MF Gloom
Strawberry Milk Cult Lyrics
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Brush my teeth
I′m ready for another day of feeling bleak
Fuck, I really just wanna go back to sleep, love
But I gotta go to work and get my green up
And I'm sick all the time
Coughing like I′m Ethan Klein
I'll commit, not alive
I just wanna sleep forever
Kinda wish my rhymes were clever
Mmm
Yeah it's sad but it′s true
And I′m tired of dealing with this
MF ch-ch-ch-ch Gloom
And I know where you are
I been trapped way too long in this
MF ch-ch-ch-ch Room
And I know someday you'll find a place
To be all on your own
Maybe once in a while
You′ll remember to pick up your god damn phone
AC hasn't worked in ages
Feeling hot recently I been blazing up
Sweet stuff cookin′ up in the basement
My anxieties aren't man enough to face me, I
Haven′t worn my old clothes in a while
Pretty pimpin' like my name is Kurt Vile
I been rocking my new fake smile
I lost my real one back when I was a child
Mmm
Yeah it's sad but it′s true
And I′m tired of dealing with this
MF ch-ch-ch-ch Gloom
And I know where you are
I been trapped way too long in this
MF ch-ch-ch-ch Room
And I know someday you'll find a place
To be all on your own
Maybe once in a while
You′ll remember to pick up your god damn phone
Ooohhh, mm
The song "MF Gloom" by Strawberry Milk Cult perfectly captures the feeling of being stuck in a rut, feeling depressed and anxious, and struggling to find any way out. The lyrics depict the daily routine of the singer, who wakes up and does the necessary tasks but is still filled with a sense of hopelessness and sadness. The line "I just wanna sleep forever, kinda wish my rhymes were clever" expresses the desire for escape and the frustration of feeling trapped in a seemingly endless cycle of monotony.
The use of the phrase "MF ch-ch-ch-ch Gloom" is a clever play on words, as it not only implies the profanity of the phrase but also creates a sense of stuttering, as if the singer can't quite get the words out. It also emphasizes the feeling of being stuck, as if there is a constant weight on the singer's shoulders.
The song continues to touch on various themes related to mental health, including anxiety ("My anxieties aren't man enough to face me") and a loss of self-identity ("I lost my real one back when I was a child"). Overall, "MF Gloom" is a poignant and relatable song for anyone who has struggled with depression and anxiety.
Line by Line Meaning
Wake up
Beginning of a new day
Brush my teeth
Performing a morning routine
I′m ready for another day of feeling bleak
Not looking forward to the day
Fuck, I really just wanna go back to sleep, love
Wishing to go back to bed
But I gotta go to work and get my green up
Having to go to work to make money
And I'm sick all the time
Feeling unwell
Coughing like I′m Ethan Klein
Coughing excessively
I'll commit, not alive
Thinking about giving up
God, I do this every night
Having negative thoughts regularly
I just wanna sleep forever
Wishing to never wake up again
Kinda wish my rhymes were clever
Feeling uninspired creatively
Mmm
Expressing a sigh
Yeah it's sad but it′s true
Acknowledging the reality
And I′m tired of dealing with this
Wanting to escape from the situation
MF ch-ch-ch-ch Gloom
Referring to the sadness and melancholy
And I know where you are
Being aware of one's emotional state
I been trapped way too long in this
Feeling stuck and unable to move on
MF ch-ch-ch-ch Room
Referring to the negative environment
And I know someday you'll find a place
Having hope for the future
To be all on your own
Being independent
Maybe once in a while
Occasionally
You′ll remember to pick up your god damn phone
Making an effort to stay connected with others
AC hasn't worked in ages
Going through a difficult time
Feeling hot recently I been blazing up
Using substance to cope with emotions
Sweet stuff cookin′ up in the basement
Engaging in unhealthy behavior
My anxieties aren't man enough to face me, I
Struggling to overcome personal issues
Haven′t worn my old clothes in a while
Feeling detached from the past
Pretty pimpin' like my name is Kurt Vile
Using humor to cope with emotions
I been rocking my new fake smile
Hiding true emotions
I lost my real one back when I was a child
Experiencing childhood trauma
Ooohhh, mm
Expressing a sigh
Writer(s): Skizzy Bones
Contributed by Scarlett J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@strawberrymilkcult
Lyrics :)
Wake up
Brush my teeth
I’m ready for another day of feeling bleak
Fuck I really just wanna go back to sleep love
But I gotta go to work and get my green up
And I’m sick all the time
Coughing like I’m Ethan Klein
I’ll commit not alive
God I do this every night
I just wanna sleep forever
Kinda wish my rhymes were clever
Yeah it’s sad but it’s true
And I’m tired of dealing with this MF ch* Gloom
And I know where you are
I been trapped way too long in this MF Room
And I know someday you’ll find a place
To be all on your own
Maybe once in a while you’ll remember to pick up your god damn phone
AC hasn’t worked in ages
Feeling hot recently I been blazing up
Sweet stuff cookin up in the basement
My anxieties aren’t man enough to face me, I
Haven’t worn my old clothes in a while
Pretty pimpin’ like my name is Kurt Vile
I been rocking my new fake smile
I lost my real one back when I was a child
Yeah it’s sad but it’s true
And I’m tired of dealing with this MF ch* Gloom
And I know where you are
I been trapped way too long in this MF Room
And I know someday you’ll find a place
To be all on your own
Maybe once in a while you’ll remember to pick up your god damn phone
@strawberrymilkcult
Lyrics :)
Wake up
Brush my teeth
I’m ready for another day of feeling bleak
Fuck I really just wanna go back to sleep love
But I gotta go to work and get my green up
And I’m sick all the time
Coughing like I’m Ethan Klein
I’ll commit not alive
God I do this every night
I just wanna sleep forever
Kinda wish my rhymes were clever
Yeah it’s sad but it’s true
And I’m tired of dealing with this MF ch* Gloom
And I know where you are
I been trapped way too long in this MF Room
And I know someday you’ll find a place
To be all on your own
Maybe once in a while you’ll remember to pick up your god damn phone
AC hasn’t worked in ages
Feeling hot recently I been blazing up
Sweet stuff cookin up in the basement
My anxieties aren’t man enough to face me, I
Haven’t worn my old clothes in a while
Pretty pimpin’ like my name is Kurt Vile
I been rocking my new fake smile
I lost my real one back when I was a child
Yeah it’s sad but it’s true
And I’m tired of dealing with this MF ch* Gloom
And I know where you are
I been trapped way too long in this MF Room
And I know someday you’ll find a place
To be all on your own
Maybe once in a while you’ll remember to pick up your god damn phone
@EmDrive_
Been on replay since I first heard this man.
@strawberrymilkcult
Thank you for listening :)🙏
@Catherine-zy8bh
Fuck, this song is a BOP. My favorite lines “I just wanna sleep forever, kinda wish my rhymes were clever” your voice is too god damn dreamy
@strawberrymilkcult
gracias :D
@Catherine-zy8bh
When will you be on bands in town so I can see y’all live !! <3
@ItsretrojohnVODS
I’m so happy I found this on accident, best thing to ever happen to me
@strawberrymilkcult
Glad you like it😊
@Ali_Silva
This song saved me during a dark time in my life
it helped me get through
I'm a lot better now, so thank you so much for this song
@TM-go3ox
i guy at the restaurant i work at plays this every friggin day. finally asked him what it was and here I am. love everything bout this tune....nice work, guys!