Xavier Says
The Magnetic Fields Lyrics


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Xavier says "Ha ha ha,
We have nothing in common
See you round
Ta-ta
Slink back to your abominable lover, Zsa-Zsa
Before I blow your cover,
Tra-lala"
Zsa-Zsa's scene
"Tacky queen,
You think there's no one but you
Get your crass little ass out
And don't make me cut you
With how much you
Talk you'd think
That someone else was listening
Want a drink, miss thing?"
"Slow gin fizz," says Xavier
Zsa-Zsa orders, and drinks come
"Here it is, teddy bear"
"To your health, you ratfink scum,"
Xavier wheezes
I forgot




Before each line he sneezes
Quite a lot

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Magnetic Fields' song Xavier Says depicts a confrontation between three individuals: Xavier, Zsa-Zsa and an unnamed lover. Xavier, who appears to be trying to end a romantic relationship with the lover, asserts that the two have nothing in common and bids them a sarcastic farewell with a "Tra-lala". He urges the lover to go back to their "abominable" partner, Zsa-Zsa, before he blows their cover. This suggests that Xavier has discovered the lover's infidelity and is threatening to expose it.


Zsa-Zsa, who is also present in the scene, insults Xavier and tries to kick her out of the conversation. She calls him a "ratfink scum" and orders drinks for everyone while making snide remarks. The conversation continues with Xavier requesting for a slow gin fizz and Zsa-Zsa obliging. However, it is revealed that Xavier is experiencing health problems and sneezing before every line. This creates a humorous contrast between Xavier's tough exterior and his actual vulnerability.


Overall, the lyrics to Xavier Says offer a commentary on toxic relationships, infidelity, and the complex dynamics that exist between individuals. The confrontational tone of the song is reminiscent of real-life arguments and the way in which characters are portrayed as flawed and imperfect adds a layer of realism to the lyrics.


Line by Line Meaning

Xavier says "Ha ha ha,
Xavier speaks sarcastically with a fake laugh


We have nothing in common
Xavier suggests that they do not share any similarity


See you round
Xavier bids goodbye, intending to meet later


Ta-ta
Xavier says bye in a mocking tone


Slink back to your abominable lover, Zsa-Zsa
Xavier insults Zsa-Zsa by calling her lover abominable and asks her to go back to them


Before I blow your cover,
Xavier warns Zsa-Zsa that he knows something about her secret and plans to expose it


Tra-lala"
Xavier ends his statement with a taunting melody


"Tacky queen,
Zsa-Zsa's scene starts with a derisive address


You think there's no one but you
Zsa-Zsa accuses others of being selfish


Get your crass little ass out
Zsa-Zsa makes a crude insult and tells Xavier to leave


And don't make me cut you
Zsa-Zsa threatens Xavier with violence


With how much you
Zsa-Zsa comments on Xavier's excessive talking


Talk you'd think
Zsa-Zsa states that Xavier gives the impression that someone is listening to him


That someone else was listening
Zsa-Zsa implies that Xavier is self-absorbed and does not care for anyone else's opinions


Want a drink, miss thing?"
Zsa-Zsa mocks Xavier by calling him a childish nickname and asking if he wants a drink


"Slow gin fizz," says Xavier
Xavier orders his desired drink


Zsa-Zsa orders, and drinks come
Zsa-Zsa follows Xavier's example and orders a drink


"Here it is, teddy bear"
Zsa-Zsa addresses Xavier mockingly with a pet name


"To your health, you ratfink scum,"
Xavier insults Zsa-Zsa by wishing her poor health with a vulgar name


Xavier wheezes
Xavier gasps for breath


I forgot
Xavier acknowledges his mistake


Before each line he sneezes
Xavier explains his sneezing as a physical ailment that accompanies his speech


Quite a lot
Xavier admits that he sneezes frequently




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