Lyric discussion by Aquarius121 

Cover art for Learning lyrics by Perfume Genius

I think the "me" in this song represents the world.

"No one will answer your prayers until you take off that dress" - no one will do anything for you and you won't get anywhere if you're aiming for showbiz or the music biz unless you exploit yourself sexually. Okay, that's an exaggeration, but in many ways it can be true.

"No one will hear all your crying until you take your last breath" - it seems like too many people go uncared for and ignored until they die.

So yeah, it's a simple song and nothing that's never been said before, but I love it anyways.

agreed! i like that the world is being personified this way through just the word "me"