Mr McGee
Zero 7 Lyrics
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And it's right on me, yeah
I touched the night now it's gone
Felt it right on me, yeah
I'm runnin' hard, and the dust
Now it's right on me, yeah
I'm riding blind
[Chorus]
Oh, lost them in the forest
Oh, dawn is almost on us
Oh, spell is gettin' stronger
Oh,
Cause my mama's and my daddy's
The wishin' that I'm wishing too
Down the well there's nothing that wet
And it's all in my head
Hear what I heard
If I didn't dream, I don't care
I'm thinkin' of your style
I know that spell even the way that
You
You gimme what I want
That kinda thing and that feeling
So right, so right
Feels good, feels good
Still feel it, still feel it
On me, on me
I feel, I feel
It's on me, it's on me
Sorry
I've worked these hands
And prepared now it's right on me
[Chorus]
The wishin' that I'm wishing too
Down the well there's nothing that wet
And it's all in my head
Hear what I heard
If I didn't dream, I don't care
So right, so right
Feels good, feels good
Still feel it, still feel it
On me, on me
I feel, that's right
It's on me, it's on me
Sorry
So fine, I got to run
So excited, so excited
See the sun, see the sun
I feel, its alright
Someday
So right, so right
Feels good, feels good
Still feel it, still feel it
On me, on me
I feel, I feel
It's on me, it's on me
Sorry
So fine, I got to run
So excited, so excited
See the sun, see the sun
I feel, its alright
Someday
The lyrics to Zero 7's "Mr. McGee" are somewhat enigmatic and difficult to interpret. The first verse speaks of a touch, perhaps a physical sensation or an emotional one, that has an impact on the singer, and then transitions to a sense of movement, a journey or pursuit, that "rides blind" and is "all over" the singer in some way. The chorus is even more abstract, with repeated mention of a "spell" that is getting stronger and a sense of being lost in a metaphorical forest or in the mystery of the world. The second verse begins with a statement about the wishes of the singer's parents and their connection to a dry well in the singer's mind or experience. The passage continues with more vague, impressionistic ideas about feeling some kind of positive energy or attraction that is "on me" and "so right," even though the end of the song seems to acknowledge that it is ultimately elusive and not clearly defined or understood.
Line by Line Meaning
I made my head touch my hands
I am feeling overwhelmed and stressed and can barely keep my head up
And it's right on me, yeah
My problems are weighing heavily on my mind and affecting my entire body
I touched the night now it's gone
I experienced something intense and profound, but it's now over and I'm left with the aftermath
Felt it right on me, yeah
The impact of that experience is still affecting me physically and emotionally
I'm runnin' hard, and the dust
I am pushing myself to the limit, working hard and tirelessly
Now it's right on me, yeah
This effort is taking a toll on me, physically and mentally
I'm riding blind
I am moving forward without a clear vision of where I am going or what the outcome will be
And these words are all over me
My thoughts and feelings are overwhelming and all-encompassing
Oh, lost them in the forest
I have lost sight of my goals and aspirations, and am feeling lost and directionless
Oh, dawn is almost on us
Despite feeling lost, a new day is dawning and there is still hope for the future
Oh, spell is gettin' stronger
I feel increasingly enchanted and entranced by my thoughts and emotions, struggling to break free from their hold
Cause my mama's and my daddy's
My parents have instilled certain values and beliefs in me that are now influencing my decisions and behavior
The wishin' that I'm wishing too
I am yearning for something that my parents also desire for me, or have instilled in me
Down the well there's nothing that wet
Despite my efforts, I am coming up empty-handed and not making progress
And it's all in my head
My personal struggles and challenges are largely internal and mental
Hear what I heard
I am hearing my own thoughts and inner voice, which may be distracting or overwhelming
If I didn't dream, I don't care
If I weren't imaginative or hopeful for the future, I would feel more defeated and hopeless
I'm thinkin' of your style
I am thinking about someone who has had an impact on me, perhaps a role model or love interest
I know that spell even the way that You
This person has such a powerful influence over me that even small things, like the way they move, affect me deeply
You gimme what I want
This person gives me what I need emotionally, even if I can't put it into words
That kinda thing and that feeling
This person and their actions elicit specific emotions and feelings in me
So right, so right
My emotions and feelings towards this person feel incredibly strong and certain
Feels good, feels good
This person and their actions make me feel happy and fulfilled
Still feel it, still feel it
Even though this person may be physically gone, their impact on me remains and I still feel their presence
On me, on me
Their impact is still felt very strongly by me
Sorry
I am feeling apologetic for seeming so hung up on this person
I've worked these hands
I have put in a lot of hard work and effort
And prepared now it's right on me
I have done what I can to prepare for my challenges, but now they are affecting me and it's out of my control
So fine, I got to run
I recognize that I need to keep moving forward and making progress, even if it's difficult or uncomfortable
So excited, so excited
Despite challenges, I am still enthusiastic and hopeful for the future
See the sun, see the sun
I am anticipating a brighter future, and am hopeful for good things to come
I feel, its alright
I have confidence in myself and my ability to overcome challenges
Someday
I have faith that eventually, things will get better for me
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ESKA GILLIAN MTUNGWAZI, ROBERT GALLAGHER, HENRY BINNS, SAM HARDAKER
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