Farewell
The Dillinger Escape Plan Lyrics


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Wash it down the drain, down the drain
Wash your smile down
Yeah!
Wash it down the drain
Please!
Like it or not this is what fuel our obsessions (or insurgents?)
I'm always dreaming ? never stray far from the path.
Everything was taught to me?
But what am I supposed to say?
What am I supposed to say?
I'm sorry I guess I forgot
You think you can kill me again?
Guess I don't remember

What am I supposed to think?
What am I supposed to think?
What am I supposed to feel?
What am I supposed to feel?

There's no feeling in this place.
The echoes of the past speak louder than
Any voice I hear right now.
Don't you ever try to be more than you were destined for
Or anything worth fighting for
Don't you ever try to be more than you were destined for
Or anything worth fighting for
There's no feeling in this place
There's no feeling in this place
Feeling in this place

What did you expect?
That we were nearly home, that we would never leave
What did you expect, that we would never leave home?
That we would never leave, that we would never leave
That we would never leave, that we would never leave
What did you expect from us, we're murderers
Murderers and liars and rapists and thieves
You should never put your trust in any of us
There is nothing to gain from this interference

Don't you ever try to be more than you were destined for
Or anything worth fighting for
There's no feeling in this place




The past is louder than anything I hear right now
The past is louder than anything I hear right now

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Dillinger Escape Plan's song Farewell Mona Lisa are complex and open to interpretation. The song starts with the refrain "Wash it down the drain, down the drain," repeated with a sense of urgency. The singer is asking to wash something down the drain, potentially referring to a person's smile, but the meaning is unclear. The lyrics "Like it or not this is what fuels our obsessions/I'm always dreaming – never stray far from the path" suggest that the singer is driven by something, perhaps an obsession, and is always chasing his dreams.


The lines "Everything was taught to me/But what am I supposed to say?/What am I supposed to think?/What am I supposed to feel?" indicate a sense of confusion and uncertainty. The singer may be struggling to find his own voice, despite being taught everything he knows. The repeated line "There's no feeling in this place" further emphasizes the sense of emptiness and detachment. The chorus seems to be a warning against trying to exceed one's predetermined destiny, emphasizing that there is nothing worth fighting for and no feeling in this place. The final lines "What did you expect from us, we're murderers/Murderers and liars and rapists and thieves/You should never put your trust in any of us/There is nothing to gain from this interference" may suggest that the singer is addressing a specific person or group of people, warning them not to trust those who are capable of heinous acts.


Overall, the lyrics to Farewell Mona Lisa are dark and express a sense of disillusionment and detachment. The singer seems to be struggling to find meaning in a world that he perceives as empty and meaningless.


Line by Line Meaning

Wash it down the drain, down the drain
Erase all the negative feelings from the past


Wash your smile down
Get rid of the fake happiness and face reality


Yeah!
Expressing agreement to the previous statements


Wash it down the drain
Reiterating the need to erase the negative emotions


Please!
Requesting for help in the process of letting go


Like it or not this is what fuels our obsessions (or insurgents?)
Admitting that the pain and suffering of the past is what drives them to keep going


I'm always dreaming, never stray far from the path.
Acknowledging the desire to escape reality, but staying grounded and true to oneself


Everything was taught to me?
Questioning the value of everything that was taught


But what am I supposed to say?
Feeling lost and unsure about what to do or say


What am I supposed to say?
Repeating the feeling of being lost and unsure


I'm sorry I guess I forgot
Apologizing for not being able to cope and move on from the past


You think you can kill me again?
Doubting the ability to overcome the pain and trauma of the past


Guess I don't remember
Giving up hope and not remembering how to heal


What am I supposed to think?
Questioning the validity of one's thoughts


What am I supposed to feel?
Feeling confused about one's emotions and not knowing how to process them


There's no feeling in this place.
Describing the emptiness and lack of positive emotions in current circumstances


The echoes of the past speak louder than any voice I hear right now.
The past continues to have a strong influence on the present, drowning out any present voices


Don't you ever try to be more than you were destined for
Implying a belief in predetermined fates and discouraging any attempts to exceed one's supposed destiny


Or anything worth fighting for
Dismissing the possibility of fighting for anything deemed valuable


What did you expect?
Challenging others' expectations and beliefs


That we were nearly home, that we would never leave
Rejecting the notion that home is a permanent and safe place


What did you expect, that we would never leave home?
Asking others if they truly believe that home is a stable and unchanging place


That we would never leave, that we would never leave
Echoing the idea that staying in one spot is impossible and counterproductive


What did you expect from us, we're murderers
Revealing a harsh truth and rejecting any false expectations of moral righteousness


Murderers and liars and rapists and thieves
Labeling oneself (and others) in a negative light


You should never put your trust in any of us
Warning others about the lack of trustworthiness in oneself and others


There is nothing to gain from this interference
Implying that others trying to help is futile and unhelpful


The past is louder than anything I hear right now
The past continues to overshadow the present and prevent progress




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BENJAMIN ALLEN WEINMAN, GREGORY JOHN PUCIATO

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@MSTrusAgent

I first encountered this song during my high-school days, thanks to the Guitar Hero game on my friend's iPod. We played the game extensively, frequently opting for this particular song due to its outrageous difficulty; it was challenging AF. The track was not only difficult but also incredibly amusing, starting as complete gibberish. It's worth noting that, at the time, I was still learning English, being Russian myself.

The initial gibberish in the first part of the song then changes into a lyrical masterpiece in the second half. I distinctly heard the words "Don't you ever try to be more than you were destined for or anything worth fighting for." This line resonated with me, and it marked a turning point in my life. Translating it into my own language, I pondered, "Why not strive to be more than I believe I should be? Why not attempt to become the best version of the person I am destined to be?" It really opened my eyes, i can say that much.

It was much later that I realised the song's theme centered around thieves and murderers, but the impact it had on me was profound. It spurred a personal transformation. Occasionally, even now, I revisit this song, like twice a year, as a reminder that I can become a better version of myself.

I share this comment as a tribute to the band that played a significant role in shaping who I am. Your song made a substantial impact on a random life, and for that, I am saying thank you. I genuinely believe I am a better person because of it. Thank you very much.

I wish more people would ask themselves the question ""Don't you ever try to be more than you were destined for or anything worth fighting for."



@zero_x93

I first started listening to dillinger back in 99/00 and I heard calculating infinity, which I thought was cool but I never dug deep nor gave them credit for more than being chaotic.

holy shit they matured nicely!

this is such a well-written song that expresses a message lyrically that is awfully true. the music supports it so well its crazy.

what a great fucking vocal performance

awesome band.



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@haydenprice2126

The most intense jazz band in history.

@brorianszk

There is Naked city too.

@sjssjssjs

This is the only comment that shows when I click on this video, it's made me laugh my ass off for a year or some shit now 🤣🤣

@GenericInternetter

Car Bomb has entered the chat

@ChannelForty2

Right?

@tchicken8995

Periphery...

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@TheCivildecay

1:56 it's always nice when your bandmembers use the calm part of the song to clean up the plates and pick up all the empty beerbottles

@jellicology

Every time this part comes on I think of mates cleaning up a messy apartment. Thanks for that

@jadams380

this is hilarious! but now i cant unhear it lol

@smokejc

@@jshaw1503 a bad what

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