After playing the first show in Florida of Warped Tour 2007, 3OH!3 signed on for all venues of Warped Tour 2008 with the exception of Philadelphia on July 25. Their song "Punkbitch" is featured on the Warped Tour 2008 Tour Compilation. The band has also played at national festivals such as Bamboozle Left. 3OH!3 commonly use skits and costumes during their live concerts and are known for their energetic shows.
The band then headlined the 2009 Alternative Press Tour across the U.S. with Family Force 5, The Maine, A Rocket to the Moon, and Hit The Lights. The band performed in Panama City Beach, Florida for MtvU's Spring Break in March 2009.
3OH!3 will again join the Warped Tour in 2009. 3OH!3 will also be apart of Kiss Concert '09 (Kiss 108), Kiss The Summer Hello 2009 @ Coca-Cola Field in Buffalo, NY, June 3rd 2009, along with Kevin Rudolf, The White Tie Affair, The Veronicas, The Ting Tings, & Elliott Yamin.
3OH!3 wrote an anthem for Major League Baseball's Colorado Rockies. The music video was shot at the Ogden Theater in Denver, Colo. and airs during broadcasts on FSN Rocky Mountain.
3OH!3's sophomore album on Photo Finish Records, Want, was released on July 8, 2008. It reached #44 on the Billboard 200. Their song "Don't Trust Me" became a hit in the U.S. in early 2009, peaking at #8 on the Billboard Hot 100.
In 2008, "Don't Trust Me" was featured on two separate episodes of The Hills, and they performed "Don't Trust Me" on Last Call with Carson Daly on November 13.
Advertisements for the show Candy Girls use the song "Starstrukk".
The band has done remixes of various songs from other artists, the most popular being "I'm Good, I'm Gone", which was originally by Swedish pop singer Lykke Li.
The music video for "Holler Til You Pass Out" takes place at Mesa Elementary and Fairview High School in Boulder. . On 3OH!3's official Twitter, it has been announced that they are making a song with Lil Jon. Boobies.
Hornz
3OH!3 Lyrics
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Imma hit you from the back
I'm not comin' to your party
Shake it, shake it, shake it like you
Get your hands up
Take-take that
Motherfucker fake rap
Imma hit you from the back
Choke chain
I'm hot baby you're not
Poisonous pill
Punk-punk-punk-pu-punk-punk bitch
Colorado
(Day one) A chaple and glistening
(Day three) The sun is shining on a perfect beach
(Day six) A train that isn't whistling
(Day ten) And I don't want to see you off again
We know the most crunk
Indie City choking chimney-sweeper,
Turn up your radio
The song we play will blow the speakers
Don't stop whistlin'
To let them know what they've been missing
Turn the jukebox on
The song we play will blow the system
(Day one) A chaple and glistening
(Day three) The sun is shining on a perfect beach
(Day six) A train that isn't whistling
(Day ten) And I don't want to see you off again
We know the most crunk
Indie City choking chimney-sweeper,
Turn up your radio
The song we play will blow the speakers
Don't stop whistlin'
To let them know what they've been missing
Turn the jukebox on
The song we play will blow the system
We know the most crunk
Indie City choking chimney-sweeper,
Turn up your radio
The song we play will blow the speakers
Don't stop whistlin'
To let them know what they've been missing
Turn your jukebox up
The song we play will blow the system
No one's been, no one's been
The cherry in that eye
And it's burning under my skin
Carrying, carrying
The lady back to work
But that should be the first thing
No one's been, no one's been
The carpenter I've been
Building you this cabinet
Burying burying
Those heroes as they're gasping
But that should be the last thing
The lyrics of 3OH!3's song "Hornz" may seem repetitive and nonsensical at first glance, but upon closer inspection, they reveal a deeper commentary on the hip-hop industry and the performers who try to succeed in it. The song starts with a series of chants and ad-libs, reminiscent of the typical opening of a hip-hop track, signaling that the duo is ready to take on the genre.
As the song progresses, they make reference to various elements of hip-hop culture and the industry that surrounds it. They mention "fake rap" and the need to "blow the system," suggesting that they see themselves as pushing against the norm and working to make their own way in the industry. They also cite their home state of Colorado, putting a personal touch on the lyrics and linking their identity as artists to their roots.
The chorus of the song is perhaps the most striking element, with its repeated phrase "Don't stop whistlin'/To let them know what they've been missing/Turn the jukebox on/The song we play will blow the system." This can be interpreted in several ways, but it seems to suggest that the duo is confident in their abilities and is willing to challenge the status quo in order to make their mark in the industry.
Overall, "Hornz" is a song that showcases 3OH!3's unique approach to hip-hop and their willingness to experiment with the genre's conventions. While on the surface it may seem like a typical party track, the lyrics reveal a deeper level of meaning and a commentary on the industry they are a part of.
Line by Line Meaning
Imma hit you from the back
I am going to approach this situation aggressively and from behind.
I'm not comin' to your party
I will not be attending your social gathering.
Shake it, shake it, shake it like you
Move your body in a seductive manner, as though you want to entice someone sexually.
Get your hands up
Raise your hands in the air as a way of showing excitement or enthusiasm.
Take-take that
I overpower you in a confrontational manner.
Motherfucker fake rap
I am not impressed by your insincere and shallow music style.
Choke chain
A chain or collar that is put around an animal's neck to restrict its movement or behavior.
I'm hot baby you're not
I am attractive and cool, while you are unappealing and dull.
Poisonous pill
Something that seems good on the outside but is actually damaging or detrimental.
Punk-punk-punk-pu-punk-punk bitch
You are weak and cowardly.
Colorado
A reference to the artist's home state.
(Day one) A chapel and glistening
On the first day, there is a building that shines brightly and resembles a place of worship.
(Day three) The sun is shining on a perfect beach
On the third day, the sun is shining brightly on a picturesque beach.
(Day six) A train that isn't whistling
On the sixth day, a train passes by quietly without making a sound.
(Day ten) And I don't want to see you off again
On the tenth day, the artist is saying goodbye to someone they don't want to leave again.
We know the most crunk
We are extremely knowledgeable about the style of music known as crunk.
Indie City choking chimney-sweeper,
A reference to the artist's hometown full of independent-minded people and hardworking laborers.
Turn up your radio
Make the volume on your radio louder.
The song we play will blow the speakers
The music we are playing is so powerful and intense that it will cause the singers to break or malfunction.
Don't stop whistlin'
Continue whistling a tune to communicate your feelings or enjoyment of the music.
To let them know what they've been missing
To inform others that they have been deprived of hearing something great until now.
Turn the jukebox on
Start playing music on the jukebox.
The song we play will blow the system
The music we are playing is so intense that it will cause the entire sound system to malfunction.
No one's been, no one's been
No one has been as impressive or noteworthy as I have.
The cherry in that eye
The object of someone's desire or affection.
And it's burning under my skin
I am intensely attracted to this person and it is causing me great distress.
Carrying, carrying
Continuing to carry or bear a heavy burden or responsibility.
The lady back to work
Returning a woman to her job or daily duties.
But that should be the first thing
This should be the top priority and most important task at hand.
The carpenter I've been
I have been building or creating something with great care and precision, like a skilled carpenter.
Building you this cabinet
Constructing a piece of furniture specifically for you.
Burying burying
Covering up, hiding, or moving something out of sight.
Those heroes as they're gasping
People who were once thought of as heroic or admirable are now struggling and losing their breath.
But that should be the last thing
This should be the least of our concerns or something we address only after other, more pressing matters are dealt with.
Contributed by Jackson K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.