Monogamy on the Rocks
River Ratts Lyrics
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And she tells me to come over and...
Pick up some beer and some papers,
I said Okay, then I'll see you later.
Yo I hang up, and I start bitchin' to her friends.
This is what we do, I start it never ends.
She just wants to have some fun,
And I don't give a fuck I'm ready to let it all GO!
She says she loves a man that treats her right,
I take a swig and I caress her thigh.
She says it's comforting to be right at your side,
Then she kisses me gently.
What is it that brings me to your bed?
I don't usually act this way.
She takes a line and then she spreads her legs...
And she takes it all o-o-off.
O-o-o-o-o-oh
Change is constant and I just flow.
I was in love once befo-ore,
Y el amor, el amor is cabro-o-on.
O-o-o-o-o-oh
Change is constant and I just flow.
I was in love once befo-ore,
Y el amor, el amor is cabro-o-on.
No pos 'sta cabron!
In "Monogamy on the Rocks," River Ratts describes the complicated nature of a sexual relationship he has with a woman who sends him a text message at 4am inviting him over for beer and papers. He expresses his unwillingness to refuse, although he complains to her friends that this is a regular occurrence, indicating that their relationship could be based purely on sex rather than anything more substantial. The woman confesses to Ratts that she loves a man who treats her right, but he takes her words with a grain of salt as he caresses her thigh and kisses her gently, acknowledging that he doesn't usually act in this way. She then takes a line of cocaine, and they proceed to have sex. He contemplates the reasons for his attraction to her, recognizing that it's not typical of his character.
The lyrics convey the restless hedonism and existential search for meaning that often characterizes sexual freedom, which leaves Ratts in a transitory and uncertain position. He acknowledges previous romantic notions about Love and admits that they are now completely gone, suggesting that such disillusionment is simply another aspect of his situation. It's a portrayal of complex emotions such as desire, betrayal, apathy, and fulfillment. The song as a whole is an evocative snapshot of two people tied up in a torrid but ultimately fleeting relationship, where they don't communicate beyond their intimate encounters.
Line by Line Meaning
It's 4 am again, She sends a text
It's late at night, and she sends me a message.
And she tells me to come over and...
She asks me to come over to her place.
Pick up some beer and some papers,
She wants me to bring along some beer and rolling papers.
I said Okay, then I'll see you later.
I agreed to her request and told her I'll see her later.
Yo I hang up, and I start bitchin' to her friends.
I hang up and start complaining to her friends.
This is what we do, I start it never ends.
I complain that this is a regular occurrence and it never ends.
She just wants to have some fun,
I realize that she just wants to have fun.
And I don't give a fuck I'm ready to let it all GO!
I don't care about the consequences and I'm willing to take risks.
She says she loves a man that treats her right,
She tells me that she wants a man who treats her well.
I take a swig and I caress her thigh.
I take a sip of my drink and touch her leg.
She says it's comforting to be right at your side,
She finds comfort in being next to me.
Then she kisses me gently.
She kisses me softly.
What is it that brings me to your bed?
I wonder what makes me end up in her bed.
I don't usually act this way.
I admit that this behavior is unusual for me.
She takes a line and then she spreads her legs...
She takes cocaine and then opens her legs.
And she takes it all o-o-off.
She takes off all her clothes.
O-o-o-o-o-oh
Expressing a feeling or reaction.
Change is constant and I just flow.
I accept change and just go with the flow.
I was in love once befo-ore,
I've been in love before.
Y el amor, el amor is cabro-o-on.
And love, love is a tough one.
No pos 'sta cabron!
Used to express difficulty or complaint.
Writer(s): jed matthew rangel
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