Oh Ana
Mother Mother Lyrics
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I'll be God, I'll be God, I'll be God today
Hold my head under the bath and breathe away
Slit my wrists and watch that blood evaporate
Being this Godly can't be good for Ana's safety, Ana, hear me
I'll play God
I'll play God, I'll play God, I'll play God today
Walk away with all our little God's spare change
Playing this God, it can't be good for Ana's safety, Ana, hear me
Oh Ana, I'll be with you still
You are the angel that I couldn't kill
I'll fake God
I'll fake God, I'll fake God, I'll fake God today
Hop up on a cloud and watch the world decay
Ana on my shoulders and we'll laugh away
Faking this God, it can't be good for Ana's safety, Ana, hear me
Ana, baby, I'm not crazy
Oh Ana, oh Ana
Oh Ana, I'll be with you still
You are the angel that I couldn't kill
Kill
Kill
Kill
Kill
Oh Ana, I'll be with you still
You are the angel that I couldn't kill
Ana, I'll be with you still
You are the angel that I couldn't kill
I couldn't kill
I couldn't kill
I couldn't kill
No, I couldn't kill
No, I couldn't kill
No, I couldn't kill Ana
Oh Ana
Overall Meaning
The Mother Mother song Oh Ana is a haunting and intense examination of mental illness and the struggle to control one's impulses. The repeated refrain of "I'll be God, I'll play God, I'll fake God" highlights the desire for control and power over one's own life, while the repeated mention of Ana indicates an awareness of the destructive consequences of such control.
The first verse, "I'll be God today, hold my head under the bath and breathe away, slit my wrists and watch that blood evaporate," speaks to the urge for self-destruction and the desire to escape reality. The second verse, "I'll play God today, ante up and play that God a poker game, walk away with all our little God's spare change," demonstrates a willingness to manipulate and control others.
However, despite the destructive tendencies expressed in the song, the repeated line "Oh Ana, I'll be with you still, you are the angel that I couldn't kill" suggests a deeper emotional connection and desire for redemption. The song portrays the struggle between self-control and the desire for self-destruction, and the impact those impulses have on those around us.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll be God
I have the power to control things and make decisions.
I'll be God, I'll be God, I'll be God today
I will be in charge and take the lead in everything today.
Hold my head under the bath and breathe away
I feel like I need to release my stress in a harmful way.
Slit my wrists and watch that blood evaporate
I want to end my life as a way to escape from the pain.
Being this Godly can't be good for Ana's safety, Ana, hear me
My behavior is not safe for Ana, and she needs to be aware of that.
I'll play God
I have the ability to control the outcomes of things.
I'll play God, I'll play God, I'll play God today
I will dictate the course of events for today.
Ante up and play that God a poker game
I want to use my power to gamble and take risks.
Walk away with all our little God's spare change
I aim to get whatever I can out of this situation, no matter who it might hurt.
Playing this God, it can't be good for Ana's safety, Ana, hear me
My actions could have negative consequences for Ana, and she needs to recognize that.
Oh Ana, I'll be with you still
I will always be there for Ana.
You are the angel that I couldn't kill
Ana is important to me, and I could never harm her.
I'll fake God
I will pretend to be in control even if I'm not.
I'll fake God, I'll fake God, I'll fake God today
I will present myself as the one in charge for the day.
Hop up on a cloud and watch the world decay
I will observe the destruction of the world from a safe distance.
Ana on my shoulders and we'll laugh away
I want Ana to be with me throughout this experience, and we will enjoy ourselves.
Faking this God, it can't be good for Ana's safety, Ana, hear me
Ana needs to understand that my pretending could be dangerous for her.
Ana, baby, I'm not crazy
I want Ana to know that I may act strange, but I am not insane.
Kill
I have strong negative emotions that could lead me to harmful actions.
Oh Ana, I'll be with you still
Ana and I will always be connected.
You are the angel that I couldn't kill
Ana is a positive influence in my life, and I would never do anything to hurt her.
Lyrics © Anthem Entertainment
Written by: Ryan Guldemond
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