The song "Messing Up The Bed" by UFO is a rock song that conveys a message of frustration and dissatisfaction with a romantic partner. The lyrics suggest that the relationship has become toxic and the protagonist is pleading with their partner to leave and stop causing harm. The opening lines, "Don't bust up my heart, my home now, Don't make me ill, Don't stay around now, No, don't you linger, don't waste my time," express the protagonist's plea for the partner to leave and not interfere with their emotions or well-being any longer. The repetition of "Don't stay here another night" emphasizes the urgency for the partner to go away. The chorus, "You're a waste of space and a waste of time, Get out of my house, get out of my mind, Get up! Hit the road! Get up you heavy load," reveals the protagonist's frustration and outright rejection of their partner. They view the partner as a burden and want them to leave both physically and mentally. The verses continue with frustration and anger towards the partner, with phrases like "Sick out of your head, I'm sick of you messing up the bed, Get up! Move it out!" conveying the deteriorating state of the relationship. The repetition of "I'm sick of you messing up the bed" further emphasizes the frustration and dissatisfaction. The lyrics also touch upon self-reflection and questioning, such as "What have I done to deserve this? Where did I go wrong? Why did I stop instead of moving along?" These lines suggest that the protagonist is reflecting on their past decisions and wondering how they ended up in such a troubled relationship. Overall, "Messing Up The Bed" portrays a relationship that has become toxic and destructive. The protagonist is pleading for their partner to leave and expressing their frustration and dissatisfaction with the situation.
