The song Cherry Scented by Jack Off Jill is about feeling trapped and misunderstood. The singer talks about her cherry-scented lips that seem sweet but are difficult to get rid of. The lyrics also mention being chastised for things she didn't do, feeling mediocre, and being turned into a bruise. Despite this, the singer asks for help because she's burning up and turning. The verse "Cream corn, cream corn in my ear, the slum of hatred I can't hear" alludes to the way people try to silence her and how she cannot ignore the negativity. She also talks about being burned by the scented breath of others. The chorus repeats the plea for help and the feeling of burning up. Overall, the lyrics seem to express a sense of frustration and being trapped in a situation where she cannot express herself fully. The cherry-scented lips and cream corn references may be symbolic of being painted over or silenced in some way. The song may be interpreted as a cry for help or a reflection on the struggles of being misunderstood.
