Perfect Wave
Barlow Lyrics
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He was a model
She said she never had a drink but she's gonna drink the worm out the bottle
Chugging on the jug of life
He found Jesus
She found her G-spot
Is took her 21 years and a couple of beers to make the world stop
Waiting for the end to come
And they don't mind dying
I'm just living on a perfect day
Riding on a perfect wave
Waiting for the end to come
Enjoy your visit no one gets to stay
Never let it slip away
Waiting for the end to come
She was straight edge, he was pre-med
Found em ankles and ears in the backroom dancing with the dead heads
Sucking on the breast of life
With a shot glass, chin strap, carburetor, mud flap
Can't afford a chicken so you got to get a hooker in a hatch back
Waiting for the end to come
And it smells like Monday
Ahh and I don't even care I want no death bed regrets
So stop ringing that bell 'cause I'm not finished yet
I'm just living on a perfect day
Riding on a perfect wave
Waiting for the end to come
Enjoy your visit no one gets to stay
Never let it slip away
Waiting for the end to come
The lyrics to Barlow's song Perfect Wave describe a couple who have found happiness in their own unconventional ways. The woman, who was raised Baptist and had never had a drink before, has discovered the joys of alcohol and sexuality. The man, on the other hand, had found religion. Despite their differences, they both share a willingness to embrace whatever the future holds, even if it means dying. The song's chorus expresses the theme of living in the present and enjoying the perfect moments in life, while acknowledging that nothing lasts forever and death is inevitable.
The imagery in the lyrics is vivid and vividly contrasted. Words such as "chugging," "Jug of Life," and "carburetor" evoke an insatiable appetite for life, while the mention of the couple's imminent death casts a shadow over the scene. The sense of acceptance of their mortality is conveyed in lines such as "Waiting for the end to come/And they don't mind dying."
The song is a nod to the hedonistic lifestyle of youth, with a message to embrace every moment and let go of regrets. The lyrics invite the listener to seize the moment and make the most of every opportunity, as life is fleeting and uncertain.
Line by Line Meaning
She was a Baptist
The girl followed the Baptist religion
He was a model
The boy worked as a professional model
She said she never had a drink but she's gonna drink the worm out the bottle
Although she claimed to have never drank, she plans to consume the worm present in a bottle of alcohol
Chugging on the jug of life
Drinking alcohol heavily to enjoy life to the fullest
He found Jesus
The boy discovered a connection to the religion of Christianity
She found her G-spot
The girl discovered a place of pleasure in her body
Is took her 21 years and a couple of beers to make the world stop
It took her 21 years of life experiences and a few alcoholic beverages to find inner peace
Waiting for the end to come
Waiting for death to arrive
And they don't mind dying
They are okay with the concept of death
She was straight edge, he was pre-med
She did not consume drugs/alcohol while he studied for medical school
Found em ankles and ears in the backroom dancing with the dead heads
They found themselves lost and immersed in a party atmosphere filled with people acting like addicts
Sucking on the breast of life
Enjoying life to the fullest
With a shot glass, chin strap, carburetor, mud flap
Using whatever means necessary to live a thrilling life
Can't afford a chicken so you got to get a hooker in a hatch back
Unable to obtain food, they resort to finding gratification through less than ideal means
And it smells like Monday
Referring to the negative feeling/depression that often comes on a Monday morning
Ahh and I don't even care I want no death bed regrets
The artist does not want to regret anything when they die
So stop ringing that bell 'cause I'm not finished yet
Asking people to stop signaling the end of life, as the person still has more to experience/fulfill in their life
I'm just living on a perfect day
The person is experiencing a great day where everything seems to be going perfectly
Riding on a perfect wave
Life feels akin to riding a wave, smooth and thrilling
Enjoy your visit no one gets to stay
This is not the artist's permanent home, they are just visiting
Never let it slip away
Encouraging people to not let the good things, experiences in life slip away
Waiting for the end to come
Referring again to the concept of death and one day leaving this world
Contributed by Natalie I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Nitrox365
this is one of my favourite songs on shaun white snowboarding
itsbojangles
Awesome video, awesome song. Why isn't there more Barlow out there right now? This is so much better than half of everything else out there.
Aleksander Dulba
shaun white snowboarding !!!!!!!!
fullautobear66
This song just made my day so much better. There is nothing wrong with it. Just a cheery happy tune... Now i feel like I have to learn it on guitar just because it's that awesome.
deegz713
this is a great song, and shaun white is prbly one of the best games ive ever played
Le Fox
J'ai connue cette magnifique musique sur Show White sur ps3 ! Dévalé les piste avec cette pure musique , quelle bonheurs !!!! <3 <3
LightHacker20
best song EVER ! It should have at least 50 million views !
Andris Danyi
great song...it's in shaun white snowboarding...i love the game and the song too
amsevo8
HAHA 90 percent of people who searched this was because of shaun white snowboarding! best game!
Giedrius Meila
i love this song