Mood
Exploring Desire's Cycle: Hotel Etiquette's "Mood
Lyrics
I think I'm kind of in the mood to do that thing I always do
The speaker is inclined to engage in a familiar behavior.
I go out looking for attention, I only end up finding you
Despite seeking attention, the speaker consistently finds the same person.
Try to avoid it but the truth is I'm stupid and I just pretend
The speaker acknowledges their foolishness and pretense in avoiding the truth.
Like I'm caught up in something that I won't regret
The speaker pretends to be involved in something they anticipate regretting.
My tongue feels useless, my shoes are cement
Expressing discomfort, the speaker feels unable to communicate effectively.
How am I inside your room again?
The speaker questions how they find themselves in the other person's room again.
Yeah, I heard you're looking for a good time
There is knowledge that the other person is seeking a good time.
You got me thinking of the perfect way to waste mine
The speaker contemplates the perfect way to spend their time.
I guess I'm looking for a good time too
The speaker admits to also seeking a good time.
So you do what you do and I'll do about it
The speaker suggests letting each other do what they want without interference.
I think I'm kind of in the mood to do that thing I always do
Repetition of the desire to engage in a familiar behavior.
I go downtown to make you jealous
The speaker goes downtown with the intention of making the other person jealous.
I see you out with someone new
The speaker observes the other person with someone new.
I play it cool because the truth is I knew this would happen again
The speaker expected this situation to happen again and remains composed.
With someone from high school or one of my friends
The speaker reflects on the recurring cycle involving acquaintances from high school or friends.
The cycle repeats and it never makes sense girl
Expressing frustration as the cycle continues without making sense.
I think I forgot something in your room again
The speaker suggests leaving something in the other person's room intentionally or unintentionally.
Yeah, I heard you're looking for a good time
Reiteration of the other person seeking a good time.
You got me thinking of the perfect way to waste mine
The speaker continues to contemplate the best way to spend their time.
I guess I'm looking for a good time too
The speaker reconfirms their desire for a good time.
So you do what you do and I'll do about it
Repetition of the suggestion to let each other do what they want.
You do what you do and I'll do what I do
Emphasizing the idea of each person doing their own thing.
When we get to my room and give in to why we went out
The lyrics reference reaching a room, hinting at the culmination of their night out.
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