Mind Your Manners Lyrics and Interpretation

Bonesmagoo

Here’s my best attempt at interpreting the lyrics: I believe the song is about how it is somehow considered rude to condemn religion or even openly confess disbelief despite the deplorable actions of the church such as child rape. We can find fulfillment without relying on faith. We might not have another chance at life, or ever understand it, which is why we shouldn't squander our potential by complacently awaiting for a god to intervene. Religions seem well-intentioned but have made our lives a living hell here on earth.

Mind Your Manners
I've got an unfortunate feeling
I've been beaten down
I feel I don’t believe and now the truth is coming out
What they’ll take is more than a vow
They've taken your innocence
and then they throw them on a burning pyre ha ha hey hey

All along they’re saying
Mind your manners

I caught myself believing that I needed god
And if it’s out there somewhere
We sure could use it now
Tried my patience
My patience tried
This world's so lonely that it all
Makes me want to cry ha ha hey hey

All along they’re saying
Mind your manners
So they’re saying

Self-realized and metaphysically redeemed
May not live another life
May not solve our mystery
Right around the corner could be bigger than ourselves
We could will it to the sky
Or we could something else

All along they’re saying
Mind your manners
Always praying

Self-realized and metaphysically redeemed
May not live another life
May not solve our mystery
Right around the corner could be bigger than ourselves
We could will it to the sky
Or we could something else

Go to heaven
That’s swell
How do you like it?
Livin’ in hell

Go to heaven
That’s swell
How do you like it?
Livin’ in hell

Go to heaven
That’s swell
How do you like it?
Livin’ in hell

Living in hell

The Juggler

Bonesmagoo wrote:

Here’s my best attempt at interpreting the lyrics: I believe the song is about how it is somehow considered rude to condemn religion or even openly confess disbelief despite the deplorable actions of the church such as child rape. We can find fulfillment without relying on faith. We might not have another chance at life, or ever understand it, which is why we shouldn't squander our potential by complacently awaiting for a god to intervene. Religions seem well-intentioned but have made our lives a living hell here on earth.

Mind Your Manners
I've got an unfortunate feeling
I've been beaten down
I feel I don’t believe and now the truth is coming out
What they’ll take is more than a vow
They've taken your innocence
and then they throw them on a burning pyre ha ha hey hey

All along they’re saying
Mind your manners

I caught myself believing that I needed god
And if it’s out there somewhere
We sure could use it now
Tried my patience
My patience tried
This world should know much better??
It makes me want to cry

All along they’re saying
Mind your manners
So they’re saying

Self-realized and metaphysically redeemed
May not live another life
May not solve our mystery
Right around the corner could be bigger than ourselves
We could will it to the sky
Or we could something else

All along they’re saying
Mind your manners
Always praying

Self-realized and metaphysically redeemed
May not live another life
May not solve our mystery
Right around the corner could be bigger than ourselves
We could will it to the sky
Or we could something else

Go to heaven
That’s swell
How do you like it?
Livin’ in hell

Go to heaven
That’s swell
How do you like it?
Livin’ in hell

Go to heaven
That’s swell
How do you like it?
Livin’ in hell

Living in hell

you hit the nail on the head. after about 15 listens in my car today, i was thinking he's railing against the catholic church sex scandals....and then, as a catholic disillusioned with the church, this song instantly grew on me like it hadn't the first few spins.

Lost In Ohio

I'd say those lyrics are spot on. I thought I caught an extra "hey hey" or whatever it is that you didn't put in there, and I think the last bit is "livin" without the "in hell" bit, but you get an A on the work.


As for the interpretation? We know Eddie isn't religious, but has been known to question it or whatever at times... A punk version of Faithfull or Given to Fly maybe?

javis el errante

Even though we can hold the catholic church accountable of child molesting and raping, the holy inquisition, the cruzades, disregarding of women throughout history, their crazy stand point about the pill, condoms, plan b pill, pre marital sex, and believing in fairy tales (tell me how Noah got a zillion of insects, two of each kind, one male, one femail, got laid in that Arc with no porn), I don't think this is against the catholic church or christianism, but against any religion, because they all advertise the same bullshit, all of them preach that God (if there's such thing) is on their side, they speak of the truth and they wouldn't recognize the truth even if the truth hits them on their faces, but they behold the absolute truth... nonesense! many aspects of life aren't that trascendental and metaphisical, sometimes shit just happens, there's no way around it, and no mesiah to save us from it...

cdlongroad

Sounds nearly spot-on.
The one line you have with question marks: that one sounds more like "This world...so alone" or something to that effect, which may make sense with the next line being "Makes me want to cry."
Nice work!

KCjam

Very Nice Post! Did not know the lyrics but found them to be quite interesting. Also like the interpretation by the poster here. These lyrics alone allow me to like the song much more already.

Cause I agree with them wholeheartedly! I think maybe a Humanist perspective is where Eddie ( if he is writer of song) is coming from here!

KCjam

Very Nice Post! Did not know the lyrics but found them to be quite interesting. Also like the interpretation by the poster here. These lyrics alone allow me to like the song much more already.

Cause I agree with them wholeheartedly! I think maybe a Humanist perspective is where Eddie ( if he is writer of song) is coming from here!

The Juggler

KCjam wrote:

Very Nice Post! Did not know the lyrics but found them to be quite interesting. Also like the interpretation by the poster here. These lyrics alone allow me to like the song much more already.

Cause I agree with them wholeheartedly! I think maybe a Humanist perspective is where Eddie ( if he is writer of song) is coming from here!

you only needed to say this one time.

Keep on Jammin

I thought "So they're sayin" was "Son of Satan". Hahahahah

KCjam

The Juggler wrote:

KCjam wrote:

Very Nice Post! Did not know the lyrics but found them to be quite interesting. Also like the interpretation by the poster here. These lyrics alone allow me to like the song much more already.

Cause I agree with them wholeheartedly! I think maybe a Humanist perspective is where Eddie ( if he is writer of song) is coming from here!

you only needed to say this one time.

You did not need to tell me that because I only meant to post it one time. I can't always control this computer malfunction,(where hitting enter once equals two posts). So there was no intent to post it twice.

Bonesmagoo

I appreciate the feedback. cdlongroad, you're right there's definitely "alone" or "lonely." My best guess, "This world's so lonely that it all makes me want to cry." Edited the original. Thanks!

orangemen90

any 2016 updates on this song?

PJfanwillneverleave1

Now that everyone knows the lyrics let's all sing along
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWQYYavheUA

what dreams

I've been listening to this song a lot the past few days. I don't know if it's about religion or not, but I know I've grown to hate my job as a teacher to the point that I'm pretty sure this is my last year teaching unless some miracle change in my mindset happens.

I currently believe this song was written for all the disenchanted teachers in America and their innocent students who get thrown on a burning pile while the administrators and politicians tell us to shut up and behave. Every word in this song fits how I feel about my job and every chord expresses the rage I feel at the grossly dysfunctional system that will never change in my or your children's lifetime.

There's my depressing post of the day.

Wangart

I read the og lyrics back when LBolt came out and you're "metaphysically redeemed" part i saw as "self realizing that i'm physically fatigued" and "go to heaven" was "good living"....i hope this helps...