Lyrics for Androgyny as interpreted by Metal6Hell6Maker6

Androgyny Lyrics
When everything is going wrong
And you can't see the point in going on
Well nothing in life is set in stone
There's nothing that can't be turned around

Nobody wants to feel alone
And everybody wants to love someone
Out of the tree go pick a plum
Why can't we all just get along?

Boys in the girls room
Girls in the men's room
You free your mind in your androgyny
Boys in the parlor
They're getting harder
I'll free your mind and your androgyny

No sweeter a taste that you could find
Than fruit hanging ripe upon the vine
There's never been an oyster so divine
A river deep that never runs dry

The birds and bees they hum along
Like treasures they twinkle in the sun
Get on board and have some fun
Take what you need to turn you on

Behind closed doors and under stars
It doesn't matter where you are
Collecting jewels that catch your eye
Don't let a soulmate pass you by

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vamprocker
07-02-2002

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I can't believe no one has commented this song! Anyway, I really love this song because it has a good message. "Behind closed doors" and "Don't let a soulmate pass you by" are my favortie lines because I think they're about someone being afraid to come out with their sexual preference. I can relate to this song and I really love it.

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ConfuzedandLonley
07-07-2002

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I always just thought it was someone admitting to themself they are bisexual, wich is quite close to you're interpretation, but this is an amazing song.


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vamprocker
07-08-2002

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Yes, that's basiclly what I meant. lol

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Riko
07-08-2002

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I think it's about looking past any labels and finding love wherever you can.

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palefaced
07-24-2002

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The first time I saw the video to this song, I really connected with it. Since then I've realised that I'm bisexual so it means alot to me. Now I look like someone out of the video, which is a bit scary. And shirley manson is gorgeous if you don't mind me saying. ^_^ I think the song is about androgyny (really??) but that's all I know.

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the mad pumpkin
07-24-2002

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this really is a cool song. i fell in love with it the first time i heard it on radio. i agree with everybody that it's about sexuality and being bisexual myself, i can really identify with it. i think it's not just about coming out into the open about it, but also, it doesn't matter if you're a closet bisexual or homosexual, or if you're open about it, just go ahead and love and don't ever let love pass you by just because other ppl might not approve of it. it's not the gender that matters, it's the love.
and it doesn't matter what ppl think or say, just do it and "have some fun".

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KiTcAt
08-22-2002

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I really love the beat to this song, it's very catchy. Shirley Manson(the lead singer) has a really nice voice, you could tell it apart from all the other singers.

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IveBeenFuzzed
09-12-2002

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Awesome song, good album....i listened to it the whole time i was in London......makes ya wanna break stuff! : )

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SomeGirl_Jadzia
03-10-2003

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Yeah, Garbage is the bomb. I love all of their songs.This one is one of my favs. Go Shirley!

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SomeGirl_Jadzia
03-10-2003

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Woo hoo! Garbage rules!

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FeyTH
03-16-2003

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I agree with Riko. My opinion: don't limit yourself by only choosing one gender and if you do: don't judge others with another sexual preference than yours.
It's a great song!!

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bopton
04-02-2003

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I think that this song is about not being afraid to express who you are and to live life to its fullest

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a-girl
04-18-2003

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I think Riko's totally right. It's about fluid sexuality.

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Kryptonite21
06-23-2003

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"Everyone has both a female and male part. One rules, but the other can’t be canceled. Boys and girls together... an ideal situation."
- Shirley Manson

"I dream a lot about being a boy. I don't know whether it's because our new single is called 'Androgyny,' but for some reason, in the last couple of weeks, I've been dreaming that I'm this weird, freaky-looking guy."
- Shirley Manson

LOL. Guess it's not about what you think...

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mourningthebestofme
07-07-2003

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i agree with the message of freedom to love whomever you please, and giving in to what feels right for you. it's tragic that some homo- or bisexuals feel the need to worry about how people see them just because of who they love.

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octoberclown
05-08-2004

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This song is *very* strong with the sexual undertones. Birds and bees, guys getting harder, collecting jewels and so forth, you can really tell. But the great thing about it is, it never specifies which sex this point of view is coming from, and which sex it's being directed to. I think this has got to be one of the most open songs I've ever heard, because you can really make what you want of it.

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hippie-chick
10-17-2004

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ha ha ha ha tasha iz AMAZED wat this song it bout! *:P it'z groovi aye!

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Renholder
11-07-2004

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All of you have great ideas, but you are all focusing on sexual "preference." I think this somgs talks about sexual identity as well as sexual preference. I think that there is a message in this songs to those who are gender dyshporic, "transsexuality." "Boys in the girls room, Girls in the men's room, You free your mind in your androgyny," I think refering to those unfortunate souls born in one body but having the sexual identity of the opposite. FTM's are generally more succesful with transition, and therefore overlooked, but MTF's are ridiculed, subjected to hate and violence and it's sad. She's trying say why do we have to judge, "Oh, she used to be a man," who cares, because she has always seen herself as a woman, just born into the wrong body. Just my view, and one I can identify with. ^_^

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PerfectHarmony
11-11-2004

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I completely agree, it seems to be to be describing the predicament of a gender confused person, somebody who, as Renholder describes, are simply born into the wrong body.

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DustinBeyette
02-23-2005

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Well, if not a inward reflective stated song, maybe Manson is saying something about society in general. How a lot of people can be.

"Boys in the girls room
Girls in the men's room"

I notice that the word "girls" is used twice, but in the first sentance there is "boys", and in the second one, "men" is used. I think it's like, immature fellows easily get interested in immature girls who easily get interested in mature fellows. And if this is the real meaning of the chorus, I don't think it's necessarily saying mature fellows are a rarity. I think it's just saying it could be both ways. Like, for instance:
"Whores in the dudes' room,
dudes in the ladies room"

Has anyone heard the new single off "Bleed like me"? I haven't really focused on the lyrical aspect of it yet, but I think the music behind the vocals sound god awful. But when I first heard Marilyn Manson's mOBSCENE single, I didn't like the sound of the (virtually about two notes away from being) exact same guitar riff either, and the rest of the album sounded totally different and better. I hope history repeats and I end up loving what garbage has in store for us.

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starfaery
03-03-2005

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It's about being comfortable with both, your male, and feemale part of you.

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Scandi
04-11-2005

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It's cool how the sex references are so traditional but the message is very much of our time. I'm don't only think that it's about sexuality though, it's about the way you see yourself and other people. How you identify yourself in terms of gender, not just sexuality.

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hernocturnalmajesty
05-25-2005

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I totally agree Shrirley's attitude about sex. It's really a "break free from society" kind of song. I find this interesting because humans naturally find androgynous people the most attractive. But society and the media and whatnot has greatly influenced our views of what's "attractive" and "ideal". So "free your mind" seems fitting. It's like saying "forget what society has brainwashed you with and be natural". I love it.

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Marmalade_Chainsaw
05-25-2005

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This is such an amazing song! I can relate to it in more ways than one, and it's really liberating. Garbage is a great band, rock on!

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InfidelityWeTrust
02-06-2006

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All of the above are valid. But for the none sexually confused it is still cool to listen to as just a song about trying to find someone who you wanna be with regardless of rules and perceptions set by society regarding race or socioeconomic class etc and just being a man and going for what you want without being afraid. "Free your Androgyny" she tells her atypical potential mate.

After "A river deep that never runs dry" She says "What you need" repeatedly. If you listen to this with earphones on in stereo it sounds like she's floating slowly around your head. maybe a reference to the birds and bees, or am i overestimating their wit reading into it too much. Nah, i think they meant it. I love that part.

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