Lyrics
She's not a girl who misses much
Describing a woman who is not emotionally affected easily.
Do do do do do do, oh yeah
Repetition without clear meaning, possibly emphasizing a casual attitude.
She's well acquainted with the touch of the velvet hand
The woman is familiar with gentle touch, perhaps implying experience.
Like a lizard on a window pane
Using a metaphor to describe the smooth and effortless movement.
The man in the crowd with the multicoloured mirrors
Depicting a man with flashy accessories in the crowd.
On his hobnail boots
Describing the man's boots with hobnails, suggesting a tough exterior.
Lying with his eyes while his hands are busy
Suggesting the man is deceitful, appearing calm while being busy with his hands.
Working overtime
Indicating a person working excessively, possibly on dubious activities.
A soap impression of his wife which he ate
Reference to a distorted image of his wife, consumed and then given away.
And donated to the National Trust
The distorted image is donated to the National Trust, possibly commenting on societal values.
I need a fix 'cause I'm going down
Expressing a need for a fix, possibly referring to a desire for drugs or a remedy.
Down to the bits that I left uptown
Going down to the lower parts of the city, seeking something left behind.
I need a fix cause I'm going down
Reiteration of the need for a fix, emphasizing a downward spiral.
Mother Superior jumped the gun
Repetition of "Mother Superior jumped the gun," unclear but may suggest premature actions.
Mother Superior jumped the gun
-Mother Superior jumped the gun
-Mother Superior jumped the gun
-Mother Superior jumped the gun
-Mother Superior jumped the gun
-Happiness (is a warm gun)
Introduction of the concept that happiness is compared to a warm gun, with accompanying onomatopoeias.
Bang Bang Shoot Shoot
-Happiness (is a warm gun, momma)
-Bang Bang Shoot Shoot
-(When I hold you in my arms)
Expressing satisfaction and a sense of invulnerability when holding someone.
Oh, oh yeah!
-And when I feel my finger on your trigger
-Oh, oh yeah!
-I know nobody can do me no harm
-Oh, oh yeah!
-Happiness (is a warm gun, momma)
Reiteration of the idea that happiness is a warm gun, with emphasis on shooting.
Bang Bang Shoot Shoot
-Happiness (is a warm gun)
-Bang Bang Shoot Shoot
-Yes it is, gun!
-Happiness (is a warm gun)
-Bang Bang Shoot Shoot
-Happiness (is a warm gun)
-is a warm gun, yeah!
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