Follow up to the debut single 'Don't Trust Me', 'Starstrukk' hit the top five in December 2009, before climbing to No.3 in January 2010. The track features vocals from pop sensation Katy Perry, it is the first of a couple collaborations for the pop princess, the second being with Timbaland on 'If We Ever Meet Again'.
Starstrukk
3OH!3 Lyrics
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Makes a man go (whistles),
That's the way they all come through like (whistles),
Low-cut, see-through shirts that make ya (whistles),
That's the way she come through like (whistles),
Cause I just set them up,
Just set them up,
Cause I just set them up,
Just set them up,
Just set them up to knock them down
I think I should know how to make love to something
Innocent without leaving my fingerprints out,
Now,
L-o-v-e's just another word I never learned to pronounce,
How do I say I'm sorry 'cause the word is never gonna come out,
Now,
L-o-v-e's just another word I never learned to pronounce
Tight jeans, double D's making me go
All the people on the street know
Iced out, lit-up make the kids go
All the people on the street know
Cause I just set them up,
Just set them up,
Just set them up to knock them down,
Cause I just set them up,
Just set them up,
Just set them up to knock them down
I think I should know how to make love to something
Innocent without leaving my fingerprints out,
Now,
L-o-v-e's just another word I never learned to pronounce,
How do I say I'm sorry 'cause the word is never gonna come out,
Now,
L-o-v-e's just another word I never learned to pronounce
Push it baby, push it baby,
Out of control,
I got my gun cocked tight and I'm ready to blow,
Push it baby, push it baby,
Out of control,
This is the same old dance that you already know,
Push it baby, push it baby,
Out of control,
I got my gun cocked tight and I'm ready to blow,
Push it baby, push it baby,
Out of control,
This is the same old dance that you already know
I think I should know how to make love to something
Innocent without leaving my fingerprints out,
Now,
L-o-v-e's just another word I never learned to pronounce
The lyrics to "Starstrukk" by 3OH!3 are a commentary on the objectification of women in popular culture. The verses describe the physical characteristics of a woman walking down the street and how men respond to her. The whistling is a symbol of the catcalling that is all too common in society. The chorus, "Cause I just set them up to knock them down," suggests that men see women as objects to be conquered and then discarded.
The second half of the song shifts the focus to the singer's own struggles with love and communication. He admits that he doesn't know how to love someone without leaving his "fingerprints" all over them, which could be interpreted as a reference to emotional baggage from past relationships. The line "L-o-v-e's just another word I never learned to pronounce" indicates that the singer is unsure of how to express his feelings or apologize for his mistakes.
Overall, "Starstrukk" is a cautionary tale about the harmful effects of objectifying women and the importance of learning how to communicate and express love in healthy ways.
Line by Line Meaning
Nice legs, Daisy Dukes,
The singer is admiring a woman's physical appearance, particularly her legs and clothing.
Makes a man go (whistles),
The woman's appearance is so attractive that the singer cannot help but whistle in appreciation.
That's the way they all come through like (whistles),
The singer is suggesting that all women dress in this attractive manner.
Low-cut, see-through shirts that make ya (whistles),
The artist is again admiring a woman's physical appearance, this time focusing on revealing clothing.
That's the way she come through like (whistles),
The woman in question is dressed in this revealing manner, which the artist finds attractive.
Cause I just set them up,
The singer is suggesting that they intentionally lead women on or create romantic situations in order to let them down later.
Just set them up,
Reiterating the singer's intention to manipulate and deceive women.
Just set them up to knock them down,
The artist intends to build up romantic or sexual tension with women before deliberately ruining their hopes and expectations.
I think I should know how to make love to something Innocent without leaving my fingerprints out,
The artist seems to be suggesting that they know how to have sexual relationships that do not leave any permanent emotional or physical marks on the partner or themselves.
L-o-v-e's just another word I never learned to pronounce,
The artist has never really understood how to love romantically or is intentionally avoiding love and commitment.
Tight jeans, double D's making me go All the people on the street know
The singer is once again admiring a woman's physical appearance, specifically her body shape.
Iced out, lit-up make the kids go All the people on the street know
The woman in question is wearing expensive, flashy jewelry or clothing that is drawing attention from passersby.
Push it baby, push it baby, Out of control, I got my gun cocked tight and I'm ready to blow,
These lines suggest a violent or aggressive sexual encounter, with the singer taking a dominant role.
This is the same old dance that you already know,
The singer is suggesting that the sexual encounter is familiar and routine, indicating a pattern of casual sexual behavior.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: NATHANIEL MOTTE, SEAN FOREMAN
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@onelittlecat3502
Honestly miss stupid fun songs like this
yeah, now with the stupid reggaeton.
@FreeKentHovind
Actually, 'Groundhog Day" (1993) is still a better thing to watch.... ;-)
@christianermawantv4635
Onelittlecat true..me too
@23coolarmand
Same
@CreativeUsernameEh
They're a dime a dozen, you can't miss them when you're surrounded by them
@lunamothhh
When I tell you I was OBSESSED with this song...
@letty9660
ME TOO
@Beaneabean
I never heard of it til like 2 years ago.
@nemo4574
LMAO SAME IM GOING ON A NOSTALGIA TRIP AT 2AM