MILK
The-1975 Lyrics
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She does a little thing with her eyes that says, "We're off soon"
She says the bleeding's incidental 'cause she's so cool
She said, "I'm no fun if you've only a bottle of wine"
And now she's doing it all the time
Yeah, she's doing it all the time
She does a little bit on the sly that shows what she's up to
She started talking about missing him, she was glistening
It won't mend your heart if it's only a couple of lines
And now she's doing it all the time
Yeah, she's doing it all the time
Yeah, she's doing it all the time
Yeah, she's doing it all the time
Yeah, she's doing it all the time
The lyrics of The 1975's song "Milk" describe a relationship where one person is being manipulated and taken advantage of by the other person. The lines "the straight lines, they unwind you" suggest that the person being manipulated is trying to keep things simple and straightforward, but the other person is causing them to unravel. The next line, "she does a little thing with her eyes that says, 'we're off soon'," indicates that the manipulative person is hinting at leaving or ending things soon, which is likely causing anxiety for the other person.
The manipulative person then says "she's so cool" and that "the bleeding's incidental," which suggests that she is apathetic towards the other person's pain or struggles and even finds them cool. The line "she said, 'I'm no fun if you've only a bottle of wine'" shows that she is interested in luxury and material goods, and will only be happy with more expensive things.
The line "slow down, yeah I want you" indicates that the other person is still interested in salvaging the relationship, despite being mistreated. However, the manipulative person is still using subtle tactics to manipulate the other person, such as doing things "on the sly" and talking about missing someone, while appearing to be attractive and enticing ("she was glistening"). The final line, "it won't mend your heart if it's only a couple of lines," suggests that the manipulative person may be using drugs or other numbing substances to cope, which is not actually helping to heal her heart or address underlying issues in the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
The straight lines, they unwind you
The simplicity and orderliness of life are overwhelming you.
She does a little thing with her eyes that says, "We're off soon"
She hints to you with her eyes that she's ready to leave soon.
She says the bleeding's incidental 'cause she's so cool
She downplays the severity of her problems to display her indifference and confidence.
She said, "I'm no fun if you've only a bottle of wine"
She implies that she only enjoys herself when surrounded by luxury and material possessions.
And now she's doing it all the time
Yeah, she's doing it all the time
She continues to behave in these ways repeatedly and consistently.
Slow down, yeah I want you
You desire for her to take things slower in the relationship.
She does a little bit on the sly that shows what she's up to
She secretly reveals her intentions through her subtle actions.
She started talking about missing him, she was glistening
She appears to be emotional and vulnerable when speaking of her feelings for him.
It won't mend your heart if it's only a couple of lines
A few simple words or actions won't be enough to heal your emotional pain.
And now she's doing it all the time
Yeah, she's doing it all the time
Yeah, she's doing it all the time
Yeah, she's doing it all the time
Yeah, she's doing it all the time
She repeatedly engages in these actions and behaviors without pause or change.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: ROSS MACDONALD, ADAM HANN, GEORGE DANIEL, MATTHEW HEALY
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@iAkis4
Straight lines that unwind you
She does a little thing with her eye that says, "We're off soon"
She says the bleeding's incidental 'cause she's so cool
She says it's no fun if you've only a bottle of wine
And now she's doing it all the time
Yeah, she's doing it all the time
Slow down
Yeah, I want you
She does a little bit on the sly that shows what she's up to
She started talking about pretending she's listening
It won't mend your heart if it's only a couple of lines
And now she's doing it all the time
Yeah, she's doing it all the time
Yeah, she's doing it all the time
Yeah, she's doing it all the time
Yeah, she's doing it all the time
@vee7403
the wait between "you" and this song feels endless
@laurenelizabeth6603
I feel your your pain
@lizkat3318
I didn't even know the song was on there until I accidently left 'you' on while drawing and I couldn't switch songs. And then suddenly this beautiful song started playing xD
@jessiewager1608
+Lisbelle same 😂
@rollingobstopper1743
yess haha
@jayjay-se3jf
i didnt even know this song existed, i thought it was just a part of the 'you' song
@ok-hk8sc
wish this song wasn't so underrated bc its my fav by them
@nichoyeah
+Olivia king It's not my favorite, but it's cool that people appriciate other songs than "Chocolate" & "Girls" ...
@alextait7771
+nichoyeah I know exactly what you mean. I do love this song though
@PorkChopBatter
+liv my fav is is there someone who can watch you and then this. so many songs of theirs are unrrated bc people only like their popular stuff its right bs