Molecule
Screeching Weasel Lyrics


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My room's the universe.
I lay here on the floor and look up at the stars
And my mind is fine for a little while.
My room's the universe.
I sit and play guitar and my gut isn't hurting now.

I lay down.
I breathe in and out;
In and out for a little while.
My room's the universe and I'm a molecule.




A simple molecule.
My room's the universe and I am dust.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Screeching Weasel's song 'Molecule' describe a moment of respite from pain, both physical and emotional. The singer finds solace in their personal space, their room, which they view as a microcosm of the universe. They lay on the floor and gaze up at the stars, letting their mind wander and find peace for a little while. When they sit and play guitar, they find that their gut isn't hurting anymore, suggesting that they are able to momentarily escape their physical pain through music.


The singer then describes themselves as a molecule, a tiny but essential piece of the universe around them. They are reminded of their own smallness and insignificance in the grand scheme of things, but also that they are a valuable and necessary part of the world. The song ends with the singer stating that they are dust, emphasizing their own fleeting existence and mortality.


Overall, the lyrics to 'Molecule' convey a sense of longing for an escape from pain and a search for meaning and significance in the universe. The singer finds temporary solace in their room and in the contemplation of their place in the world.


Line by Line Meaning

My room's the universe.
My personal space feels like an entire universe to me, and I feel small in comparison.


I lay here on the floor and look up at the stars
I often find myself lying on the floor, gazing up at the stars and feeling introspective.


And my mind is fine for a little while.
For a brief moment, I am at peace and my thoughts don't bother me.


I sit and play guitar and my gut isn't hurting now.
Playing guitar helps ease the physical pain I feel in my gut caused by anxiety.


I lay down.
I find comfort in laying down and taking a break from the world.


I breathe in and out;
I focus on my breathing as a way to calm my mind and body.


In and out for a little while.
I try to be present in the moment and not worry about the future.


My room's the universe and I'm a molecule.
I feel insignificant compared to the vastness of the world around me.


A simple molecule.
I am a small, basic element in the grand scheme of things.


My room's the universe and I am dust.
I am but a speck of dust in the grandness of the universe.




Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: BENJAMIN M. FOSTER, BENJAMIN M FOSTER

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