Adam Green (born May 28, 1981 in Mount Kisco, New York) is an American sing… Read Full Bio ↴Adam Green (born May 28, 1981 in Mount Kisco, New York) is an American singer-songwriter.

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.

No Legs
Adam Green Lyrics

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There's no wrong way to f*** a girl with no legs
Just tell her you love her as she's crawlin' away
There's no wrong way to f*** a bitch with no faith
Now you'll never be sad again

Lovin' you are the two best things in a world that's skipping town
Reaching blind into the deepest mouth in the brownest place around

There's something I miss in her cum stained lips
So I get the first kiss before she takes the last bite
Genital outlaws in a positive way, and in everything bagel too

Getting strangeld by the junkie priest as the boys get stoned in school
There's a knock at the door and your parents come in
They thought you were a different girl

So if you're alone when you're parents aren't home
And no one can see your incestuous tree

No need to contain what the sparrows can say
Now you'll never be sad again

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Adam Green's song "No Legs" are controversial and disturbing, to say the least. The opening lines suggest that there is no wrong way to have sex with someone who is physically disabled, which is an objectifying and degrading message. The next line, "Just tell her you love her as she's crawlin' away," is equally disturbing, as it suggests that the singer is only interested in the power dynamic of the encounter rather than any genuine emotion or connection. It's a clear example of toxic masculinity and objectification of women.

The second verse is equally unsettling, with the lines "There's something I miss in her cum-stained lips / So I get the first kiss before she takes the last bite." The chorus of the song suggests that the two best things in the world are the person the singer is addressing and himself, which is a narcissistic and self-centered sentiment.

Line by Line Meaning

There's no wrong way to f*** a girl with no legs
Regardless of how you take advantage of someone, if they've got a vulnerability or disability, it's all good

Just tell her you love her as she's crawlin' away
Assuming control over someone who is already vulnerable and unable to defend herself, while pretending to care about her

There's no wrong way to f*** a bitch with no faith
When someone is devoid of a sense of purpose in life, they become susceptible to manipulation and abuse

Now you'll never be sad again
Taking advantage of others, even in cruel ways, can artificially boost one's self-esteem and satisfaction

Lovin' you are the two best things in a world that's skipping town
In a world of chaos and decay, the only constants may be self-love and self-indulgence

Reaching blind into the deepest mouth in the brownest place around
Taking chances by blindly grabbing for pleasure even in unhygienic or dirty places

There's something I miss in her cum stained lips
Despite a partner's filthiness, something about their sexual expression is still appealing which can imply a fetishistic nature

So I get the first kiss before she takes the last bite
Possessively claiming dominance over a partner, even in non-sexual situations such as sharing food

Genital outlaws in a positive way, and in everything bagel too
Overcoming societal norms and restrictions, and indulging in daring or unconventional sexual behaviors as a source of pride

Getting strangeld by the junkie priest as the boys get stoned in school
Being abused by authoritative figures while others engage in destructive or hazardous behaviors around you

There's a knock at the door and your parents come in
Being caught in the act of taboo or inappropriate behavior by figures of authority or judgement

They thought you were a different girl
Representing how one's perception of self may differ from the expectations or stereotypes imposed by society

So if you're alone when you're parents aren't home
Taking advantage of privacy and lack of accountability to engage in whatever behavior one desires, even if it conflicts with societal values or personal morals

And no one can see your incestuous tree
Obliquely referring to relationships with close family members or other taboo behavior that must be kept secret and hidden from society

No need to contain what the sparrows can say
Rejecting conformity and giving voice to even the most taboo or disturbing urges out of personal liberation and individual identity

Now you'll never be sad again
Repeating the refrain that indulging in taboo behavior can provide temporary escape from the pains of everyday life and mental anguish

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Written by: ADAM GREEN

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