Lyrics
Run and hide, he’s here tonight
There is a sense of urgency or fear, prompting someone to run and hide because "he" is present tonight.
You get the feeling that he’d eat you alive
Implies a dangerous or threatening aura around "him," suggesting he could harm or overpower others.
Svengali eyes and holy clothes
Describes "his" captivating eyes and attire with a mysterious, influential quality, possibly alluding to manipulation.
You wish he wasn’t but he’s driving you home
Despite the discomfort, "he" is the one driving you home, indicating control or dominance in the relationship.
Hides his hands, avoids the light
Suggests that "he" conceals something, both physically (hands) and metaphorically (avoiding the light).
A dirty mind but he’s clean on the outside
Contrasts an outwardly clean appearance with a morally questionable mind, creating a paradox.
Pulls the strings and holds them tight
Metaphorically portrays "him" as a puppeteer, manipulating situations and people.
He’ll wrap you up and keep a hold of you all night
Indicates the possessive nature of "his" influence, suggesting a strong grip on others.
Mr. Clean, your life’s a fever dream
Addresses "Mr. Clean" directly, portraying life under his influence as a surreal and unsettling experience.
Never said he’s in love with you
Denies any explicit declaration of love from "him," introducing a sense of ambiguity or emotional distance.
Breaks your heart like you’d want him to
Suggests that "he" inflicts emotional pain intentionally, aligning with the desires or expectations of the person affected.
Always feels like he’s watching you
Highlights a constant feeling of surveillance or scrutiny from "him," fostering a sense of unease.
Mr. Clean, you’re just a fever dream
Reiterates the surreal nature of life with "Mr. Clean," emphasizing the dreamlike quality of the experience.
Never said he’s in love with you
Repeats the denial of love from "him," reinforcing emotional detachment or manipulation.
Breaks your heart like you’d want him to
Repeats the idea of intentional heartbreak, implying a sadistic pleasure in causing emotional pain.
Always feels like he’s watching you
Reiterates the perpetual feeling of being observed or controlled by "Mr. Clean."
Mr. Clean, you’re just a fever dream
Repeats the notion that life with "Mr. Clean" is a surreal and unsettling experience.
Never said he’s in love with you
Reiterates the lack of explicit love, suggesting a transactional or manipulative nature in the relationship.
Breaks your heart like you’d want him to
Repeats the idea of intentionally breaking hearts, reinforcing the theme of emotional manipulation.
Always feels like he’s watching you
Reiterates the constant feeling of being under scrutiny or observation by "Mr. Clean."
Mr. Clean, you’re just a fever dream
Affirms the surreal and unsettling nature of the relationship with "Mr. Clean," concluding the repetition.
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