Machine Gun Kelly – Papercuts lyrics & meaning

The meaning behind the lyrics of Machine Gun Kelly’s (MGK) hit song ‘Papercuts’ is explained here.

Machine Gun Kelly will be performing at the 2021 MTV VMA his recent hit song dubbed ‘Papercuts’

Megan Fox alongside Machine Gun Kelly shock fans with raunchy Airbnb confession.

Now,here’s the meaning behind the lyrics of the song.

“Bleach my hair, mess it up”,in the song – MGK was talking about his bleached blonde hair. The hairstyle as said to be a metaphor for entering a new phase of his life in 2019.

“Smoked a blunt, had a kid – Here also, he refers to his young daughter to whom he shares with his ex, Emma. MGK’s 12 year old daughter is Casie Colson Baker.

“Polarized feelings, I don’t wear them on my face lately” – MGK says, he does not share his emotions visibly.

“Internalized everything the headlines say lately “- Machine Gun Kelly says he takes the things reported to him personally. He often hits the headlines for his appearances with his current girlfriend, Megan Fox.

“Career suicide” – This song is said to be different to Machine Gun’s regular genre, meaning his fans may not support him.

Full lyrics for Machine Gun Kelly’s (MGK) – Papercuts,

[Chorus]
Bleach my hair, mess it up
Take my life, dress it up
Signed a deal, I got papercuts
They wanted them, but they got us
Yeah, yeah, uh

[Post-Chorus]
Uh, sleepin’ in, faked sick
Smoked a blunt, had a kid
Don’t belong, I’m a punk
Hello world, you f**kin’ suck

[Refrain]
Hey, hey, keep my mouth shut and wave
Hey, hey, I’m dancin’ on my grave
Mhmm, mhmm

[Verse]
Everybody’s so nice lately (Everybody’s not nice)
Polarized feelings, I don’t wear them on my face lately
(I don’t wear them on my face)
Internalized everything the headlines say lately
(Everything they say)
Demonized just because I was an angel face baby (Baby)

[Interlude]
Career suicide

[Refrain]
Hey, hey, keep my mouth shut and wave
Hey, hey, I’m dancin’ on my grave
Mhmm, mhmm

[Chorus]
Bleach my hair, mess it up
Take my life, dress it up
Signed a deal, I got papercuts
They wanted them, but they got us
But they got us
Yeah, yeah

[Outro]
Hey

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *