Photofinnish
3OH!3 Lyrics


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Oh I see ya ya photo finish
When they see them glimmering they buy 'em
Oh I see ya ya photo finish
Getting women like we hire 'em

Oh I see ya ya photo finish
When they see them glimmering they buy 'em
Oh I see ya ya photo finish
Getting women like we hire 'em

Yeah yeah, photo finish
You know we always finish first place
That's why we're rapping in the first place
First page
And we at the finish line
Yeah yeah photo finish signing on the dotted line

[Chorus]
You always hedging on a safe bet
Walking a tight rope with a safety net
Face it, it doesn't mean shit unless you take a whiff
Shush baby shut your mouth cause you're not part of this, this time
You always hedging on a safe bet
Walking a tight rope with a safety net
Face it, it doesn't mean shit unless you take a risk
Shush baby, shut your mouth cause you're not part of this, this time

Oh I see ya ya photo finish
When they see them glimmering they buy 'em
Oh I see ya ya photo finish
Getting women like we hire 'em

Oh I see ya ya photo finish
When they see them glimmering they buy 'em
Oh I see ya ya photo finish
Getting women like we hire 'em

Yeah yeah photo finish
Uh oh! no he didn't say that
I'm a wait till I get paid back
Plaid back
Like he did his first take
Photo finish running through the red tape





[Chorus: x2]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to 3OH!3's song Photofinnish seems to be about living life on the edge and taking risks. The chorus, "oh I see ya ya photo finish, when they see them glimmering they buy 'em, getting women like we hire 'em," can be interpreted as living life in the fast lane, with a flashy lifestyle of parties, women, and instant gratification. The lines "you always hedging on a safe bet, walking a tight rope with a safety net" suggests that the singer is taking risks, not playing it safe, and going for the big rewards.


The repeated phrase "photo finish" implies that life is like a race, where every moment counts, and one mistake can cost everything. At the finish line, the singer signs on the dotted line, thereby securing his success, no matter what the consequences. The line "shush baby shut your mouth cause you're not part of this, this time" could suggest that the singer is talking to someone who doesn't belong to the world he's living in, and doesn't understand the fast-paced lifestyle that he is enjoying.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh I see ya ya photo finish
Observing the superficial moment of winning and the attention it brings


When they see them glimmering they buy 'em
People are drawn to shiny objects and will purchase them without much thought


Getting women like we hire 'em
Women are treated like commodities that can be acquired and disposed of easily


You know we always finish first place
Success is measured by winning and being the best


That's why we're rapping in the first place
Rapping is a way to prove dominance and be on top


First page
Being at the forefront of attention and success


And we at the finish line
The ultimate goal of success is in sight


Signing on the dotted line
Making deals and contracts to solidify success


You always hedging on a safe bet
Playing it safe and not taking risks


Walking a tight rope with a safety net
Trying to live dangerously but still having a backup plan


Face it, it doesn't mean shit unless you take a risk
Success is not achieved without taking risks and going out of one's comfort zone


Shush baby shut your mouth cause you're not part of this, this time
Those who don't take risks and strive for success will not be included in this elite group of winners


Uh oh! no he didn't say that
A playful and boastful response to someone's challenge or insult


I'ma wait till I get paid back
A promise to get revenge and show dominance


Plaid back
A play on words with 'laid back', indicating a confident and cool attitude


Like he did his first take
Showing confidence and success from the first attempt


Photo finish running through the red tape
Inevitably succeeding and breaking through obstacles and barriers




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: NATHANIEL MOTTE, SEAN FOREMAN

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Miami_flower’95

And if I had something to say to you I'd whisper it softly,
Kiss you on your rosy lips and never let you off me.
Shiver on your roof and see your face lit by starlight,
Hold you through the night and watch that Colorado sunrise.

I've got five fingers on each hand for every mistake that I've made
Plus my tongue is tied to tonsils and I need to shit and shave
I'm a shade to pale for handsome and have habits I can't shake
And if you try to take that from me well I'll never be the same

Train wreck that I am
And I am what I am what I am
A train wreck, that I am
And I am what I am what I am
A train wreck

And as long as it's OK with you I think I'll stay right here.
I got no where to go cause where to go is up to you, dear.
Happy as a clam I see the glimmer in your eyes.
Hold you through the night and watch that Colorado sunrise.

No car and never cared because I got no place to go.
But in a room, (a single wall?) I couldn't pay a plant to grow
You can try and make this pretty, pick up all my dirty clothes.
And if you never really get me then I guess you'll never know the

Train wreck that I am
And I am what I am what I am
A train wreck, that I am
And I am what I am what I am
A train wreck

I've got five fingers on each hand for every mistake that I've made
Plus my tongue is tied to tonsils and I need to shit and shave
I'm a shade to pale for handsome and have habits I can't shake
And if you try to take that from me well I wouldn't be the same

Train wreck that I am
And I am what I am what I am
(Colorado sunrise)
A train wreck
That I am
And I am what I am what I am
(Colorado sunrise)
Train wreck.
That I am
(If I had something to say to you I'd whisper it softly)
And I am what I am what I am
(Kiss you on your rosy lips and never let you off me)
A train wreck
That I am
(Shiver on your roof see your face lit by starlight)
And I am what I am what I am
(Hold you through the night and watch that Colorado sunrise)
A train wreck.



All comments from YouTube:

Katie

You've unlocked a ✨core memory✨

Is R

Fr tho 😂

Mr. Coury

No lie. Felt sparks fly when that piano started.

J Hamelin

Nooooooo kidding. Wow did that take me back.

burgers quinn

why you gotta do me like that katie

Lin K

DUDE ACTUALLY

Nellie Alix

Damn I swear I haven't heard this song in more than 10 years and it is still as good as I thought when I was a 13 year old on scene MySpace. Definitely my favorite song from 3oh3.

Money Bag

Ikr, still one of my favourite bands

Alex Fern

Y’all are legends

Panic2hard

Agreed shit is fire lol

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