Molly
ratboy Lyrics

Molly cries in the middle of the ice rink
Molly is feeling emotional and distressed while skating and is crying.

Her friends are paying her no mind
Molly's friends are not concerned about her well-being and are ignoring her.

The blades are spinning awfully
The blades of the ice skates are moving fast and are dangerous when near the edge of the rink.

Close to the side
The skates are moving too close to the edge of the rink where Molly is crying.

So I speed to offer her embrace she says
Ratboy rushes to comfort Molly, but she questions how he was able to skate so quickly to her.

'Where'd you learn to go that fast?'
Molly is surprised and curious about Ratboy's skating ability.

It's not like I was moving all that quickly
Ratboy denies moving too fast, although he was able to reach Molly quickly in her time of need.

But to her, I was on a rocket
To Molly, Ratboy was moving at an impressive and almost unattainable speed.

Passing galaxies of light and wonder
Molly sees Ratboy's skating as a fantastical and impressive feat that takes him beyond the ordinary world.

And free is what I want to
Ratboy desires to feel free, hopeful, and unrestricted in Molly's presence.

Be with her next to me
Ratboy wants to be near Molly as a source of comfort and safety.

We laid down in the grass one day
Ratboy and Molly spent a day resting and relaxing outside in a comfortable spot near each other.

Speaking nothing, feeling late
They were quiet but shared a sense that time was passing them by.

The clouds were magnets for our sister eyes
The clouds provided a shared point of fascination and beauty between Ratboy and Molly.

And then Sue Palumbo swung a club
Someone interrupted Ratboy and Molly's peaceful moment by disrupting the quiet with a loud noise.

And dragons came and challenged us
Ratboy imagines an adventure in which they must face a challenging and fantastic enemy, which highlights the way he and Molly continue to see the world as a source of wonder and magic.

So I stood up straight
Despite this challenge, Ratboy remained strong and courageous for Molly's sake.

And I offered her this song
To comfort Molly, Ratboy gave her a song, which is his way of expressing his gratitude and affection.

But, how was I supposed to make
Ratboy wanted to make something beautiful for Molly, but wonders how he could do that under such difficult circumstances.

A piece of art with that at stake?
He feels that creating art is something that requires a sense of peace and stability, which is difficult to find in their chaotic world.

And what without at least a pen and paper?
Ratboy recognizes that he doesn't have the tools he needs to create something meaningful for Molly.

I am sure that she sees me well
Ratboy believes that Molly understands him on a deep level and is able to see him for who he truly is.

Her heart is huge, everyone can tell
Ratboy admires Molly's compassionate and kind nature, which is evident to everyone around her.

The days are passing
Ratboy feels a sense of urgency to make the most of his time with Molly, since time is fleeting.

And there's no stopping it at all
Ratboy recognizes that he has no control over the passage of time, so he must focus on making meaningful connections with Molly in the present.

How many times have I fallen victim?
Ratboy wonders how many times he has allowed himself to be hurt or taken advantage of in his life.

Gave myself the answers but
Ratboy recognizes that he is often quick to provide solutions or answers, but doesn't always take the time to reflect on his own needs or feelings.

Never the questions
He realizes that he needs to ask himself more questions and engage in self-reflection in order to grow personally and emotionally.

Do you ever feel as I do?
Ratboy asks if Molly has also experienced emotional pain, longing, or self-doubt like he has.

Shake your head, and breathe if you want to
Ratboy encourages Molly to take a deep breath and engage in self-care if she needs to.

I just want to love my family
Ratboy desires to have strong and positive relationships with his family members.

Hold my shelter and lie in the symmetry
He wants to feel safe and secure with his loved ones and enjoys feeling a sense of balance and unity with them.

I just want to hold my family
Ratboy desires to hold his loved ones close and feel their love and support.

I just want to love my family
Ratboy repeats his desire to have positive relationships with his family members.

Hold my shelter and lie in the symmetry
He repeats the feeling of wanting to feel safe, secure, and unified with his loved ones.

I just want to hold you, Molly
Ratboy expresses his love and desire to hold Molly close to him.