Mood
Sara Farell Lyrics
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Why you always in a mood? Goin′ 'round, actin′ brand new
I ain't tryna tell you what to do, but try to play it cool
Baby, I ain't playing by your rules
Everything look better with a view
I could never get attached
Somehow I always end up feeling bad
Baby, I am not your dad, it′s not all you want from me
I just want your company
Boy, it′s obvious, elephant in the room
And we're a part of it, don′t act so confused
And you love startin' it, now I′m in a mood
Now we arguin' in my bedroom
We play games of love to avoid the depression
We been here before and I won′t be your victim
Why you always in a mood? Goin' 'round, actin′ brand new
I ain′t tryna tell you what to do, but try to play it cool
Baby, I ain't playing by your rules
Everything look better with a view
Why you always in a mood? Goin′ 'round, actin′ brand new
I ain't tryna tell you what to do, but try to play it cool
Baby, I ain′t playing by your rules
Everything look better with a view
So why you tryin' to fake your love on the regular
When you could be blowin' up just like my cellular?
I won′t ever let a shorty go and set me up
Only thing I need to know is if you wet enough
I′m talking slick back, kick back, gang sippin' fourties
You keep playin′, not another day with you, shorty
Mismatched fits, that was way before you know me
Got a lot of love, well, you better save it for me
We play games of love to avoid the depression
We been here before and I won't be your victim
Why you always in a mood? Goin′ 'round, actin′ brand new
I ain't tryna tell you what to do, but try to play it cool
Baby, I ain't playing by your rules
Everything look better with a view
Why you always in a mood? Goin′ ′round, actin' brand new
I ain′t tryna tell you what to do, but try to play it cool
Baby, I ain't playing by your rules
Everything look better with a view, yeah
The lyrics of Sara Farell's song "Mood" convey a sense of frustration and confusion in a relationship. The singer begins by expressing their exasperation at their partner's constant moodiness and "brand new" attitude. The singer acknowledges that they have no intention of trying to control their partner's behavior, but urges them to "play it cool" and not let their emotions control their actions. They warn their partner that they will not be controlled by their rules and that they just want their company. The singer then admits that they struggle with attachment and often end up feeling bad when they do become attached, but maintain that they're not their partner's father and will not be everything they want.
The chorus of "Mood" is an expression of the singer's frustration with their partner's behavior. They point out the elephant in the room and express annoyance at their partner's confusion over the situation. The singer warns that playing games of love to avoid depression will not work for them and they won't be a victim of their partner's behavior. The second verse continues this theme with the singer questioning their partner's behavior and why they feel the need to fake love on a regular basis. They warn that they won't let themselves be set up and clarify that all they need to know is if their partner is "wet enough". The verse ends with the singer warning their partner that they will not tolerate playing games and they better save their love for them.
Overall, "Mood" is a song about a tumultuous relationship and the frustration and confusion it causes. While the singer acknowledges their own issues with attachment, they push back against their partner's controlling behavior and assert their own needs in the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Why you always in a mood? Goin′ 'round, actin′ brand new
I don't understand why you are always in a bad mood, pretending to be someone else
I ain't tryna tell you what to do, but try to play it cool
I'm not trying to control you, but please try to be calm
Baby, I ain't playing by your rules
I don't want to follow your instructions
Everything look better with a view
Things look better when we have a positive outlook
I could never get attached
I'm not able to get emotionally attached
When I start to feel, I unattach
When I start to feel something, I detach myself from the situation
Somehow I always end up feeling bad
I always end up feeling upset in the end
Baby, I am not your dad, it's not all you want from me
I'm not your father, and I cannot give you everything you want
I just want your company
I just want to spend time with you
Boy, it's obvious, elephant in the room
It's obvious that there's a problem that we aren't addressing
And we're a part of it, don't act so confused
Both of us are contributing to the issue, so don't act like you don't understand
And you love startin' it, now I'm in a mood
You enjoy causing problems, and now I'm upset because of it
Now we arguin' in my bedroom
Now we're arguing in my personal space
We play games of love to avoid the depression
We play games in our relationship to avoid feeling sad
We been here before and I won't be your victim
We've experienced this before, and I won't let you hurt me again
So why you tryin' to fake your love on the regular
Why are you pretending to love me all the time?
When you could be blowin' up just like my cellular?
Why don't you try to be successful like my phone?
I won't ever let a shorty go and set me up
I won't let someone trick me in a relationship and leave me hurt
Only thing I need to know is if you wet enough
The only thing I care about is if you are ready for a physical relationship
I'm talking slick back, kick back, gang sippin' fourties
I'm talking about relaxing and enjoying ourselves with alcoholic drinks
You keep playin', not another day with you, shorty
If you keep playing games in our relationship, I don't want to be with you anymore
Mismatched fits, that was way before you know me
I used to dress differently before we met
Got a lot of love, well, you better save it for me
I have a lot of love to give, so save it for me
Why you always in a mood? Goin' 'round, actin' brand new
I don't understand why you are always in a bad mood, pretending to be someone else
I ain't tryna tell you what to do, but try to play it cool
I'm not trying to control you, but please try to be calm
Baby, I ain't playing by your rules
I don't want to follow your instructions
Everything look better with a view
Things look better when we have a positive outlook
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