MGMT

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Here, you focus
So I can see your faces
The eyes are wrong
How will I know if it's working right?

[Verse 2]
Light confuses
The tiny isles of bruises
The mangled lines
I see the signs of aging

[Bridge]
But if I try to feel at all
I am deceived, my mind's affected
It's empty now, as I lay down
I feel alright, my heart is racing

[Verse 3]
Turn the noise on (the noise on)
I'd like to feed my poison (my poison)
Assembly lines
Carry a velvet warning
To the yard
It's just like striking matches
The polish lies
[Chorus]
But it's working in your blood (Working in your blood)
Which you know is not the same as love
Love is only in your mind (It's working in your mind)
And not your heart

[Interlude]
No, it's working

[Chorus]
It's working in your blood (Working in your blood)
Which you know is not the same as love
Love is only in your mind (It's working in your mind)
Not your heart
It's working in your blood (Working in your blood)
Yet, you know is not the same as love
Love is only in your mind (It's working in your mind)
Not your heart
It's working in your blood (Working in your blood)
Which you know is not the same as love
Love is only in your mind (It's working in your mind)
Not your heart
It's working in your blood (Working in your blood)
Which you know is not the same as love
Love is only in your mind (It's working in your mind)
Not your heart

It's Working by MGMT is a song that gives a unique perspective on drug use, shedding light on a topic that is often shrouded in misconception. Andrew VanWyngarden, one of the members of the American rock band MGMT, wrote this song to reflect on the experience of using drugs and the aftermath. The song was released in 2010 as a part of their album, Congratulations.

About It’s Working

The song begins with the sound of a gong, which immediately captures the listener's attention. It's Working has a dynamic and captivating beat that instantly encourages the listener to move their body. The song's instrumentation is vivid, creating an atmosphere of frenzied energy that feels both chaotic and controlled. Andrew VanWyngarden's vocals are high-pitched and almost child-like in some instances, but they add a unique texture to the track.

It's Working's lyrics are an introspective narrative on the effects of drug use. VanWyngarden admits to the listener that he has done drugs and that he recognizes that it isn't a sustainable way of life. The song's chorus, "It's working, it's working, and I'm going to make it," is said with a hint of sarcasm. It's as if VanWyngarden is trying to convince himself that his drug use is helping him but deep down knows it's not.

The song's verses focus on the specific drug of ecstasy, with VanWyngarden describing the feeling as "like surfing on ecstasy." He talks about the strange sensations he experiences, such as feeling "like a walking tuba" and describing his vision as "prismatic." The second verse emphasizes the negative side effects of drug use, with VanWyngarden acknowledging that he can't sleep and that his brain is "fried."

It's Working’s bridge is striking, with the music shifting to an almost psychedelic feel. VanWyngarden's vocals become distorted and he sings, "one part per million, you're a friend of mine." It's an odd line that leaves room for interpretation. It could be interpreted as meaning that VanWyngarden recognizes the small amount of chemical variance it takes to either create or destroy a connection between two people.

The song's outro is a delightful chaos with a plethora of sounds, creating a dream-like soundscape. It ends with the sound of a man breathing heavily, which leaves the listener feeling as though they've just come out of a strange, surreal dream.

In sum, It's Working by MGMT is a song that uses a unique insight to shed light on the realities of drug use. This is a song that is at once catchy and intriguing, with its striking imagery and frenetic instrumentation.

• Release Date: April 13, 2010
• Artist: MGMT