I Got a Message for You
Robyn Hitchcock · I Wanna Go Backwards [2007]
Treat me hot and fiery
Tell me you desire me
Uh huh huh, I got a message for you
Treat me fat and blubbery
Treat me lean and rubbery
Let's go to the shrubbery
Uh huh huh, I got a message for you
I got a message for you
If I was a hairless spinster covered in festering boils
Would you still make love to me or would you recoil?
Dip me in the custard
Cover me with mustard
As long we are clustered
It's alright, I got a message for you
I got a message for you
Though I'm not a piece of veal or a piece of ham
Can't you get your teeth in me just the way I am?
Roll me in the greenery
Point me at the scenery
Exploit me in the deanery
It's alright, I got a message for you
Treat me soft and feathery
Treat me hard and leathery
Oh, what lovely weathery
Uh huh huh, I got a message for you
I got a message for you
I got a message for you
I Got a Message for You
Robyn Hitchcock's "I Got a Message for You" appears on the 2007 album *I Wanna Go Backwards*, a collection that showcases his continued exploration of melancholic pop and art rock. The track reflects Hitchcock's signature style, blending atmospheric textures with lyrical introspection characteristic of his work from the 1980s through the 2000s. As part of a discography often associated with the shoegaze and post-punk revival movements, the song captures a specific mood of longing and reflection. It stands alongside other notable tracks on the album, contributing to a cohesive narrative that highlights Hitchcock's enduring influence on alternative music. The recording serves as a testament to his ability to craft emotionally resonant songs that resonate with listeners across generations.