Lyrics
Misanthropist,
The speaker identifies as a misanthropist, someone who dislikes or distrusts humanity.
I am begging you to stop this oppression
The speaker implores someone to cease their oppressive behavior.
It's like it's all you know, it's all you know
Highlighting that oppression seems to be the only behavior known to the person being addressed.
Besides the vaunting
Aside from boasting or bragging.
If this were a movie
If the situation were depicted in a movie...
Your whole scene screams vanity!
The person's entire demeanor exudes excessive pride and self-admiration.
Take your place!
An instruction or command for the person to assume their designated role or position.
Look at the camera
A directive to acknowledge the presence of an audience or observer (camera).
The light's on your face!
The spotlight is on the person; their actions are under scrutiny.
Nothing's the matter
Assurance that everything is fine when the person is in the spotlight.
When you're on the stage
Positive acknowledgment of the person's performance on stage.
No lines on the page
No prepared lines or script for the performance.
Yet your lips keep moving
Despite lack of substance, the person keeps talking or performing.
I find it interesting how clear I see your disregard for the things that you deem basic
Observation of the person's clear indifference to basic values or considerations.
So why are you wasting my time?
A question challenging why the speaker's time is being wasted by the person's behavior.
You're wasting my time
Reiteration that the person is consuming the speaker's time without purpose.
All your attention
All the person's focus is on themselves, as reflected in their actions.
Is in your reflection
The person's primary concern is their own image or appearance.
Looks are your friends
The person values looks and physical appearance as their companions.
That's what you said
Confirming that the person vocalized the importance of looks.
Well I'd shut your mouth
A suggestion to stop speaking, perhaps because what they say is not meaningful.
Cause they're all that you have
Emphasizing that looks are the only valuable thing the person possesses.
Starlet, you just remember
A reminder for the person to remember something, likely pertaining to their behavior or attitude.
Regardless what they've said
Regardless of others' opinions, the person cannot...
Nobody can...
Complete the thought, leaving the outcome or action unspecified.
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