
I destroyed the things that you gave me, whether they were material possessions or emotional gifts and gestures.
But you kept giving
Despite my destruction and harm, you continued to give and show your love and care for me.
More
I kept taking and demanding more from you, even though I knew that I was hurting you with my actions.
And I'm sorry for taking
I regret my actions and the harm that I caused, and I apologize for my mistakes and selfishness.
Humpty Dumpty
I am like Humpty Dumpty, the nursery rhyme character who fell and shattered into pieces, representing my own fragility and vulnerability.
It's much too much
The damage and pain that I've caused is overwhelming and impossible to fix or undo, and it's too much for me to handle or bear.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MITSUKI LAYCOCK
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I'll live in the bathtub
It's cool and clean
It's smooth and it's steady
It's all that I need
I broke our belongings
They're all on the floor
The room is now empty
Nothing left to throw
All the eggshells are on the ground
And I try, I'm trying to pick them up
But they crack and crumble, it's all too much
Too frail for me to touch
All the eggshells are on the ground
And I try, I'm trying to pick them up
But they crack and crumble, it's all too much
Too frail for me to touch
I'll live in the bathtub
Surrounded by tiles
All so square and so steady
I will die in their cool, cool arms
I broke what you gave me
But you kept giving
More
And I'm sorry for taking
But I keep wanting
More, more, more
All the eggshells are on the ground
And I try, I'm trying to pick them up
But they crack and crumble, it's much too much
Too frail for me to touch
All the eggshells are on the ground
And I try, I'm trying to pick them up
But Humpty Dumpty it's much too much
Too frail for me to touch
Humpty Dumpty
It's much too much
@mikoajawrowski6303
It hurts 63 times more bc my ex’s head was shaped like an egg
@MegOvertonMusic
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@cyberdiamond666
LMFAOOO
@Lara-vo6rp
Glad to be your 111 like 👍
@beaicedtea
BSJDH my ex’s nickname was egg cause she looked like one
@ayan-jk1177
I'm dead lmao
@asher5956
“ i broke what you gave me but you kept giving more and im sorry for taking but i keep wanting more “
as someone who desperately wants to be loved but never knows how to accept love, this is my favorite part of any song ever.
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i see that yut lung pfp
@Aurakutlu
Later in a burning hill she mentions about it too! “I'm tired of wanting more”