Shivaree was a three-person American band formed in 1999 consisting of Ambr… Read Full Bio ↴Shivaree was a three-person American band formed in 1999 consisting of Ambrosia Parsley (vocals), Danny McGough (keyboards), and Duke McVinnie (guitar). They produced four full-length albums (only two of which enjoyed a North American release due to contract disagreements) and have approximately 500,000 combined sales to their name. They credit numerous other musicians in their work and are usually joined by two or three other collaborators when performing live. Their song Goodnight Moon was used in the Quentin Tarantino movie 'Kill Bill Vol. 2.'

Their final album, a collection of covers, was released in 2007, after which they disbanded.

Lunch
Shivaree Lyrics

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It's not black enough to see where any white is
So I'll wait another hour for you and your designer jeans
And I remember you as heartless as a freeway
And I wonder if the time will make your eyes like Angelynes
Will you shuffle to your seat, greasy head and naked feet
And your expensive hands are swinging all your Beverly keys
The latest color on you lips and there's a satchel at your hips
And it's all full of broken Barbie dolls and disassembled dreams

If you don't want for them to hate you cause you beautiful
How can you want them all to love you for the same thing
For the same thing

You went and left you license on the car seat
You had a couple drinks with him and then you changed your name
And then he handed you a tambourine and whistled
No matter what they call you by, the meaning stays the same
Now your shotgun on the floor, your window's just a door
Riding backward 'cross state lines in high heels that they made you wear
Your steamers in the trunk, it's all loaded up with junk
Like lead and blood and dust and hair and stuff to kill the sting
You don't want for them to hate you because you're beautiful
How can you want them all to love you for the same thing

Now your shotgun on the floor, your window's just a door
Riding backward 'cross state lines in high heels that they made you wear
Your steamers in the trunk, it's all loaded up with junk
Like lead and blood and dust and hair and stuff to kill the sting

You don't want for them to hate you be cause you're beautiful
How can you want them all to love you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Shivaree's song "Lunch" describes a woman who is beautiful and likes to keep up with the latest fashion trends, but also portrays her as being heartless and hollow on the inside. The woman is depicted as someone who leaves her license on the car seat, changes her name after having drinks with someone, and carries a satchel full of broken Barbie dolls and disassembled dreams. The song suggests that her beauty is the only thing that she has to offer and she is searching for love and acceptance from others. The second verse depicts the woman driving backwards across state lines in high heels that are uncomfortable and was made to wear, carrying a load of junk to kill the sting. The lyrics suggest that even though she may have everything she wants, she is ultimately empty and restless.

The song "Lunch" is a commentary on the superficiality of modern society and what we value. It's about how society puts so much emphasis on physical appearance and material possessions, rather than genuine human connections and self-discovery. The lyrics suggest that a person's beauty does not define them or give them value, and that true happiness and fulfillment cannot be found in external things.

Line by Line Meaning

It's not black enough to see where any white is
The darkness is deep and it's impossible to see anything clearly.

So I'll wait another hour for you and your designer jeans
The singer is willing to wait for the person regardless of how long it takes.

And I remember you as heartless as a freeway
The person has done something to make the singer believe they have a cold and unfeeling heart.

And I wonder if the time will make your eyes like Angelynes
The artist wonders if the person will end up being fake, shallow, and obsessed with fame like Angelyne.

Will you shuffle to your seat, greasy head and naked feet
The person is disheveled and unkempt, with greasy hair and no shoes.

And your expensive hands are swinging all your Beverly keys
The person is flaunting their wealth and possessions in an ostentatious way.

The latest color on you lips and there's a satchel at your hips
The person is wearing the latest fashion trends and carrying a small bag.

And it's all full of broken Barbie dolls and disassembled dreams
Despite outward appearances, the person is deeply damaged and broken inside.

If you don't want for them to hate you cause you beautiful
The person dislikes being hated for their physical appearance.

How can you want them all to love you for the same thing
The person wants others to love them for who they are, rather than just their looks.

You went and left you license on the car seat
The person was careless and forgot something important in the car.

You had a couple drinks with him and then you changed your name
The person did something drastic and changed their identity after spending time with someone.

And then he handed you a tambourine and whistled
The person was given a musical instrument and was expected to perform.

No matter what they call you by, the meaning stays the same
Although the person changed their name, their true identity remains the same.

Now your shotgun on the floor, your window's just a door
The car is in a compromised state and the window cannot be used properly.

Riding backward 'cross state lines in high heels that they made you wear
The person is being forced to wear high heels and is traveling backwards across state lines in an uncomfortable manner.

Your steamers in the trunk, it's all loaded up with junk
The car is carrying a lot of extra baggage and useless items.

Like lead and blood and dust and hair and stuff to kill the sting
The items in the car are used to numb pain and suffering, both mentally and physically.

You don't want for them to hate you because you're beautiful
The person wishes to be accepted and loved for their personality and character, rather than just their looks.

How can you want them all to love you for the same thing
The person wants to be appreciated and valued for their unique qualities and not just their physical appearance.

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: AMBROSIA NICOLE PARSLEY, DUKE MCVINNIE

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