Starburster Lyrics – Fontaines D.C.

[Intro]
It may feel bad
It may feel bad
It may feel bad

[Verse 1]
I wanna see you alone I wanna sharp the stone
I wanna bounce the bone I wanna mess with it
I wanna lay the deville the whole crew on the sill
I want the preacher and pill I wanna bless with it
I wanna head to a mass and get cast in it
That s*it’s funnier than any A-class ing it?
I wanna talk with the clown who has apologies down
Pay him 300 pound to take a class in it
I wanna bite the phone I wanna bleed the tone
I wanna see you alone alone alone-lone
I wanna strait the shark and find me somewhere to park
Like the light when it’s dark it’s dark it’s dark-dark
A few stars about make it feel like peace in a way
A complimentary round
Constellation got a twist in it
For a GPO and all the hits in it

[Refrain]
I’m gon’ hit your business if it’s momentary blissness
I’m gon’ hit your business if it’s momentary blissness
I’m gon’ hit your business if it’s momentary blissness
I’m gon’ hit your business if it’s momentary—
(It may feel bad)

[Verse 2]
I wanna talk with a gag if it’s a bottle or bag
I wanna strike with the SAG I need the friends from it
I want a shot in the dark I wanna make the mark
I want to live the arc I call the ends on it
I wanna take the truth without a lens on it
My God given insanity it depends on it
How I feel? How I feel? How I feel? I wanna keel
Over harder than a turned up challenger
I wanna keep all of your charm in a canister
Do you inspire like the same did Salinger?
I’m the pig on the Chinese calendar
I got a shadow like a .58 Caliber
I wanna move like a new Salamander
I love the carrion who’s a real Scavenger
It’s moral tyranny keeping me from thee

[Interlude]
Hit me for the day
For the light
That you suffered
To come by
Take to my sky
Never wanting
Only wonder
To live out of reach
Sloping family
Short to tall
One to three
Swallow the key
In their footprints
I will follow

[Refrain]
I’m gon’ hit your business if it’s momentary blissness
I’m gon’ hit your business if it’s momentary blissness
I’m gon’ hit your business if it’s momentary blissness
I’m gon’ hit your business if it’s momentary blissness

[Intro]
The repetition of “It may feel bad” sets a tone of ambiguity and discomfort, suggesting that the emotions or situations described in the song might evoke negative feelings.

[Verse 1]
The speaker expresses a desire for solitary experiences and unconventional interactions. They seek to sharpen their senses and engage with life in a raw, unfiltered way. References to laying devils, engaging with preachers and pills, and seeking out unusual encounters convey a sense of exploration and defiance against societal norms. The mention of wanting to see stars for peace hints at finding solace in the midst of chaos, while the line about a “complimentary round” suggests a sense of fleeting enjoyment in life’s moments.

[Refrain]
The refrain emphasizes a willingness to engage with temporary pleasures or pursuits, despite the possibility of negative consequences. It reflects a mindset of seizing the moment, even if it leads to discomfort or dissatisfaction.

[Verse 2]
Continuing the theme of seeking unconventional experiences, the speaker expresses a desire for genuine connection and understanding. They yearn for deeper truths and insights, even if it means confronting their own vulnerabilities or eccentricities. References to cultural symbols like Salinger, the Chinese calendar, and the .58 Caliber shadow add layers of complexity to the speaker’s identity and desires.

[Interlude]
The interlude reflects on the transient nature of life and the pursuit of enlightenment or fulfillment. It speaks to the struggles and sacrifices made to attain fleeting moments of clarity or understanding. The imagery of following footprints and swallowing the key suggests a journey towards self-discovery and meaning.

[Refrain]
The final refrain reiterates the theme of embracing temporary pleasures or pursuits, despite the potential for discomfort or consequences. It underscores the willingness to engage with life’s uncertainties and contradictions in pursuit of personal fulfillment.