Bingo
Snuff Lyrics


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I didn't understand it
I didn't even try
I just slammed the window and watched the icy fly by
Same converstaion
Same stony ground
Ears where your mouth was second time around

You don't know why, you can't decide
You won't even try
Who will lift you off your knees?
Who will stoop to kiss your tears?

You would tie your laces
But you're too young to know
Your mind already takes you places you don't wanna go
Better call the stewards
Have them inject the doubt
You won't hear the crunch
No need to find out

The answer is waiting for you
But you won't even try
One shoe on and one shoe off
Stone in your shoe and a hole in your sock
The lock's kicked off and there's piss on the floor
That's what your sense of humour's for
Funny old world ha ha peculiar
Everybody takes a slice
Spare a copper for a blind man
And watch out for that knowing smile





The answer's waiting for you...

Overall Meaning

The song Bingo by Snuff is a poignant commentary on the human tendency to avoid confrontations and ignore problems, especially personal ones. The opening lines of the song, "I didn't understand it, I didn't even try, I just slammed the window and watched the icy fly by," suggest the singer's unwillingness to engage with a difficult situation. The repeated phrase "same conversation, same stony ground" highlights a sense of frustration and stagnation, perhaps in a relationship or personal situation. The line "ears where your mouth was second time around" suggests a lack of communication and understanding between the parties.


The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "you won't even try," emphasizing the theme of avoidance and reluctance to face difficult emotions. The lines "who will lift you off your knees, who will stoop to kiss your tears" suggest a longing for comfort and support, but a hesitance to seek it out. The lines "better call the stewards, have them inject the doubt, you won't hear the crunch, no need to find out" convey a sense of apathy and resignation, as if the singer would rather numb themselves to the pain than confront it.


Overall, Bingo is a powerful song about the human tendency to avoid difficult emotions and situations. The lyrics suggest a desire for comfort and support, but also a reluctance to seek it out and confront the underlying issues. The repeated refrain of "you won't even try" is a sobering reminder of how easy it can be to fall into patterns of avoidance and denial.


Line by Line Meaning

I didn't understand it
I didn't comprehend the situation


I didn't even try
I failed to put any effort into understanding it


I just slammed the window and watched the icy fly by
I shut out the problem and watched the world carry on


Same converstaion
Repeating the same dialogue


Same stony ground
Stuck in the same negative pattern


Ears where your mouth was second time around
Ignoring what you're saying and anticipating your response


You don't know why, you can't decide
Feeling indecisive and uncertain without a clear reason


You won't even try
You're not willing to put in any effort to make a decision


Who will lift you off your knees?
Who will help you when you're in a vulnerable position?


Who will stoop to kiss your tears?
Who will be there to dry your tears and offer support?


You would tie your laces
You have the capability to solve your problems


But you're too young to know
However, you lack the experience to figure it out


Your mind already takes you places you don't wanna go
You're overthinking and leading yourself to undesirable thoughts


Better call the stewards
Seek help from someone who has more experience


Have them inject the doubt
Let them introduce doubt and uncertainty to help you see clearly


You won't hear the crunch
You'll avoid the harsh reality and the consequences of your actions


No need to find out
There's no need to try to understand or face the reality


One shoe on and one shoe off
Feeling unbalanced and incomplete


Stone in your shoe and a hole in your sock
Feeling discomfort and pain


The lock's kicked off and there's piss on the floor
Feeling helpless and frustrated by things out of your control


That's what your sense of humour's for
You use humor to cope with unpleasant situations


Funny old world ha ha peculiar
The world is full of strange and unexpected things


Everybody takes a slice
Everyone has their own struggles


Spare a copper for a blind man
Be kind to those who are less fortunate


And watch out for that knowing smile
Be wary of those who know more than they're letting on


The answer's waiting for you...
The solution to your problem is within reach, but you're not willing to try to find it




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