For the popular band, featuring Tool vocalist Maynard James Keenan, see: A Perfect Circle.
The Package
Perfect Circle Lyrics
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Then tricky got me in
Eye on what I'm after
I don't need another friend
Smile and drop the cliche
'Til you think I'm listening
Take just what I came for
Peripheral on the package
Don't care to settle in
Time to feed the monster
I don't need another friend
Comfort is a mystery
Crawling out of my own skin
Just give me what I came for
I'm out the door again
Lie to get what I came for
Lie to get just what I need
Lie to get what I crave
Lie and smile to get what's mine
Eye on what I'm after
I don't need another friend
Nod and watch your lips move
If you need me to pretend
Because clever got me this far
Then tricky got me in
I'll take just what I came for
Then I'm out the door again
Lie to get what I came for
Lie to get what I need now
Lie to get what I'm craving
Lie and smile to get what's mine
Give this to me
Mine, mine, mine
Take what's mine
Mine, mine, mine
Take what's mine
Mine, mine, mine
Lie to get what I came for
Lie to get what I need now
Lie to get what I crave
Lie to smile and get what's mine
Give this to me
Take what's mine
Mine, mine, mine
Take what's mine
Give this to me
Take what's mine
Take what's mine
Mine
Take what's mine
Take what's mine
Take what's mine
This is mine
Mine
All mine
The lyrics of Perfect Circle's 'The Package' describe someone who is willing to do whatever it takes to get what they want, even if it means lying and manipulating others. The first verse tells us that the person is smart and knows how to get what they want, but they're also sly and willing to deceive people to achieve their goals. They don't want any friends, they're only concerned with what they're after. The second verse talks about how the person is uncomfortable in their own skin and wants to get what they came for and leave as soon as possible. They don't care about settling in or getting comfortable, they just want to take what's theirs and go.
The chorus repeats the idea that the person is willing to lie and manipulate to get what they want. They don't care about anyone else, only their own desires matter. The phrase "give this to me" shows the person's entitlement and belief that everything belongs to them. The repetition of 'mine' throughout the song emphasizes the person's possessive and controlling nature.
Overall, 'The Package' is a commentary on our desire for instant gratification and our willingness to sacrifice our relationships and morals to get what we think we need. It's a dark and introspective song that asks the listener to consider the consequences of their actions.
Line by Line Meaning
Clever got me this far
Being clever helped me to reach my current position
Then tricky got me in
Being tricky led me to a problem or difficult situation
Eye on what I'm after
I have a strong focus on achieving my goals
I don't need another friend
I am not interested in making new friends or companions
Smile and drop the cliche
Don't say something that has been said too many times before
'Til you think I'm listening
Pretend to listen until the other person believes that I am actually listening
Take just what I came for
Take only what I need or want, nothing more
Then I'm out the door again
Leave immediately once I've received what I wanted
Peripheral on the package
Focused on the goal, not distracted by anything else
Don't care to settle in
I don't want to stay in one place or situation for too long
Time to feed the monster
It's time to satisfy my hunger or need
Comfort is a mystery
I don't find comfort in usual things, or comfort is hard to understand
Crawling out of my own skin
Feeling uncomfortable or anxious in my own body or situation
Just give me what I came for
I only want what I need, nothing else
Lie to get what I came for
I may deceive or lie to achieve my goal or get what I want
Lie to get just what I need
I would use lies to acquire only what I require
Lie to get what I crave
I may deceive or lie to obtain what I strongly desire
Lie and smile to get what's mine
I may deceive or lie, along with faking a smile, to get what I believe belongs to me
Nod and watch your lips move
I will pretend to listen by nodding my head and watching the other person's lips move
If you need me to pretend
If you want me to act like I'm interested, I will
Give this to me
I want this for myself
Mine, mine, mine
I want ownership of this item or situation
Take what's mine
I will take what I believe is rightfully mine
This is mine
I deserve ownership of this thing or situation
All mine
Everything belongs to me and me only
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BILLY HOWERDEL, JEORDIE WHITE, MAYNARD JAMES KEENAN
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