One Trick Pony
Pronto Mama Lyrics


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You were hanging off of me
Like I was a Christmas tree
They clique of rats, they will come back
And steal your comfort blanket, leave you mousey
If you ever need to feel better about yourself
I'm doing nothing else

I don't want to be here
I can't always be fair
Take the hard out my heart
Wash the blood out your hair

I'm not trying to resist
I nod and follow using your identikit, lickety split
Then I miss the point and I keel over
Now that's all over

I don't want to be here
I can't always be fair
Take the hard out my heart
Wash the blood out your,
Wash the blood out your,
Wash the blood out your,
Wash the blood out your heart,

Oh when your tongue touched mine
I felt like a balloon
I hadn't been that high
Since 2002

Is it there for me? (Is it there for me?)
Is it there?
Is it there for me? (Is it there for me?)
Is it there for me?





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Overall Meaning

The song "One Trick Pony" by Pronto Mama explores the theme of feeling used or taken advantage of in a relationship. The first stanza paints a picture of someone hanging onto the singer like they are a source of comfort or happiness, but the singer compares themselves to a Christmas tree - something to be used for a short time and then discarded. The "clique of rats" refers to the people in the relationship who will end up betraying or hurting the singer. The second stanza expresses the singer's desire to distance themselves from this toxic relationship and find some peace. They acknowledge their own weakness in going along with the other person's wishes but want to break free. The final stanza reflects on a moment of pleasure or connection the singer shared with their partner and wonders if they will ever find that kind of love again.


The imagery in this song is vivid and the lyrics are straight-forward yet poetic. The comparison of the singer to a Christmas tree and the other person to rats suggests a sense of being used or devalued. The line "Take the hard out my heart, wash the blood out your hair" expresses a desire for the other person to stop hurting them and for the singer to be able to move on. The final stanza provides a bittersweet moment of nostalgia, hinting that despite the pain, the relationship did have some happy moments.


Overall, "One Trick Pony" is a powerful song about the complexities of relationships and the struggle to break free from toxic situations.


Line by Line Meaning

You were hanging off of me Like I was a Christmas tree
You were clinging onto me as if I was the only source of happiness you had, like a Christmas tree that is decorated with ornaments and brings joy to people's lives.


They clique of rats, they will come back And steal your comfort blanket, leave you mousey If you ever need to feel better about yourself I'm doing nothing else
There are some people who will take away your source of comfort and leave you feeling weak and vulnerable, but if you ever need someone to lift you up and make you feel better, I am always here for you.


I don't want to be here I can't always be fair Take the hard out my heart Wash the blood out your hair
I don't want to be in this situation, and I know that I cannot always make things fair. However, I am willing to take the pain out of my heart and help you clean up the mess you are in.


I'm not trying to resist I nod and follow using your identikit, lickety split Then I miss the point and I keel over Now that's all over
I am not trying to go against you or resist your wishes. I follow your lead quickly and without hesitation, but sometimes I end up not understanding what you want and it all falls apart.


Oh when your tongue touched mine I felt like a balloon I hadn't been that high Since 2002
When we kissed, I felt my heart fill up with joy and I felt like I was floating, as if I was a balloon. I haven't felt that happy since 2002.


Is it there for me? (Is it there for me?) Is it there? Is it there for me? (Is it there for me?) Is it there for me?
I am questioning if the support and happiness that I need is there for me. I am wondering if there is someone who is willing to be there for me and lift me up when I am down.




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@angeloiudici

Wish I could see them! Deffo one of my favorite bands at this point 😂

@lukepeterson1150

Same!

@lukepeterson1150

I just love this. Love it.

@Yimello

As a drummer myself, I can safely say that the drummer in this band is absolutely superb. 

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Check out W.S. Holland drummer for Carl Perkins and Johnny Cash.

@adamfairbairn526

Nice one guys. Id love to see you at a gig again

@kateinspace6033

Love this song! You guys have amazing energy onstage. Can't wait to see you perform again! 

@MrAlextick

Blinding tune this. Can't help myself rewinding this.

@ianedmonds9191

Shades of Zappa.
Great stuff.
Luv and peace.

@MassAmorphous

Holy shit! This is so good

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