Boring
The Pierces Lyrics


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Saturday Night
We look alright
We're going out
Boring.
Paris, France
Londontown
NYC
Boring.

Nothing thrills us
Anymore
No one kills us
Anymore
Life is such a chore
When it's?.
Boring

Sexy boy
Girl on girl
Manage trois
Boring.
Marijuana
Cocaine
Heroin
Boring.

Nothing thrills us
Anymore
No one kills us
Anymore
Life is such a chore
When it's?.
Boring

Galliano
Donatella
Dolce & Gabbana
Boring.
Caviar
Escargot
Dom Perignon
Boring.

Love of my life
Bear your child
Everything I've ever wanted
Boring.

Nothing thrills us
Anymore
No one kills us
Anymore
Life is such a chore
When it's?.
Boring
(when it's boring)

Nothing thrills us
Anymore
No one kills us
Anymore
Life is such a chore




When it's?.
Boring

Overall Meaning

The Pierces's song Boring delves into the theme of numbness and boredom that can come along with living a life of excess and privilege. The lyrics speak of a life that seems exciting on paper - traveling to glamorous cities, engaging in sexual activity, and indulging in luxury goods - but ultimately leaves the singer feeling unfulfilled and desensitized. The repetition of "boring" throughout the song reinforces this sense of monotony and detachment. The phrase "No one kills us anymore" suggests that the singer is searching for something that will reignite her passion for living, even if that risk involves potential danger. The final refrain "Life is such a chore when it's boring" implies that without a sense of excitement and purpose, living can start to feel meaningless and laborious.


One interesting fact about the song Boring is that it was written by Catherine Pierce, one half of the musical duo The Pierces. The group, which also includes Catherine's sister Allison, is known for their dark, dreamy sound and poetic lyrics. Boring was included on their 2005 album "Light of the Moon" and was released as a single in 2006.


Line by Line Meaning

Saturday Night
Even on a lively weekend night, the excitement is not there.


We look alright
Despite our physical appearance being fine, we still feel uninteresting.


We're going out
We are socializing and leaving the house, but our actions are still boring.


Boring.
The word 'boring' alone represents our lack of satisfaction with life.


Paris, France
Even an iconic city like Paris fails to ignite our sense of adventure.


Londontown
A city as diverse and historically rich as London is still not enough to combat our boredom.


NYC
New York City's bustling streets and energetic atmosphere doesn't impress us.


Boring.
The word 'boring' pops up again to emphasize the mundanity of life.


Nothing thrills us
We can't find excitement in anything anymore.


Anymore
There was a time when things were exciting, but those days are long gone.


No one kills us
There's no one exciting or dangerous enough to spark our interest.


Anymore
We're reminiscing about a time when we felt alive but now that's lost.


Life is such a chore
Living is becoming tedious because of the lack of fulfillment.


When it's?.
The question is left blank as if searching for a way to finish the sentence.


Boring
The final word punctuates our unimpressed feelings for life.


Sexy boy
Even sexual experiences are failing to excite us.


Girl on girl
Things that are usually considered taboo are still unable to provide satisfaction.


Manage trois
Even experimenting with new sexual experiences is not thrilling anymore.


Boring.
The word 'boring' repeats, underlying disappointment with the lack of excitement.


Marijuana
Even drugs cannot provide us with the carefree feelings it once did.


Cocaine
The rush we once experienced from illegal substances has faded.


Heroin
Even an extremely addictive substance like heroin is unable to provide us with pleasure anymore.


Boring.
The last repetition of the word 'boring' emphasizes disappointment and dissatisfaction.


Galliano
Fashion designers once considered pioneers in their industry cannot excite us anymore.


Donatella
Even the famous designer Donatella Versace is unable to inspire us again.


Dolce & Gabbana
High-end designers such as Dolce & Gabbana can no longer pique our interest.


Boring.
The repetition of the word 'boring' for the third time shows our growing dissatisfaction.


Caviar
Even expensive delicacies like caviar can't titillate our taste buds anymore.


Escargot
We long for the time when tasting exotic dishes was exciting, but now it has become flavorless.


Dom Perignon
Champagne once symbolized luxury and hedonism, but now it's just a mild beverage.


Boring.
The repetition of the word 'boring' for the fourth time signifies complete apathy.


Love of my life
Even the person we love can't bring excitement to our life anymore.


Bear your child
Starting a family, one of the most pivotal moments of our lives, now fails to stir us.


Everything I've ever wanted
Everything that was once desirable is now mundane.


Boring.
One final time the word 'boring' leaves its mark, all-encompassing the lack of stimulation.


Nothing thrills us
A repetition of the third verse shows the persistence of our dissatisfaction.


Anymore
The word acts as a reminder that what we crave is no longer available.


No one kills us
We yearn for an adrenaline rush or danger, but it seems unattainable.


Anymore
We reminisce about being thrilled by such experiences in the past but realize those days are gone.


Life is such a chore
The repetition of this line depicts the heavy burden of a mundane life that ceases to inspire.


When it's?.
The questionmark at the end of the sentence portrays the searching and longing for something more in life.


Boring
The final word reiterates our growing dissatisfaction with the monotony in life.




Lyrics © CONSALAD CO., Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ROGER GREENAWALT, ALLISON PIERCE, CATHERINE PIERCE

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@feniazarafidou9638

Saturday Night
We look alright
We're going out
Boring.
Paris, France
Londontown
NYC
Boring.

Nothing thrills us
Anymore
No one kills us
Anymore
Life is such a chore
When it's….
Boring

Sexy boy
Girl on girl
Ménage à trois
Boring.
Marijuana
Cocaine
Heroin
Boring.

Nothing thrills us
Anymore
No one kills us
Anymore
Life is such a chore
When it's….
Boring

Galliano
Donatella
Dolce & Gabbana
Boring.
Caviar
Escargot
Dom Perignon
Boring.

Love of my life
Bear your child
Everything I've ever wanted
Boring.

Nothing thrills us
Anymore
No one kills us
Anymore
Life is such a chore
When it's….
Boring
(when it's boring)

Nothing thrills us
Anymore
No one kills us
Anymore
Life is such a chore
When it's….
Boring



All comments from YouTube:

@walmarrr

please tell me im not the only one in 2024
this song literally makes me cry for some reason
love it forever and ever

@lindaeriksson785

Catherine and Allison Pierce are absolutely stunning.

@missdivinesque

Heh, thats not Allison, its their good friend Jackie. :)

@unacopadete

They're like two super cool vampires in this video. Love them both!

@user-qi3bp1ig9k

Прошу на русскому языке, excuse me?

@moongoddess9862

I'm imagining two vampires...they have lived a thousand years ...roamed the world ..done everything there is to do...seen everything there is to see...and now 2023 is boring them to tears

@juliet.5477

my brother walked into my room while I was listening to this and said "so is she singing about your summer right now?"

@mralan441

What about now? Waiting for the denouement

@KlanescoDavila

r/thathappened

@juniperberryyyy

This sound like something my little sister would say

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