Plastic Mylar
Spoon Lyrics


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Inside the wall, I wasn't sure
Way things turned-out was, best they could be.
I'm working today and yesterday
Still got some time and I can have something I'd live for
Well are you part of the motion-ment
I want to be part of the movement too
I just don't find myself giving a fuck
About the things that, I have to do
When I see ya
When it gets you like it's got me
It cuts my teeth and then it, like I said
When I first saw her I thought I knew her
Now I know I don't, just wish I did
And she could be able to take me far
So come over my house and say
Save my life,
Plastic Mylar
I'm assuming you'll put me right
I'm assuming you're not a
And she's got a place that is cool so far
And I haven't seen her perfections for my
Plastic mylar
I'm assuming you'll put me right
I'm assuming you're out of sight
To John David, and Sean and D
Rocky and Lou and, Kim and her sister
Two jobs later, Jerry B.
Ratour Magalinto(??), Marilyn Ruth
Well are you part of the motion-ment
I want to be part of that movement too
I just don't find myself giving a ...
About the things that, I have to do
When I see ya
When it gets you like it's got me
It cuts my teeth and then it, like I said
When I first saw her I thought I knew her
Now I know I don't, just wish I did
And she could be able to take me far
So come over my house and say
Save my life,
Plastic Mylar
I'm assuming you'll put me right
I'm assuming you're outta
And she's got a place that is cool so far
And I haven't seen her perfections for my
Plastic Mylar




I'm assuming you'll put me right
I am assuming you're out of sight

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Spoon's song "Plastic Mylar" explore the themes of longing, yearning, and the desire for something more. The singer starts off by saying that he wasn't sure what was going to happen and that things turned out to be the best they could be. However, he still feels unfulfilled and like he wants to live for something more, something that makes him part of a movement.


He mentions a woman who he thought he knew, but now realizes he doesn't really know her at all. He wishes she could take him far and save his life, which implies that he is looking for something or someone to help him find direction and purpose.


The repeated refrain of "Plastic Mylar" is a bit enigmatic, but it seems to symbolize something that is both artificial and alluring. The singer is assuming that whoever or whatever "Plastic Mylar" represents will put him right and help him find what he's looking for.


Overall, the song seems to be about the struggle to find meaning and connection in a world that can feel hollow and unfulfilling, even when things seem to be going well on the surface.


Line by Line Meaning

Inside the wall, I wasn't sure
I was unsure of my situation


Way things turned-out was, best they could be.
The events that unfolded were for the best


I'm working today and yesterday
I have been working for the past two days


Still got some time and I can have something I'd live for
I have some free time and the opportunity to pursue my passions


Well are you part of the motion-ment
Are you part of a movement towards progress?


I want to be part of the movement too
I also want to contribute to positive change


I just don't find myself giving a fuck
I do not care about the things I am required to do


About the things that, I have to do
I do not care about my responsibilities


When I see ya
When I see you


When it gets you like it's got me
When it affects you like it has affected me


It cuts my teeth and then it, like I said
It is difficult and frustrating, as previously mentioned


When I first saw her I thought I knew her
Initially, I believed I had a good understanding of her


Now I know I don't, just wish I did
I now realize I lack a sufficient understanding of her and wish I knew more


And she could be able to take me far
She has potential to help me achieve great things


So come over my house and say
Please come to my house and tell me


Save my life,
Help me


Plastic Mylar
Plastic film used to protect or enhance surfaces


I'm assuming you'll put me right
I am assuming you will guide me towards the right path


I'm assuming you're not a
I'm assuming that you are not


And she's got a place that is cool so far
She has a place that is impressive thus far


And I haven't seen her perfections for my
I have yet to experience perfection through her


I am assuming you're out of sight
I am assuming you are unseen or absent


To John David, and Sean and D
A list of names being addressed


Rocky and Lou and, Kim and her sister
More names being addressed


Two jobs later, Jerry B.
A man named Jerry B. that the singer had worked with twice before


Ratour Magalinto(??), Marilyn Ruth
More names being mentioned




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Written by: JOHN BRITT DANIEL

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