Tongue

The speaker describes returning when called, apparently drawn into a sexual or romantic encounter despite feeling ashamed and unhappy about it. The mood shifts from restless eagerness to disgust and a demand for distance. The repeated pleas to “leave me be” suggest that the speaker wants the other person—and the feelings or memories attached to them—out of their life.

Several images point to an attempt to erase traces of a relationship. Tossing the license plate, makeup, poems, cake, and record-player name suggests clearing away personal reminders, not just tidying a room. “It crawls all over me” makes the unwanted experience feel like something physically invasive, while “a room with a fire escape” may imply wanting an exit or a way to get away. The phrase “last ditch” suggests a desperate final attempt, and “will I never learn?” hints at repeating a mistake.

The lyrics leave the relationship’s details unclear. “Ugly girls know their fate” and “Anybody can get laid” may express bitterness, insecurity, or a harsh view of sex, rather than a straightforward statement of fact. The speaker seems both pulled toward the encounter and repelled by it, so the song can be read as describing a cycle of desire, regret, and attempted separation.