Muddy Evil Plan
The Rubens Lyrics


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In a while
I'll be wishing I had more time
To plan your escape
To lift that sadness away
If a smile
Would pull you back from the other side
I'd pinch both my cheeks
And tear them off of my face

Bucket of oil makes it slippery makes you hard to chase
Bucket of water washes everything
Muddy evil pain

When the time comes
Can I be the one to inspire
Make sure we're only drinking the spiked punch
And tipping out the lemonade
No that's not love
To play like its all part of the fun and games
Pretend like you were walking in front of me
Then kick the ladder away

Bucket of oil makes it slippery makes you hard to chase
Bucket of water washes everything
Muddy evil pain
Muddy evil

Oooooohhh
Bucket of water
Muddy evil pain
Oooooohhh
Bucket of water
Muddy evil pain

When the road splits
And you feel like you don't want any part of this
Paint cracks to show where the colour is
Give me another day

Bucket of oil makes it slippery makes you hard to chase
Bucket of water washes everything
Muddy evil pain
That muddy evil

Oooooohhh
Bucket of water
Muddy evil pain
Oooooohhh
Bucket of water
Muddy evil pain 

Don't hold back
Don't be only living like a heart attack
Wash that muddy evil till the water runs black 
Watch you be defeated
I won't stand for that
Stand for that
Don't hold back
Don't be only living like a heart attack
Wash that muddy evil till the water runs black 
Watch you be defeated
I won't stand for that
Stand for that

Oooooohhh
Bucket of water
Muddy evil pain
Oooooohhh
Bucket of water
Muddy evil pain 

Don't hold back
Don't be only living like a heart attack
Wash that muddy evil till the water runs black 
Watch you be defeated
I won't stand for that
Stand for that
Don't hold back
Don't be only living like a heart attack
Wash that muddy evil till the water runs black 
Watch you be defeated




I won't stand for that
Stand for that

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Rubens's song "Muddy Evil Plan" seem to be about a person who is deeply concerned for someone they care about. The singer expresses a desire to help this person escape their sadness and pain. They would do anything, even sacrifice their own happiness, to bring a smile back to their face. The line "bucket of oil makes it slippery makes you hard to chase, bucket of water washes everything, muddy evil pain" can be interpreted as the singer's attempt to find a solution to this person's troubles. The imagery of slippery oil and cleansing water suggests that they are trying different approaches to alleviate the pain, but are still struggling to find a solution.


The song also addresses the idea of love and what it means to truly care for someone. The line "that's not love, to play like it's all part of the fun and games" implies that pretending everything is okay when it's not is not a genuine expression of love. The singer wants to be there to inspire and support, not participate in a facade. The line "paint cracks to show where the color is" metaphorically suggests that true emotions can't be hidden forever and will eventually surface.


Overall, "Muddy Evil Plan" deals with themes of empathy, support, and the desire to help someone overcome their pain. It acknowledges the difficulties in finding the right approach and emphasizes the importance of genuine care and understanding.


Line by Line Meaning

In a while
After some time has passed


I'll be wishing I had more time
I will regret not having enough time


To plan your escape
To strategize your liberation


To lift that sadness away
To remove and alleviate your sorrow


If a smile
If the act of smiling


Would pull you back from the other side
Could bring you back from a distant place


I'd pinch both my cheeks
I would forcefully squeeze my own cheeks


And tear them off of my face
And rip them apart from my own face


Bucket of oil makes it slippery makes you hard to chase
The presence of oil creates slipperiness and makes it difficult to pursue you


Bucket of water washes everything
A container filled with water cleanses all things


Muddy evil pain
Dirty and malevolent torment


When the time comes
When the appropriate moment arrives


Can I be the one to inspire
Can I be the motivating force


Make sure we're only drinking the spiked punch
Ensure that we are only consuming the intoxicating drink


And tipping out the lemonade
And discarding the non-alcoholic beverage


No that's not love
No, that does not resemble love


To play like its all part of the fun and games
To pretend that it is all just a playful activity


Pretend like you were walking in front of me
Act as if you were leading the way


Then kick the ladder away
Then intentionally remove the means of support


When the road splits
When the path divides


And you feel like you don't want any part of this
And you experience a lack of desire to be involved in this


Paint cracks to show where the colour is
Cracks in the paint reveal where the true essence lies


Give me another day
Grant me additional time


Don't hold back
Do not restrain yourself


Don't be only living like a heart attack
Do not exist solely in a state of fear and panic


Wash that muddy evil till the water runs black
Cleanse that impure malevolence until the water becomes dark


Watch you be defeated
Witness your surrender


I won't stand for that
I will not tolerate that


Stand for that
Accept that as the norm




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Elliott Margin, Izaac Margin, Samuel Margin, Scott Baldwin, William Zeglis

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