I Became a Prostitute
The Twilight Sad Lyrics
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Only girl in the town with her fingers in eyelids
And we're all fine in the back of your mind if we do what we like
Then we could be with you tonight and if we bleed you dry
And we're alright in the back of our minds if we do what we like
Then we could be with you tonight and if they bleed you dry
Taken half the tide, taken all your tide and if we bleed you dry
Bleed, you dry, we've taken half your tide and if we bleed you dry
You are the bearer of a womb without love, you could have had it all
Is that what you said, is that what you said on a low ride
You said, in your hands you'll stay all with me today
You are the bearer of a womb without love, you could have had it all
Is that what you said, is that what you said on a low ride
You said, in your hands you'll stay all with me today
There's a hand in the till still believing what she sells
Only girl in the town with her fingers in eyelids
And we're all fine in the back of your mind
If we do what you like then we could be with you tonight
And if they bleed you dry, and taken half the tide, and taken all your tide
You are the bearer of a womb without love, you could have had it all
Is that what you said, is that what you said on a low ride
You said, in your hands you'll stay all with me today
You are the bearer of a womb without love, you could have had it all
Is that what you said, is that what you said on a low ride
You said, in your hands you'll stay all with me today
Bleed you dry, I'm taking half your tide and if I bleed you dry
"I Became a Prostitute" by The Twilight Sad is a cryptic song that deals with themes of exploitation and sacrifice. The opening lines describe a girl in the crowd who is crying with her fingers in her eyelids. This image conjures up a sense of extreme emotional pain and vulnerability. The line "we're all fine in the back of your mind if we do what we like" suggests that the singer and those around him are selfish and only care about their own desires. The repetition of the phrase "and if we bleed you dry" adds to the sense of exploitation.
The chorus repeats the phrase "you are the bearer of a womb without love, you could have had it all." This striking image suggests a woman who is used for her reproductive potential but not valued as a person. The line "is that what you said on a low ride" adds to the idea of exploitation, as if the woman in question is offering her body in exchange for something she wants. The final verse introduces another character, a woman who still believes in the power of what she sells. Again, the repetition of the line "we could be with you tonight" suggests that the singer and those around him see women as objects to be used for their pleasure.
Overall, "I Became a Prostitute" is a haunting song that portrays a bleak, exploitative world. The lyrics offer little hope, and the repetition of certain phrases adds to the sense of despair. The music adds to the overall feeling of melancholy, with its slow tempo and distorted guitars.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a girl in the crowd and she's bawling her eyes out
A girl in distress is crying to express her emotion
Only girl in the town with her fingers in eyelids
The girl crying seems to be the only one who expresses emotions in that place
And we're all fine in the back of your mind if we do what we like
Then we could be with you tonight and if we bleed you dry
And we're alright in the back of our minds if we do what we like
Then we could be with you tonight and if they bleed you dry
Taken half the tide, taken all your tide and if we bleed you dry
Bleed, you dry, we've taken half your tide and if we bleed you dry
The person is saying everyone in their group will be satisfied if they take what they want from the crying girl
You are the bearer of a womb without love, you could have had it all
Is that what you said, is that what you said on a low ride
You said, in your hands you'll stay all with me today
The person is criticizing the girl for being pregnant and not having love in her life. They ask if she promised to stay with them that day
There's a hand in the till still believing what she sells
Only girl in the town with her fingers in eyelids
And we're all fine in the back of your mind
If we do what you like then we could be with you tonight
And if they bleed you dry, and taken half the tide, and taken all your tide
Other people in the group are willing to do whatever the girl wants in order to be with her, even if it means draining her dry
You are the bearer of a womb without love, you could have had it all
Is that what you said, is that what you said on a low ride
You said, in your hands you'll stay all with me today
Repeating the idea that the girl is pregnant but without love and questioning whether or not she promised to be with them
Bleed you dry, I'm taking half your tide and if I bleed you dry
The person is planning to take what they want from the girl and drain her dry
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Andrew James MacFarlane, Craig Orzel, James Graham, Mark Gerard Devine
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@Corduroyism
My god this is just amazing. Hadn't listened to it in a while and had almost forgotten how powerful this song is to me. Scottish rock at its best.
@piadox
That guitar after the first verse... it KILLS me!!! Last time I saw them play it live, it blew me away how epic it sounded. Can't wait for May! :D
@Corduroyism
Love the video and I can t stop playing this song every day before I leave the house. SO many great bands from Scotland right now makes me very proud of my country!!! Amazing !!!!!!!
@robertodelgado3588
I’m also proud of your country...
@stuartallin8746
Another brilliant song!
@SummoreOfficial
Absolutely love this. 💜
@bigliambhoy
i really hate how most radio station choose not to play these unique songs, alot of people are really missing out on some great music
@killiescotland
Theres a hand in the till still believing what she sells Only girl in the town with her fingers in eyelids If we do you right we could be with you tonight And if we bleed you dry Taking half your time Taking all your time Brilliant Tune Again Guys!
@madeleinep.828
I regret every day before today because I didn't know this amazing band existed.
@GhostlyWays
How do you do that Scotland? Mogwai, Arab Strap, The Twilight Sad, Belle and Sebastian, Frightened Rabbit, We Were Promised Jetpacks and so on, so many GREAT bands. This song is absolutely inmense and Forget the Night Ahead is just too fucking good.