Lurk
The_Neighbourhood Lyrics
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I wanna be honest
I want to be bad
I want to destroy you
I want to move fast
I want the attention
I want all the cash
Is it too much to ask?
I want to be faithful
I want to be raw
I want to be ignorant
And I want to know all
I want to die someday
I want to live long
I want what I ask for
And I get what I want
I′m thinking we should ride
To a place that we don't know
To a place where no one′s seen us before
I'm thinking, you and I
Better just go with the flow
Last thing that we should do is go slow
I'm thinking we should ride
To a place that we don′t know
To a place where no one′s seen us before
I'm thinking, you and I
Better just go with the flow
Last thing that we should do is go slow
(This is the beat that makes your mother cry)
I think that I′m human
I think about God
I think of the chances
I think that I'm wrong
I think to be thoughtful
I know that I′m not
You think I'm a fake
And I know you′re a fraud
I fuck 'cause I need to
I fuck when I want
I'll fuck you in love
Even though it is not
I′ll fucking digest you
One kiss at a time
You wish I was yours
And I hope that you′re mine
I'm thinking we should ride
To a place that we don′t know
To a place where no one's seen us before
I′m thinking, you and I
Better just go with the flow
Last thing that we should do is go slow
I'm thinking we should ride
To a place that we don′t know
To a place where no one's seen us before
I'm thinking, you and I
Better just go with the flow
Last thing that we should do is go slow
Go fast, go fast
Go fast, go fast
(This is the beat that makes your mother cry)
Blacker than the white
Everything′s white
But it′s blacker than I know
And blacker than the white of the snow, yeah
I'm thinking, you and I
The song "Lurk" by The Neighbourhood is a complex exploration of the human psyche and the desire for various contradictory things. The opening line "This is the beat that makes your mother cry" sets the tone for the song as dark and edgy. It seems to suggest that the following lyrics will be intense, with themes that may make some people uncomfortable. The verses themselves are filled with contradictions, as the singer expresses both a desire for destruction and a desire for fidelity, among other things.
However, the chorus ties the song together somewhat by expressing a desire for novelty and excitement. The singer suggests that they and their intended companion should "ride to a place that we don't know... where no one's seen us before." This could represent a desire for escape from their daily lives or for an exciting new romantic encounter. The repeated line "This is the beat that makes your mother cry" could be interpreted as a nod to the darker themes of the song or simply an acknowledgement of the intense, pulsing quality of the music itself.
Overall, "Lurk" is a deeply introspective song that explores the sometimes contradictory nature of human desire. It is dark and edgy, but also catchy and energetic, making it a compelling listen.
Line by Line Meaning
This is the beat that makes your mother cry
The music being played is very intense, emotional and evocative.
I wanna be honest
I desire to be truthful and straightforward in my actions and communication.
I want to be bad
I have an urge to indulge in activities that are generally considered immoral or unacceptable.
I want to destroy you
I have a desire to hurt or harm you emotionally or physically.
I want to move fast
I want to act quickly and impulsively, without thinking through the consequences.
I want the attention
I crave the admiration and recognition from others around me.
I want all the cash
I desire to have a lot of money and material possessions.
I want all the ass
I want to have sexual relations with multiple partners, possibly in a promiscuous or non-monogamous way.
Is it too much to ask?
I'm questioning whether my desires are unreasonable or unrealistic.
I want to be faithful
I want to maintain a loyal and committed relationship with another person.
I want to be raw
I want to be open and unfiltered in my expression and interactions with others.
I want to be ignorant
I am aware of my lack of knowledge or understanding about certain things, but still choose to ignore or dismiss them.
And I want to know all
In addition to my desire to be ignorant, I also have an underlying desire to gain knowledge and understanding of everything around me.
I want to die someday
I am aware of my own mortality and the inevitability of death.
I want to live long
Despite my awareness of death, I still want to live a long and fulfilling life.
I want what I ask for
I believe I am entitled to receive what I desire, simply by asking for it.
And I get what I want
I have the ability or power to obtain what I desire, either through my actions or through others.
I'm thinking we should ride
I am considering the idea of going on a journey or adventure, possibly with another person.
To a place that we don't know
I want to go somewhere unfamiliar, possibly to escape from our normal routines and environments.
To a place where no one's seen us before
I want to go to a place where we can be anonymous and not be recognized or judged by others.
Better just go with the flow
I suggest that we should be flexible and adaptable, allowing the journey to unfold naturally and without resistance.
Last thing that we should do is go slow
I believe that we should take action quickly and decisively, rather than being cautious or hesitant.
I think that I'm human
I acknowledge my own humanity and imperfections.
I think about God
I contemplate the existence and nature of a higher power or spiritual force.
I think of the chances
I consider the probabilities and possibilities of various outcomes or scenarios.
I think that I'm wrong
I am aware of my own fallibility and mistakes.
I think to be thoughtful
I want to be considerate and empathetic towards others.
I know that I'm not
Despite my desire to be thoughtful, I am aware that I often fall short of this goal.
You think I'm a fake
You believe that I am insincere or deceptive in my actions or personality.
And I know you're a fraud
I have discovered that you are not who you claim to be, and are possibly concealing your true nature or intentions.
I fuck 'cause I need to
I engage in sexual activity because I have a biological need or desire for it.
I fuck when I want
I engage in sexual activity on my own terms, regardless of social norms or expectations.
I'll fuck you in love
I will have sex with you as an expression of my romantic feelings towards you.
Even though it is not
Despite the fact that sex may not necessarily be the most appropriate or effective expression of love.
I'll fucking digest you
I will consume and absorb all aspects of your being, possibly in a possessive or controlling manner.
One kiss at a time
I will do this slowly and methodically, taking my time to completely assimilate you into my life.
You wish I was yours
You desire to have a relationship with me or to possess me in some way.
And I hope that you're mine
I reciprocate your feelings and hope that we can be in a mutually satisfying relationship.
Go fast, go fast
I urge us to act with urgency and speed, possibly to avoid getting caught or to maximize our enjoyment.
Blacker than the white
There is a darkness or negativity that exists within me or my surroundings, despite outward appearances.
Everything's white
The world around me may seem sterile or pure, but this is only a superficial illusion.
But it's blacker than I know
The darkness or negativity that exists is deeper and more pervasive than I might realize or admit to myself.
And blacker than the white of the snow, yeah
This darkness is in stark contrast to the perceived purity and innocence of snow, highlighting the severity of the situation.
Writer(s): Jesse J Rutherford, Michael Blake Jr Margott, Zach Shane Abels, Jeremy Allen Freedman
Contributed by Reagan A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.