Absolutely Cuckoo
The Magnetic Fields Lyrics


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Don't fall in love with me yet
We only recently met
True I'm in love with you but
You might decide I'm a nut
Give me a week or two to
Go absolutely cuckoo
Then, when you see your error
Then, you can flee in terror
Like everybody else does
I only tell you this 'cause
I'm easy to get rid of
But not if you fall in love
Know now that I'm on the make
And if you make a mistake
My heart will certainly break
I'll have to jump in a lake
And all my friends will blame you
There's no telling what they'll do
It's only fair to tell you
I'm absolutely cuckoo

Don't fall in love with me yet
We only recently met
True I'm in love with you but
You might decide I'm a nut
Give me a week or two to
Go absolutely cuckoo
Then, when you see your error
Then, you can flee in terror
Like everybody else does
I only tell you this 'cause
I'm easy to get rid of
But not if you fall in love
Know now that I'm on the make
And if you make a mistake
My heart will certainly break
I'll have to jump in a lake
And all my friends will blame you
There's no telling what they'll do
It's only fair to tell you
I'm absolutely cuckoo





It's only fair to tell you
I'm absolutely cuckoo

Overall Meaning

The Magnetic Fields's song Absolutely Cuckoo is a quirky, upbeat track that explores themes of infatuation and the fear of commitment. The lyrics are delivered in a tongue-in-cheek manner, with the singer warning their potential love interest not to fall for them too quickly, as they are prone to going "absolutely cuckoo." The repeated refrain of "Don't fall in love with me yet" and the line "I'm easy to get rid of, but not if you fall in love" highlight the singer's reluctance to commit and their desire to avoid any potential heartbreak.


The song's lyrics can be interpreted as a humorous commentary on the superficiality of modern dating culture, or as a reflection of the singer's own insecurities and fears. The tone of the song shifts midway through, as the singer seems to realize the absurdity of their own behavior and acknowledges that their actions may have consequences. The line "And all my friends will blame you / There's no telling what they'll do" suggests that the singer's erratic behavior is not entirely without consequences, and that they may face social repercussions as a result.


Overall, Absolutely Cuckoo is a catchy, thought-provoking song that showcases The Magnetic Fields's signature mix of clever lyrics and catchy melodies.


Line by Line Meaning

Don't fall in love with me yet
It's too early to love me


We only recently met
We haven't known each other for long


True I'm in love with you but
I do have feelings for you


You might decide I'm a nut
You might think I'm crazy


Give me a week or two to
Let me have some time to


Go absolutely cuckoo
Act crazy and erratically


Then, when you see your error
When you realize your mistake


Then, you can flee in terror
You can run away in fear


Like everybody else does
Just like everyone else


I only tell you this 'cause
I'm informing you because


I'm easy to get rid of
I'm not hard to get rid of


But not if you fall in love
Unless you love me


Know now that I'm on the make
Be aware that I'm looking for love


And if you make a mistake
If you make a wrong choice


My heart will certainly break
I'll be heartbroken for sure


I'll have to jump in a lake
I might do something dramatic


And all my friends will blame you
My friends might accuse you


There's no telling what they'll do
They might do anything


It's only fair to tell you
I should be honest with you


I'm absolutely cuckoo
I'm completely crazy




Lyrics © ROUGH TRADE PUBLISHING, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Stephin Raymond Merritt

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