Sucker
TWIN//VENUS Lyrics
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Saying you lost time
You won't tell me, I know ifs hard
To keep your dream alive
Keep on talking about precious stones
About your navel in gold
Keep on fucking in beds of diamonds
Keep on swallowing silver tongues
For your royal breakdowns
Keep on buying some brand new friends
Some like beautiful snow
No you ain't, no you ain't, no you ain't what you own
No you ain't, no you ain't, no you ain't what you own
Keep on killing your sweet innocence
Keep on sinking your hopes
Keep on turning blood into wine
Keep on keeping your smile
Keep on talking about precious stones
About your navel in gold
Keep on fucking in beds 0f diamonds
Drinking 12 year's old
No you ain't, no you ain't, no you ain't what you own
No you ain't, no you ain't, no you ain't what you own
what you own, what you own...
In "SUCKER," TWIN//VENUS comments on the superficial pursuits of material wealth and status, which ultimately leads to a loss of one's true identity and purpose. The chorus "No you ain't what you own" succinctly summarizes the message of the song, urging the subject to look beyond their possessions for true fulfillment. The verse "Keep on talking about precious stones, About your navel in gold" paints the picture of someone obsessed with their appearance and wealth, with little regard for anything else.
The imagery of "beds of diamonds" and "drinking 12 year's old" suggest a hedonistic lifestyle, one that prioritizes pleasure and excess over meaningful experiences or relationships. The line "Keep on swallowing silver tongues" references those who manipulate or deceive to maintain their status, further emphasizing the theme of superficiality and insincerity.
The repetition of "keep on" throughout the song creates a relentless momentum, reminiscent of someone chasing after material success at all costs. Ultimately, "SUCKER" is a cautionary tale about the dangers of prioritizing wealth and status over self-awareness and authenticity.
Line by Line Meaning
You don't tell me, you don't dare
You refuse to communicate with me, likely due to fear or insecurity.
Saying you lost time
Making excuses for not achieving your goals.
You won't tell me, I know it's hard
You are struggling with something, but you refuse to confide in me.
To keep your dream alive
Perhaps you fear that sharing your struggles will kill or compromise your dream.
Keep on talking about precious stones
You frequently talk about wealth and status symbols.
About your navel in gold
You take special pride in your physical appearance and adornments.
Keep on fucking in beds of diamonds
You enjoy materialistic luxuries and use them to fuel your sexual escapades.
Drinking 12 year's old
You are indulging in expensive, aged liquor as a symbol of status and luxury.
Keep on swallowing silver tongues
You are accepting lies and deception from others, possibly in exchange for maintaining social connections or status.
For your royal breakdowns
Perhaps these lies and deception are causing you emotional or psychological turmoil.
Keep on buying some brand new friends
You are attempting to purchase social connections, as opposed to building genuine relationships.
Some like beautiful snow
These social connections may be artificial and fleeting, like freshly fallen snow.
No you ain't, no you ain't, no you ain't what you own
Despite your material possessions, they do not define you or give you true value as a person.
Keep on killing your sweet innocence
You are engaging in behaviors that compromise your morals or values, leading to a loss of innocence or purity.
Keep on sinking your hopes
These behaviors may also be resulting in a loss of hope or optimism for the future.
Keep on turning blood into wine
You are transforming something ordinary (blood) into something that is perceived as more valuable or desirable (wine).
Keep on keeping your smile
You are trying to hide your struggles and maintain a facade of happiness.
what you own, what you own...
The repeated emphasis on possessing certain things suggests an obsession or attachment to materialism, which is ultimately unfulfilling.
Lyrics © PEERMUSIC FRANCE, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: MARC HUYGHENS, WALTER JANSSENS, CHRISTIAN SCHREURS, THOMAS VAN COTTOM
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