Green attended Emerson College briefly in 1998 before leaving to concentrate on his music, going on to co-found the anti folk group The Moldy Peaches with Kimya Dawson. In 2004 The Moldy Peaches went on hiatus and both Green and Dawson embarked on solo careers.
Green released several albums on Rough Trade Records. Among his better known songs are "Jessica" (about singer Jessica Simpson), "Novotel", "Friends of Mine", "Dance with Me", "Carolina" and "Emily", and, in Britain, his cover of The Libertines track "What a Waster".
Prior to Jacket Full of Danger in 2006, all of Green's albums had been released on the 22nd of the month. His latest album was released on March 18, 2008 and is titled Sixes & Sevens. Titles include "Morning After Midnight", "Twee Twee Dee", and "Drowning Head First", the latter a duet between Green and his girlfriend.
In January 2008, The Moldy Peaches began having a resurgence in popularity, due to their music being included in the hit indie film Juno.
Cannot Get Sicker
Adam Green Lyrics
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because Im thinking too
You'r loving his body
But what else is not new
And the people who know
who know, who know, who know
that they cannot get sicker
the boys, the boys, the boys
When they cannot be faithful
In time they're just unable
And your sucking the finals cheek
We play hide and seek
with motion sence
And the tigers roll
the herses full
And the glory bend
It's just past the rivers edge
Make it with with all time grace
Oh my legend is plain
is plain is plain is plain
Can you see I draw circles
When you line me with cash
with cash, and cash, and cash
Don't we always make money
but outlaw sex can be funny
And your sucking the finals cheek
We play hide and seek
with motion sence
And the tigers roll
the herse is full
And the glory bend
It's just past the rivers edge
The lyrics of Adam Green's song "Cannot Get Sicker" have a surreal and ambiguous nature, but they seem to explore themes of sexual relationships, faithfulness, and the contradictions of our society. The song starts with the singer acknowledging that he understands what the other person is thinking, which he attributes to his own thoughts. The singer suggests that the person in question craves sexual intimacy, but this desire is nothing new or unique.
The song then shifts to a different perspective, talking about people who know that they cannot get sicker, implying that they are engaging in sexual practices that may be detrimental to their health. The repeated line "bathing the boys" suggests an illicit or immoral activity that is confined to specific individuals, while the inability to be faithful indicates a lack of moral compass or commitment.
The lyrics continue to paint a picture of a world where money and pleasure are the only guiding principles of society. The repeated references to playing hide and seek with "motion sense" and the tigers and hearses rolling suggest a chaotic and animalistic world full of danger and unpredictability. There is a sense of pride and glory in this world, but it is always just past the river's edge, out of reach.
Overall, the meaning of "Cannot Get Sicker" is open to interpretation, but it may be seen as a cynical commentary on the shallow and unfulfilling nature of modern society, where pleasure and money are the ultimate goals.
Line by Line Meaning
I know what you thinking
I understand your thoughts
because Im thinking too
Because I am thinking the same thing
You'r loving his body
You are attracted to his physical appearance
But what else is not new
But this is not surprising or unexpected
And the people who know
Those who are aware
who know, who know, who know
Who are knowledgeable, informed, and experienced
that they cannot get sicker
Understand that they cannot become more corrupt or immoral
Ohh they're bathing the boys
They're indulging in inappropriate sexual behavior with young males
the boys, the boys, the boys
Referring to the young, male victims of their immoral behavior
When they cannot be faithful
When they are incapable of being loyal and committed
In time they're just unable
Over time, they become incapable of being faithful
And your sucking the finals cheek
You are kissing someone's final goodbye
We play hide and seek
We engage in a game of pursuit and evasion
with motion sence
Using our sense of movement to navigate the game
And the tigers roll
Tigers (symbolizing danger or savagery) are present
the herses full
Hearses (symbolizing death) are present
And the glory bend
Glory or prestige is distorted or twisted
It's just past the rivers edge
We are at the boundary or limit of what is acceptable or moral
Make it with with all time grace
Perform with elegance and style for all time
Oh my legend is plain
My reputation or legacy is simple or basic
is plain is plain is plain
Emphasizing the simplicity or lack of complexity in my reputation or legacy
Can you see I draw circles
See how I keep repeating the same patterns or behaviors
When you line me with cash
When you provide me with money or wealth
with cash, and cash, and cash
Repeated emphasis on the importance of financial power or wealth
Don't we always make money
Aren't we always focused on making more money
but outlaw sex can be funny
Although engaging in inappropriate sexual behavior can be entertaining or amusing
Contributed by Hailey J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
pimpnlerma
I love this song
yolo1998
great :)
riseup20twelve
needs more lettuce..the sandwich that is.
arubi
So good. but i can't find any song to download, anyone can help me/send me please ?
LaymensLament
buy that shit
Sum1 Switch'd tha Game up,M8
This almost sounds like rap?
ale5punk
@Glitch667 i thought the same thing too!!!...it looks delicious