Let's pretened we're bunny rabbits
The Magnetic Fields Lyrics


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If you knew how I long
For you now that you're gone
You'd grow wings and fly
Home to me
Home tonight
And in the morning sun

Let's pretend we're bunny rabbits
Let's do it all day long
Let abbots, Babbitts and Cabots
Say Mother Nature's wrong
And when we've had a couple'a'beers
We'll put on bunny suits
I long to nibble your ears
And do as bunnies do

Let's pretend we're bunny rabbits
Let's do it all day long
Rapidly becoming rabid
Singing little rabbit songs
I can keep it up all night
I can keep it up all day
Let's pretend we're bunny rabbits
Until we pass away





Let's pretend we're bunny rabbits
Until we pass away

Overall Meaning

The Magnetic Fields's song Let's pretend we're bunny rabbits is a whimsical portrayal of love and featuring playful yet provocative lyrics. The song opens with a declaration of longing for someone who has left, and the desire for them to return. The singer imagines that if this person knew how much they were missed, they would grow wings and fly home.


The chorus suggests that the two lovers should "pretend we're bunny rabbits" and do "what bunnies do" – carry on with long periods of intimate physical contact. The singer suggests this idea with a touch of humor, and as the song progresses, the lyrics become increasingly playful – with references to beer-drinking, wearing bunny suits, and singing rabbit songs.


Overall, the song is a lighthearted but sincere invitation to pursue passion and intimacy. It encourages couples to embrace their inner delight and to keep that sense of playfulness alive in their love. The song references people from different social classes, like abbots, Babbitts, and Cabots, which could represent the melting of social boundaries guided by impulses and instincts.


Line by Line Meaning

If you knew how I long
If you could only understand the depth of my desire


For you now that you're gone
For your presence now that you are not here with me


You'd grow wings and fly
You would become so enchanted and drawn to me that you would sprout wings and travel towards me


Home to me
To my embrace and loving arms


Home tonight
As soon as possible, today


And in the morning sun
At dawn, when the sun rises


Let's pretend we're bunny rabbits
Let's engage in sexual activities like two rabbits do


Let's do it all day long
Let's engage in said activities continuously throughout the day


Let abbots, Babbitts and Cabots
Suggesting that even those with religious, conservative and highbrow names should indulge in this behavior


Say Mother Nature's wrong
Disregard natural order and biological purposes


And when we've had a couple'a'beers
After a couple of alcoholic drinks


We'll put on bunny suits
We will dress up in costumes to enhance the fantasy


I long to nibble your ears
I desire to sensually bite on your ears


And do as bunnies do
Engage in sexual activities like rabbits do


Rapidly becoming rabid
Becoming crazed with passion and desire


Singing little rabbit songs
Making noises and sounds resembling those of rabbits


I can keep it up all night
I can engage in these activities for the whole night


I can keep it up all day
I can engage in these activities continuously throughout the day


Until we pass away
Until we die




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Carlos Valenzuela Cordero

If you knew how I long
For you now that you're gone
You'd grow wings and fly
Home to me
Home tonight
And in the morning sun

Let's pretend we're bunny rabbits
Let's do it all day long
Let abbots, Babbitts and Cabots
Say Mother Nature's wrong
And when we've had a couple'a'beers
We'll put on bunny suits
I long to nibble your ears
And do as bunnies do

Let's pretend we're bunny rabbits
Let's do it all day long
Rapidly becoming rabid
Singing little rabbit songs
I can keep it up all night
I can keep it up all day
Let's pretend we're bunny rabbits
Until we pass away

Let's pretend we're bunny rabbits
Until we pass away



All comments from YouTube:

Carlos Valenzuela Cordero

If you knew how I long
For you now that you're gone
You'd grow wings and fly
Home to me
Home tonight
And in the morning sun

Let's pretend we're bunny rabbits
Let's do it all day long
Let abbots, Babbitts and Cabots
Say Mother Nature's wrong
And when we've had a couple'a'beers
We'll put on bunny suits
I long to nibble your ears
And do as bunnies do

Let's pretend we're bunny rabbits
Let's do it all day long
Rapidly becoming rabid
Singing little rabbit songs
I can keep it up all night
I can keep it up all day
Let's pretend we're bunny rabbits
Until we pass away

Let's pretend we're bunny rabbits
Until we pass away

megumiSempai

This has been my absolute favorite fluffy lovey dovey song about sex for the past like, five years.

cybersquirrel

the lost beach boys tune. hittin the spot

Paul

Great call!

Geoff W.

i can keep it up all night, i can keep it up all day

Lauma Gobiņa

I love this song.

CannaClarawrr

I love this song :o)

pukeyourguts

i think this is my new favourite song for the time being

john wrath

fucking great album

John Marr

OMG! Two songs that use a similar chord-progression? NEVER!

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