Agony
The Muff Lyrics
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And now you know you were unable
To pretend you're all alone
And now look what it's done to you
And when you find that you're getting attention
And you think that you're having all the fun
But soon you'll realize
So now you're all alone
And you don't really
Like the way he went away
And now you're living in agony
Do anything you want always all the time
But now you know it wasn't worth a dime
So now you're all alone
And now it's not a perfect world
And when you think you're more clever than anyone
Now think again, we knew it all along
But in reality
I know you'll never be okay
(Repeat Chorus)
And I'll be by your side
And I'll be by your side
And if you think that I'm unkind
Then you're blind
(Repeat Chorus)
The Muffs' song "Agony" is a cautionary tale about the consequences of living in a fantasy world. The first verse addresses someone who made a mistake by going under the table, a metaphor for making bad decisions. They are unable to pretend they are alone anymore and must face the consequences of their actions. The second verse talks about the allure of attention and fun, but ultimately realizing that it was just a fantasy. The chorus speaks to the feeling of being alone and in pain, regretting the choices that led to this agony.
The final verse is a warning against arrogance and thinking you are more clever than others. The singer already knows that this person will never be okay and will continue to suffer. The song ends with the reassurance that the singer will be by their side, but only if they are not unkind.
In summary, "Agony" is a song about making mistakes and living with their consequences. It encourages listeners to be careful about the choices they make and to not get lost in a fantasy world.
Line by Line Meaning
You were a fool to go under the table
You made a mistake by hiding from your problems
And now you know you were unable / To pretend you're all alone
You can't deny that you need others in your life
And now look what it's done to you
Your actions have consequences
And when you find that you're getting attention
When you start to receive recognition or praise
And you think that you're having all the fun
And you believe that you are truly enjoying yourself
But soon you'll realize / You're living in a fantasy
Eventually, you'll come to understand that it's not reality
So now you're all alone
You've pushed everyone away
And you don't really / Like the way he went away
You're not happy with the person who left you
And now you're living in agony
You're suffering from emotional pain
Do anything you want always all the time
You lived your life with reckless abandon
But now you know it wasn't worth a dime
But now you realize that your choices had little value
And now it's not a perfect world
You can't always get what you want
And when you think you're more clever than anyone
When you believe that you're the smartest person in the room
Now think again, we knew it all along
Others were aware of your shortcomings
But in reality / I know you'll never be okay
However, in actuality, you'll never fully recover
(Repeat Chorus)
The chorus repeats
And I'll be by your side
I'll support you
And if you think that I'm unkind / Then you're blind
If you believe that I'm mean, you're not seeing things clearly
(Repeat Chorus)
The chorus repeats again
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KIM SHATTUCK
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