Gigs in Italy: he shared the stage with Sondre Lerche (Norway), Lou Barlow (USA), Tom Hingley(UK), Sue Dolan (EIRE), The Zephyrs (UK), Okkervil River (USA), Deep Purple (UK), Circulus (UK), Tko (EIRE), Isobel Campbel (UK), Mirah (USA), Vague Angels (USA) Earl saint Ives (USA)
Gigs in U.S.A. : he shared the stage with Tom Walbank & the Ambassadors (USA), Pearl Handed Pistol (USA)
Gigs in U.K. : he shared the stage with Carmen Consoli (Italy)
Mistake
The Niro Lyrics
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Interested in everyone
"Well, what's your name?
I'm Mistake"
A cigar dies in your mouth
With no teeth
A big mellon for free
My opinion is essential
For your future.
"Well, what's your name?
I'm Mistake"
A cigar dies in your mouth
With no teeth
The Niro's song "Mistake" is an intriguing piece with enigmatic lyrics that could be interpreted in several ways. The opening lines describe a person who is thin and appealing like a pear tree, and they seem to be interested in everyone they meet. They introduce themselves as Mistake, which suggests they may have made bad choices in their life that led them to a place of loneliness and despair. The image of a cigar dying in their mouth without teeth reinforces this idea of decline and decay.
The lyrics hint at the persona's desire for attention, as they emphasize the importance of their opinion for someone else's future. However, the phrase "A big mellon for free" is ambiguous and could mean different things. It could refer to the persona's generosity or to their deception and manipulation of others. Throughout the song, Mistake's identity remains elusive, and we don't know if they are a real person or a metaphor for a situation or feeling.
Line by Line Meaning
Thin, pleasing as a pear-tree
You have a delicate and attractive appearance that resembles a pear-tree.
Interested in everyone
You have an eagerness to know about everyone's lives and thoughts.
"Well, what's your name?
I'm Mistake"
You introduce yourself as a mistake, suggesting that you regret something in your life.
A cigar dies in your mouth
With no teeth
You are unable to properly enjoy a cigar due to the lack of teeth, making it a waste.
It's important to lick
A big mellon for free
You believe it is valuable to be able to enjoy something, even if it is free.
My opinion is essential
For your future.
You hold your own opinion in high regard, believing it to be a crucial factor in shaping your future.
Contributed by Zoe L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.