Goose Steps
Pronto Mama Lyrics


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Our first dance was the goosestep
An S.S. signature tea set
I'm writing a letter bomb,
The first kiss was a death threat
It made a mess of my thought process
I'm on the level now

Ceremonial Teacher
I feel like scratching my eyes out

But I'm not
I'm soft in the middle like a yolk
Crumpled in the corner like a coat
So Far Away, listening to Tapestry
And I didn't know me and you didn't know me

She wouldn't show me to two-step
And I admit it
I suffer from forgetfulness
But I know how to move
Stuff
It's always said that you were born
Before sex was a secret
Cold sweat
Death-bed
We all drove down
To see him

Not a clue with no blueprint
No getting chucked on the bonfire
Why don't you roll in your own muck?
And happy 5th of November

But I'm not
I'm soft in the middle like the yolk
Crumpled in the corner I'm a joke




So Far Away, listening to Tapestry
And I didn't know me and you didn't know me

Overall Meaning

The song Goose Steps by Pronto Mama appears to be a deeply poetic yet somewhat cryptic portrayal of a first romantic encounter. The opening line, "Our first dance was the goosestep," refers to a German military march commonly associated with the Nazi regime. The lyrics go on to describe an S.S. signature tea set, which further reinforces the song's themes of fascism and oppressive power structures. The line "I'm writing a letter bomb, the first kiss was a death threat" suggests a violent or dangerous undertone to the relationship, possibly even referencing suicidal or self-destructive tendencies. The line "It made a mess of my thought process, I'm on the level now" further implies that the singer has overcome some sort of mental or emotional turmoil caused by this intense relationship.


The line "ceremonial teacher, I feel like scratching my eyes out" seems to suggest that the singer is being forced to conform to a particular set of societal expectations or norms, perhaps even relating to the themes of fascism and oppressive power structures from earlier in the song. The imagery of being "crumpled in the corner like a coat" and "listening to Tapestry" creates a sense of distance and isolation from the outside world, as if the relationship is all-consuming and overwhelming.


Overall, Goose Steps is a complex and multi-layered exploration of a tumultuous and emotionally charged romantic encounter. The song's themes of power dynamics and societal expectations create a sense of tension and unease, while the lyrics themselves are deeply poetic and thought-provoking.


Line by Line Meaning

Our first dance was the goosestep
We started off our relationship with a display of fascist symbolism and military marching.


An S.S. signature tea set
We even had the proper tea set to match the goosestep, which was a tribute to the Nazi paramilitary organization known as the Schutzstaffel.


I'm writing a letter bomb,
I'm so consumed by anger and revenge that I would resort to terrorism to express it.


The first kiss was a death threat
Our physical intimacy was violent and threatening, symbolic of the destructive nature of our entire relationship.


It made a mess of my thought process
My emotions have clouded my judgment and made it difficult to think clearly.


I'm on the level now
I've finally come to my senses and realized that this relationship was toxic and destructive.


Ceremonial Teacher
Even in hindsight, I still struggle to understand the complex and disturbing nature of our relationship.


I feel like scratching my eyes out
The memories of our relationship are so painful that I want to physically harm myself to make them stop.


But I'm not
Despite the intensity of my feelings, I am able to resist the urge to harm myself or others in response to them.


I'm soft in the middle like a yolk
Underneath my tough exterior, I am vulnerable and fragile, like the soft center of an egg.


Crumpled in the corner like a coat
I feel discarded and unwanted, like a piece of clothing that has been cast aside.


So Far Away, listening to Tapestry
Even though I have physically distanced myself from the relationship, its emotional impact still weighs heavily on me as I listen to soothing music.


And I didn't know me and you didn't know me
In retrospect, I realize that neither of us truly understood ourselves or each other, which led to the destructive nature of our relationship.


She wouldn't show me to two-step
My partner was unwilling or unable to teach me how to dance, symbolizing a lack of communication and cooperation in our relationship.


And I admit it
I take responsibility for my role in the failure of our relationship.


I suffer from forgetfulness
I have trouble remembering details of our relationship, which contributes to my confusion and lack of understanding about it.


But I know how to move
Despite my flaws and shortcomings, I have the ability to move forward and make progress in my life.


Stuff
Sometimes the problems and challenges in life can be overwhelming or difficult to explain.


It's always said that you were born before sex was a secret
There are rumors or stories circulating about my partner's past or personal life that are scandalous or controversial.


Cold sweat
I am sweating profusely due to intense feelings of fear, anxiety, or stress.


Death-bed
The end of our relationship felt like the approach of death or a grave illness.


We all drove down to see him
There was a sense of shared responsibility or obligation to visit someone, likely a person who was ill or dying.


Not a clue with no blueprint
I am at a loss and have no clear direction or plan for how to move forward.


No getting chucked on the bonfire
Even though I feel like a discarded object, I am not going to give up or let myself be consumed by the destructive flames of my emotions.


Why don't you roll in your own muck?
Instead of wallowing in negativity or blaming others for my problems, I should take responsibility for my own actions and choices.


And happy 5th of November
A reference to Guy Fawkes Day, which commemorates a failed plot to blow up the British Parliament in 1605, perhaps suggesting a theme of attempted destruction and rebellion present in the relationship.




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Comments from YouTube:

@lukepeterson1150

Love this song.

@Yimello

Great song. With this standard you'll definitely go far. 

@flogbug

AWESOME

@diamondintact7471

Good job marc 

@jamesmcghee1082

This is my antiques son Martin
LOVE you bless you

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