Beautiful Never
Monkey Swallows the Universe Lyrics


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An accident, a little slip
You know I hardly noticed
So come again, so come again

A stammered word, forgotten line
A question from a past time
So come again, so come again
Get it together
Sometime in Beautiful Never
Cos I'm not coming home tonight

I will forgive, I will forget
I will be lying now you bet
The choice is yours, the chance is yours
But chances are
You'll think it's far enough to stay right where you are
The choice is yours, the chance is yours

Get it together
Sometime in Beautiful Never
Cos I'm not coming home tonight

We're all doing something




Won't you just do something?
No, you'll never get it right

Overall Meaning

The song "Beautiful Never" by Monkey Swallows the Universe comes across as a reflection on the choices that people make in life. The opening lines imply that mistakes can be made, but they can easily be ignored and shrugged off. The repetition of "So come again" may indicate a willingness to look past faults and try again. The chorus, "Get it together, sometime in Beautiful Never, 'cause I'm not coming home tonight," reinforces the idea that one's mistakes can be fleeting, not permanent.


However, the lyrics take a turn when the singer offers forgiveness and forgetfulness. They will forgive the person who has made a mistake, but they will also lie to cover it up. The choice is left to the person who made the mistake to either come clean or risk continuing with the deception. The chorus is repeated again, but it takes on a darker tone. The line "We're all doing something, won't you just do something? No, you'll never get it right," implies a frustration with people's choices, suggesting that people need to take action in their lives instead of remaining stagnant.


Line by Line Meaning

An accident, a little slip
A small mistake happened


You know I hardly noticed
The mistake was insignificant


So come again, so come again
Let's try again


A stammered word, forgotten line
A brief moment of confusion


A question from a past time
A question about the past


Get it together
Pull yourself together


Sometime in Beautiful Never
Let go of perfection and embrace the beauty of the moment


Cos I'm not coming home tonight
I won't be returning home tonight


I will forgive, I will forget
I'm willing to let things go


I will be lying now you bet
I may not tell the whole truth


The choice is yours, the chance is yours
You have control


But chances are
But it's likely


You'll think it's far enough to stay right where you are
You'll choose to stay where you're comfortable


We're all doing something
Everyone is taking action


Won't you just do something?
Why not take action too?


No, you'll never get it right
You won't be perfect




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@raveagainstracism

One of my favourite bands from Sheffield and I was there for Ass Relief.

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Wallow is one of my favs

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