Satellite
Satellite Dreams: Suburban Love and Rebellion
Lyrics
Suburban kid, ya got no name
Referring to a person as a suburban kid with no name, suggesting a lack of individual identity.
Two ton(e) baby and ya got no brain
Describing the person as overweight ("two ton(e) baby") and implying a lack of intelligence ("got no brain").
I bet you're only happy in suburban dreams
Suggesting that the person is only happy in an idealized suburban setting, possibly criticizing a shallow or conformist mindset.
But I'm only laughing cause you ain't in my scheme
The speaker finds amusement or satisfaction because the person is not part of their plans or lifestyle.
Hey baby
Repetition of expressing love, possibly sarcastic or insincere, indicating a mocking tone.
I love you
-I love you
-I love you
-I only ever listen when you're on the phone
The speaker only pays attention when the person is on the phone, highlighting a lack of genuine interest or connection.
From your safety where you sit at home
Pointing out the person's safety in their home, implying a lack of engagement with the world or real experiences.
When I got nothin' better to do
When the speaker has nothing else to do, they turn to the person on the phone.
Then there is always you
Suggesting that the person is a default option for the speaker when there's boredom.
Cause you're good for my shoe
Expressing the person's utility as being "good for my shoe," possibly indicating they serve a practical or expendable purpose.
Hey baby
Repetition of expressing love with a tone that might be ironic or insincere.
I love you
-I love you
-I love you
-I'm in love
Expressing being in love, with a sarcastic tone asking if the other person can feel it.
Yeah in love
-Oh, can't you feel it?
-No I don't like where you come from
Expressing dislike for the person's origin, calling it a mere "satellite of London."
It's just a satellite of London
Suggesting the person's insignificance or lack of importance in comparison to London.
And when you look me in the eye
When looked in the eye, the speaker wants to convey the desire for death, indicating a sense of despair or detachment.
Just remember that I want to die
-Hey baby
Repetition of expressing love, possibly maintaining a sarcastic or insincere tone.
I love you
-I love you
-I love you
-You're the name but you can't tell
Referring to the person as the nameless one who can't discern or understand.
Lookin' like you just came outta hell
Commenting on the person's appearance, possibly implying a chaotic or disheveled look.
How did ya figure that'd you'd any use?
Questioning the person's usefulness, suggesting they have no purpose.
All you're gonna get is my abuse
Indicating that the only response the person will get is the speaker's abuse or criticism.
Hey baby
Repetition of expressing love, with a tone that may be mocking or insincere.
I love you
-I love you
-I love you
-I love you
Reiterating love for the person, maintaining a tone that could be interpreted as sarcastic or insincere.
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