Gina knows what it's like to be
On the other side of midnight
Gina's eyes are sensitive
To the brighter side of daylight
She knows what it's like to be
The topic of conversation
While birthday boys are wallowing
In ichors of adulation
I don't mind
If you stand around and look at me tonight
I quite like it
Guys like us are blind
To the dirt that gathers in between
The toes of moderation
Gina knows
You can come around but don't you talk to me
I'm not in the mood for conversation
You can come around
But don't you talk to me
You can come around but don't you talk to me
I'm not in the mood for conversation
You can come around
But don't you talk to me
I don't mind
If you come around and drink up all my wine
Won't be the first time
Sometimes I find
Little treasures hidden deep within my drawers
Gina knows
You can come around but don't you talk to me
I'm not in the mood for conversation
You can come around
But don't you talk to me
You can come around but don't you talk to me
I'm not in the mood for conversation
You can come around
But don't you talk to me
You can come around but don't you talk to me
Gina knows, what it's like to be
I'm not in the mood for conversation
You can come around
But don't you talk to me
Gina knows, what it is to find.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Oysterhead's song Birthday Boys have a certain confusing quality to them, as they seem to touch on several themes and ideas without a clear narrative or message. The song begins with the character of Gina, who "knows what it's like to be on the other side of midnight" and whose "eyes are sensitive to the brighter side of daylight". This could be interpreted as a reference to someone who is experienced in life and has seen the darkness and the light, or as someone who is simply aware of both the good and the bad in the world.

The next lines introduce "birthday boys", who are "wallowing in ichors of adulation". This could be interpreted as a criticism of the self-centeredness and indulgence of those who celebrate their birthdays excessively, or it could be seen as a commentary on the shallow nature of our culture's obsession with fame and success. In the chorus, the singer states that they don't mind being looked at, but that "guys like us are blind to the dirt that gathers in between the toes of moderation". This could mean that they are willing to be the center of attention, but that they are aware of their own flaws and imperfections.

The song then goes on to say that Gina doesn't want to talk to the singer or anyone else, but that they can come over and drink the singer's wine. The lyrics then take a strange turn, with the singer talking about finding "little treasures hidden deep within my drawers". This could be a reference to a sexual or drug-related experience, or simply a metaphor for finding unexpected joys in life. The song ends with the repeated line, "Gina knows what it is to find", which could be interpreted as a nod to the idea that experience and wisdom come from seeking out new things.

Line by Line Meaning

Gina knows what it's like to be On the other side of midnight
Gina understands the feeling of being awake during late hours of the night.

Gina's eyes are sensitive To the brighter side of daylight
Gina is able to perceive and appreciate the beauty of bright daylight.

She knows what it's like to be The topic of conversation While birthday boys are wallowing In ichors of adulation
Gina has experienced being the center of attention while birthday boys are relishing in praise and admiration.

I don't mind If you stand around and look at me tonight I quite like it
The artist is comfortable with being observed and actually enjoys it.

Guys like us are blind To the dirt that gathers in between The toes of moderation
People like the artist often overlook the faults and flaws of a situation or individual.

Gina knows You can come around but don't you talk to me I'm not in the mood for conversation You can come around But don't you talk to me You can come around but don't you talk to me I'm not in the mood for conversation You can come around But don't you talk to me
Gina prefers not to engage in conversation with visitors at the moment and would like to be left alone.

I don't mind If you come around and drink up all my wine Won't be the first time
The singer is okay with visitors drinking their wine, as it has happened before.

Sometimes I find Little treasures hidden deep within my drawers
The artist occasionally discovers small valuable objects concealed in their drawers or possessions.

Gina knows, what it's like to be I'm not in the mood for conversation You can come around But don't you talk to me Gina knows, what it is to find
The repetition of this phrase emphasizes the artist's desire for solitude and Gina's understanding of this need.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LES CLAYPOOL, ERNEST ANASTASIO

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