The song "Sinatra" by Helmet expresses the narrator's frustration and dissatisfaction with a relationship or possibly a friendship. The lyrics suggest that the person they are involved with is overly cautious and obsessed with protecting themselves. The narrator feels that this mindset is detrimental and longs for affection and connection instead. The lyrics also convey a sense of aimlessness and frustration as the narrator drives around town, constantly passing a church and struggling to find a parking spot. The mention of Sinatra's world indicates a feeling of being trapped or confined, as if the other person is not truly living but merely existing. There is also an underlying self-deprecating tone, as the narrator states their dislike for everything, including themselves. They seem unsure of what is best for them and question their own desires and needs. The line "She doesn't see me, I don't care" suggests a lack of emotional connection or recognition from the other person. The narrator seems resigned to this fact and urges them to simply move around and fix their gaze elsewhere. The line "Took half the time, Cost three bucks, buy a magazine" hints at the narrator's disappointment with the current situation. They imply that they had more fun and satisfaction in a simple and inexpensive activity like reading a magazine, rather than being involved with this person. Overall, the song portrays a sense of dissatisfaction, frustration, and longing for something more meaningful and fulfilling in the narrator's life, whether it be in their relationship or their own self-perception.
