Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
Sit back,
Matter of fact,
Teasing, toying, turning, chatting,
Charming, hissing, playing the crowd
Play that song again
Another couple Klonopin,
A nod, a glance, a half-hearted bow
Oh such grace,
Oh such beauty,
And lipstick and callous and fishnets and malice
Oh darling,
You're a million ways to be cruel
You're a million ways to be cruel
You're a million ways to be cruel
I should,
I wish I could
Maybe if you were, I would
A list of standard issue regrets
One last eighty proof,
Slouching in the corner booth,
Baby it's as good as it gets
Oh such grace,
Oh such beauty,
So precious, suspicious, and charming and vicious,
Oh darling,
You're a million ways,
Oh darling,
You're a million ways to be cruel
You're a million ways to be cruel
You're a million ways to be cruel
Oh darling,
Oh darling, you're a million ways
Oh darling,
Oh darling you're a million ways,
Oh
Oh darling,
Oh darling you're a million ways to be
Oh oh oh oh
You're a million ways to be cruel
You're a million ways to be cruel
You're a million ways to be cruel
You're a million ways to be
Cruel
You're a million ways to be cruel
You're a million ways to be
Oh darling, you're a million ways to be cruel
Matter of fact,
Teasing, toying, turning, chatting,
Charming, hissing, playing the crowd
Play that song again
Another couple Klonopin,
A nod, a glance, a half-hearted bow
Oh such grace,
Oh such beauty,
And lipstick and callous and fishnets and malice
Oh darling,
You're a million ways to be cruel
You're a million ways to be cruel
You're a million ways to be cruel
I should,
I wish I could
Maybe if you were, I would
A list of standard issue regrets
One last eighty proof,
Slouching in the corner booth,
Baby it's as good as it gets
Oh such grace,
Oh such beauty,
So precious, suspicious, and charming and vicious,
Oh darling,
You're a million ways,
Oh darling,
You're a million ways to be cruel
You're a million ways to be cruel
You're a million ways to be cruel
Oh darling,
Oh darling, you're a million ways
Oh darling,
Oh darling you're a million ways,
Oh
Oh darling,
Oh darling you're a million ways to be
Oh oh oh oh
You're a million ways to be cruel
You're a million ways to be cruel
You're a million ways to be cruel
You're a million ways to be
Cruel
You're a million ways to be cruel
You're a million ways to be
Oh darling, you're a million ways to be cruel
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Sit back, matter fact, teasing, toying, turning, chatting, charming, hissing, playing the crowd Play that song again Another (...) A nod, a glance, a half-hearted bow
The blank (...) is klonopin. It a medicine for people who have panic attacks. Since I used to take it that word stuck out when I heard the song.
this song is amazing.. the cd comes out tomorrow! this guys rock! Do i even have 2 explain what this song means? lol.. all i know is after i hear this song i always sing to myself... zero zero zero zero cruel.. hahah
thanks foldsbaldwin! i learned something new
yeah, their performance on mad tv was awesome. the music rocks too, tho.
Hahahaha, I almost died laughing when I saw the music video for this...However, thesong is pretty cool too. Just gonna check some more of their stuff out :)
The music video is brilliant. It was made with a total of 13 pounds.
it didn't only cost a total of 13 bucks. the guys produced it without the record label's notion of it. and the best part is that it is already the most downloaded music video in history with over 3 million downloads! (three zero zero zero zero zero zero cruel)
Brilliant song with a catchy beat, one of those songs that gets stuck in your head, and the video is brilliant aswell, i think because its so simple that you gotta like it, and it was all done in the one take unlike all of todays modern "pop" videos.
This song is hilarious, charming, and very clever. I love it so much. The lyrics are self explanitory, and I think we've all felt this way about at least one person we've known in our lives.
And the video is the best thing I've ever seen in my life. I need to learn that dance. Damian looks so sexified in his suit!
Hahaha that's funny Misseverus! I was thinking about how hot he looked while I was watching it too! But ya this has to be the funniest vided ever! I've never been more entertained watching a music video before. All of their music is a lot of fun to listen to, I love it!