The band has issued 10 studio albums: "Ping Pong over the Abyss" (1982), "All Fall Down" (1984), "The Seventy Sevens" (1987), "Sticks and Stones" (1990), "Pray Naked" (1992), "Drowning with Land in Sight" (1994), "Tom Tom Blues" (1995), "Late" (2000), "A Golden Field of Radioactive Crows" (2001), and "Holy Ghost Building" (2008).
Mr. Magoo
The 77's Lyrics
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But i see through you
Stupid fool
Old magoo
You got a way
To suck me in
And then you spit me out again
I try to take it on the chin
You know the way to keep me blind
Diggin′ that silly old grin of mine
If i give you my world
And you don't want it
That′s just fine
When i don't know my way around
I do all right
And i get along
My intuition is strong
I may be blind but
I know what's going on
I want to love but
I don′t know the danger i′m in
Forgetting all the trouble you've been
You keep me waiting in the wings
You′re flying high
With all your friends
You sail me like a paper plane
Then bring me down
To earth again
Stupid fool
Old magoo
When i don't know my way around
I do alright
And i get along
My intuition is strong
If you come along
I′ll be going, going, gone
I may be mr. magoo
But i see through you
The lyrics to "Mr. Magoo" by The 77's seem to be about someone who is metaphorically blind like the classic cartoon character, Mr. Magoo. However, the singer of the song believes that despite his physical blindness, he can still see through this person who is trying to deceive him. The lyrics reflect a sense of frustration and betrayal, acknowledging that this person has a way of manipulating and using him before discarding him when they are no longer needed. Despite feeling used, the singer continues to allow himself to be taken in by this person's charm and doesn't fully understand the danger he is in.
The song suggests that the singer's intuition is strong and that he has a sense of what is going on despite being blind. The singer recognizes that he doesn't always know his way around, but he has learned to trust his instincts and keep moving forward. The lyrics ultimately suggest that the singer wants to find love, but he acknowledges that this person is not the right person for him, and he needs to move on.
Overall, the lyrics to "Mr. Magoo" convey a message of empowerment through adversity, showing that even in difficult situations, individuals can learn to utilize their strengths and overcome their weaknesses.
Line by Line Meaning
I may be mr. magoo
I may appear foolish and clueless on the surface.
But i see through you
But I can see past your manipulations and deceits.
Stupid fool
You are acting foolishly.
Old magoo
You are still using the same old tricks.
You got a way
You have a talent for deceit.
To suck me in
To make me believe and trust you.
And then you spit me out again
And then break my trust and discard me when you are done using me.
I try to take it on the chin
I try to accept the pain and disappointment without complaint.
But i bump in to everything
But I keep making the same mistakes and getting hurt.
You know the way to keep me blind
You know how to deceive me and make me unaware of your true intentions.
Diggin' that silly old grin of mine
You are amused by my foolishness and gullibility.
If i give you my world
If I give you my trust and everything I have.
And you don't want it
And you do not value or respect it.
That's just fine
It does not affect you or your goals.
When i don't know my way around
When I am lost and unsure.
I do all right
I manage to get by.
And i get along
And I continue to live my life.
My intuition is strong
My gut feeling and instincts guide me well.
I want to love but
I desire to love and be loved.
I don't know the danger i'm in
I am unaware of the risks and consequences involved.
Forgetting all the trouble you've been
Overlooking all the bad things you have done in the past.
You keep me waiting in the wings
You keep me in reserve, waiting for me to serve your needs.
You're flying high
You are enjoying great success and happiness.
With all your friends
With the people who support and enable your deceitful behavior.
You sail me like a paper plane
You use me as a disposable object to achieve your goals.
Then bring me down
Then ruin my life and cause me pain.
To earth again
To my reality and struggles again.
If you come along
If you continue to be a part of my life.
I'll be going, going, gone
I will cut you out of my life and move on from you.
I may be mr. magoo
I may still appear foolish on the surface.
But i see through you
But I have finally seen past your deceits and manipulations.
Contributed by Mackenzie R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.