Medieval Warfare

Unveiling Human Depths: Grimes' "Medieval Warfare" Meaning
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Lyrics

Baby I've been lookin' for a diamond

The singer expresses a desire for something precious and unattainable, symbolized by a diamond.

I could never touch it and it shines like ice

Emphasizing the allure of the diamond, which is out of reach but shines brilliantly.

Everything is written in the sky and

Suggesting a predetermined fate or destiny, where everything is written in the sky.

Baby you can have it if you say it nice

Implies that the precious thing can be obtained if the request is made in a pleasing manner.

Come on, baby, let's do somethin' ugly

Encouraging the idea of engaging in unconventional or taboo activities.

Somethin' you would never touch yourself

Suggesting involvement in something considered undesirable by conventional standards.

Now let it bleed from me

Metaphorically describing a willingness to sacrifice or endure for the desired outcome.

I just wanna see it come out

Expressing a desire to witness the outcome, even if it involves pain or sacrifice.


Are you big? Are you ugly?

Possibly questioning the listener's qualities of size and appearance, framed in a provocative manner.

Can you kill a man with your hands?

Putting forth a challenging question about the listener's capability to cause harm physically.

Are you hot? Do you want me?

Possibly inquiring about the listener's attractiveness and interest in the singer.

Think I don't understand?

Expressing doubt about the listener's understanding of the singer's intentions or desires.


Baby I've been sleepin' with a rifle

Revealing a sense of paranoia or fear, sleeping with a rifle for protection.

Shotgun, grapeshot, tryptophobe

Mentioning various types of ammunition, suggesting a preparedness for potential threats.

Baby I got somethin' you can stifle

Offering something that can suppress or control the singer, possibly in a metaphorical sense.

Tie me, I won't leave

Expressing a willingness to be restrained, implying a desire for control or submission.

Come on, baby, let's do somethin' pretty

Encouraging engagement in something aesthetically pleasing but unconventional.

Somethin' you would never touch yourself

Repeating the idea of participating in something considered undesirable for personal satisfaction.

Just let it bleed from me

Reiterating the willingness to endure pain or sacrifice for the desired outcome.

I just wanna make you come out

Expressing a desire to witness the outcome, even if it involves pain or sacrifice.


Are you big? Are you ugly?

Repeating the provocative questioning about the listener's size and appearance.

Can you kill a man with your hands?

Reiterating the challenging question about the listener's capability to cause physical harm.

Are you hot? Do you want me?

Repeating the inquiry about the listener's attractiveness and interest in the singer.

Think I don't understand?

Repeating the expression of doubt about the listener's understanding of the singer's intentions or desires.

Are you big? Are you ugly?

Continuing the provocative questioning about the listener's size and appearance.

Can you kill a man with your hands?

Continuing the challenging question about the listener's capability to cause physical harm.

Are you hot? Do you want me?

Continuing the inquiry about the listener's attractiveness and interest in the singer.

Think I don't understand?

Continuing to express doubt about the listener's understanding of the singer's intentions or desires.

Are you big? Are you ugly?

Repeating the provocative questioning about the listener's size and appearance.

Can you kill a man with your hands?

Reiterating the challenging question about the listener's capability to cause physical harm.

Are you hot? Do you want me?

Repeating the inquiry about the listener's attractiveness and interest in the singer.

Think I don't understand?

Repeating the expression of doubt about the listener's understanding of the singer's intentions or desires.

Are you big? Are you ugly?

Continuing the provocative questioning about the listener's size and appearance.

Can you kill a man with your hands?

Continuing the challenging question about the listener's capability to cause physical harm.

Are you hot? Do you want me?

Continuing the inquiry about the listener's attractiveness and interest in the singer.

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