Lead vocalist Katie Gavin and Phoebe speak on the pure beauty and bliss of queer love, comparing the softness of their lover’s aura and body to the texture of silk chiffon.
Silk Chiffon
Muna Lyrics
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Downtown, cherry lipstick
Watch her silk dress dancing in the wind
Watch it brush against her skin
Makes me wanna try her on
Like, life's so fun, life's so fun
Got my mini skirt and my rollerblades on
Keeping it light like silk chiffon
Life's so fun, life's so fun
Don't need to worry about no one
She said I got her if I want
She's so soft like silk chiffon
Silk chiffon
That's how it feels, oh, when she's on me
Silk chiffon
That's how it feels, oh, when she's on me
I'm high and I'm feeling anxious
Inside of the CVS
When she turns 'round halfway down the aisle
With that 'you're on camera' smile
Like she wants to try me on
And life's so fun, life's so fun
Got my mini skirt and my rollerblades on
Bag on my side 'cause I'm out 'til dawn
Keeping it light like silk chiffon
Life's so fun, life's so fun
Don't need to worry about no one
She said that I got her if I want
She's so soft like silk chiffon
Silk chiffon
That's how it feels, oh, when she's on me
Silk chiffon
That's how it feels, oh, when she's on me
It feels good to me, it feels good to me
Oh, why wouldn't it be? Oh, why wouldn't it be?
It feels good to me, it feels good to me
Oh, why wouldn't it be? Oh, why wouldn't it be?
She's so soft like silk chiffon
Silk chiffon
That's how it feels, oh, when she's on me
Silk chiffon
That's how it feels, oh, when she's on me
(Oh, when she's on me)
The song "Silk Chiffon" by Muna is about the excitement and thrill of exploring new experiences and relationships. The singer describes the feeling of being lifted and carefree while out on the town with her friend. She observes another woman in a silk dress, and admires the way it moves against her skin in the wind, sparking the desire to "try her on." The singer also feels anxious in a drugstore while being watched by a security camera, but the feeling of fun and lightness persists.
Throughout the song, the imagery of silk chiffon evokes a sense of softness, lightness, and sensuality. The repeating chorus emphasizes the sensation of silk against the skin, suggesting a physical connection between the singer and the world around her. The song ends with a repetition of the phrase "Oh, why wouldn't it be?" as if asking the listener to join in the carefree, joyful experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Sun down and I'm feeling lifted
I'm feeling happy and carefree as the sun goes down
Downtown, cherry lipstick
I see a woman wearing cherry lipstick in the city
Watch her silk dress dancing in the wind
I see her dress flowing in the wind like it's dancing
Watch it brush against her skin
I see her dress touching her skin gently
Makes me wanna try her on
Watching her makes me feel like I want to be her or be with her
Like, life's so fun, life's so fun
Life is really enjoyable and exciting
Got my mini skirt and my rollerblades on
I'm wearing a short skirt and rollerblading
Bag on my side 'cause I'm out 'til dawn
I have a bag with me because I'll be out until dawn
Keeping it light like silk chiffon
I'm keeping things easy and carefree, like wearing a light silk chiffon dress
Don't need to worry about no one
I don't have to worry about anyone else
She said I got her if I want
The woman is offering herself to me if I want her
She's so soft like silk chiffon
The woman is gentle and delicate, like silk chiffon
That's how it feels, oh, when she's on me
It feels amazing when she's with me
I'm high and I'm feeling anxious
I'm feeling anxious while being high
Inside of the CVS
I'm inside a CVS store
When she turns 'round halfway down the aisle
The woman turns around while I'm walking down the aisle
With that 'you're on camera' smile
She gives me a smile like she knows she's being watched on camera
Like she wants to try me on
Her smile makes me feel like she wants to be with me
It feels good to me, it feels good to me
Being with her feels really good
Oh, why wouldn't it be? Oh, why wouldn't it be?
Why wouldn't being with her feel good?
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Daniel Tashian, Ian Fitchuk, Josette Maskin, Kaite Gavin, Naomi McPherson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ellenkmann
Do you realize that Muna managed to make PHOEBE BRIDGERS actually SMILE and BE HAPPY in a music video??? The power of gayness
@EczemaQueen
T!!!!
@smddd2211
OH MY GOD YEAA
@smddd2211
Like I've never seen phoebe being this happy and sing like that🤣😭
@heidi7754
HELPP
@alimahjalloh512
the words life’s so fun came out of her mouth.
@matildaeklund3472
Was gonna say this must be so confusing for people who haven’t seen the movie, but then I realized the Venn Diagram of Muna fans and people who’ve seen But I’m a Cheerleader is a circle
@marieke6687
I'm a fan of Phoebes so I watched this, was confused, looked at the comments and remembered I wanted to see But I'm a Cheerleader for the past 2 years so I finally watched it last night, now I'm a fan of Muna as well. You're totally right :)
@neilwritesstuff
i haven't watched that film but i loved natasha lyonne in russian doll so i think i'm somewhere in that circle
@riptiderazors
I’ve watched some pretty weird videos so nothing can confuse me anymore lol