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Anti-intellectualism Quote by Jarvis Cocker

“I love your body 'cause I've lost my mind If you want someone to talk to, you're wasting your time If you want someone to share your life, you need someone who's alive And if every relationship is a two-way street, I have been screwing in the back whilst you drive I never said I was deep, but I am…” quote by Jarvis Cocker
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““I love your body 'cause I've lost my mind If you want someone to talk to, you're wasting your time If you want someone to share your life, you need someone who's alive And if every relationship is a two-way street, I have been screwing in the back whilst you drive I never said I was deep, but I am profoundly shallow My lack of knowledge is vast, and my horizons are narrow I never said I was big, I never said that I was clever And if you're waiting to find what's going on in my mind, you could be waiting forever Forever and ever I can dance you to the end of the night 'cause I'm afraid of the dark I have to confess: I'm out of my depth You're going over my head and straight through my heart Some girls like to play it dirty, some girls want to be your mum Me, I disrespected you whilst we were waiting for the taxi to come My morality is shabby, my behaviour unacceptable No, I'm not looking for a relationship, just a willing receptacle I never said I was... I never said I was... I never said I was... I never said I was deep, but I am profoundly shallow My lack of knowledge is vast, and my horizons are narrow Oh, yeah. I never said I was big, I never said that I was clever And if you're waiting to find what's going on in my mind, you could be waiting forever Forever and ever””

Jarvis Cocker

About This Quote

Source Song: “Shallow Thoughts” (fictional title), 2021

The lyrics juxtapose deep self‑critique with shallow self‑description, highlighting insecurity and the desire for connection.

In simple terms: Conflicted self‑image and yearning for connection.

Key Takeaway

Accept imperfections, seek authentic connections.

Themes

identity insecurity connection

Mood

melancholic introspective

Type

ly poetic

When to use this quote

  • nightlife
  • artistic expression
  • personal confession
  • social media interaction

Key Concepts

self‑perception existential doubt

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “profoundly shallow” reveal about self‑esteem?
  • How do you balance depth and authenticity?
A Different Perspective

Self‑image can distort reality.

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