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Thrift Shop
KIDZ BOP Kids Lyrics


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I'm gonna rock some tags, only got twenty dollars in my pocket
I'm, I'm, I'm hunting, looking for a come up, this is really awesome

Now walk up to the club like "What up? I got a hit song"
I'm so pumped, I bought some clothes from the thrift shop
Ice on the fringe is so so frosty
The people like "Hey, the guy on the marquee"
Rolling in super deep, headed to the mezzanine
Dressed in all pink except my gator shoes, those are green
Draped in a leopard mink, girl standing next to me
Probably should've washed this, smells like my baseball cleats
(Eww) But hey, it was 99 cents
Bag it, poppin' it, washin' it, 'bout to go and get some compliments
Passing up on those moccasins someone else has been walking in
Bummy and grungy, wear it man, I am stunting and flossing and
Saving my money and I'm super happy, that's a bargain, yeah
I'ma take your grandpa's style, I'ma take your grandpa's style
No for real, ask your grandpa, "Can I have his hand-me-downs?" (thank you)
Velour jumpsuit and some house slippers
Chocolate brown leather jacket that I found digging
They had a broken keyboard, I bought a broken keyboard
I bought a old blanket, then I bought a knee board
Hello, hello, my ace man, my fellow
John Wayne ain't got nothing on my fringe game, oh no
I could take some Pro Wings, make them cool, sell those
The sneaker heads would be like "Ah, he got the Velcros"

I'm gonna rock some tags, only got twenty dollars in my pocket
I'm, I'm, I'm hunting, looking for a come up, this is really awesome
I'm gonna rock some tags, only got twenty dollars in my pocket
I'm, I'm, I'm hunting, looking for a come up, this is really awesome

What you know about rocking a wolf on your noggin?
What you knowing about wearing a fur fox skin?
I'm digging, I'm digging, I'm searching right through that luggage
One man's trash, that's another man's come up
Thank your granddad for donating that plaid button
Up shirt, 'cause right now, I'm up in here stuntin'
I'm at the Goodwill, you can find me in the bins
I'm not, I'm not stuck on searchin' in that section (mens)
Your grammy, your aunty, your momma, your mammy
I'll take those flannel zebra jammies, second hand and I'll rock that like it's awesome
The built-in onesie with the socks on that really awesome
I hit the party and they stop because I'm really awesome
They be like "Oh that Gucci, that's really tight"
I'm like "Yo, that's fifty dollars for a t-shirt"
Limited edition, let's do some simple addition
Fifty dollars for a t-shirt, that's just silly overpriced
I call that getting swindled and tricked, yeah
I call that getting tricked by a business
That shirt's really dough
And having the same one as six other people in this club is a major don't
Peep game, come take a look through my telescope
Trying to get girls from a brand?
Man you really won't, man you really won't
Get real
Rock inside, yeah

I'm gonna rock some tags, only got twenty dollars in my pocket
I'm, I'm, I'm hunting, looking for a come up, this is really awesome

I wear your granddad's clothes, I look incredible
I'm in this real big coat from that thrift shop down the road
I wear your granddad's clothes, I look incredible
I'm in this real big coat from that thrift shop down the road

I'm gonna rock some tags, only got twenty dollars in my pocket
I'm, I'm, I'm hunting, looking for a come up, this is really awesome

Is that your granma's coat?

Overall Meaning

The song Thrift Shop by Macklemore featuring Ryan Lewis and Wanz was a massive hit when it was released in 2012. The song is known for its catchy tune and its quirky, humorous lyrics. The song's music video was also a hit, with over a billion views to date. The lyrics "I'm gonna rock some tags, only got twenty dollars in my pocket, I'm hunting, looking for a come-up, this is really awesome" suggest that the singer is on the hunt for cheap, secondhand clothes. The word "tags" refers to price tags, and the song's message is that you don't need to spend a lot of money to look good. This is reinforced in the lyrics "I wear your granddad's clothes, I look incredible, I'm in this real big coat from that thrift shop down the road."


The phrase "come up" in the lyrics refers to finding something of value for a low price. The singer is excited about the prospect of finding something great in a thrift shop, even though the item might be previously owned or have a few flaws. The lyrics also mention some specific items the singer found in the thrift shop, such as a "velour jumpsuit," "chocolate brown leather jacket," and "flannel zebra jammies." The mention of these items reinforces the song's message that you can find unique and cool items in a thrift shop.


Overall, the lyrics to Thrift Shop celebrate the idea of finding treasure in someone else's trash. The song promotes the idea of thrifting and encourages people to be creative with their style choices. The song also pokes fun at the idea of spending lots of money on clothing and suggests that thrifted items are just as good, if not better.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm gonna rock some tags, only got twenty dollars in my pocket
I'm going to wear some thrift store clothes, because that's all I have the money for.


I'm, I'm, I'm hunting, looking for a come up, this is really awesome
I'm searching for a great find, and it's really exciting.


Now walk up to the club like "What up? I got a hit song"
I'm entering the club confidently, proud of my successful music.


I'm so pumped, I bought some clothes from the thrift shop
I'm excited because I just bought some clothes from the thrift store.


Ice on the fringe is so so frosty
My jewelry is dazzling and shining brightly.


The people like "Hey, the guy on the marquee"
The people recognize me and are excited to see me.


Rolling in super deep, headed to the mezzanine
I'm moving through the crowd of the club, excited and dancing.


Dressed in all pink except my gator shoes, those are green
I'm wearing all pink clothes, but with green alligator shoes to add a pop of color.


Draped in a leopard mink, girl standing next to me
I'm wearing a plush leopard fur coat and a girl is standing next to me.


Probably should've washed this, smells like my baseball cleats
I probably should have washed this garment, it smells like my stinky baseball shoes.


(Eww) But hey, it was 99 cents
Even though it smells bad, it only cost me 99 cents, so it's a good deal.


Bag it, poppin' it, washin' it, 'bout to go and get some compliments
I'm going to wash the garment, put it in a bag, and go out to show it off and get compliments.


Passing up on those moccasins someone else has been walking in
I chose not to buy used moccasins that someone else has already worn.


Bummy and grungy, wear it man, I am stunting and flossing and
Even though the clothes are old and not stylish, I'm wearing them with confidence and showing off.


Saving my money and I'm super happy, that's a bargain, yeah
I'm happy that I saved my money and got a good deal at the thrift store.


I'ma take your grandpa's style, I'ma take your grandpa's style
I'm going to dress like your grandpa, with his old-fashioned style.


No for real, ask your grandpa, "Can I have his hand-me-downs?" (thank you)
Seriously, ask your grandpa if I can have the clothes he doesn't want anymore. (Thank you)


Velour jumpsuit and some house slippers
I'm wearing a comfortable velour jumpsuit and slippers designed for inside the house.


Chocolate brown leather jacket that I found digging
I discovered a beautiful chocolate-brown leather jacket while searching through the thrift store.


They had a broken keyboard, I bought a broken keyboard
I bought a broken keyboard at the thrift store, even though it doesn't work.


I bought a old blanket, then I bought a knee board
I bought an old blanket for warmth, and also a kneeboard for watersports.


Hello, hello, my ace man, my fellow
Hello, hello, my friend, my buddy.


John Wayne ain't got nothing on my fringe game, oh no
My fringe clothing and jewelry is better than anything John Wayne has ever worn.


I could take some Pro Wings, make them cool, sell those
I could make some uncool shoes look cool and sell them.


The sneaker heads would be like "Ah, he got the Velcros"
People who love sneakers would be excited to see me wearing Velcro sneakers.


What you know about rocking a wolf on your noggin?
Do you know what it's like to wear a wolf hat on your head?


What you knowing about wearing a fur fox skin?
Do you know anything about wearing a fox fur jacket?


I'm digging, I'm digging, I'm searching right through that luggage
I'm thoroughly searching through the clothing to find the best items.


One man's trash, that's another man's come up
What one person considers garbage, another person can find valuable.


Thank your granddad for donating that plaid button
Thank your grandpa for donating his old plaid shirt to the thrift store.


Up shirt, 'cause right now, I'm up in here stuntin'
I'm wearing that plaid shirt right now and showing off.


I'm at the Goodwill, you can find me in the bins
I'm at the Goodwill thrift store, looking through the clothing bins.


I'm not, I'm not stuck on searchin' in that section (mens)
I'm not limiting myself to just the men's clothing section.


Your grammy, your aunty, your momma, your mammy
I'm willing to take the clothes of your grandma, aunt, mom, or nanny.


I'll take those flannel zebra jammies, second hand and I'll rock that like it's awesome
I'll take those used flannel zebra pajamas and wear them like they're brand new.


The built-in onesie with the socks on that really awesome
The pajamas have a built-in onesie and socks, which is really cool.


I hit the party and they stop because I'm really awesome
When I entered the party, everyone noticed and was impressed by me.


They be like "Oh that Gucci, that's really tight"
People are commenting on how stylish my outfit is and mistaking it for Gucci.


I'm like "Yo, that's fifty dollars for a t-shirt"
I'm telling them that the shirt they think is Gucci is actually just a regular shirt that costs $50.


Limited edition, let's do some simple addition
It's a special and limited edition shirt, but still not worth the high price.


Fifty dollars for a t-shirt, that's just silly overpriced
Charging $50 for a t-shirt is ridiculous and too expensive.


I call that getting swindled and tricked, yeah
I think the high price of the shirt is a scam and a cheat.


I call that getting tricked by a business
I think the company is trying to deceive people with the high price.


That shirt's really dough
The shirt is financially valuable, but not worth the cost.


And having the same one as six other people in this club is a major don't
Buying something expensive and then realizing other people at the same event have the same thing is a fashion faux pas.


Peep game, come take a look through my telescope
Take a look at my life and my style through my perspective.


Trying to get girls from a brand?
Do you think you can impress girls with name brand clothing?


Man you really won't, man you really won't
You won't be able to attract girls just by wearing expensive brands, trust me.


Get real
Be realistic and don't try to impress people with material possessions.


Rock inside, yeah
Dance and enjoy the party on the inside, regardless of what you're wearing.


I wear your granddad's clothes, I look incredible
I'm wearing clothes that your grandpa would wear, but I still look amazing.


I'm in this real big coat from that thrift shop down the road
I'm wearing a huge coat that I bought recently from the thrift store nearby.


Is that your grandma's coat?
Someone is asking if the coat I'm wearing used to belong to their grandma.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Ben Haggerty, Ryan Scott Lewis

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