Self-Pretending Whore
The Mescaline Babies Lyrics


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She is used to look delirious because it′s cool to say
She washes her hands about 20 times per day
She claims not to be sick, just a tormented girl
Today she will be a militant, tomorrow a gothic whore
She loves splitting her face between two different make-ups
She masks her bad tastes with the word "original"
She can make you hate whatever that she loves
She can make you unhappy with a smile and candy words

She may criticize you in the most dolorous way
And she don't really care if you′ve been wounded deep inside
If you tell her you're in love, be careful in what you say
'Cause even if she loves you she may feel as in a cage
Today she loves her city, tomorrow it′s all a crap
And crappy is university, and crappy is everyone
She can make you feel ashamed more than you′ve ever thought
But don't think she′s bad, she's just a superficial girl

Don′t let her come too close
She's a self-pretending whore
She pretends to be herself
But there′s nothing behind her face

She's alone in the cage withing her mind

She is used to look delirious because it's cool to say
She washes her hands about 20 times per day
She claims not to be sick, just a tormented girl
Today she will be a militant, tomorrow a gothic whore
She may criticize you in the most dolorous way
And she don′t really care if you′ve been wounded deep inside
She can make you feel ashamed more than you've ever thought
But don′t think she's bad, she′s just a misdirected girl

Don't let her come too close
She′s a self-pretending whore




She pretends to be herself
But there's nothing behind her face

Overall Meaning

The Mescaline Babies' song "Self-Pretending Whore" is a commentary on societal pressures and the struggle to maintain a sense of self in a world that often values appearance over substance. The lyrics describe a woman who is constantly changing her persona, adapting to the latest trends and fashions in order to fit in and be accepted. She is obsessed with cleanliness, washing her hands repeatedly, and masks her true feelings and beliefs with a facade of originality.


Despite her superficiality, the woman is capable of inflicting emotional harm on others. She is quick to criticize and has a penchant for making those around her feel ashamed. The song suggests that her behavior is a coping mechanism, a way to avoid facing her own internal struggles and insecurities. She exists within a metaphorical cage within her own mind, unable to break free from the pressures of society and the expectations placed upon her.


Overall, "Self-Pretending Whore" is a cautionary tale about the dangers of conforming to societal norms and losing oneself in the process. It encourages listeners to embrace their true selves and to resist the pressure to conform to external expectations.


Line by Line Meaning

She is used to look delirious because it’s cool to say
She portrays a delirious appearance because it's in fashion to do so


She washes her hands about 20 times per day
She has an obsessive-compulsive behavior and repeatedly washes her hands throughout the day


She claims not to be sick, just a tormented girl
Although she may exhibit worrisome behaviors, she denies that she is ill and instead identifies as a troubled individual


Today she will be a militant, tomorrow a gothic whore
Her persona changes frequently, ranging from someone who is fiercely dedicated to a cause to one who is promiscuous and adheres to gothic culture


She loves splitting her face between two different make-ups
She enjoys using makeup to create drastically different looks by dividing her face with two distinctive styles


She masks her bad tastes with the word "original"
She hides her poor fashion choices by labeling them as unique and innovative


She can make you hate whatever that she loves
She has the ability to make others dislike something they once enjoyed, merely by expressing her own negative opinions about it


She can make you unhappy with a smile and candy words
She is adept at using superficial pleasantries to mask her true intent, which may lead to making others feel unhappy


She may criticize you in the most dolorous way
She has a tendency to express criticism in a particularly bleak and upsetting way


And she don't really care if you′ve been wounded deep inside
Despite causing emotional harm, she remains indifferent to the impact she has on others


If you tell her you're in love, be careful in what you say
One should be cautious when expressing feelings of love to her, as she may interpret it negatively or without understanding


'Cause even if she loves you she may feel as in a cage
Despite feelings of love, she may still feel trapped or confined in the situation


Today she loves her city, tomorrow it’s all a crap
Her opinion on a subject or place can change rapidly and drastically, often from one extreme to the other


And crappy is university, and crappy is everyone
She has a negative attitude towards higher education and generally thinks poorly of everybody


She can make you feel ashamed more than you′ve ever thought
She is able to elicit feelings of shame in others that they may not have realized were possible


But don't think she′s bad, she's just a superficial girl
Despite her negative behaviors, it's important to recognize that she is guided solely by superficiality and should not be viewed as inherently harmful


Don't let her come too close
She may be emotionally damaging to those who become too involved with her


She′s a self-pretending whore
She pretends to have characteristics of a prostitute or loose woman, but really only exhibits surface-level qualities of such a persona


She pretends to be herself
She attempts to embody characteristics she thinks are true to herself, but in reality is largely influenced by societal expectations


But there's nothing behind her face
She lacks genuine emotion and depth beneath her manufactured persona




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ANGIE M0N5T3R

Love this tune!!!! Thank you