Bastard
The Hunter Ronson Band Lyrics
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Vestal Virginia, ain't got a bad thought in ya, you're a bastard
Mean as a killer, instinct that's within ya, you're a bastard.
Laughs like a drain and it messes up my brain
'cause you know I like the pain of never knowing
Space cow I'll chew the bad blood running through ya
Kiss you as you hit the floor 'cause you don't even know that you're a bastard
There's a crisis in the kitchen
But that don't stop you bitchin', you're a bastard
You got that Yellow jacket touch,
With the stings that hurt so much, you're such a bastard
Flirting in the shadows, aiming all those little arrows,
You're as shallow as the gallows you got me in to. (yeah)
Voodoo dolls gonna line the room, handcuffs glinting in the gloom,
One day you'll find that hidden door, inside everyone screams that you're a bastard.
(you're such a)
You twist me til I'm lame, then you spin the coin again, you're such a bastard
You're so naturally perverse, you ain't even gotta rehearse, you're such a bastard
Fly like a witch, without running in some pitch
Why don't you break the switch that takes me over
My prison is your brain, your prisoner's insane
Forgot all the keys, you can break the chains
But you don't even take the blame you bastard.
(Bastard, bastard) I'm enjoying that lately, you know just the beginnings
(bastard)
The agony and the ecstasy meeting at the middle of my mouth
The agony and the ecstasy can't spit it out.
Sometimes on a rainy day I draw you.
Hope for love.
The Hunter Ronson Band's song "Bastard" alludes to the idea of being attracted to someone despite their toxic and manipulative behavior. The lyrics describe a person who is "mean as a killer" and "instinctive," who laughs in a way that "messes up [the singer's] brain." Despite this, the singer is drawn to this person who they refer to as a "bastard." The lyrics go on to describe the multitude of ways this person manipulates and hurts others for their own amusement, such as "aiming all those little arrows" and keeping them locked up in a metaphorical prison of their own making.
The lyrics convey a sense of both attraction and frustration towards the subject of the song. The singer seems to be enticed by the "agony and ecstasy" of their relationship, but also torn between their desire to escape and their desire to remain close to this person. The imagery used throughout the song, such as the voodoo dolls and the hidden door, adds a sense of foreboding and danger to the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Vestal Virginia, ain't got a bad thought in ya, you're a bastard
Although you appear to be innocent and harmless, you are actually a cruel and heartless person.
Mean as a killer, instinct that's within ya, you're a bastard.
You possess an innate ferocity and cruelness that is comparable to that of a murderer.
Laughs like a drain and it messes up my brain
'cause you know I like the pain of never knowing
The way you laugh deeply affects me and my mind, and you enjoy torturing me with the uncertainty of our relationship.
Space cow I'll chew the bad blood running through ya
Kiss you as you hit the floor 'cause you don't even know that you're a bastard
I will hurt you in every way possible, but you are so oblivious to your own faults that you won't even realize it.
There's a crisis in the kitchen
But that don't stop you bitchin', you're a bastard
Even when there are bigger issues at hand, you still complain and make everything about you.
You got that Yellow jacket touch,
With the stings that hurt so much, you're such a bastard
Your touch is like that of a yellow jacket, and the pain that it inflicts is immense, making you a true bastard.
Flirting in the shadows, aiming all those little arrows,
You're as shallow as the gallows you got me in to. (yeah)
You manipulate and hurt me with your words and actions, and you are as shallow and callous as the gallows.
Voodoo dolls gonna line the room, handcuffs glinting in the gloom,
One day you'll find that hidden door, inside everyone screams that you're a bastard.
One day, all the people whom you have hurt and manipulated will rise up against you, and you will finally realize that you are a bastard.
You twist me til I'm lame, then you spin the coin again, you're such a bastard
You keep me in a constant state of uncertainty and pain, and you enjoy playing with my emotions like a coin toss, making you a true bastard.
You're so naturally perverse, you ain't even gotta rehearse, you're such a bastard
You are inherently twisted and cruel, and you don't even need to try to hurt me, making you a true bastard.
Fly like a witch, without running in some pitch
Why don't you break the switch that takes me over
You move and act in a way that is reminiscent of a witch, and I wish you would stop controlling and manipulating me.
My prison is your brain, your prisoner's insane
Forgot all the keys, you can break the chains
But you don't even take the blame you bastard.
You have full control over my mind and emotions, and I am trapped in your world. You have the power to let me go, but you refuse to take responsibility for your actions, making you a true bastard.
(Bastard, bastard) I'm enjoying that lately, you know just the beginnings
I am beginning to enjoy calling you a bastard more and more often because it is becoming more and more apparent to me that you are one.
The agony and the ecstasy meeting at the middle of my mouth
The agony and the ecstasy can't spit it out.
I am caught between the painful and pleasurable aspects of our relationship, and I cannot express my feelings or thoughts about it.
Sometimes on a rainy day I draw you.
Hope for love.
Even though you are a bastard, I still hold out hope for love and try to express my feelings towards you, even on dark and rainy days.
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Written by: IAN HUNTER
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