"Agony" is the seventh track from Chick's studio album "Someone's Ugly Daughter." It was released on September 5, 1995 through Epic Records.[2]
Background[]
In 1995 while working on her album Daydream, Mariah recorded a secret alternative rock album with her friend, Clarissa Dane. She would reportedly do her "alter-ego band sessions" after working on Daydream each night. She described her alter ego has being similar to Bianca Storm who appeared in the "Heartbreaker" music video. In her memoir, The Meaning of Mariah Carey, Mariah expressed that recording songs for "Someone's Ugly Daughter" helped her cope with her anger.[3] It also helped Mariah get "through some dark days." Additionally, she also described the experience as "weirdly good" and "satirical."
"Agony" is the seventh track from the album that consist of 11 total songs. Clarissa Dane is the lead vocalist of the song and Mariah provided backing vocals.
Song's Lyrics[]
Based on the lyrics of the song "Agony," it appears to be a story about a tumultuous love affair. The lyrics describe a partner who takes and takes, unable to silence their inner demons. The other person in the relationship is pained by this behavior and feels helpless to stop it. Despite the constant turmoil and heartbreak, they are unable to let go of their love for their partner. The lyrics suggest that there is both agony and ecstasy in this love, and that these intense emotions are a fundamental part of the relationship. Ultimately, the song suggests that the highs and lows of love are an inseparable part of the human experience, and that even in moments of agony, the bond between two people can be unbreakable.
Lyrics[]
You take, and take, and take and take some more again
Because you can’t avoid those voices in your head
You fall away from me and wallow in despair
You bruise and rape yourself
You are beyond repair
Agony
Ecstasy
Are the same for you and me
Agony
Ecstasy
Are the same for you and me
I break the door down and I find you on the floor
You softly mumble that you want a little more
You close your eyes and slip away to neverland
And turn into the boy that used to be a man
Agony
Ecstasy
Are the same for you and me
Agony
Ecstasy
Are the same for you and me
Somebody kill the pain
Somebody rack my brain
Somebody kill the pain
Do do do woah
Do do do woah
Agony
Ecstasy
Are the same for you and me
Agony
Ecstasy
Are the same for you and me
Agony, ecstasy
Are the same for you and me
Agony and ecstasy
Are the same for you and me
Agony
Ecstasy
Are the same for you and me
Agony and ecstasy
Are the same for you and me
Do do do woah
References[]
| Someone's Ugly Daughter | |
|---|---|
| September 5, 1995 • 36:18 • Epic Records | |
| Songs | |
| Released | Agony • Demented • Freak • Hermit • Joe • Love Is a Scam • Malibu • Prom Queen • Stork: Orphan In My Room • Surrender • Violent |
| Artists | |
| Chick | |