Make Em Purr
Navigating Life's Labyrinth: Sage Francis Unveils Vulnerability and Solitude in 'Make Em Purr'
Lyrics
I was a lot more comfortable being vulnerable and open
The speaker used to feel more at ease expressing vulnerability when they were younger and the boundary between seriousness and humor was less defined.
When I was younger and it wasn't clear if I was or wasn't joking
Despite feeling more open before, many things in life are now broken, leading the speaker to adopt a "the fix is in" attitude, indicating a resignation to the situation.
But so much is broken, just like fuck it, the fix is in
If the speaker can't be openly visible anymore, they'll choose to remain hidden.
If i can't hide in plain sight anymore I'll just stay hidden
The speaker hasn't left their home in a while.
It's been a minute since I left this domicile
The speaker feels comfortable in their attire, regardless of current trends.
No need to change my outfit, I rock it like it's going out of style
There's no one around to judge the speaker's style choices.
It's not in style? Ain't no one here to tell me otherwise
It's harder to stay indoors during summertime, but most days feel similar in terms of routine.
It gets more difficult to stay inside during the summertime
The speaker avoids personal interactions and keeps themselves secluded.
But most of the time it's just like any other time
The speaker feels they need to buy groceries soon due to the food going bad.
Avoid personal interaction and human touch, shut the blinds
Cooking for oneself seems challenging, especially when following healthy recipes from various sources.
It's been a while since I left this bachelor pad
The convenience of frozen meals is appealing despite their lack of quality.
I need to go to the market soon cause the food is going bad
The speaker questions their own behavior and mental state, feeling a sense of disconnection.
The food is bad. I found it's difficult to just cook for one
The speaker hasn't left a secluded space for a month.
With healthy recipes, well, depending on what book they're from
A medical professional expressed concern about the speaker's health.
If you want to eat healthy you gotta dirty some dishes
The speaker values freedom but acknowledges the cost it comes with, leading to a self-imposed isolation.
The frozen dinners quickly ready to serve and it's so delicious
The speaker feels confined by financial obligations tied to their living situation.
It's not delicious, it's disgusting, but it satiates the hunger with a quickness
The speaker feels secure in their privacy and control over their living space.
And hey, at least it's something, at least it's something
The speaker finds solace in the company of pets despite a lack of human interaction.
At most it's nothing, fuck's wrong with me? I don't know, I'm just adjusting
The speaker has been in a state of isolation for an extended period without female companionship.
It's been a month since I left this cabin
The speaker prioritizes self-analysis over engaging with others.
The doctor was worried about a fever and other difficulties I've been having
The speaker reflects on trivial issues while acknowledging the privilege and problems of living in a first-world country.
She called me on Christmas, that was my gift
The speaker sarcastically presents themselves as elite, contrasting their situation with a glamorous party.
She was worried I might die, I said "I might die? No shit"
The speaker anticipates uncertainty in their 40s but asserts their determination to make the most of it.
It's been forever since I said something that I can't wiggle free from
The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the speaker's determination to make the most of their life in their 40s, despite uncertainties and past experiences.
If there's anything I cherish in this self-inflicted prison, it's freedom
-Comes at a cost so I'm private to a fault til I default
-On the loan for home, it's actually more like a vault
-No one knows the combo but little old me
-The head honcho, the holder of the key
-Alone, but never lonely
-It's been a millennia since I left this dominion
-Been in the company of any women
-At least I got my kittens
-Spent more cash on my cat than I did myself
-When he stopped eating, I took him to the vet so they could check his health
-They put a feeding tube into his neck
-I said "Please let this work cause if it doesn't I got nothing left"
-I didn't say that, but they saw that. Cat had my tongue
-I didn't speak at all, they told me to call back
-What, it wasn't weird I did nothing but stand right there?
-With a "fix this, money's no object" type stare
-It's been a year since I stepped into anyone else's private quarters
-I've been busy self-diagnosing disorders
-First world problems, yeah, USA, number one
-Top of the world, I'm in a tux and cummerbund
-Welcome everyone to the party of the century
-It's sure to be one for the books, no doubt, medical ones especially
-My 20's were a brawl, my 30's were a blur
-My 40's, I'm not so sure, but I'mma make 'em purr
-My 20's were a brawl, my 30's were a blur
-My 40's, I'm not so sure, but I'mma make 'em purr
-My 20's were a brawl, my 30's were a blur
-My 40's I'm not so sure, but I'mma make 'em purr
-And I'mma make 'em purr, but, but I'mma make 'em purr
-I'mma make 'em purr
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