My Friend
Mongooz And The Magnet Lyrics
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She likes to drink and get so mean
A vampire sucking on your vision
They like to get you dressed and clean
Hey baby what's your sign
That's something you gotta know
Won't you meet my little friend
You want to see my face again
Dig this experimatic genius
It's so much better from behind
You is high priestess of formality baby
Look in the mirror your a star
Keep on begging but I ain't no fool
You're pretty like a junkie
But I bet you kick like a mule
Won't you meet my little friend
You want to see my face again
Won't you meet my little friend
You want to see my face again
The lyrics to "My Friend" by Mongooz And The Magnet can be interpreted in different ways depending on the perspective of the listener. Initially, the song seems to describe a toxic friendship or relationship with someone who is described as a "monster" who likes to drink and becomes mean when drunk. The metaphorical use of a "vampire sucking on your vision" adds to the sense of this person draining the life out of the other person, reducing them to a clean and dressed-up version of themselves. The repeated request for the listener to meet the singer's little friend suggests a potentially unsafe or untrustworthy situation.
However, the song can also be seen as a critique of societal norms and expectations. The lines "high priestess of formality baby" and "look in the mirror you're a star" suggest that the singer is addressing someone who is performing a role that society expects of them, rather than being true to themselves. The line "you're pretty like a junkie but I bet you kick like a mule" could be interpreted as a criticism of the superficiality of societal expectations- the image of someone being "pretty" like a junkie with the potential for violence portrays the danger of valuing appearances over substance.
Overall, "My Friend" by Mongooz And The Magnet is a complex and open-ended exploration of the dynamics of relationships and the pressures of societal expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
This little creature is a monster
The singer is referring to someone as a monster, implying that they behave badly or erratically.
She likes to drink and get so mean
The referred individual tends to become aggressive or unpleasant when they drink alcohol.
A vampire sucking on your vision
The singer describes the referred person as someone who harms their own and others' perception of reality, making them vulnerable.
They like to get you dressed and clean
The referred individual seems to enjoy taking care of themselves and possibly others, implying their love for beauty and cleanliness.
Hey baby what's your sign
The artist is asking the referred person about their astrological sign, possibly to get deeper insights into their personality.
That's something you gotta know
The singer may believe that astrological signs can reveal essential aspects about someone's character.
Dig this experimatic genius
The singer sees themselves as an experimental innovator or an expert in a particular subject or area.
It's so much better from behind
The artist prefers a specific approach or method for achieving their goals over others and believes it's superior.
You is high priestess of formality baby
The artist is praising the referred individual for their formal and ceremonial qualities, implying a sense of admiration or respect.
Look in the mirror your a star
The artist is trying to boost the morale of the person they're talking to by suggesting they're special and unique.
Keep on begging but I ain't no fool
The singer is acknowledging someone's persistence in asking for something but makes it clear that they're not going to fall for it.
You're pretty like a junkie
The artist is highlighting the referred person's physical appearance, comparing it to that of someone who's addicted to drugs but still attractive.
But I bet you kick like a mule
The singer is suggesting that the referred individual may be capable of being violent or aggressive if provoked, despite their looks.
Won't you meet my little friend
The singer is inviting someone to get to know them or something they possess better.
You want to see my face again
The singer believes that the person they're talking to will want to see them again after getting to know them or their possession.
Won't you meet my little friend
Repetitive line, same as above.
You want to see my face again
Repetitive line, same as above.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: DAVID WYNDORF
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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