GUN
Muses Lyrics

With your bright yellow gun, you own the sun
The person being addressed has something powerful, like a bright yellow gun, that gives them control over everything.

And I think I need a little poison
The singer feels like they need something dangerous or toxic to cope with the persuasive power of the addressee.

To keep me tame keep me awake
The poison the singer is referring to is keeping them alert and responsive, but also under control.

I have nothing to offer but confusion
The artist feels inadequate and unable to provide what the addressee deserves, hence their only output is confusion.

And the circus in my head, and the middle of the bed
All the artist has to offer the addressee is a scattered, disorganized state of mind and a place in bed next to them.

In the middle of the night
The singer is likely referring to a time of day when they feel the most vulnerable and exposed, and possibly in need of comfort.

With your bright silver frown, you own the town
The addressee has a commanding presence that makes them feel like they control everything and everyone around them.

And I think I need a little poison
The artist feels like they need something toxic to be able to handle the addressee's overwhelming power and influence.

I have no secrets I have no lies
The artist is honest and transparent, and has nothing to hide from the addressee.

I have nothing to offer but the middle of the night
Like before, the only thing the artist brings to the table is their presence and a sense of vulnerability, especially at night.

And I think you need a little poison
The singer believes that the addressee needs something dangerous or self-destructive to cope with their power and influence.

You leak one apple a week to survive
The addressee is barely holding on to life and sustenance, and can only afford one apple per week to stay alive.

And you still have to ask if you're alive
Despite being alive physically, the addressee seems to doubt their own existence or purpose.

You have nothing to offer but police my dreams
The addressee tries to control and manipulate the singer's thoughts and dreams, but has little else to bring to their relationship.

Keep me clean keep me awake
The addressee wants to keep the singer pure and uncorrupted, but also alert and responsive.

With your bright silver grin, you own sin
The addressee exerts a certain amount of control over people and their morality, and seems to have a strong influence on the concept of sin.