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Ease
Money Mark Lyrics
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I'll freeze my brain
I'm a whistling man with some
Whistling booze
I please her cheek, then let her loose
'Cause when I'm with a girl
I know what I deserve
But I always leave them in the morning-light
I'm gonna wake up each morning
And stay cool
I'm a smiling man with a smiling lie
I please my sin, or I'll die!
When I'm with my friends
It can be pretty tense
'Cause what I do and what I say
Is not exactly the same
But I don't care
And for God's sake, I need the time
To restrain the lie
Ease my pain
And freeze my brain
'Cause when I'm with a girl
I know what I deserve
I take the main bite
But I always leave them
And when I'm with my friends
It can be pretty tense
Because of what I do and what I say
I always leave them
But when I'm all alone
My tiny heart of foam
Dries a little...
The song "Ease" by Money Mark is a melancholy yet upbeat tune that delves into themes of pain, addiction, and the difficulty of forming lasting connections with others. The lyrics speak of a man who is trying to escape from his inner turmoil by indulging in vices and fleeting pleasures. He describes himself as a "whistling man with some Whistling booze," implying that alcohol is his go-to source of comfort when things get tough. He also mentions "freezing his brain," which could refer to either physical numbness or a mental shutdown where he tries to forget his problems.
The singer of the song seems to have a complicated relationship with women, as he sings about taking "the main bite" and then leaving them in the morning light. Although he claims to know what he deserves when he's with a girl, he also admits that he has trouble connecting with others on a deeper level. The refrain "Ease my pain and freeze my brain" reinforces the idea that he's trying to escape from his problems rather than confront them.
When the singer is with his friends, things can be "pretty tense." He notes that what he does and says can be different from what he really means or wants to do. He seems to be struggling to reconcile his desires with his self-image, and this tension makes it difficult for him to form genuine connections with others.
Overall, "Ease" is a complex exploration of addiction and emotional numbness, told through a catchy, upbeat melody. It speaks to the difficulty of facing one's inner demons and the toll that avoiding them can take on one's relationships and sense of self.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm gonna ease my pain
The singer wants to find a way to ease their emotional pain.
I'll freeze my brain
The singer wants to numb their mind to avoid thinking about their problems.
I'm a whistling man with some
Whistling booze
The singer is a carefree person who drinks alcohol and whistles.
I please her cheek, then let her loose
The artist engages in casual relationships with women and then leaves them.
'Cause when I'm with a girl
I know what I deserve
I take the main bite
But I always leave them in the morning-light
The artist is aware of their worth and pursues casual relationships with women, but always leaves after the encounter.
I'm gonna wake up each morning
And stay cool
The singer plans to wake up every day and remain calm.
I'm a smiling man with a smiling lie
I please my sin, or I'll die!
The singer is a deceptive person who hides their true feelings and desires, and engages in sinful behavior to avoid emotional pain.
When I'm with my friends
It can be pretty tense
'Cause what I do and what I say
Is not exactly the same
But I don't care
The artist feels tension around their friends because they are not always truthful, but they do not care.
And for God's sake, I need the time
To restrain the lie
Ease my pain
And freeze my brain
The artist acknowledges their need to take time to control their lying, numb their mind, and ease their emotional pain.
But when I'm all alone
My tiny heart of foam
Dries a little...
When the artist is alone, their emotional state becomes more stable.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: HANNE HUKKELBERG, KARE VESTRHEIM
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