AOL
Sister Soleil Lyrics
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that what really sets you off
is really in your own head
it's amazing to me
what a paranoid freak you can really be
but i got my own back
i got your little message on aol
i think i heard this before/ i think i knew this before
i think i felt you before
i know i don't anymore
darling you've got to lose your princess
darling you've got to lose your princess
darling you've got to lose your princess
tendencies, whoa
did you ever stop to think
you might need a little help
and what you say about me
is a reflection of yourself
oh i've never been the type
to call out the dogs of war
but i think you hung yourself
with a velvet rope
go ahead use my name for your industry
chat all your internet trash all you
white collar crap
just don't cry about your virtual life
don't lie about your sacrifice
it was all about you
who do you think you're gonna fool?
it had nothing to do with me
i got your little message on aol.........
The lyrics to Sister Soleil's song AOL delve deep into the topic of self-awareness and reflection. The song talks about how the things that set us off and make us paranoid are often just in our own heads. The first verse talks about how the person receiving the message should stop and think before reacting. The second verse goes further to suggest that the person delivering the message may need help and that what they are saying about the receiver is actually a reflection of themselves. The chorus addresses the little message that the receiver got on AOL and follows it with the refrain "I think I heard this before" and "I think I knew this before". This suggests familiarity with the situation and a realization that it's all about the other person's ego and the need to lose their princess tendencies.
The last verse addresses the idea of using someone's name for one's own industry and engaging in internet chat that is derogatory and condescending. It suggests that the person who did this needs to stop lying about their sacrifice and admit that it was all about them. The song ends with the repetition of "I got your little message on AOL". Overall, the song encourages us to be more self-aware and not let our ego and insecurities control us, especially when it comes to our interactions with others.
Line by Line Meaning
did you ever stop to think before you react
Have you ever considered taking a moment to reconsider before reacting to a situation?
that what really sets you off
The things that irritate or anger you are actually caused by your own thoughts and perceptions.
is really in your own head
The source of your negative emotions lies within your own mind.
it's amazing to me
I find it impressive or surprising that you can be so paranoid and anxious.
what a paranoid freak you can really be
You have an intense tendency to be fearful and suspicious.
but i got my own back
I am capable of taking care of myself and standing up for myself.
i got your little message on aol
I received your message on AOL instant messenger.
i think i heard this before/ i think i knew this before
This situation seems very familiar to me, like something that has happened before.
i think i felt you before
I believe I have experienced your negative energy before.
i know i don't anymore
I am no longer affected by your negative influence.
darling you've got to lose your princess tendencies, whoa
You need to let go of your privileged, entitled attitude.
did you ever stop to think/ you might need a little help
Have you considered that you could benefit from seeking help or support?
and what you say about me/ is a reflection of yourself
Your negative comments about me actually reveal more about your own character than mine.
oh i've never been the type/ to call out the dogs of war
I have never been one to engage in aggressive or confrontational behavior.
but i think you hung yourself/ with a velvet rope
Your actions have caused your own downfall, even though they seemed harmless or gentle at first.
go ahead use my name for your industry
Feel free to exploit me for your own gain or benefit, as many others have before.
chat all your internet trash all you/ white collar crap
You engage in superficial or meaningless online conversations and activities.
just don't cry about your virtual life
Do not complain about the negative aspects of your online existence or the consequences of your actions.
don't lie about your sacrifice
Do not deceive others or yourself about the sacrifices you claim to have made or the struggles you face.
it was all about you/ who do you think you're gonna fool?
Your actions and behavior are entirely self-serving, and you should not expect to deceive or manipulate others for long.
it had nothing to do with me
Your actions and behavior are not related to me in any meaningful or significant way.
Contributed by Addison N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.