Regina Spektor- Musicbox

[@AnAnomalySpeaks]

My reaction to the song while reading the lyrics: Start of the song: Wow this is amazing I can't wait to see how the rest of the song goes. Washing dishes part: *is smiling* This is such a cute song! Gulping soap water part: Um I don't think you should do that... Choking noises in the song start: *all happiness that might have been left over before this part is now gone* Oh crap she's dead now isn't she?

[@wisdomencouraged9326]

wait...wait...i never realized this. you just blew my mind

[@mikeylikesit92775]

I love Regina Spektor no matter how "quirky" she gets. Her nonconformity keeps it interesting and she's got a voice beyond belief.

[@attyschack]

This song is an existential masterpiece. Regina Spektor is obviously well read and surely knows Sartre's ideas. The character engages and disengages from the world around her and experiences nausea, which Sartre describes as the consequence of facing one's freedom and the absence of intrinsic meaning of existence.

[@saraoliveira8836]

Life inside the music box ain't easy The mallets hit, the gears are always turning And everyone inside the mechanism Is yearning To get out And sing another melody completely So different from the one they're always singing I close my eyes and think that I have found me But then I feel mortality surround me I want to sing another melody So different from the one I always sing But when I do the dishes I run the water very, very, very hot And then I fill the sink to the top with bubbles of soap And then I set all the bottle caps I own afloat And it's the greatest voyage in the history of plastic And then I slip my hands in and start to make waves And then I dip my tongue in and take a taste It tastes like soap but it doesn't really taste like soap And then I lower in my whole mouth and take a gulp ...and start to feel mortality sorround me I close my eyes and think that I have found me But life inside a music box ain't easy The mallets hit, the gears are always turning And every one inside the mechanism Is yearning to get out And sing another melody completely Is yearning to get out Is yearning to get out Is yearning to get out...

[@cambriatevis6907]

Okay so her "gagging" sound isn't from drinking soap water. Has anyone very very slowly opened or closed a musicbox with a spinning ballerina? It makes this kinda strange sound because the ballerina can't spin quite yet at full speed. She is trying to get out of the musicbox. When I first heard this song in high school I thought the song was about having to fit within societies terms (Inside the music box) but you yearned to get out and just be yourself. In the middle of the song she decided to try popularity out by putting all her bottle caps afloat and take a taste of the popular life. It felt good so she went ahead and took a gulp but it wasn't quite what she was expecting. Some people mention that it is about suicide and this could be right, many people resort to suicide when they don't feel like they fit in anywhere but I feel like the song is more than that. It is about finding out you don't want to be put into a box because it is unfulfilling to you. When she says mortality surrounds her I think she means that staying inside the musicbox and abiding by societies standards is like being dead inside a coffin. This song is about accepting yourself as you are and letting your own song be heard.

[@sarahjones1868]

fair point but I think the song was written about communism

[@connorcaughlin4275]

I never once thought about communism, to be honest.

[@sheldonhunkler647]

I always figured she was just Hella weird.

[@floatingtrains]

An INCREDIBLE amount of talent! Her voice is versatile, and she can sing SO well. I am always blown away by her voice. Regina Spektor is who you call a true, genuine singer.

[@TheGreatDetectiveKnows]

She's comparing her life to a musicbox. She's tired of feeling the way she does. Whether she is depressed, sad, or bored, she keeps feeling this way and no matter how hard she wants to sing a different melody she can't because she's a musicbox, forever destined to sing the same song. She takes pills and as soon as she says she does you feel the entire melody and beat change. She's really upbeat she feels amazing it's a great voyage and then it wears off and you can see the melody revert back to what it was. Just my interpretation, I can relate to this :)

[@larziebabe]

I remember listening to this over and over with my BFFs. We were so fascinated by this song! It's like my absolute theme song ever!

[@RBkidd510]

The thing thats wonderful about Regina Spektor songs is you can interpret her songs in a million different ways, whether its simple or deep, which is exactly what Regina has said she wants! To me, I interpret this song as the monotony of life and, when you try to stand outside of the cliches and be independent and crazy, life kicks you in the butt and makes it hard to stand out. Its basically trying to escape the boring repetitiveness of the music box, or boring monotonous life.

[@jkanyce]

For me, the "music box" is her brain. "The malots hit the gears are always turning." means that her mind is constantly racing and she's "yearning to get out" of her thoughts. The whole dishes part is about taking pills, and momentarily having peace of mind. It taste like soap because the pills are "cleansing" her mind, but they soon wear off, and she starts to "feel mortality surround her." That's just my interpretation, anyway.

[@jessehinman8340]

We are all entitled to our own interpretations but this song is more or less literal. the music box is the daily grind we always find ourselves in. The mallets and gears are the bumps and bruises we get day-to-day always turning and striking us as in you have no control over it you just go along with the flow. The yearning to get out is how we are all aware of this rut we put ourselves in but never do anything to change it. The dishes are just that. She's doing the dishes in her home something we all do day-to-day over and over and don't have any way to do so otherwise. That's when she decides to kill herself by drinking the sink full of dishwater. Her interruptions near the end of this song are her choking down on the dishwater as she slowly fades away into death. It was her answer to getting out of the music box aka the daily grind. The Music Box is my favorite song by Regina. Upon beating the ever so welcoming warmth of suicide myself years ago. I really relate to just wanting to end it all. It still beckons to me here and then but I'm fairly confident I'll never return the call.

[@caldersett6673]

Wow I really like this interpretation cool idea

[@cangrejopendejo4909]

Or it's just a song.

[@jkanyce]

@@cangrejopendejo4909 LOL! You're so right. It's a song with no meaning.

[@gotGodandHislove]

This is probably the coolest song I've heard in a while. I love how she did something completely different. So intensley simple, but very awesome!

[@whitedress890]

i love her songs because they're so random and not like other ppl who just sing about love. she sings about life and different life styles.

[@ScarletDavies]

Something like this could sound crude but the way she sings it, it becomes beautiful. I can't stop listening

[@holmes.experience]

It's so refreshing to hear a women who writes creative original music, and who doesn't sell her body to the tv. Thank you regina for sharing your soul to the world.

[@EMA222]

Regina, and this song especially, remind me of Amelie. :)

[@arkanix1074]

I love it. I love it when she drops and slurs the words and then hits that final scale and just warps it. Awsome times with Regina.

[@IKanTowtallySpel]

I'll figure out what it means later, I'm just gonna focus on how amazing it is

[@SparkleUnicornFace]

she's so terrifically talented and absolutely adorable. this song makes me giggle.

[@meluvcheese]

I'm glad that I'm able to enjoy all types of music, from oldies to most of the new age "music" and even unique songs like this :)

[@Crookedlystrait]

This is one strange little song and I love it. I was actually looking for a movie of the same name but thank god I scrolled down and found this gem. I love her voice and quirky singing style. I definitely gotta look up more of her stuff

[@Ajalaii]

Did she start dying half way through this?

[@nickname3471]

WHAT A VERY NICE MIX OF WORDS TO TELL HER STORY... JUST LOVE IT. THANKYOU ... REGINA

[@fabuluz10able]

i really think regina spektor cannot be replaced with anyone who sings her songs...or mimick her voice...she does all her songs uniquely and yes...i'klll repeat this......"cannot be replaced" no one beats the original

[@ishha14]

I love regina spektor, her music is always fun and different :D

[@Marcotonio]

I interpreted this song as just some ordinary day where you suddenly start reflecting on life, but then you distract yourself again with reality (the dishes stuff). Because humans have a very short attention span, and avoiding thinking about our own mortality is a common defense mechanism.

[@Nakadnas21]

Regina always wonderful..

[@PteradactylKat]

I heard this years ago on a commercial, and was completely enamoured. Then I saw the video 'Fidelity' on TV, and I liked the girl singing, because it sounded like this song. Finally I heard this song after a couple of years and realized both were Regina. This was a very good moment for me. ^_^

[@EmberBabyy]

I discovered her when my dad bought me an iPod touch for my birthday and downloaded all his artists onto it. I loved her ever since. ♥ x

[@ihartsweeneytodd]

I LOVE how she paints an abstract painting in your mind. they are so musical, and it always gives me peace, and i love what she does with her voice to make the music interesting!!! SO UNIQUE!!

[@DrDoobs420]

Her music is soo... well I can't even finish that sentance, her music is like no one elses. She's perfect, her music is spektacular =)!!! She's by far my favourite feminine artist.

[@GrEyPaLaCeBaLLet]

yes!! like at the end of musicbox, she tweaks her voice and makes it sound like she's choking. its imperfctly perfect. im glad i finally found someone who truly inderstand what she trying to get across. people lose her message when they pick it apart.

[@Cedarpoint582]

The dramatic change from the quit softness to "I run the water very very very hot!!!" is so awesome. I love it!

[@ebilmuffins]

To all who are confused: Don't question the lyrics See it as poetry. It's a folk song. It doesn't make perfect sense. :] LOVE IT!

[@poorusernamechoice]

I think I've listened to this song at least 50 times in the past three days!

[@lzbailey11]

i love regina! :) her music just generaly makes me happy

[@KoiNohappygolucky]

I love her. This song has so much symbolism.

[@Remeday]

Regina Spektor is such a unique songwriter and is such a nice woman. She is awesome and can't be compared to another songwriter. She's her own. :)

[@tmhanksfan4ever]

I have loved this song for years! It makes me so happy every time I listen to this song!

[@kippkalibur201]

The world needs more Regina Spektor lul

[@FamiliaCara]

Regina Spektor is one of those artists that someone either loves or hates. Most love her -- I am one of those -- or don't know her -- not one of those. And the tiny minority that don't like her are missing out on something wonderful.

[@kiss9hug]

this song is so individual and original...completely amazing

[@Averageskill]

lets see...what do they say?.....a good performer alwayz leaves you wanting more....yea...that's it....so....that must be why I've been listening to Regina's songs for over an hour....somebody help me plz...I can't pull away....well, at least I'll die happy, but with a tear in my eye....

[@minishank]

The brilliance in her writing is only rivaled by the brilliance of her talent.

[@Imnowusingthisname]

I really love the words of this song. It really speaks to me..

[@cheshirecatsaira]

oh damn i remember i was one of the first comments to this video years back it surprises me how famous shes gotten :D great job regina !

[@ThePianoLover12]

I love her sharp and accurate pronunciation of all the sounds at the end of words.

[@IrishUAGudDay]

Wow..That had super-special-awesome turns of the melody & tempo.

[@CharlieVarley84]

First time i've heard this. love it. Seen her twice already this year and again in December. She's amazing :-D

[@rrich52806]

Love this song forever...love regina

[@cohesian]

she's so amazing so artistic and a very brave and sincere and just so fun! i love all of her songs! they're so quirky and just unique. :)

[@69dolls]

A poet with an angelic voice...she should get an award atleast because she is not like the others!

[@KingdomComeToonight]

I think what she is trying to say is that she is stuck inside a music box and a music box always plays the same song, so she tries to play it up a little and takes this "voyage in the sink"-it is her escape and she tries to keep a part of it by 'taking a gulp' and then tries to sing a different melody, but is still singing the same thing only in reverse, like a broken record. My interpretation. Thanks for posting. I love Regina Spektor !

[@realm2twilight]

I love her. She's so witty, and her voice is beautiful. Very talented and smart. ;D

[@restitita]

regina has this style that i cant copy her singing, which is why i like her. i can only admire her!!! :D

[@giraffenutter1]

Hahaha, i love Regina so much! How can anyone not love her completely?!

[@SalutationsToriTot]

I love this song Regina Spektor is just adorable

[@loalio]

god, this song is absolutely gorgeous

[@thescoopforspoons]

This song depresses me and makes me happy at the same time. O.O

[@CrystalFlames]

I have been looking for this song for years!!

[@Acosmicist]

This has to be my favorite. I never thought I'd ever use this word in its proper context, but this song is truly *cute*.

[@Farzine]

I love the music to this song. I can't listen to this song without giggling. :)

[@chellya2004]

her singing technique is amazing!!!

[@longbigjohnson]

shes my favorite! this song is random which makes me like it better!

[@MsrSiris]

She is sooo great!!!

[@trackster3222]

her music is so refreshing :) it's a nice break from the synthesized crap that doesn't even sound like singing i love regina!

[@joshtran08]

an amazing music and a beautiful voice. Love this song

[@keemrain]

she rocks!!! talented & beautyfull.. I love her music!XD..

[@archive.p]

this song is so amazing. I love how it's very random and sort of gross. I also like how you can hear every word she says, and how she adds in her own very unique style.

[@yellowbrickroad92]

when I first listened to this song, I didn't like it, but now it has really grown on me!

[@queenmoline]

Absolutely one of my favorites to sing along with :D

[@wellnowthis]

YAY! Another Nunesical person!!! Woo! At least I'm not the only who likes both of these very talented ladies.

[@becca62442]

this is awesome! like, doesn't even compare to anything else of ever!!!

[@cuttlebird]

I just can't help but smile when listening this! :D

[@MissTeenageNothing]

I like her style cause it's not something you hear every day but the way she said "completely" like shocked me...

[@PaperMonocles]

Just wonderful.

[@chibibitch]

"the greatest voyage in the history of plastic" ^U^ made me giggle. i love this girl!!

[@kallgoren]

I was like, "this is all right..." but then she said "but when I do the dishes...." and I lost it. CAN'T STOP LAUGHING

[@roxergurl904]

ahhh! i love it! it's awesome when she messes up her voice towards the end :)

[@lumina1313]

Cannot stop listening to this

[@SunlightHugger]

I heard this in middle school. It got me through some pretty tough times, just because it was fun to sing. I remembered it today. Haha bubbles.

[@VealParmigiana]

In my opinion Regina is an excellent singer and outstanding musician. She is able to effectively change keys and styles within a song. Her softer high singing sounds angelic. In general I don't care for her as a song writer or her lyrics. I wish someone would write some good songs for her, because she is a better vocalist than most of the top selling female singers.

[@unotelly]

this song actually gives me a smile:)

[@Appollochan]

I love her voice it's so unique. XD This song creeped me out a bit at first but it's really grown on me. X3

[@BeachPeach16]

This is the first time that I've heard this song all I can say is that it's randomly awsome......RS rox : )

[@ErinVonBaron]

And Regina's songs are faaaar from just aesthetic!

[@P00CHEZ]

she has such amazing voice control!

[@mibaybegurl]

this is amazing!!!!!!! this song makes me so happy!!!

[@Neonprettykitty]

I came across this by chance. And I really like it. It's very unique and... I dunno how to describe it!! ^^

[@thesims3lover1000]

This song song cracks me up i love it

[@palmtree61189]

such an original song. love it

[@celestexcore94]

one of my favorite songs from her.=]]

[@martifingers]

Many of her songs seem a little hard to fully understand but she seems one of the most open minded people in music and I think we can see many of the words as records of her own exploration of what is to be human. (Even if in her case its an amzingly talented, creative and loving individual.)

[@Angelique480]

i love this song! it is absoultely crazy! and i love it

[@zoomie13]

Such a beautiful and unique song!

[@tauzer]

This is my fav RS song everr.........

[@iheartunotreally]

I love her voice... it reminds me of the really really old style of singing.. Its great :D

[@SydneyGoldstein]

Ooh, different recording! Wow, consistently beautiful.

[@OliviaEscheBoo]

Only she can make gross sounds AMAZING! :) Love her and her music

[@xxSerb]

Her singing is really funny and unique. Like none other. Gotta love her. x]

[@fuzzykitten8]

simply amazing....