Midas in Reverse
Midas in Reverse: Unveiling the Seductive Dance of Power and Love
Lyrics
It's a lie no blushes for baby
Expressing that a statement is false, with no shame for the person referred to as "baby."
She told me that ain't nice
She disapproves of the speaker's behavior, emphasizing that it's not nice.
You want a flower 'cause pleasure equals power
Suggesting a desire for gifts in exchange for pleasure, questioning the listener ("Fraulein").
Don't you, Fraulein?
Challenging the listener, possibly a woman, with the term "Fraulein" and asking if she wants gifts.
I want someone to face it
Expressing a desire for acceptance without judgment.
To take me as I am
Desiring acceptance for who the speaker is, without pretense.
Don't wanna lie and tell you
Not wanting to lie but acknowledging the speaker is not a perfect person.
That I am a better man
Admitting that the speaker is not a better person, being honest about flaws.
Roses, candy, engagement rings
Mentioning traditional romantic gifts and questioning the necessity of societal games.
Why must we play these games?
Questioning the need for playing romantic or social games.
Don't trust me baby 'cause my heart is a stone
Advising not to trust the speaker due to a cold-hearted nature.
Don't cry your eyes out that lust makes me cold
Warning against being emotionally attached, as the speaker is indifferent to lust.
I am powered by instinct and I won't be told
Expressing independence and resistance to external influence.
Don't touch me sugar 'cause I'll take your gold
Discouraging physical contact, as the speaker is motivated by personal gain ("take your gold").
Love is nothin' much to me
Stating that love holds little significance for the speaker.
Don't get your dander up
Advising against getting upset or angry.
This one's rotten to the core (now come on)
Describing oneself as morally corrupt or decadent.
Midas in reverse I want to steal it come on
Expressing a desire to reverse the legendary King Midas' ability, possibly to steal or take away.
Midas always seductin' angel you will fall for me
Portraying the speaker as always seducing, predicting the listener will fall for them.
Midas in reverse I want to feel it come on
Reiterating the desire to reverse Midas' touch, wanting to feel the impact.
Midas always seductin' angel
Continuing the theme of seduction, emphasizing the speaker as a captivating force.
Why must we play these games?
Repeating the question about societal games and their necessity.
My fleshammer is comin' down on you
Metaphorically threatening with a "fleshammer," indicating a forceful impact.
I'll flunk you out of obedience school
Expressing the ability to disrupt conventional obedience and societal norms.
An exterminating angel my love is a bitch
Describing the speaker's love as destructive, using the metaphor of an exterminating angel.
My love gun's not a gentleman
Stating that the speaker's love is not gentle, comparing it to a "love gun."
Trigger finger's itch
Indicating a readiness for action or confrontation, with an itchy trigger finger.
Love is nothin' much to me
Reiterating that love holds little significance for the speaker.
Don't get your dander up
Advising against getting upset or angry, repeating the sentiment from line 16.
This one's rotten to the core (now come on)
Reiterating the moral corruption or decay mentioned in line 17.
Midas in reverse I want to steal it come on
Repeating the desire to reverse Midas' touch, expressing a desire to steal.
Midas always seductin' angel you will fall for me
Reiterating the theme of constant seduction, predicting the listener's fall.
Midas in reverse I want to feel it come on
Repeating the desire to reverse Midas' touch, expressing a desire to feel the impact.
Midas always seductin' angel
Reiterating the theme of constant seduction, predicting the listener's fall.
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