Lyrics
They say, fix up look sharp
Encouragement to improve appearance and demeanor.
You just gotta look the part
Emphasizing the importance of looking the part.
Look like the people that you see on the magazines
Conforming to societal ideals portrayed in magazines.
They say fix up look sharp
Reiteration of the need to improve and be sharp.
Gotta get that dollar in your wallet
Emphasizing the importance of financial success.
If you ever want to buy yourself any of life’s necessities
Linking financial success to life's necessities.
They say bottle it up , who cares who pronouns are
Critique of suppressing emotions for the sake of work.
You don’t need to be human whilst you work for me
Dehumanization in the context of employment.
They say bottle it up , laugh it off love
Dismissal of personal struggles with a demand for compliance.
Swallow yourself hole and maybe i’ll give you what you need
Submission for potential rewards, questioning self-worth.
Go Ahead fix up look sharp , Open your simple mind up
Encouragement to broaden one's perspective.
Maybe diversity is actually what you need
Suggesting the value of diversity for personal growth.
Go ahead fix up look sharp, what is it you’re so scared of
Encouragement to confront fears and insecurities.
Do i threaten your masculinity
Challenging traditional notions of masculinity.
FEEL ALIVE
Expressing the desire to feel alive.
Don’t kill the rest of us
Advising against harming others due to personal dissatisfaction.
Because you’re too dull to live
Criticizing those who lack vibrancy and zest for life.
Try again fix up look sharp , this worlds so fucking dull
Encouragement to reconsider and improve one's outlook.
Suits and ties and well maintained eyebrows
Critique of a monotonous and conventional world.
Try again fix up look sharp , put something in your nose
Suggesting unconventional actions to break monotony.
Flare your nostrils, show some skin , do whatever it is you need
Advocating for self-expression and individuality.
FEEL ALIVE
Reiteration of the desire to feel alive.
Don’t kill the rest of us
Warning against harming others due to personal dissatisfaction.
Because you’re too dull to live
Criticizing those lacking vitality and zest for life.
YOU ALL BORE ME SHITLESS
Expressing boredom with societal norms and expectations.
LAUGHTER IS CONTAGIOUS
Highlighting the contagious nature of laughter.
QUEERS ARE HERE
Acknowledging the presence and importance of the queer community.
TO INFECT YOUR MISERY
Positively framing the role of queers in challenging misery.
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