Turtleneck Coverup
Ozma Lyrics


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A turtleneck will cover that up
So sweat it out and keep your mouth shut
FBI (cover it up), CIA (cover it up)
JPL (cover it up), CNN (cover it up)
Turtleneck (cover it up)
Hope that they're not wondering why I'm never laundering
My turtleneck cover me don't let anybody see
Everything I've come to be since she had her way with me
Turtleneck cover me don't let anybody see
From the shadows in the streets hidden eyes are watching me

Even the wolf wears a disguise
So pull the wool down over your eyes
KGB (cover it up), LBC (rap the fuck up)
MTV (cover it up), FCC (cover it up)
Turtleneck (cover it up)

Hope that mom's not wondering why I'm never laundering
My turtleneck cover me don't let anybody see
Everything I've come to be since she had her way with me
Turtleneck cover me don't let any body see
From the shadows in the streets hidden eyes are watching me

Video cameras in the trees
Documenting all they please
Sometimes I wish I could rewind
Video cameras in the trees
Catch her when she comes and leaves




Sometimes I wish I could rewind
I only wish I could rewind

Overall Meaning

The song 'Turtleneck Coverup' by OZMA is a satirical take on the paranoia and fear of being constantly watched and monitored by government agencies and others in positions of power. The lyrics suggest that one can hide their true selves and their past mistakes by wearing a turtleneck, which serves as a metaphor for a cover-up or disguise. The song mentions several powerful organizations such as the FBI, CIA, JPL, and FCC, suggesting that they are all complicit in hiding the truth or keeping secrets from the public.


The repetitive use of 'cover it up' in the song seems to imply that these organizations are actively working to obscure or bury the truth. The line, "Hope that mom's not wondering why I'm never laundering" suggests that the singer is hiding something from their own mother and that the turtleneck is their way of keeping secrets from loved ones. The song also mentions the fear of being watched, with the line "from the shadows in the streets hidden eyes are watching me."


The chorus of the song, "Turtleneck cover me don't let anybody see everything I've come to be since she had her way with me," suggests that the singer is trying to hide who they have become since a past relationship. The verse, "Video cameras in the trees, documenting all they please," further heightens this fear of being constantly watched.


Overall, 'Turtleneck Coverup' is a commentary on the anxiety and unease that comes with being constantly monitored and the feeling of needing to hide parts of oneself from the world.


Line by Line Meaning

A turtleneck will cover that up
Wearing a turtleneck can hide any marks or blemishes on your neck or upper chest.


So sweat it out and keep your mouth shut
If you're hiding something, try not to draw attention to yourself and remain calm.


FBI (cover it up), CIA (cover it up)
Even government agencies are involved in covering up certain information.


JPL (cover it up), CNN (cover it up)
Other well-known organizations can also be involved in hiding the truth.


Turtleneck (cover it up)
Wearing a turtleneck sweater can help keep secrets hidden.


Hope that they're not wondering why I'm never laundering
I hope nobody is suspicious that I never wash my turtleneck sweater, given that I have to wear it to keep secrets.


My turtleneck cover me don't let anybody see
I rely on my turtleneck sweater to conceal who I am and what I'm hiding.


Everything I've come to be since she had her way with me
Since I've been manipulated by a certain 'she,' my identity and actions have been distorted.


From the shadows in the streets hidden eyes are watching me
I constantly feel like I'm being watched and followed, even on the dark streets.


Even the wolf wears a disguise
Just like a wolf might hide its true nature when near prey, humans also conceal themselves.


So pull the wool down over your eyes
Try not to see or acknowledge the truth if it's uncomfortable or dangerous.


KGB (cover it up), LBC (rap the fuck up)
More examples of organizations (such as a rap label and a Soviet intelligence agency) hiding information or actions.


MTV (cover it up), FCC (cover it up)
Even entertainment industries and regulatory commissions may conceal or manipulate certain things.


Video cameras in the trees
There are hidden cameras that capture everything, even in nature.


Documenting all they please
These cameras record everything without judgement or restraint.


Sometimes I wish I could rewind
I regret certain things that have happened and wish I could undo them.


Catch her when she comes and leaves
I hope to catch 'her' - the manipulative force - when she arrives and leaves.


I only wish I could rewind
I really wish I could go back in time and undo what 'she' did to me.




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@kat_draws__

my number one fav song from this album! ITS SO COOL!! I’m definitely gonna animate a music video to this one day :3 🧡‼️

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Wheres the music video!?

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I’ve only recently discovered your band but you guys are already one of my favorite bands along with weezer!