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Cockroach
tall friend Lyrics
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Effortlessly, like a sharpie mark
Or a cockroach
And, yea i miss you, but
I miss everyone else too
So don't take it personal!
What's been on your mind!
I am the queen of guessing games
But tonight i am just tired
Tell me what you're thinking,
What's been on your mind!
I really hope it's me 'cause i have
This obsession with being liked
Tell me what you're thinking,
What's been on your brain!
I think we've all heard that saying:
You cannot grow without some pain
In "Cockroach," Tall Friend sings about feelings of displacement and longing for connection. The opening lines "You can belong anywhere effortlessly, like a sharpie mark or a cockroach" set the stage for the rest of the song, which explores the idea of feeling like an outsider who can't quite find a place to fit in. The metaphor of the cockroach is particularly powerful, as cockroaches are often seen as unwanted pests that infest and disrupt the spaces they inhabit. By aligning herself with this image, the singer is acknowledging her own sense of being unwelcome or unwanted in certain situations.
The chorus, which repeats the phrase "Tell me what you're thinking, what's been on your mind," highlights the singer's desire for connection and communication with others. She acknowledges that she is often good at playing guessing games and discerning the thoughts and feelings of others, but that tonight she is too tired to keep up the facade. At the same time, there is an underlying anxiety around wanting to be liked and accepted, which is hinted at in the lyric "I really hope it's me 'cause I have this obsession with being liked." This vulnerability and honesty about the struggles of socialization and self-worth make "Cockroach" a poignant and relatable song.
Line by Line Meaning
You can belong anywhere
You have the ability to fit in anywhere you go
Effortlessly, like a sharpie mark
It comes naturally to you, just like how a Sharpie marker leaves a bold and lasting mark
Or a cockroach
Even like a despised insect like a cockroach, you can still fit in and survive
And, yea i miss you, but
I do feel some sadness for not being with you currently, but
I miss everyone else too
I also miss a lot of other people in my life
So don't take it personal!
Please don't feel like you're the only one I'm missing, it's not personal to you specifically
Tell me what you're thinking,
I want to know what's on your mind
What's been on your mind!
What's been occupying your thoughts lately
I am the queen of guessing games
I am very skilled at guessing people's thoughts and emotions
But tonight i am just tired
However, tonight I'm too exhausted to try and guess
Tell me what you're thinking,
Please just be honest with me and tell me what you're thinking
What's been on your mind!
What's been occupying your thoughts lately
I really hope it's me 'cause i have
I hope that I'm on your mind because
This obsession with being liked
I have an unhealthy need to always be well-liked by those around me
Tell me what you're thinking,
Again, please be honest and tell me what you're thinking
What's been on your brain!
What's been on your mind, but with a slight variation of the phrase for poetic effect
I think we've all heard that saying:
I believe we're all familiar with this proverb
You cannot grow without some pain
In order to progress and develop, one must experience discomfort or difficulty
Contributed by Ruby P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
fobro
I really like this. She did a really good job.
Mello Q
her voice need to be louder I can barely hear her sometimes