Freak
sub urban Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴Welcome to our freak show, come meet my monsters
Oh, such a fine collection of stranger things
My patience running thinner on this melting clock
Cerebrum jailed with thoughts most would consider rot
To think you're any different from an animal
A creature sick as you should be put down
But I can't help myself
Ooh-na-na-na-na, ooh-na-na-na-na
Ooh-na-na-na-na, ooh-na-na-na-na
Welcome to our freak show, come meet my monsters
Oh, such a fine collection of stranger things
Please, don't hide your imperfections
Nature took two tries to make the man in white
No, I don't mind, you are a beauty
Not temptation, you're my creation
Freak o' Friday night, know I'm the main attraction
Basket acrobat, they wanna see some action
Tinkering with my design, twist and tame my feral mind
Play with me 'til you've found another toy
Let me be your freak show, I could be your favorite monster
Rattle my whole cage, remind me why I can't be fostered
Let me be your freak show, I could be your favorite monster
Lock me up, don't let me out 'cause you know I can't help myself
Ooh-na-na-na-na, ooh-na-na-na-na
Ooh-na-na-na-na, ooh-na-na-na-na
Welcome to our freak show, come meet my monsters
Oh, such a fine collection of stranger things
You're wasting, you're wasting all
Of your time finding a cure when there's no disease
You're wasting, you're wasting all
Of your talent on an audience that sees a freak
Ooh-na-na-na-na, ooh-na-na-na-na
Ooh-na-na-na-na
Can't help myself
Welcome to our freak show, come meet my monsters
Oh, such a fine collection of stranger things
Overall Meaning
The song "Freak" by Sub Urban;REI AMI is an interesting take on the idea of individuality and self-acceptance. The song starts with the chorus inviting the listener to come and witness the freak show and meet the monsters. The monsters here represent people who are different and don't conform to society's ideas of normalcy. The singer acknowledges that people with such quirks may be ostracized from society, but to him, they are beautiful and unique creatures.
The first verse of the song talks about the singer's struggle with the passing of time, and with thoughts that he harbors within his cerebrum, thoughts that most people will find disturbing. He tells himself that the people he sees in the world are no different from animals, and a sick creature like him should be put down, but he can't help himself. The chorus then repeats, reiterating that he wants people to accept themselves and their uniqueness.
The second verse of the song takes a different direction; here, the singer transforms from the outsider to the master of the freak show. He invites the listener to come watch him perform as the main attraction. He claims to be able to tame his feral mind and asks the listener to play with him until they find another toy. The chorus repeats again, with the singer now making it clear that it's not the monster that is the problem, but society and its norms.
Overall, the song's message is about accepting who you are, no matter how different or weird it may seem to others. The use of monsters and freak show theatrics highlights how society can place a label on those who do not fit into a "normal" category. Still, at the end of the day, they can be the ones who make our world a little bit more exciting.
Line by Line Meaning
Welcome to our freak show, come meet my monsters
We welcome you to our world of oddities, where you can meet all the peculiar creatures we have collected.
Oh, such a fine collection of stranger things
We take pride in the unique and unusual qualities of the beings we have gathered.
My patience running thinner on this melting clock
My patience is dwindling as time seems to slip away.
Cerebrum jailed with thoughts most would consider rot
My mind is imprisoned by thoughts that many would find disturbing or unsavory.
To think you're any different from an animal
You are no different from an animal in my eyes.
A creature sick as you should be put down
Someone as strange and disgusting as you should be eliminated or dealt with.
But I can't help myself
Despite this, I cannot resist being fascinated and enchanted by you.
Please, don't hide your imperfections
Please do not attempt to conceal your flaws or abnormalities.
Nature took two tries to make the man in white
It took two attempts for nature to create the perfect human.
No, I don't mind, you are a beauty
No, I don't mind your unique features, as I find your appearance beautiful.
Not temptation, you're my creation
I did not create you out of temptation, but instead out of the desire to bring a new creation into existence.
Freak o' Friday night, know I'm the main attraction
On Friday nights, the main focus is on the weird and unusual, and I am the main attraction.
Basket acrobat, they wanna see some action
They want to see a skilled performer balance and contort their body in a basket.
Tinkering with my design, twist and tame my feral mind
I am constantly changing myself and trying to control my wild thoughts and behaviors.
Play with me 'til you've found another toy
Engage with me until someone or something more interesting comes along.
Let me be your freak show, I could be your favorite monster
Allow me to be your source of entertainment, as I could become your preferred creature to behold.
Rattle my whole cage, remind me why I can't be fostered
Disrupt my entire being to remind me why I cannot be raised or nurtured in a traditional manner.
Lock me up, don't let me out 'cause you know I can't help myself
Keep me captive, as you know I will inevitably become wild and uncontrollable if left to my own devices.
You're wasting, you're wasting all
You are wasting all of your time and resources.
Of your time finding a cure when there's no disease
You are trying to find a solution to a problem that does not exist or cannot be solved.
Of your talent on an audience that sees a freak
You are wasting your skill and abilities on an audience that only sees someone different or bizarre.
Can't help myself
I cannot resist the urge to engage with the weird and peculiar.
Welcome to our freak show, come meet my monsters
Once again, we welcome you to our collection of abnormal beings.
Oh, such a fine collection of stranger things
We are proud of the unique and unusual creatures we have gathered, as they are truly special and one-of-a-kind.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Danny Maisonneuve, Sarah Yeeun Lee
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