Frustration
Sugar Lyrics


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I am frustration
Maybe you are too
No one is talking
There's nothing to refuse
But if I said I would not miss you
I was wrong

I have been waiting, waiting for a clue
It has gotten so waiting is all I seem to do
But if I said I would not miss you
I was wrong

You can come to me and I wouldn't mind
You can correct me when I am wrong
It's as inevitable as the fall
From the ages of Etruscan minds




Of the springing from cages
Of criminals and lions

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Sugar's song "Frustration" touch upon a deep sense of dissatisfaction and helplessness that individuals feel in their lives. The chorus of the song reiterates that the singer is experiencing a tremendous amount of frustration, and perhaps the listener is feeling it too. Despite the fact that no one seems to be discussing or acknowledging the malaise that is present, it is undeniable. The singer then admits that if they were to say they wouldn't miss whoever they are singing about, they would be lying.


The first stanza of the song delves further into the singer's feelings of waiting for something. The lack of direction in their life has led to a sense of stagnancy, and they seem to be locked in at this point. The second repetition of the chorus drives home the point that no matter how much they want to deny it, the singer's connection to the person they are referencing is deep, and they will miss them.


The last lyric of the song changes slightly from the frustrating and melancholic tone to something more optimistic. The singer tells the person they are addressing that they wouldn't mind if they came to them, and that they would welcome correction when they are wrong. The final two lines are enigmatic, referencing the springing from cages of criminals and lions and the ages of Etruscan minds. The listener may be left to draw different meanings and interpretations from these words.


Line by Line Meaning

I am frustration
I am experiencing frustration


Maybe you are too
Perhaps you are experiencing similar feelings of frustration


No one is talking
There is a lack of communication or discussion about the situation causing frustration


There's nothing to refuse
There is no offer or opportunity to reject or refuse


But if I said I would not miss you I was wrong
If I claimed that I would not miss you, I was mistaken as I do miss you


I have been waiting, waiting for a clue
I have been waiting for some clear indication or guidance


It has gotten so waiting is all I seem to do
I have been waiting for so long that it feels like it is the only thing I have been doing


You can come to me and I wouldn't mind
You are welcome to come to me and I would not feel bothered by it


You can correct me when I am wrong
I am open to constructive criticism and feedback


It's as inevitable as the fall From the ages of Etruscan minds Of the springing from cages Of criminals and lions
Not only is correction welcome, it is an inevitable part of life, like the fall of Etruscan civilization or the release of prisoners and beasts from captivity




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Written by: DAVID BARBE

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