Now Lie in It
The Suicide File Lyrics


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You are who you fuck, or so I am told
In this miserable city, where status is gold
I've seen shit-eating people who claw their way up
Looking for the acceptance that they never got
It's all about winning the meat market games
Among all the rejects, dropouts and fakes
Did everyone give you the attention you seek
Who's arm are you draped on this fucking week
Trophy boys and trohpy girls
Go fuck yourself, I hate your world
Fair-weather friends are keeping score




Name dropper, name fucker
You're a fucking whore

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Suicide File's song Now Lie in It speak to the idea that in certain social circles, particularly in urban areas where social status is prized, one's value is determined by the people they associate with and sleep with. The singer of the song is critical of these values, decrying the "shit-eating people" who claw their way to the top by seeking acceptance from others. The song also touches on the idea that people in these circles are always seeking attention, constantly draping themselves on the arms of the most popular people in the room. The chorus serves as a blatant condemnation of this shallow way of living: "Trophy boys and trophy girls, go fuck yourself, I hate your world."


The lyrics go on to accuse those who participate in this scene of being "name droppers" and "name fuckers," people who only care about associating with the "right" people in order to boost their own status. The singer calls these people "fucking whores," suggesting that they are willing to do anything and anyone in order to climb the social ladder. The song is a scathing condemnation of the superficiality and shallowness of certain social scenes, and a call for people to reject these values and make genuine connections with others.


Line by Line Meaning

You are who you fuck, or so I am told
People associate you with the people you sleep with


In this miserable city, where status is gold
Living in a city where people value status above all else is difficult


I've seen shit-eating people who claw their way up
I've seen people who will do anything to rise to the top, even if it means sacrificing their morals


Looking for the acceptance that they never got
People who crave acceptance from others because they never received it growing up


It's all about winning the meat market games
Life is like the meat market where people are judged based on their looks and popularity


Among all the rejects, dropouts and fakes
In a society full of losers, quitters, and fake people


Did everyone give you the attention you seek
Did everyone pay enough attention to you or did you have to sleep around to get noticed


Who's arm are you draped on this fucking week
Whose arm are you using to show off this week


Trophy boys and trohpy girls
People who are only valued for their looks and status


Go fuck yourself, I hate your world
I can't stand the world where people are so superficial and fake


Fair-weather friends are keeping score
People who are only your friend when it benefits them and are always keeping score of what they owe you


Name dropper, name fucker
People who constantly drop famous names and try to sleep with them


You're a fucking whore
You're a promiscuous person who uses sex to get what you want




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