FREAKS
The Hawk in Paris Lyrics


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We have a flair for the shade and the inbetween
We like to run with the wolves from the darker scene
When we turn the safety off, the shots are automatic
All our friends tell their friends we're so dramatic

We'll have you wrapped around our trigger finger
Queen bee yellow, you're the skin for our stinger
We'll make you swoon, make it hurt just a little
We're the boys and the girls and the freaks in the middle

We know the halls you walk are unforgiving
It's not the kind of place to find your place among the living
We have a plan, we've got the means for your liberation
You'll only have to blur the lines on a few occasions

We have you wrapped around our trigger finger
Queen bee yellow, you're the skin for our stinger
We'll make you swoon, make you hurt just a little
We're the boys and the girls and the freaks in the middle
Boys and the girls and the freaks in the middle
Boys and the girls and the freaks in the middle

We have the cure for your crisis never patent pending
If you come along with us the doors are never ending
If you want to rule the world you've got to stop pretending
If you want to rule the world you've got to stop pretending

See, we've got them wrapped around our trigger fingers
Queen bee yellow, they're the skin for our stingers
We'll make them swoon, make it hurt just a little
We're the boys and the girls and the freaks in the middle
Boys and the girls and the freaks in the middle




Boys and the girls and the freaks in the middle
Boys and the girls and the freaks in the middle

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Hawk in Paris's song "Freaks" speak to those who feel like outsiders or those who are considered "freaks." The band seems to relish in their differences and embrace their individuality, exalting the concept of the "in-between," or the gray area that exists outside of traditional societal norms.


They describe themselves as "running with the wolves from the darker scene" and taking "automatic shots" when they "turn the safety off." They revel in their dramatic flair, making those around them "swoon" and "hurt just a little." They offer a means of "liberation" for those who are struggling to find their place in the world, but only if you are willing to "blur the lines" and join them in their in-between world.


Ultimately, the song is an anthem for those who feel like they don't belong and are looking for a community of outsiders to call home. The band celebrates their individuality and uses it as a means to connect with others who feel the same way.


Line by Line Meaning

We have a flair for the shade and the inbetween
We are attracted to the gray areas where things are not always clear cut.


We like to run with the wolves from the darker scene
We enjoy being around those who are considered outside of the mainstream, potentially dangerous or not accepted by society.


When we turn the safety off, the shots are automatic
When we are given the freedom to act without boundaries or restrictions, we take full advantage of it without any hesitation.


All our friends tell their friends we're so dramatic
Our actions and behavior are not subtle, and those around us recognize and talk about it often.


We'll have you wrapped around our trigger finger
We have a level of control over those around us and can influence their actions to our advantage.


Queen bee yellow, you're the skin for our stinger
We consider those who are easily influenced or manipulated to be our pawns or tools in our pursuit of our goals.


We'll make you swoon, make it hurt just a little
We have the ability to make others feel intense emotions, whether positive or negative, for our own benefit.


We're the boys and the girls and the freaks in the middle
We are a group that defies gender norms and societal expectations, and we embrace our status as outsiders.


We know the halls you walk are unforgiving
We understand that the world can be harsh and unforgiving, especially for those who do not fit within societal norms or standards.


It's not the kind of place to find your place among the living
It can be difficult to find acceptance and belonging in a world that is often hostile towards those who don't fit in.


We have a plan, we've got the means for your liberation
We believe that we have the power to free those who feel oppressed or limited by society.


You'll only have to blur the lines on a few occasions
We believe that by breaking a few rules or bending social norms, one can achieve true freedom and liberation.


We have the cure for your crisis never patent pending
We believe that we have the solution to problems that are not easily solved by traditional means, and it is available to all who join us.


If you come along with us the doors are never ending
If one chooses to join us, they will have access to endless possibilities and opportunities.


If you want to rule the world you've got to stop pretending
To truly have power and influence, one must be authentic and genuine, rather than pretending to conform to societal standards.


See, we've got them wrapped around our trigger fingers
We have successfully gained control over those who were previously our pawns, and they are now dependent on us.


Queen bee yellow, they're the skin for our stingers
We view our followers as expendable, and we are willing to use them and discard them when they are no longer of use to us.


We'll make them swoon, make it hurt just a little
We continue to manipulate those around us, causing them to feel strong emotions that benefit us.


We're the boys and the girls and the freaks in the middle
We continue to embrace our role as outsiders and nonconformists, living outside of societal norms and expectations.




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