Paraffin
Tesla Boy feat. Fritz Helder Lyrics
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What's going on
I used no worry
'Bout you so long
And now you see,
My stillness girl
I'm on the carpet
How did you find
This simple role
Where I surrender
And lose control
You're telling me
What should I do
Just like a maniac
I follow you
Don't know why,
But this pain has hurt me so sweet
Don't know why,
But this pain has hurt me so sweet,
Yeah!
And now I stand
Like shoe-shine boy
And you can move me
Just like a toy
The only thing
You cant find out
Who is the master
Who's the servant
Don't know why,
But this pain has hurt me so sweet
Don't know why,
But this pain has hurt me so sweet
The first verse of "Paraffin" establishes the theme of the song. The singer initially seems to be getting over someone, telling them they no longer have to worry about them. However, as we move into the second verse, the lyrics suggest that the singer has fallen under the spell of this person again. They describe themselves as being a shoe-shine boy, suggesting subservience to the other person. They are also on a burning carpet, emphasizing their intense emotions.
The chorus of the song contains the repeated phrase "Don't know why, but this pain has hurt me so sweet." This line is a contradiction – pain is not typically thought of as being sweet, but the description indicates the singer is experiencing a combination of pleasure and pain. This reinforces the idea that the singer is willingly putting themselves through this emotional cycle.
The final verse poses a philosophical question: who is the master and who is the servant in the relationship? The singer suggests that the answer is unclear. This underscores the idea that the singer is succumbing to their emotions and allowing the other person to have control over them.
Overall, "Paraffin" is a song about intense emotions and the power dynamics in relationships. The singer is struggling with their feelings and is seemingly unable to break free from the other person's influence.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm telling you
I am speaking to you directly, addressing your attention
What's going on
I am communicating the current situation and happenings to you
I used no worry
In the past, I didn't have any concerns or anxieties
'Bout you so long
But it's been a long time since I felt that way about you
And now you see,
Currently, you are aware and observing
My stillness girl
I appear calm and controlled on the surface, girl
I'm on the carpet
I am at your feet, vulnerable
With burning coal
I am experiencing intense pain and hurt, like burning coal
How did you find
I am expressing my curiosity and confusion about how you discovered
This simple role
The position of submission and obedience I find myself in
Where I surrender
I have given up and submitted to your control
And lose control
I have lost my own power and influence
You're telling me
Now, you are the one communicating a message to me
What should I do
You are telling me what actions I should take
Just like a maniac
Your instructions and control resemble crazed behavior
I follow you
I submit and obey by unquestioningly following your lead
Don't know why,
I am uncertain about the reason or cause of
But this pain has hurt me so sweet
Although it's painful, I find this experience pleasurable and enjoyable
And now I stand
Currently, I am in this physical position
Like shoe-shine boy
I feel insignificant and subservient, like a shoe-shine boy
And you can move me
You have the power to manipulate and control me
Just like a toy
I feel like an object, without any autonomy, like a toy
The only thing
One thing remains unclear and unknown
You cant find out
You are unable to determine or distinguish
Who is the master
Who has the power in this dynamic, who is in control
Who's the servant
Who is submitting and obeying, who is being controlled
Don't know why,
Once again, I am unsure about
But this pain has hurt me so sweet
Although it causes me pain, this experience is still pleasurable to me
Contributed by Adalyn S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.