Thanks
Ultraspank Lyrics


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Invite yourself in like a bad case of fleas
Parasitic ploy fills and obvious need
Set me up
Cut me down
Cash me in
Spit me out
Thanks for nothing
Stealing the fire from the unsuspecting
Freak
Opportune time to perpetuate the breed
Set me up
Cut me down
Cash me in
Spit me out
Thanks for nothing
The pressure builds
The balance sets
The level tilts
As thoughts compress
Try your best you will
To bury my head in the sand
Keep me lost in the dark
With the promise of a new spark
Played me
Drained me
Tried your best
To win
Played me
Drained me
You try
Try
Plowing your way through a delicate maze
Crushing the dreams that a lifetime made
Rest will come away as the planets fall in line
Karma piling up will catch in time
Set me up
Cut me down
Cash me in
Spit me out
Thanks for nothing
Played me
Drained me
Tried your best
To win
Played me
Drained me
You try




Try
Sit down

Overall Meaning

and let's dive into the lyrics of Ultraspank's "Thanks."


The opening lines "Invite yourself in like a bad case of fleas, Parasitic ploy fills an obvious need" speak to the way some people can be like parasitic fleas that latch onto others and suck them dry. They fill an obvious need, be it the need for attention, emotional support or something else, but ultimately leave the person feeling drained and used. The rest of the song is a reflection on this theme, and the frustration that comes with it. The lines "Set me up, Cut me down, Cash me in, Spit me out, Thanks for nothing" show that the person has been manipulated, set up for failure, used for financial gain and then tossed aside. It's a reminder that not everyone who comes into our life has our best interests at heart.


The lyrics "Plowing your way through a delicate maze, Crushing the dreams that a lifetime made, Rest will come away as the planets fall in line, Karma piling up will catch in time" speak to the idea that those who use and abuse others will ultimately pay a price. They may feel like they are plowing through life and getting what they want, but eventually, karma will catch up to them. The delicate maze and dreams that are crushed represent the fragility of life and how those who abuse others can damage them irreparably.


Line by Line Meaning

Invite yourself in like a bad case of fleas
You imposed yourself on me like an irritating pest. Your actions were purely self-serving.


Parasitic ploy fills and obvious need
Your manipulations were driven by greed, taking advantage of my vulnerability.


Set me up
You deliberately put me in a bad situation.


Cut me down
You devalued and undermined my worth and potential.


Cash me in
You used me to your own advantage, without considering the consequences to me.


Spit me out
You disposed of me without a second thought or concern for my feelings.


Thanks for nothing
In a sarcastic tone, you are expressing your gratitude for the negative impact and harm you caused me.


Stealing the fire from the unsuspecting
You took advantage of my innocence and trust to benefit yourself.


Freak
You are calling me an abnormal or weird person for not seeing through your intentions.


Opportune time to perpetuate the breed
You took advantage of a situation to further your own agenda, regardless of the harm it caused others.


The pressure builds
Your actions and manipulations are causing increasing stress and strain on me.


The balance sets
Things will even out over time, and you will receive consequences for your negative actions.


The level tilts
The scales will tip in favor of justice and karma in the end.


As thoughts compress
Your actions are causing me to feel trapped and anxious.


Try your best you will
No matter how hard you try, you cannot keep me in a state of ignorance.


To bury my head in the sand
You want me to ignore the truth and accept your manipulations without question.


Keep me lost in the dark
You want me to remain ignorant and unable to see the negative impact of your actions.


With the promise of a new spark
You are trying to lure me into a false sense of hope and optimism to further your manipulations.


Played me
You treated me like a pawn or a tool for your own ends.


Drained me
You took everything you could from me, leaving me depleted and exhausted.


Tried your best
Despite your best efforts, you ultimately failed to completely control me or the situation.


To win
Your manipulations were driven by a desire for personal gain, without a care for how they impacted others.


Plowing your way through a delicate maze
You are aggressively pushing your way through a situation that requires gentle care and consideration.


Crushing the dreams that a lifetime made
You are actively destroying the hopes and aspirations that I spent my whole life working towards.


Rest will come away as the planets fall in line
Ultimately, balance and justice will be restored, no matter how hard you try to prevent it.


Karma piling up will catch in time
Your negative actions will catch up to you eventually, and you will receive the consequences of your actions.




Lyrics © SPIRIT MUSIC GROUP
Written by: JERRY PETERS

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