American Apparel Ad Girls
Alaska Willam & Courtney Lyrics
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Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oo, oh, whoa
I like it when you don't touch my hair.
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oo, oh, whoa
I'd prefer it if you don't touch my hair.
Chapstick and mascara.
Laser hair removal.
Willam, (ahem) perhaps?
We know it when you're creepin'. You know our D is there.
So please feel free to like us
and buy these tops we wear.
These here shirts.
(Oh my gosh, I'm on that t-shirt!)
They're good shirts.
Fag swag.
They're good shirts.
(This merchandise is for sale.)
Sickening.
Bisexual uber-drivers.
Tell me about it.
My voice.(Ohh.)
Lupita Nyong'o (Delicious.)
The Courtney Act patented lubing technique.
You play the saxophone? I thought you said you were good at sex.
Alaska 5000
Capezio pantyhose without any runs. Feeling my oats when I'm out with Gia Gunn. Queens with old school names like Nicole Paige Brooks, and having Mathu Anderson beating your face, unh. Being tucked continuously for a month or being one of the American Apparel ad girls. Being, one of the American Apparel ad girls. YouknowwhatImean?
Na na nana.
I like Britney Spears circa 2007.
Ooh, I love it when it smells like your mom washes your clothes.
I like Ariana Grande so much, I wanna order an Ariana Venti.
I like turtles.
What?
I like people who are pretty in their own unique way... sooo, no.
I like your pussy.
I like Happy Cow.
I like when you drink that espresso and you have to poop immediately.
I like turtles.
We know it when you're creepin. You know our D is there. So please feel free to like us and buy these tops we wear. These here shirts.
I like it when you don't touch my hair. Really.
They're good shirts.
I like it when you don't touch my hair. No, I'm serious.
They're good shirts.
I'd prefer it if you don't touch my hair.
Sickening.
You please stay the fuck away from my hair.
We know it when you're creepin. You know our D is there.
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, whoa
So please feel free to like us,
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
and buy these tops we wear. These here shirts.
Whoa, oh, oh, yeah, yeah, yeah
They're good shirts.
Oh, they're good shirts baby.
They're good shirts.
Yeah-h-h, yeah, yeah, yeah
Sickening.
That's all.
The lyrics of the song "American Apparel Ad Girls" by Alaska Willam and Courtney Act are a humorous take on the culture of advertising and consumerism. The chorus of the song emphasizes the message that the American Apparel ad girls want people to like them and buy the tops they wear, while the verses are a stream of consciousness that jumps from one topic to another. Some of the topics addressed in the lyrics include beauty standards, sexuality, personal preferences, and pop culture references.
The lyrics also touch on some of the issues faced by those in the LGBTQ+ community, such as being "tucked continuously for a month" and experiencing prejudice and discrimination ("fag swag"). The song also features some inside jokes and references to popular culture icons like Lupita Nyong'o and Britney Spears, which adds to its overall comedic effect.
In summary, "American Apparel Ad Girls" is a satirical song that pokes fun at the consumerist culture and the beauty standards propagated by advertising. It also addresses issues faced by the LGBTQ+ community and features some witty and humorous pop culture references.
Line by Line Meaning
I'd prefer it if you don't touch my hair.
The artist does not want their hair to be touched.
These here shirts.
Referring to the American Apparel tops they are promoting.
Fag swag.
Referring to clothing worn by members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Bisexual uber-drivers.
Referring to ride-sharing drivers who identify as bisexual.
(This merchandise is for sale.)
Explicitly stating that the merchandise they are promoting is available for purchase.
Queens with old school names like Nicole Paige Brooks, and having Mathu Anderson beating your face, unh.
Referring to drag queens with unique names and makeup artists who do a good job of making them look fabulous.
I like when you drink that espresso and you have to poop immediately.
The artist finds amusement in the effects of caffeine on the digestive system.
I'd prefer it if you don't touch my hair.
The artist reiterates that their hair should not be touched.
They're good shirts.
Again emphasizing the quality of the American Apparel tops they are promoting.
We know it when you're creepin. You know our D is there. So please feel free to like us and buy these tops we wear.
Encouraging fans to support and purchase the tops they are promoting.
I like turtles.
A random statement meant to be humorous.
That's all.
Closing out the song.
Contributed by Callie R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Anthxnv
I was literally obsessed with this era... also, I had lots of good memories associated to the fall this was released in
@Littleathquakes
I underestimated their popularity. I figured I would just stroll in one day and buy a Willam t shirt. They were sold out!
@TheTaxburden
Yes! I definitely agree. Such a great time!
@Faisal-hi7ln
Same I swear to god
@ninaa683
Same!
@jamestea00
Same wow
@matthewgilmore200
Willam doesn't have many lines but goddam his voices leads the chorus
@all4mj
I like turtles
@Robert0Pirie
They're good shirts.
@RedJohnO22
That's a woman! xD