Black Plastic Bag
Q and Not U Lyrics
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Daddy's dying.
Throw yourself on the body.
Take out your sharp teeth.
Line your lungs with noise then just sew it up.
In and out is like this it's like a fist.
You want the questions you got your answers down.
The air is full of harmonies but is anyone even sleeping right?
Every town gets an Eiffel Tower, don't worry.
Every town gets an Eiffel Tower tonight.
Everyone is sleeping under one tonight.
The lyrics to Q and Not U's song Black Plastic Bag have a sense of urgency and desperation to them. The opening line, "Who's paying your mortgage?" sets the tone for the song's cynical look at modern society. The song touches upon the themes of death, greed, and control. The line "Daddy's dying" hints at someone being on their deathbed while the following line, "Throw yourself on the body," suggests a desire to take control and manipulate the situation.
The lyrics then take a more surreal turn when they mention "lining your lungs with noise" and "sewing it up." These surreal images suggest a person's attempt to drown out reality or escape from their problems. The lyrics ask, "You want the questions, you got your answers down. You want the answers, you got the face fleshed out." This suggests that society has become so superficial that people only care about appearance rather than substance.
The last two lines of the song provide a sense of hope, albeit a slightly sarcastic one. "The air is full of harmonies but is anyone even sleeping right? Every town gets an Eiffel Tower, don't worry." This suggests that people may be too distracted or apathetic to appreciate the beauty in the world, but we can take comfort in knowing that every town has its own version of a famous landmark. The final line, "Everyone is sleeping under one tonight," ties the song together by suggesting that we are all interconnected and united in our struggles and joys.
Line by Line Meaning
Who's paying your mortgage?
Asking who is providing financial stability and security for the person.
Daddy's dying.
A seemingly simple statement, but could have multiple interpretations such as the loss of a father figure or a metaphorical death of a certain way of living.
Throw yourself on the body.
Possibly a reference to mourning or grief, encouraging one to deeply feel the pain of loss.
Take out your sharp teeth.
Could be interpreted as removing aggression or hostility and being calm in difficult situations.
Line your lungs with noise then just sew it up.
Surrounding oneself with loud or distracting sounds, then shutting them out completely.
In and out is like this it's like a fist.
Breathing and societal interactions can feel like a fight or struggle.
You want the questions you got your answers down.
Unsure of what is desired or reaching a level of certainty.
You want the answers, you got the face fleshed out.
Having a complete or surface-level understanding of a situation or person, but lacking depth.
The air is full of harmonies but is anyone even sleeping right?
Questioning if people are truly content and fulfilled, despite the abundance of positivity around them.
Every town gets an Eiffel Tower, don't worry.
Assurance that beauty and greatness can be found anywhere, even in unexpected or small places.
Every town gets an Eiffel Tower tonight.
Rephrasing the previous line for emphasis and impact.
Everyone is sleeping under one tonight.
Metaphorically putting all people on the same level, finding common ground and unity in shared experiences.
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