For You
TV Girl Lyrics
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While I bang my head against this wall
And I′m starting to suspect
You don't intend to do
What you say at all
Forgive your loyal sycophant
For leaving lipstick stains upon your shoes
And I wasted all my favorite melodies (for you)
And watched best friends turn to enemies (for you)
You heard I like the bad girls baby
Maybe that′s true
For everybody else except (for you)
Excuse me miss, but isn't this
Your naked body in my bed
And how come it always felt like
You were taking something away
When you were giving head
It's a promise and a threat to say the "F" word
So be careful who you screw
I used up all this latent energy (for you)
Tell me was everything you ever said to me just (for you)
Still thinking there was something in a girl′s underwear
That could change me
Like I was still in middle school
Like a fool (for you)
Lonesome poets throwing glitter in their hair
Doing somersaults and exploding in mid-air
But you don′t ever notice or you don't care
Or both
And when they take off all their clothes
They′re still not close enough (for you)
The song "For You" by TV Girl is a heartbreakingly honest and brutal portrayal of the lengths that people go through for love. The song starts with an admission of defeat, as the singer bangs their head against the wall out of frustration, suspecting that the promises of love they were given are not true. The singer, who is obviously deeply and blindly obsessed with their love interest, admits to being a "loyal sycophant" who is willing to do anything for the person they adore, even if it involves humiliating themselves by leaving lipstick stains on their shoes.
The chorus of the song embodies the theme of the song, "And I wasted all my favorite melodies for you and watched best friends turn to enemies for you," which highlights the sacrifices made for love, the time invested, and the emotional pain that often comes with it. The song is a biting criticism of the idea that love is enough and shows that it is often not. The singer is warning about the danger of being consumed by toxic love and giving everything for nothing in return.
In the second verse, the singer laments how their love interest's presence always felt like something was being taken away, even when they were intimate. The phrase "It's a promise and a threat to say the 'F' word" suggests that even the most basic promises are held as threats, indicating a shift from a healthy relationship to an unhealthy one. The song ends with a commentary on how people will do anything for love, even self-harm, as the singer describes poets throwing glitter in their hair and exploding in mid-air, indicating that some people will do anything to get noticed, but it's all still not enough for the person they love.
Line by Line Meaning
Excuse me for a second
While I bang my head against this wall
And I′m starting to suspect
You don't intend to do
What you say at all
I am feeling frustrated that I cannot figure out your true intentions, and it seems like you are not following through on your promises.
Forgive your loyal sycophant
For leaving lipstick stains upon your shoes
I apologize for my persistent and often unnecessary attempts at pleasing you, even if it means leaving a symbolic mark on your belongings.
And I wasted all my favorite melodies (for you)
And watched best friends turn to enemies (for you)
You heard I like the bad girls baby
Maybe that′s true
For everybody else except (for you)
I put in a lot of effort to please you, even if it meant sacrificing songs I loved and friendships. I may have a reputation for liking bad girls, but for you, I am willing to make an exception.
Excuse me miss, but isn't this
Your naked body in my bed
And how come it always felt like
You were taking something away
When you were giving head
I am sexually frustrated because although we are intimate, it feels like I am not receiving as much pleasure as I am giving.
It's a promise and a threat to say the "F" word
So be careful who you screw
It is powerful to say the 'f' word, and I am warning you to be careful who you engage in sexual activity with because it can have consequences.
I used up all this latent energy (for you)
Tell me was everything you ever said to me just (for you)
Still thinking there was something in a girl′s underwear
That could change me
Like I was still in middle school
Like a fool (for you)
I devoted all my energy and attention to you, and now I am questioning whether you ever really cared about me or if you were only interested in what you could get out of our relationship. I feel foolish for thinking that something as superficial as women's underwear could change me.
Lonesome poets throwing glitter in their hair
Doing somersaults and exploding in mid-air
But you don′t ever notice or you don't care
Or both
And when they take off all their clothes
They′re still not close enough (for you)
There are people who are trying to get your attention and impress you, but you seem to be indifferent to their efforts. Even when they become vulnerable by taking off their clothes, they still cannot get close enough to you.
Writer(s): Greta Kline
Contributed by Scarlett H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ichbinnichtemir9654
Excuse me for a second
While I bang my head against this wall
And I'm starting to suspect
You don't intend to do what you say at all
Forgive your loyal sycophant
For leaving lipstick stains upon your shoes
And I wasted all my favorite melodies (for you)
And watched best friends turn to enemies (for you)
You heard I like the bad girls baby
Maybe that's true
For everybody else except (for you)
Excuse me miss, but isn't this
Your naked body in my bed?
And how come it always felt like
You were taking something away
When you were giving head?
And it's a promise and a threat to say the "F" word
So be careful who you screw
And I used up all this latent energy (for you)
Tell me was everything you ever said to me just (for you)
Still thinking there was something in a girl's underwear
That could change me
Like I was still in middle school
Like a fool (for you)
Lonesome poets throwing glitter in their hair
Doing somersaults and exploding in mid-air
But you don't ever notice or you don't care
Or both
And when they take off all their clothes
Were they still not close enough? (for you)
@sjfernando0227
(Dating Courtesy: A girl is right to assume her date will perform little acts of courtesy which are his privilege. If you are smart, you will allow him to open doors and hold chairs. Don't barge on ahead like a baby elephant. You'll get attention all right, but it won't be favorable. It is correct to pause and let him know you expect him to act like a gentleman. He'll love it and think you're a lady, and in return it will flatter his masculine ego.)
(For you)
(I wonder if)
Excuse me for a second
While I bang my head against this wall
And I'm starting to suspect
You don't intend to do what you say at all
Forgive your loyal sycophant
For leaving lipstick stains upon your shoes
And I wasted all my favorite melodies (for you)
And watched best friends turn to enemies (for you)
You heard I like the bad girls baby
Maybe that's true
For everybody else except (for you)
Excuse me miss, but isn't this
Your naked body in my bed?
And how come it always felt like
You were taking something away
When you were giving head?
And it's a promise and a threat to say the "F" word
So be careful who you screw
And I used up all this latent energy (for you)
Tell me was everything you ever said to me just (for you)
Still thinking there was something in a girl's underwear
That could change me
Like I was still in middle school
Like a fool (for you)
Lonesome poets throwing glitter in their hair
Doing somersaults and exploding in mid-air
But you don't ever notice or you don't care
Or both
And when they take off all their clothes
Were they still not close enough? (for you)
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“FOR YOU” TRACK INFO
Produced By
TV Girl
Written By
Brad Petering
@orechild2062
"Excuse me for a second while bang head against this wall" is the realest thing ever
@robertmaxwell2596
This music doesn’t need visuals. The lyrics spark the imagination
@averythomas64
Honestly all their music does!
@averythomas64
Doesnt*
@krzysztofkaczorowski8713
@@averythomas64 xD
@beamis
Actually true
@leo.solosv
@@averythomas64real
@milkmayonnaise
"lonesome poets throwing glitter in their hair, doing summersaults and exploding in mid air." WHAT IN THE WORLD I AM ON THE FLOOR.
@geckobread
Funny lyrics they are
@rockstxr_oof
this is actually my favorite song and i guarantee years from now it still will, her facial expressions.. this song is my life