Funhouse
Mothica Lyrics


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Dressing up like an optimist
Showing my skin, it's obvious
If I was smaller, it wouldn't bother them
Counting my flaws like calories
I know it isn't good for me
Will I feel better with a new measurement?

If I can't have the chemicals
I need something to control
Round and round and round we go

In the funhouse, I can never tell what's real
Break the mirrors, now I'm looking how I feel
Lights, camera, action, I'm in the background
Wondering when they'll notice me
In the funhouse, ah

Must be in my head or something (they don't even it see coming)
Girl, you know you look so prеtty (I don't really see what they see)
I know that I'm preaching to thе choir
But I just wish that they'd be fucking quiet

If I can't have the chemicals
Then I need something to control
Round and round and round we go

In the funhouse, I can never tell what's real
Break the mirrors, now I'm looking how I feel
Lights, camera, action, I'm in the background
Wondering when they'll notice me
I wanna stand out, but keep the lights down
I'm so afraid of what they'll see

What I see, isn't me, it's distorted (it's distorted)
Through the glass, looking back, I'm performing (I'm performing)
What I see, isn't me, it's distorted (it's distorted)
What I see, isn't me, isn't me

In the funhouse, I can never tell what's real
Break the mirrors, now I'm looking how I feel
Lights, camera, action, I'm in the background
Wondering when they'll notice me
I wanna stand out, keep the lights down




I'm so afraid of what they'll see
In the funhouse

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Funhouse" by Mothica delve into body image issues and the pressure to conform to societal beauty standards. The chorus portrays a sense of confusion and anxiety that the singer feels within her own body, likening her experience to being trapped in a funhouse where nothing seems real or true. She feels as though her body is a distorted version of herself, and she masks this insecurity by dressing up and showing her skin in an attempt to feel confident.


The verse delves deeper into the negative self-talk that plagues the singer's mind, counting her flaws like calories and searching for a way to control her feelings. She confesses that she wants to stand out but simultaneously fears being judged or scrutinized. The verses also highlight the societal pressure to conform to beauty standards, with the lyric "If I was smaller, it wouldn't bother them".


Overall, "Funhouse" is a poignant reflection on the unrealistic expectations placed on individuals and the insecurity and anxiety that often come with those expectations.


Line by Line Meaning

Dressing up like an optimist
I am trying to appear positive and hopeful by wearing certain clothes


Showing my skin, it's obvious
I am revealing more of my body, hoping to be noticed and valued for my appearance


If I was smaller, it wouldn't bother them
I believe that my physical size is a factor in how others perceive me and treat me


Counting my flaws like calories
I am hyper-focused on my perceived imperfections and constantly monitoring and criticizing them


I know it isn't good for me
I am aware that my negative self-talk and obsession with flaws is unhealthy for my mental wellbeing


Will I feel better with a new measurement?
I wonder if achieving a certain standard of physical perfection will make me feel better about myself


If I can't have the chemicals
If I cannot access substances that alter my mood or behavior


I need something to control
I seek out other means of exerting control over my life and emotions


Round and round and round we go
My thoughts and actions are cyclical and repetitive, without progress or resolution


In the funhouse, I can never tell what's real
In this distorted and confusing environment, it is difficult to discern what is genuine or true


Break the mirrors, now I'm looking how I feel
By destroying the illusions and facades around me, I am finally able to confront my own true emotions and identity


Lights, camera, action, I'm in the background
Despite putting on a performance, I feel ignored or overlooked in comparison to others


Wondering when they'll notice me
I am anxiously awaiting recognition, validation, or attention from others


I wanna stand out, but keep the lights down
I desire to be distinctive and individual, while remaining anonymous and unexamined


I'm so afraid of what they'll see
I am terrified of being exposed or judged by others, and avoid vulnerability at all costs


What I see, isn't me, it's distorted
The reflection I see is not an accurate representation of my true self, but a warped and manipulated image


Through the glass, looking back, I'm performing
I feel like I am putting on a show or playing a role, rather than being my genuine self


What I see, isn't me, it's distorted
My self-perception is skewed and inaccurate, leading to internal conflict and dissatisfaction


What I see, isn't me, isn't me
The image I project and the image I see do not align with my true identity or values




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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@chamelio5153

Also, since I'm early, I thought I might as well transcribe the lyrics. I'm sure there are a few errors here and there, but I tried my best to capture what I heard and the possible variations of it with slashes in between each of those words. I hope it's not too jarring to follow along with, and I know I'll come back and edit it with the correct words when I learn of what those are.

Edit: I've now updated it to reflect what the official version of the lyrics are. I'm still kinda shellshocked that the queen herself responded to me! 😯

FUNHOUSE Lyrics

[Verse 1: Mothica]
Dressin' up like an optimist
Showin' my skin, it's obvious
If I was smaller, it wouldn't bother them
Countin' my flaws like calories
I know it isn't good for me
Will I feel better with a new measurement?

[Pre-Chorus: Mothica]
If I can't have the chemicals
I need something to control
'Round and 'round and 'round we go

[Chorus: Mothica]
In the funhouse, I can never tell what's real
Break the mirrors, now I'm lookin' how I feel
Lights, camera, action, I'm in the background
Wondering when they'll notice me
In the funhouse, ahh

[Verse 2: Kailee Morgue]
Must be in my head or something
(They don't even it see coming)
"Girl, you know you look so prеtty"
(I don't really see what they see)
I know that I'm preachin' to thе choir
But I just wish that they'd be fucking quiet

[Pre-Chorus: Kailee Morgue]
If I can't have the chemicals
Then I need something to control
'Round and 'round and 'round we go

[Chorus: Mothica]
In the funhouse, I can never tell what's real
Break the mirrors, now I'm lookin' how I feel
Lights, camera, action, I'm in the background
Wondering when they'll notice me
I wanna stand out, but keep the lights down
I'm so afraid of what they'll see

[Bridge: Mothica]
What I see isn't me, it's distorted (It's distorted)
Through the glass, looking back, I'm performing (I'm performing)
What I see isn't me, it's distorted (It's distorted)
What I see isn't me, isn't me

[Chorus: Mothica]
In the funhouse, I can never tell what's real
Break the mirrors, now I'm lookin' how I feel
Lights, camera, action, I'm in the background
Wondering when they'll notice me
I wanna stand out, but turn the lights down
I'm so afraid of what they'll see

[Outro: Mothica]
In the funhouse



@Edio-id1lp

Dressin' up like an optimist
Showin' my skin, it's obvious
If I was smaller, it wouldn't bother them
Countin' my flaws like calories
I know it isn't good for me
Will I feel better with a new measurement?

[Pre-Chorus: Mothica]
If I can't have the chemicals
I need something to control
'Round and 'round and 'round we go

[Chorus: Mothica]
In the funhouse, I can never tell what's real
Break the mirrors, now I'm lookin' how I feel
Lights, camera, action, I'm in the background
Wondering when they'll notice me
In the funhouse, ahh

[Verse 2: Kailee Morgue]
Must be in my head or something
(They don't even it see coming)
"Girl, you know you look so prеtty"
(I don't really see what they see)
I know that I'm preachin' to thе choir
But I just wish that they'd be fucking quiet

[Pre-Chorus: Kailee Morgue]
If I can't have the chemicals
Then I need something to control
'Round and 'round and 'round we go

[Chorus: Mothica]
In the funhouse, I can never tell what's real
Break the mirrors, now I'm lookin' how I feel
Lights, camera, action, I'm in the background
Wondering when they'll notice me
I wanna stand out, but keep the lights down
I'm so afraid of what they'll see

[Bridge: Mothica]
What I see isn't me, it's distorted (It's distorted)
Through the glass, looking back, I'm performing (I'm performing)
What I see isn't me, it's distorted (It's distorted)
What I see isn't me, isn't me

[Chorus: Mothica]
In the funhouse, I can never tell what's real
Break the mirrors, now I'm lookin' how I feel
Lights, camera, action, I'm in the background
Wondering when they'll notice me
I wanna stand out, but turn the lights down
I'm so afraid of what they'll see



All comments from YouTube:

@kathrynloschert6744

Can we just appreciate how every music video is like a mini movie, with acting, music, and a plot!?

@josianelessard

And how its mostly real too ! So when there’s something that happens you feel like its there. When all you see is made on autodesk maya and 3D software like a video game... idk she kinda brought back the vibes we used to get watching Lord of the Rings... yall recall how most of the stuff were theatrical live special effects, makeup and great designers? I get the same vibes from her videos

@JessieLarkMusic

yup

@Olyndel

If you like that look at 30 second to mars in their first years, 'From yesterday' 'The kill' for example

@nekomystery1300

That's what ya get when not working with a studio, likely what you want and not a studio just shitting on everything and ruining stuff

@chamelio5153

Also, since I'm early, I thought I might as well transcribe the lyrics. I'm sure there are a few errors here and there, but I tried my best to capture what I heard and the possible variations of it with slashes in between each of those words. I hope it's not too jarring to follow along with, and I know I'll come back and edit it with the correct words when I learn of what those are.

Edit: I've now updated it to reflect what the official version of the lyrics are. I'm still kinda shellshocked that the queen herself responded to me! 😯

FUNHOUSE Lyrics

[Verse 1: Mothica]
Dressin' up like an optimist
Showin' my skin, it's obvious
If I was smaller, it wouldn't bother them
Countin' my flaws like calories
I know it isn't good for me
Will I feel better with a new measurement?

[Pre-Chorus: Mothica]
If I can't have the chemicals
I need something to control
'Round and 'round and 'round we go

[Chorus: Mothica]
In the funhouse, I can never tell what's real
Break the mirrors, now I'm lookin' how I feel
Lights, camera, action, I'm in the background
Wondering when they'll notice me
In the funhouse, ahh

[Verse 2: Kailee Morgue]
Must be in my head or something
(They don't even it see coming)
"Girl, you know you look so prеtty"
(I don't really see what they see)
I know that I'm preachin' to thе choir
But I just wish that they'd be fucking quiet

[Pre-Chorus: Kailee Morgue]
If I can't have the chemicals
Then I need something to control
'Round and 'round and 'round we go

[Chorus: Mothica]
In the funhouse, I can never tell what's real
Break the mirrors, now I'm lookin' how I feel
Lights, camera, action, I'm in the background
Wondering when they'll notice me
I wanna stand out, but keep the lights down
I'm so afraid of what they'll see

[Bridge: Mothica]
What I see isn't me, it's distorted (It's distorted)
Through the glass, looking back, I'm performing (I'm performing)
What I see isn't me, it's distorted (It's distorted)
What I see isn't me, isn't me

[Chorus: Mothica]
In the funhouse, I can never tell what's real
Break the mirrors, now I'm lookin' how I feel
Lights, camera, action, I'm in the background
Wondering when they'll notice me
I wanna stand out, but turn the lights down
I'm so afraid of what they'll see

[Outro: Mothica]
In the funhouse

@Mothica

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