Michelle Pfeiffer
Ethel Cain Lyrics
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Wholly mad and half undressed
I love the way it always feels to miss you
I tell all my friends every thing you do
A sick obsession that I still try to prove
But it's no good, 'cause who am I without you
And home's not home unless you're there
And I'll never be ready but I don't careWide awake all night thinking about you
Do you think of me too?
I hate to let you go, but if I don't then we both know
I'll bury us both, fed to the night as ghosts
I keep on losing track of time
'Cause what's the point if you're not by my side?
I told my mom about you, she just laughed
Driving with my eyes closed, hope I crash
Maybe we could be together in another life
Maybe this could be forever in another timeline
But right now, I gotta pack my bags
And I won't even miss you tomorrow
'Cause home's not home unless you're there
And I'll never be ready but I don't care
Wide awake all night thinking about you
Do you think of me too?
I hate to let you go, but if I don't then we both know
I'll bury us both, fed to the night as ghosts
Washed out days and stone cold nights
Best goddamn days of your whole life
Jack the car and let it ride
Kicking it, baby, we'll survive
I'm all run and you're all fight (fight)
Tangling with Jesus Christ
Total ruin idolized
But the kids will be alright
'Cause home's not home unless you're there
And I'll never be ready but I don't care
Wide awake all night thinking about you
Do you think of me too?
I hate to let you go, but if I don't then we both know
I'll bury us both, fed to the night as ghosts (as ghosts)
Overall Meaning
The song "Michelle Pfeiffer" by Ethel Cain is a melancholic ode to a love that has passed. The lyrics convey a sense of longing and desperation as the singer struggles to come to terms with the end of their relationship. The first stanza sets the scene with the image of the West as a place of escapism, but also one where the singer feels lost and vulnerable. The line "Wholly mad and half undressed" suggests a state of emotional turmoil and disarray. The following line "I love the way it always feels to miss you" shows that despite the pain of separation, the singer still holds onto their love for their partner. However, the line "A sick obsession that I still try to prove" suggests that their love may have become unhealthy and destructive.
The second stanza continues this theme of longing and inability to let go. The line "And home's not home unless you're there" shows that the singer feels incomplete without their partner. They also express their hope that their partner thinks about them too, indicating a desire for reconciliation. However, the line "I hate to let you go, but if I don't then we both know I'll bury us both, fed to the night as ghosts" reveals a sense of resignation and acceptance that their love may be doomed.
The final stanza is more hopeful, with the lines "Kicking it, baby, we'll survive...the kids will be alright." The image of the couple stealing a car and "letting it ride" suggests a spirit of rebellion and wildness, but also a sense of determination to overcome their struggles. The choice of Michelle Pfeiffer as the title of the song is unclear, although it may suggest a longing for glamour and stardom, or a reference to her roles in films about lost love.
Line by Line Meaning
And everything's easier way out west
Life is simpler in a different environment, like the western region of the country.
Wholly mad and half undressed
Being crazy and partially naked is an exciting and freeing feeling.
I love the way it always feels to miss you
The pain of missing you is a constant reminder of how much I care about you.
I tell all my friends every thing you do
I can't help but share every detail of your life with others because I want them to understand how important you are to me.
A sick obsession that I still try to prove
I'm aware that my infatuation with you is unhealthy, but I continue to pursue you anyways.
But it's no good, 'cause who am I without you
Without you, I feel lost and incomplete, and everything else seems pointless.
And home's not home unless you're there
My home only feels like a safe haven when you're with me.
And I'll never be ready but I don't care
I know I'm not prepared for the challenges that come with loving you, but I'm willing to take the risk.
Wide awake all night thinking about you
I can't sleep because thoughts of you keep me up at night.
Do you think of me too?
I wonder if you care about me as much as I care about you.
I hate to let you go, but if I don't then we both know
I don't want to say goodbye to you, but I acknowledge that it might be the best decision for both of us.
I'll bury us both, fed to the night as ghosts
If I don't let go of you, I'll continue to haunt my memories of our time together.
I keep on losing track of time
My love for you has caused me to lose focus of time passing.
'Cause what's the point if you're not by my side?
Without you, life loses its significance to me.
I told my mom about you, she just laughed
My mom doesn't understand my passion for you and it makes me feel alone.
Driving with my eyes closed, hope I crash
I'm not in the right mindset when driving and I wouldn't mind getting into an accident.
Maybe we could be together in another life
I'm still holding onto the idea that we could be together in the future, even if it's not in this lifetime.
Maybe this could be forever in another timeline
In a separate reality, we could be together and make it last forever.
But right now, I gotta pack my bags
It's time for me to move on and leave you behind.
And I won't even miss you tomorrow
Despite my love for you, I'm ready to let go and move on from our relationship.
Washed out days and stone cold nights
Life has felt colorless and lonely without you.
Best goddamn days of your whole life
Describing the time spent with you as the best days of my life.
Jack the car and let it ride
I'm going to take a wild ride and not worry about the consequences.
Kicking it, baby, we'll survive
Together we'll be able to overcome any obstacle.
I'm all run and you're all fight (fight)
I'm always running away from our problems, while you're the one who wants to confront them.
Tangling with Jesus Christ
Comparing our problems to a fight with a deity, as we struggle with insurmountable issues.
Total ruin idolized
Despite the damage our love has caused, it's still something to be admired and even revered.
But the kids will be alright
Despite everything, we'll be able to make it through and the future will be bright for us.
As ghosts (as ghosts)
Describing how our past relationship will haunt us as ghosts, constantly reminding us of what could have been.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Hayden Silas Anhedonia, Aaron Jennings Puckett
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