The lyrics of Cockroach Waltz by Jack Off Jill depict a toxic, codependent relationship between two people. They hide and poison each other, but ultimately feel like nobody cares about them. The metaphorical reference to insects, with lines like "compound eye" and "insect boy becomes a girl," reinforce the idea of feeling small and insignificant. The chorus of the song repeats the line "You made me, I am a part of you," indicating that the two people in the relationship have created a symbiotic, yet destructive, bond. They see themselves in each other and cannot break away from the unhealthy cycle of hurting and needing each other. The line "Help me shut out painful world" highlights the need for escapism from the pain and suffering in their lives. The waltz-like tempo of the song adds to the eerie, unsettling feeling of the lyrics. Overall, Cockroach Waltz tells a story of a dysfunctional relationship where two people cannot escape each other's grasp, leading to a spiral of pain and toxicity.
