Meaning of 'Mmm Mmm Mmm'

by Crash Test Dummies

Interpretation

The lyrics of the song 'Mmm Mmm Mmm' by Crash Test Dummies tell three different stories about children who struggle with special characteristics or experiences. Each story is about a child who feels different from others and has difficulties fitting in.

In the first verse, it tells the story of a boy who had an accident and couldn't go to school. When he came back, his hair had changed from black to bright white. He explains that this is due to the strong impact of the accident.

In the second verse, it tells the story of a girl who refuses to change with the other girls in the dressing room. When she finally does, it can be seen that she has moles all over her body. She can't really explain it, they have just always been there.

In the third verse, it is about a boy whose parents send him straight home after school. When they go to church, they tremble and stagger on the church floor. He can't really explain it either, it has just always been like that.

At the end of the song, it emphasizes that both the girl and the boy are glad because there is a child who is worse off than them.

The lyrics 'Mmm Mmm Mmm' are repeated in the chorus and do not have a clear meaning, but rather serve as filler words to connect the stories and express the emotions of the children. It is a simple and catchy song with a melancholic atmosphere.