The Neighbourhood Watch is an alt-indie rock band from Toronto, Canada,. In… Read Full Bio ↴The Neighbourhood Watch is an alt-indie rock band from Toronto, Canada,. In 2017, they released their debut album Community Protected, recorded live off the floor in a Toronto studio. Their sophomore album, Goodbye Childhood, was released in 2019, and recorded in the same fashion. In 2020, they released a live EP, JOY. Their third album, Lost in Bloom, was released on February 4, 2021.

Mess of Me
The Neighbourhood Watch Lyrics

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I got thoughts,
I got wishes
And babe your soul
It′s gonna leave me in stitches

I was walking,
By the moon again
And you use talking

When you're on a mood like this

And I lose my thoughts under the [?]
And damn, that girl knows how to kiss, she′s
Dancing around through the night
And she's gonna make a mess out of me

Oh, it doesn't feel too new
It doesn′t feel so strange to be
Next to you
′Cause I've
Lost it

And I lose my thoughts under the [?]
And damn, that girl knows how to kiss, she′s
Dancing around oh, through the night
And she's gonna make a mess out of me

Hey
Hey
Hey
Hey

I got guts,
I got glory
I′m not leaving without a story
'Cause I
Lost it

And I lose my thoughts under the [?]
And damn, that girl knows how to kiss, she′s
Dancing around oh, through the night
And she's gonna make a mess out of me

Hey
Hey
Hey
Hey
Hey

And I lose my thoughts under the [?]
And damn, that girl knows how to kiss, she's
Dancing around oh, through the night
And she′s gonna make a mess
A mess out of me
Oh

Hey
Oh (Hey)
Oh (Hey)
Oh (Hey)

Oh (Hey)
Oh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Mess of Me" by The Neighbourhood Watch express the idea of being swept up in a passionate and potentially destructive relationship. The opening lines, "I got thoughts, I got wishes, and babe your soul, it's gonna leave me in stitches," suggest a sense of desperation and longing, as the singer views their partner as dangerous to their emotional well-being. The mention of "talking when you're on a mood like this" suggests that communication may not always be effective in this relationship, and the singer may struggle to connect with their partner.

As the song progresses, the imagery of dancing and losing oneself in the moment underscores the intense emotions involved. Lines like "And damn, that girl knows how to kiss, she's dancing around through the night, and she's gonna make a mess out of me" paint a picture of reckless abandon and the thrill of being caught up in the moment. However, the repetition of the refrain "And I lose my thoughts under the [?]" suggests that the singer is aware of the risks of this relationship, and may be struggling to maintain their sense of self.

Overall, "Mess of Me" explores the complex dynamics of a relationship that is simultaneously exhilarating and potentially destructive, and raises questions about whether the singer can maintain their sense of identity in the face of intense passion.

Line by Line Meaning

I got thoughts, I got wishes
I have things on my mind and things I want

And babe your soul It′s gonna leave me in stitches
Your personality or essence is going to be too much for me to handle and it might hurt me

I was walking, By the moon again
I was wandering around, perhaps aimlessly or lost

And you use talking When you're on a mood like this
You talk too much when you're in this kind of mood

And I lose my thoughts under the [?] And damn, that girl knows how to kiss, she′s Dancing around through the night And she's gonna make a mess out of me
I'm captivated by this girl and it's distracting me from my own thoughts. She's a really good kisser and she's going to cause chaos in my life

Oh, it doesn't feel too new It doesn′t feel so strange to be Next to you ′Cause I've Lost it
Being close to you doesn't feel unfamiliar because I'm already losing control of myself

Hey Hey Hey Hey
Vocals without any deeper meaning

I got guts, I got glory I′m not leaving without a story 'Cause I Lost it
I have courage and a desire for success, and I won't let go of the situation without some kind of story to tell. All the while, I'm losing my grip on things because of this girl.

And I lose my thoughts under the [?] And damn, that girl knows how to kiss, she′s Dancing around oh, through the night And she's gonna make a mess out of me
I'm getting more and more distracted by this girl and she's going to bring me to the edge of chaos

Hey Hey Hey Hey Hey
Vocals without any deeper meaning

And I lose my thoughts under the [?] And damn, that girl knows how to kiss, she's Dancing around oh, through the night And she′s gonna make a mess A mess out of me Oh
I'm losing my mental stability because of her, and if she keeps going, she's going to completely destroy me

Hey Oh (Hey) Oh (Hey) Oh (Hey) Oh (Hey) Oh
Vocals without any deeper meaning

Writer(s): Ethan Meridian Surman

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