The Narcissist
Unveiling the Facade: The Deceptive Allure of Narcissism
Lyrics
Yeah (Let's go!)
Expression of agreement or enthusiasm to proceed
Superficial and it's all that we see
Commentary on a world focused on surface appearances
The obsessive vanity
Reference to excessive self-love and preoccupation with one's appearance
You think you're just like me
Addressing someone who believes they are similar to the speaker
You think you got it all
Emphasizing the person's belief in having everything but predicting their downfall
You think you got it all
-And now you're gonna fall
-And now you're gonna fall
-Yeah
Reiteration of the speaker's stance
Don't tell me how to feel
Rejecting external influence on emotions
I'm just trying to heal
Expressing a desire for healing
You make me wanna bang my head up on the steel
Frustration leading to a physical reaction
This is a young person's game
Acknowledging the youthful nature of certain activities
And I'm not tryna hate
Clarifying the lack of hatred but an acknowledgment of incompatibility
But you can no longer play
Highlighting restrictions on participation due to perceived inadequacies
You're gettin' stopped at the gate
-Your power's from what they think
Stating that the person's influence comes from others' opinions
Beauty is only skin deep
Emphasizing the superficiality of beauty
And all your talkin' is cheap
Dismissing the value of the person's talk
Go with the rest of the sheep!
Encouraging conformity with societal norms
Well I have somebody too
Hinting at having another romantic interest
And it's not gonna be you
Expressing uncertainty about a relationship
Or maybe I really don't!
-But maybe I really do?
-(Incongruent with your words)
Criticizing the person for incongruence, foolishness, and an absurd persona
(Now you blew it, does it hurt?)
-(Narcissist and dumb as dirt)
-(Your whole schtick is just absurd)
-You think you're Barbie
Comparing the person to Barbie, asserting their insignificance
But you're nobody
-You ain't it, honey
-So just get off me!
-Superficial and it's all that we see
Repetition of earlier themes with added intensity
The obsessive vanity
-You think you're just like me
-You think you got it all
-You think you got it all
-And now you're gonna fall
-And now you're gonna fall
-Yeah
Reiteration of the speaker's stance
See there you go again
Reflecting on broken promises, pain, and the end of a relationship
A picture by the bed
-I'm going crazy at the thought of all you said
-But at the end of the day
-You never do what you say
-You think that love is a game
-And you take joy in my pain
-We were supposed to be free
-I thought it was meant to be
-But now the world gets to see
-The body under the sheets
-But now it's over, we're through
Acknowledging the finality of the breakup and rejecting future possibilities
Got something better to do
-There'll never be "me and you"
-That dream will never come true
-(Incongruent with your words)
Reiteration of criticism and dismissal, emphasizing the person's lack of significance
(Now you blew it, does it hurt?)
-(Narcissist and dumb as dirt)
-(Your whole schtick is just absurd)
-You think you're Barbie
-But you're nobody
-You ain't it, honey
-So just get off me!
-(Incongruent with your words)
Final repetition and emphasis on the person's insignificance and the need to distance
(Now you blew it, does it hurt?)
-(Narcissist and dumb as dirt)
-(Your whole schtick is just absurd)
-YOU THINK YOU'RE BARBIE
-BUT YOU'RE NOBODY
-YOU AIN'T IT, HONEY
-SO JUST GET OFF ME
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