Get Myself Arrested
Gomez Lyrics
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I get the same blues as everyone
So try and call me, I'm immobile man, yes i am
Got a haircut, got a silver tooth, gonna get myself arrested
Got some friends in my BMW, tryin' to get themselves arrested
I suck the same lines as anyone
I do the same time as anyone
Don't try and call me, I'm immobile man, yes i am
Got a haircut, got a silver tooth, gonna get myself arrested
Got some friends in my BMW, tryin' to get themselves arrested
He only grows for guys he knows and me
He only grows for guys he knows and me
Well alright
Don't try and call me I'm immobile man
Don't try and call me I'm immobile man, yes i am
Got a haircut, got a silver tooth, gonna get myself arrested
Got some friends in my BMW, tryin' to get themselves arrested
Got no time for the selfish me and you's, tryin' to get myself arrested
The lyrics of Gomez's song "Get Myself Arrested" are open to interpretation but can be seen as a commentary on the desire to break free from the monotony of everyday life. The first two lines of the song suggest that the singer is just like anyone else, wearing the same shoes and getting the same blues as everyone. However, the following lines emphasize the singer's desire to do something different, something that will shake things up and lead to a memorable experience. The repetition of "Got a haircut, got a silver tooth, gonna get myself arrested" in the chorus emphasizes this desire for something new and exciting, even if it means breaking the law.
The line "He only grows for guys he knows and me" is a bit more cryptic, but it could be interpreted as the singer suggesting that there are certain people who have access to opportunities for adventure and excitement, and that he is one of those people. The final line, "Got no time for the selfish me and you's, tryin' to get myself arrested," suggests that the singer is uninterested in those who are only concerned with themselves and their own interests, and that he is focused on living in the moment and experiencing life to the fullest.
Overall, "Get Myself Arrested" can be seen as a commentary on the desire to break free from the monotony of everyday life and do something different, even if it means taking risks and breaking the law. The importance of living in the moment and experiencing life to the fullest is emphasized throughout the song.
Line by Line Meaning
I wear the same shoes as anyone
I'm no different from anyone else
I get the same blues as everyone
I feel the same sadness as others
So try and call me, I'm immobile man, yes i am
I may be stuck in one place, I'm not going anywhere
Got a haircut, got a silver tooth, gonna get myself arrested
I want to do something crazy and get arrested, just to break out of my routine
Got some friends in my BMW, tryin' to get themselves arrested
My friends are willing to do crazy things just like me, to try and break out of the mundane
I suck the same lines as anyone
I'm not any better than others, I'm just average
I do the same time as anyone
I spend my time in the same way as anyone else
Don't try and call me, I'm immobile man, yes i am
I'm not going anywhere, don't count on me to do anything different
He only grows for guys he knows and me
He only gives weed to those he knows, including me
Well alright
Okay, I agree
Got no time for the selfish me and you's, tryin' to get myself arrested
I'm not interested in hanging out with superficial people who only care about themselves, I'd rather do something crazy on my own
Don't try and call me I'm immobile man
I'm not going anywhere, don't count on me to do anything different
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BEN OTTEWELL, BENJAMIN JOSEPH OTTEWELL, IAN THOMAS BALL, OLIVER JAMES PEACOCK, PAUL BLACKBURN, THOMAS WILLIAM GRAY
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Ramiro Barrera
I wear the same shoes as everyone
I get the same blues as everyone
So try and call me, I'm immobile man
Yes, I am
Got a haircut, got a silver tooth
Gonna get myself arrested
Got some friends in my BMW
Tryin' to get themselves arrested
I suck the same lines as anyone
I do the same time as anyone
Don't try and call me, I'm immobile man
Yes, I am
Got a haircut, got a silver tooth
Gonna get myself arrested
Got some friends in my BMW
Tryin' to get themselves arrested
He only grows for guys he knows and me
He only grows for guys he knows and me
Well, alright
Don't try and call me, I'm immobile man
Don't try and call me, I'm immobile man
Yes, I am
Got a haircut, got a silver tooth
Gonna get myself arrested
Got some friends in my BMW
Tryin' to get themselves arrested
Got no time for the selfish me and you
Tryin' to get myself arrested
7jonny77
I am taking a trip down memory lane, saw these guys live - they have so many good tunes.
Shaun Morrison
One of my favourite bands but I thought they were a bit disappointing live tbh?
Nicole Hasting
I'm terribly jealous!!! I'd LOVE to see them live
David Hill
I saw them live at cardiff university. 22 years ago. 22 years. Oh god
7jonny77
@David Hill You had to bring up how ancient we all feel - good times though, the late 90s
7jonny77
@Shaun Morrison They were on the night I saw then, it was indoor (1000), could has been the venue, maybe they got better.
Emma Wilding
Without a doubt, one of the best bands of the 90s.
I always come back for seconds.
Madefrom Toffee
Love Gomez. Outstanding live.
Aaron B
I remember buying this album on the strength of this song, putting it in the CD player on the ride back to college and just being really disappointed. Maybe listened to three or four songs. After having it a few weeks without playing it again I was home with some weed and decided to give it another listen. I was blown away by both the intricacy and minimalism of what I heard. So much going on in these songs that I just didn’t hear without a pair of headphones and bowl of green. That night changed my musical tastes forever. I love this album so much it I had the cover art by Reggie Pedro (RIP) put on the grooms cake at my wedding.
If you’ve never listened to this album while high, I beg you to do so. And any of those first three albums, really.
Stefan Schleps
I like the way you think!