According to the La Foret Drunk Commentary by writer and singer of the track Jamie Stewart, the title is named after a cat of his and Xiu Xiu member Caralee McElroy called Roberta and her love for the stuffed toy mice that she would chew up.
“When they got chewed up I got them framed and I had seve...
[Verse 1]
How did I end up here
Curled up on this couch?
Where did you learn such a bold wink
Whisking me off to your bedroom?
[Chorus]
Mousey toy
This continent is lit by the holocaust
Beneath my ribs
Mousey toy
Mousey toy
Mousey toy
[Verse 2]
How did two tiny ribbons untie
And unfold into a lime tree?
Then to darken a room for other men
A dove hit mid-flight turns away
[Chorus]
Mousey toy
This continent is lit by the holocaust
Between my lips
Mousey toy
Mousey toy
Mousey toy
[Instrumental Outro]
Mousey Toy was written by Jamie Stewart.
Mousey Toy was produced by Xiu Xiu.
Xiu Xiu released Mousey Toy on Tue Jul 12 2005.