Racoon
Racoon - You or Me lyrics
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"It's You Or Me" by Racoon, released in March 2024, is the second single from their upcoming all-English album. The song is a catchy rock tune with a cynical undercurrent.
Lyrically, the song tackles our culture of excess and the "more is more" mentality. Lines like "Give me a bucket for my joy / I'll throw my joy up in the bucket" paint a picture of people desperately seeking happiness through material possessions. The singer confronts empty promises and the constant chatter that bombards us.
The chorus is a blunt declaration of "It's you or me" which can be interpreted in a few ways. It could represent the competitive nature of consumerism, the feeling that you have to grab what you can before someone else does. There's also a hint of a strained relationship, where one person's desires clash with the other's.
The song isn't all negativity though. The melody is energetic and keeps you engaged, and the repeated line "I'm not alone, there's many, many me's" offers a sense of solidarity with others who see through the materialistic facade.
Here's a quick breakdown of the song's pros and cons:
Pros:
- Catchy melody
- Thought-provoking lyrics about consumerism
- Energetic vibe
Cons:
- Lyrics can be a bit cynical
- The message isn't exactly subtle
Overall, "It's You Or Me" is a well-crafted song with a strong message. Whether you agree with its perspective or not, it's definitely a song that will get you thinking.
If you're a fan of Racoon's previous work, or if you enjoy rock music with a bit of bite, then you'll likely enjoy this song
Take a lot of salt Promises on hold And talk a lot, talk a lot, talk a lot Do not listen Will not give in Right or not, no matter what, no matter what Shoulders up and I toughen up as I walk around, I walk around, I walk around Huff and puff as I strut my stuff You won’t get me down, you won’t get me down I’ll stand my ground Give me a bucket for my joy I’ll throw my joy up in the bucket I’m not alone, yeah there’s many, many me’s Give me a bucket for my joy I’ll throw my joy up in that bucket I’m not afraid to burn what I believe It’s you or me, It’s you or me It’s you or me, It’s you or me Take a lot of salt Stuff that face full of certainties, or allergies from overseas Promises on hold, the story will unfold Eventually, no honestly, take this from me An ego cuts like a knife We trust, electricity, of you and me, it’s chemistry All those paper cuts, they sure do hurt a lot Simplicity is what we need, yeah definitely Give me a bucket for my joy I’ll throw my joy up in a bucket. I’m not alone, there’s many, many me’s Give me a bucket for my joy I’ll throw my joy up in a bucket I’m not afraid to burn what you believe Because it’s you or me, It’s you or me It’s you or me, It’s you or me Take a lot of salt Put your promises on hold And don’t talk so much don’t talk so much, no don’t talk so much Try to listen Every now and then just give in But don’t trust your gut, no matter what, you gotta trust my gut Give me a bucket for my joy I’ll throw my joy up in a bucket ‘Cause no matter what, we’ll die alone, you’ll see So give me a bucket for my joy While I tell you all to fuck it In the end, you know, you know it’s gonna be
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- Country: Netherlands
- Lyrics published with permission
- racoon.nl
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