In the song "Formidable," the speaker recalls his relationship where she was "formidable" and he was pathetic, after being recently broken up with. The singer also comments on the superficiality of marriage and infidelity in relationships. He also addresses a child and talks about the flaws and struggles in parenting and relationships. The overall theme of the song seems to be reflecting on past experiences and questioning societal norms and expectations in relationships.
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You were wonderful, I was so pathetic
We were wonderful
You were wonderful, I was so pathetic
We were wonderful
Verse 1
Baby oops miss
I don't want to flirt, promised sworn
I'm single, since yesterday
I can't make a child and well it's not... come back
Five minutes what I didn't insult you
I'm polite, courteous
And a little very drunk
And for guys like me
You have other things to do
If you'd only seen me yesterday... I was wonderful
Chorus 2
Wonderful
You were wonderful, I was so pathetic
We were wonderful
You were wonderful, I was so pathetic
We were wonderful
Verse 2
Did you look at yourself
You think you're beautiful because you got married
But it's only a ring dude
Don't get carried away
She's going to dump you like they do every time
And then the other girl, have you told her?
If you want I'll tell her
Like that it's resolved
And the kid also
Finally if you have one
Wait three years seven years
And there you will see
If it's wonderful
Chorus 3
Wonderful
You were wonderful, I was so pathetic
We were wonderful
Verse 3
Little girl sorry little boy
You know in life
There's no mean guy no nice guy
If mum is irritating
It's because of fear to be a granny
If dad cheats on mom
It's because mum is getting old
Why are you all red?
Come back kid!
And what do you all have
To look at me like a monkey
Yeah you're all saints
Band of monkeys!
Give me a baby monkey, he'll be wonderful
You were wonderful, I was so pathetic
We were wonderful
You were wonderful, I was so pathetic
We were wonderful
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