Crying On the Bathroom Floor
Muna Lyrics
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Give me that love on the movie screen
And I won't feel a thing
Promise I won't feel a thing
Give me that kiss goodnight
Give me that gold, tell me it's alright
And I won't feel a thing
Promise I won't feel a thing
And I guess that I got rewired
'Cause you're cold as ice but it feels like fire, fire, fire, fire
And the drugs don't work and I don't know why
But when you hurt me I go higher, higher, higher, higher
But when I'm crying on the bathroom floor
Tearing off the dress I wore, I wonder
If I could never ask for more
If I'm never gonna ask for more from a lover
Crying on the bathroom floor
Tearing off the dress I wore, I wonder
If I could never ask for more
If I'm never gonna ask for more from a lover
Give me your disrespect
Give me your pain and loneliness
And I'll love you the best
Promise I'll love you the best
Give me no piece of mind
Give me distress, give me all your lies
And I'll love you for life
Promise I'll love you 'til I die
But I'm crying on the bathroom floor
(Give me some more)
Tearing off the dress I wore, I wonder
If I could ever ask for more
(Would you give me some more)
If I'm never gonna ask for more from a lover
Crying on the bathroom floor
(Give me some more)
Tearing off the dress I wore, I wonder
If I could never ask for more
(Would you give me some more)
If I'm never gonna ask for more from a lover
It's asking a lot of myself
I'm asking a lot of myself
It's taking a lot out of me, loving you
It's taking a lot out of me, loving you
Asking a lot of myself
I'm asking a lot of myself
It's taking a lot out of me, loving you
There isn't a lot that I think I can do
I'm crying on the bathroom floor
Tearing off the dress I wore, I wonder
If I could ever ask for more
(Would you give me some more)
If I'm never gonna ask for more from a lover
Crying on the bathroom floor
(Give me some more)
Tearing off the dress I wore, I wonder
If I could never ask for more
(Would you give me some more)
If I'm never gonna ask for more from a lover
The lyrics to Muna's song "Crying On The Bathroom Floor" explore the complex emotions of being in a toxic relationship where one feels constantly hurt and devalued. The chorus repeats the image of the singer crying on the bathroom floor as a metaphor for her emotional state, while the verses contain a series of requests to her partner to provide her with the tokens that signify love and security, even though she knows they won't actually make her feel better. She is willing to take anything, even disrespect, pain, and lies, just for the sake of feeling loved. These conflicting emotions are heightened by the bridge, which describes the toll the relationship is taking on her, both mentally and physically.
The verses are like concrete examples of the singer bargaining with her partner, trying to find a way to make their love work. She pleads for a diamond ring or love on the movie screen, gold, and a kiss goodnight, asking for anything that could show she is valued and cared for, only to follow it up with the statement that she won't feel a thing. The chorus brings the reality of the situation back and acknowledges that despite her efforts, she still finds herself crying on the bathroom floor, questioning her willingness to settle for what her partner is offering her, and wondering if she's ever going to ask for more from a lover.
Overall, "Crying On The Bathroom Floor" is a powerful song that reflects on the complicated emotions that are part of toxic relationships. Muna's lyrics explore the contradictions of wanting to be loved while feeling devalued, and struggling to reconcile the reality of a situation with the hope that it might one day change.
Line by Line Meaning
Give me that diamond ring
I want material possessions to fill the void of my emotional emptiness.
Give me that love on the movie screen
I want to be swept away by a romantic fantasy because reality is too painful.
And I won't feel a thing
I will numb myself to avoid facing the truth.
Promise I won't feel a thing
I am desperate for relief from my emotional pain.
Give me that kiss goodnight
I crave a moment of tenderness to distract from my turmoil.
Give me that gold, tell me it's alright
I want validation that my decisions are justified and my pain is worth it.
And I guess that I got rewired
My past experiences have changed me and influenced how I view love and pain.
'Cause you're cold as ice but it feels like fire, fire, fire, fire
You are emotionally distant and unavailable, but I am still drawn to you and the intensity of our relationship.
And the drugs don't work and I don't know why
I have tried to escape my pain with various vices, but none of them provide lasting relief.
But when you hurt me I go higher, higher, higher, higher
The pain you cause me makes me feel more alive and consumed by our dysfunctional relationship.
But when I'm crying on the bathroom floor
In moments of vulnerability and despair, I am forced to confront the reality of our toxic relationship.
Tearing off the dress I wore, I wonder
As I strip away the facade of my outward appearance, I am left with the rawness of my emotions and thoughts.
If I could never ask for more
I question if I am capable of desiring more from a relationship than what you offer.
If I'm never gonna ask for more from a lover
I fear that I will never find the strength to demand more for myself and break the cycle of emotional pain.
Give me your disrespect
I will tolerate mistreatment because I am convinced it is the only love I can receive.
Give me your pain and loneliness
I will shoulder your emotional baggage because I believe it will bring us closer together.
And I'll love you the best
I will pour all of my love and energy into this relationship, even if it means sacrificing my own well-being.
Promise I'll love you the best
I am desperate for your love and validation, and will do anything to keep it.
Give me no piece of mind
I will ignore any warning signs or red flags and continue to put myself in emotional turmoil for our relationship.
Give me distress, give me all your lies
I will accept any form of emotional manipulation or abuse, believing it is an acceptable form of sacrifice for love.
And I'll love you for life
I am willing to love you unconditionally, even if it causes me emotional harm.
Promise I'll love you 'til I die
I am so deeply attached to you that I fear ever losing you, even if it means sacrificing my own happiness.
It's asking a lot of myself
I am aware that my sacrifices are unhealthy and emotionally draining, but I cannot seem to stop myself from doing it.
I'm asking a lot of myself
I am putting too much pressure on myself to maintain this toxic relationship.
It's taking a lot out of me, loving you
My love for you comes at a great cost to my own well-being.
There isn't a lot that I think I can do
I feel helpless and trapped in this relationship, unable to break free from the cycle of emotional pain and sacrifice.
Give me some more
I am addicted to the highs and lows of this toxic relationship.
Writer(s): Catherine Gavin, Naomi Mcpherson, Josette Maskin
Contributed by Makayla I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@tappajavittu
I found Muna by searching just Muna, which means egg or penis in finnish (I'm finnish and I was drunk) and ended up finding this band I fell in love with, so thank you internet!
@Lifegod222
Kenny Lust thank your brain
@AlexCole09
I find it quite funny that it means penis in finnish because in Greek it's a slang term for pussy.
In a way I think Muna have achieved being gender-neutral just like they wanted to do with the lyrics of their songs in their own name as well, without even knowing it :D
@kingdomheartsgirl777
I found muna cause they were a opener for Grouplove when I saw them in concert in 2016. And instantly loved their songs.
@DannyEye2704
Kenny Lust Well in that case I love munching on MUNA for breakfast! 😋
@alextint5987
Muna also means Hope in Arabic. When they were choosing a name for the band, one of the members in a spontaneous way said MUNA and the name stayed with them 👌
@FraserM8
These girls are going to get big.
@fritz1234512345
i hope not
@alessandrofontecombes5738
Why not? They're fucking amazing, I want the whole world to listen to About U with me. They deserve all the recognition.
@fritz1234512345
Alessandro Fonte call me selfish but I want them all to myself