This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
Alcoholic kind of mood
Lose my clothes
Lose my lube
Cruising for a piece of fun
Looking out for number one
Different partner every night
So narcotic outta sight
What a gas
what a beautiful ass
And it all breaks down at the role reversal
Got the muse in my head she's universal
Spinnin' me round she's coming over me
And it all breaks down at the first rehearsal
Got the muse in my head she's universal
Spinnin' me round she's coming over me
Kind of buzz that lasts for days
Had some help from insect ways
Comes across all shy and coy
Just another nancy boy
Woman man or modern monkey
Just another happy junkie
Fifty pounds
Press my button
Going down
And it all breaks down at the role reversal
Got the muse in my head she's universal
Spinnin' me round she's coming over me
And it all breaks down at the first rehearsal
Got the muse in my head she's universal
Spinnin' me round she's coming over me
does his makeup in his room
Douse himself with cheap perfume
Eyeholes in a paper bag
Greatest lay I ever had
Kind of guy who mates for life
Gotta help him find a wife
We're a couple
When our bodies double
And it all breaks down at the role reversal
Got the muse in my head she's universal
Spinnin' me round she's coming over me
And it all breaks down at the first rehearsal
Got the muse in my head she's universal
Spinnin' me round she's coming over me
And it all breaks down at the role reversal
Got the muse in my head she's universal
Spinnin' me round she's coming over me
And it all breaks down at the first rehearsal
Got the muse in my head she's universal
Spinnin' me round she's coming over me
Lose my clothes
Lose my lube
Cruising for a piece of fun
Looking out for number one
Different partner every night
So narcotic outta sight
What a gas
what a beautiful ass
And it all breaks down at the role reversal
Got the muse in my head she's universal
Spinnin' me round she's coming over me
And it all breaks down at the first rehearsal
Got the muse in my head she's universal
Spinnin' me round she's coming over me
Kind of buzz that lasts for days
Had some help from insect ways
Comes across all shy and coy
Just another nancy boy
Woman man or modern monkey
Just another happy junkie
Fifty pounds
Press my button
Going down
And it all breaks down at the role reversal
Got the muse in my head she's universal
Spinnin' me round she's coming over me
And it all breaks down at the first rehearsal
Got the muse in my head she's universal
Spinnin' me round she's coming over me
does his makeup in his room
Douse himself with cheap perfume
Eyeholes in a paper bag
Greatest lay I ever had
Kind of guy who mates for life
Gotta help him find a wife
We're a couple
When our bodies double
And it all breaks down at the role reversal
Got the muse in my head she's universal
Spinnin' me round she's coming over me
And it all breaks down at the first rehearsal
Got the muse in my head she's universal
Spinnin' me round she's coming over me
And it all breaks down at the role reversal
Got the muse in my head she's universal
Spinnin' me round she's coming over me
And it all breaks down at the first rehearsal
Got the muse in my head she's universal
Spinnin' me round she's coming over me
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The song is about bisexuality, getting messed up and about doing a kickass rock song. :)
i totally agree, it's about being proud of ur sexuality. it shows that it doesn't matter if u like boys or girls, just 2 have fun.
brian molko is a very kewl nancy boy and hes not ashamed of it , and he shouldnt be. nancy boys are the coolest type of boys around coz they just dont care what others think of them!
the meaning of this song is pretty obvious and if someone didnt get it, you guys summed it up quite well. just wanted to say that, "eyeholes in a paper bag, greatest lay I ever had," is such a fun line. ::sigh:: brian i heart you..
Is no-one going to point out how its about casual sex - and lots of it? Just about every other line is about just going out and hacing a wildddd time and doing exactly what you want. Placebo all the way man...
@Cinnamon__Spider - most correct comment here.<br /> <br /> I remember when it came out, I used to select on the pub juke box all the time. <br /> <br /> I had a good idea of what he was on about, but as a heavy metal fan all my life, I couldn't get over how so very good this music was, and the fact that the lyrics were so racy to the religious freaks was cream on the top, even if, I am not gay.<br /> <br /> The bass guitar is just that good.
Like totally right on. Totally!
It's all about the lead singer who isn't afraid to be feminine. I think it's a great song even if you can't understand what he's saying.
brilliant song, the meanings put out by you lot are spot on!
i wrote a story about this song, influenced by a dream that i had. it was about meeting brian molko in a shoe shop and i asked him something, and he turned up his nose at me. When i met him, i think he hated me because i had blonde hair, or i looked too much like britney spears or something. i love the guy's image, but i get the idea that he is selfish. Does that come with the image? I dont know. i like it though. i like his hair.