sophomore petunia
Wilbur Lyrics
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I get all naked take a bath in the sink
I don't give a damn if your blinds ain't drawn
Kind of hoping you see me
Standing right where you are
'Cause I do it for you
You make me dumber than I already am
'Cause I really like you
You put the slang in my dreams
Now, why could you be good for me?
You put the niece in my nephew
I hang low from the branch
I'm a goddamn sophomore petunia
At a middle school dance
And when I
Steal my jeans from the laundromat
And I find something that fits you
I fold it neat at your steps
I wanna kill in your name
Yo, kid you mess with my head
You make me dumber than I already am
'Cause I really like you
You put the slang in my dreams
Now, why could you be good for me?
The first verse of the song "Sophomore Petunia" by Wilbur talks about peculiar behaviors and actions that are done with a hint of hope attached to it. The character in the song stacks the dishes in the shower and takes baths in the sink. This is bizarre behavior that the character is proud of and doesn't care if someone sees them. They hope that the person they are doing it for notices and maybe feels the same way as them. It shows that the character is willing to do unconventional things just to impress someone they have feelings for. This attitude of "I do it for you" suggests that the character is deeply infatuated with the person they are doing these things for.
The second verse of the song talks more about how the person the character is infatuated with makes them feel. They say that this person messes with their head, making them feel even dumber than they already are. However, despite this, they still really like this person. The character also acknowledges that this person brings excitement to their dreams through the use of slang and they wonder how being with them could benefit them. The chorus repeats the sentiment that the character really likes this person while acknowledging that they could be a bit of a fool for doing so. The line "I wanna kill in your name" suggests that the character would do anything just to make the person they like happy.
Line by Line Meaning
I take my dishes stack 'em up in the shower
I am not afraid to express myself, even if that means doing things out of the ordinary. I stack my dishes in the shower and take a bath in the sink. It may be unconventional, but it's who I am.
I get all naked take a bath in the sink
I am willing to be vulnerable and bare my true self, even in uncomfortable situations.
I don't give a damn if your blinds ain't drawn
I am confident in who I am and not afraid to be seen, even if it means exposing my quirks and idiosyncrasies to others.
Kind of hoping you see me
Standing right where you are
I am unafraid to be vulnerable to others and put myself out there, even if it means stepping outside of my comfort zone and potentially being seen as weird or different.
'Cause I do it for you
Yo, kid, you mess with my head
You make me dumber than I already am
'Cause I really like you
You put the slang in my dreams
Now, why could you be good for me?
I am willing to put myself out there and take risks in order to connect with someone I care about, even if it means embarrassing myself or being vulnerable. I am drawn to this person and want to get closer to them, even if I know it might not be good for me in the long run.
You put the niece in my nephew
I hang low from the branch
I'm a goddamn sophomore petunia
At a middle school dance
You have brought excitement and joy into my life, and have made me feel young and carefree again. I am not afraid to embrace my inner child and let go of my inhibitions.
And when I
Steal my jeans from the laundromat
And I find something that fits you
I fold it neat at your steps
I am willing to go above and beyond to show someone I care about them. I would even steal a pair of jeans for them, and make sure they are taken care of.
I wanna kill in your name
Yo, kid, you mess with my head
You make me dumber than I already am
'Cause I really like you
You put the slang in my dreams
Now, why could you be good for me?
I am willing to do whatever it takes to impress and make someone I care about happy, even if it means pushing the boundaries of what is legal or moral. I am drawn to this person and want to make them happy, even if it means sacrificing my own well-being.
Writer(s): Simon Tangney
Contributed by Isaiah R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.