Indigo Lyrics – mgk

Indigo Lyrics Meaning

[Intro: phem]
This part shows how being with someone can still feel lonely and painful. Even the best nights don’t feel right when that person is around. There’s confusion and mixed emotions—somewhere between love and sadness.

[Verse 1: mgk]
He’s talking about how his life feels surreal, almost like a fantasy or a dream that doesn’t quite feel real. He compares himself to famous singers and characters, hinting at the escape he finds in weed and imagination. On the surface, things might look flashy or successful—like gold and nice clothes—but deep down, he’s witnessed a lot of pain. He’s seen young people lose their way before they even get the chance to grow up. There’s regret about how relationships have changed; people he once cared for, he no longer connects with. He wishes he could undo certain moments or things he’s said, but life doesn’t come with a rewind button. He feels isolated, saying that his blood family is gone or distant, so his friends have become his real family. Under all the creative metaphors, there’s this strong sense of emotional weight, regret, and a search for meaning in chaos.

[Pre-Chorus: mgk]
He reflects on the wild lifestyle he’s living—fast cars, risky paths—and how it’s led him far from where he started. He’s aware that things went off track, but he’s already halfway through the journey and just trying to keep going.

[Chorus: mgk, phem, mgk & phem]
He feels emotionally distant and lost, knowing he’s made mistakes. But he’s not apologizing for how he’s chosen to live. He doesn’t rely on fate or karma; instead, he believes in making his own way, even if it’s messy or misunderstood.

[Verse 2: mgk]
He talks about how time feels strange to him. His face hasn’t aged much, but the pain he’s carried makes him feel hundreds of years old. He’s constantly trying to outrun his trauma, like he’s always being chased. Rather than fixing old problems, he just moves on quickly—literally moving houses, changing scenery. Even though he’s a dad now and has moments of peace, like putting his baby to sleep, he still struggles inside. He smokes and drives at night trying to calm himself down, but the inner pain doesn’t go away. Despite having reasons to celebrate on the outside, the inner hurt sticks. To cope, he tries to change how he expresses himself—choosing to write things that give hope instead of feeding darkness. He’s deeply affected by losing people, possibly to suicide, and it’s made him want to be a light for others instead of adding to the pain.

[Chorus: mgk, phem, mgk & phem]
He’s repeating the idea that he’s far from someone he once cared about, mentally and emotionally. He knows he’s messed up, but he’s not looking for forgiveness. He doesn’t believe in fate—he believes in taking control of his own story.

[Post-Chorus: mgk, mgk & phem]
This short section repeats that he knows he’s flawed and damaged, but he’s accepted it. He’s not placing blame or expecting the universe to fix things. He’s trying to own his actions and their results.

[Bridge: mgk]
He feels like his life is upside down—like what he’s experiencing doesn’t feel real or normal. It’s a reminder that fame, pain, and everything in between can be disorienting and surreal.

[Outro: phem]
Just like the intro, this part expresses how being with someone can still hurt deeply. Even the best moments feel wrong, and emotions are tangled between warmth and sadness, love and pain.