Imbecile Rages
of Montreal Lyrics


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Your folks they are
Such lovely people
I can't understand
Where you came from

How long can it possibly take for
One to realize
That the dream is over
How many more nights
Must you just humiliate yourself?

The pollution from your imbecile rages
Is licking at your heels
Plotting red streaks across the desert of my eyes
I have no hope for you anymore
Oh

When you said to my woman at the show
That we were just desperately breathing life into a deadghost
Do you really think these things you say
They won't get back to me

I guess you feel like you got this lifetime pass
And you can be a dick and
It doesn't matter
But I'm through, yeah, I'm set free
And basically you're just dead to me

The pollution from your imbecile rages
Is licking at your heels




Plotting red streaks across the desert of my eyes
I have no hope for you anymore!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song Imbecile Rages by of Montreal are a commentary on the futility and self-destructiveness of holding onto futile dreams and acting out in harmful ways. The singer begins by acknowledging the kindness and goodness of the target's parents, but expressing confusion about the target's own actions. The singer wonders how long it will take for the target to realize that their dream is over and to stop humiliating themselves.


The chorus takes on a more aggressive tone, describing the negative impact that the target's temper tantrums and destructive behavior have on those around them. The pollution from their imbecile rages is portrayed as spreading like a disease, leaving nothing but hopelessness in its wake. The song's central message seems to be that holding onto illusions and lashing out in anger ultimately serve no purpose, and only cause harm to oneself and others.


Some possible interpretations of the lyrics might include a critique of the music industry or a reflection on personal relationships gone awry. Regardless of context, however, the song's message is clear: it's time to let go of your anger and move on.


Line by Line Meaning

Your folks they are
Your parents are


Such lovely people
They are nice


I can't understand
I don't comprehend


Where you came from
What your origins are


How long can it possibly take for
How much time does it need for


One to realize
Someone to perceive


That the dream is over
That the aspiration is finished


How many more nights
How frequently


Must you just humiliate yourself?
Do you need to degrade yourself continuously?


The pollution from your imbecile rages
The damaging effect of your foolish outbursts


Is licking at your heels
Is approaching you


Plotting red streaks across the desert of my eyes
Causing tears in my eyes


I have no hope for you anymore
I have lost all hope in you


Oh
Expression of emotion


When you said to my woman at the show
When you spoke to my partner during the performance


That we were just desperately breathing life into a deadghost
That our efforts were futile and pointless


Do you really think these things you say
Do you genuinely believe the words you pronounce


They won't get back to me
That I won't find out


I guess you feel like you got this lifetime pass
You think you have a free pass


And you can be a dick and
And you can act rudely


It doesn't matter
Without consequences


But I'm through, yeah, I'm set free
But now I'm done and liberated


And basically you're just dead to me
You are not important to me anymore


The pollution from your imbecile rages
The damaging effect of your foolish outbursts


Is licking at your heels
Is approaching you


Plotting red streaks across the desert of my eyes
Causing tears in my eyes


I have no hope for you anymore!
I have lost all hope in you, completely!




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Kevin Barnes

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Comments from YouTube:

Number 9

of Montreal never fails to surprise! this really is a good one

basscataz

yes, thats it! and lyrical rythm like Bowie

MattS

"When you told my wife we were just desperately breathing life into a dead ghost, did you really think those things won't get back to me???" = kinda curious who he's talking about

Nothanksdog

He was saying that their relationship was like trying to revive something that was dead and gone a long time ago.

Mince

This song is apparently about the former drummer

Epic Smiley guy

It's about Jamie

Erizo Solar

Sound like Barret to me....