American Teeth is the sonic alter ego of Elijah Noll, who collaborates alon… Read Full Bio ↴American Teeth is the sonic alter ego of Elijah Noll, who collaborates alongside producer Colin Brittain (All Time Low, A Day To Remember, ONE OK ROCK, Papa Roach, Sueco) on the songs. Hailing from Portland, Maine but currently based in Los Angeles, he initially released a handful of singles across DSPs, which quickly tallied over two million streams in an impressive feat for such a nascent artist. Before releasing his debut full-length "We Should Be Having Fun" (Fearless Records), he was named one of Alternative Press’ 100 Artists You Need to Know and grabbed attention from outlets as varied as Idobi, Highwire Daze, and The Honey Pop. American Teeth is literally a cyborg — he has a mechanical heart valve, which was installed when he was a teenager to replace a faulty valve with which he was born. His music is much the same — fusing organic sounds and shimmering synths. He is also a violin prodigy.

Gemini
American Teeth Lyrics

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Gemini, two sides
I'm addicted to the quiet type, tongue tied
You got secrets that you gotta hide, so do I
You give me the high and I'll give you the green light

Guess I'm fucking lonely, laying in my bed
Yes, I'm getting stoned 'cause it's better than the meds
I been up the right track 'cause I don't care

I'll just take a flight back if you're not there

God, I'm sick, call me insomniac
I see you post but you don't call me back
And then you hit me when you want it back
Keep on wasting my time playing games like that
People say I've got great personalities, what's so wrong with me?

Now you're messing with a gemini, two sides
I'm addicted to the quiet type, tongue tied
You got secrets that you gotta hide, so do I
You give me the high, I'll give you the green light

I can make you sad if you into that
But watch me crack a smile when you get attached
And we can go to space, pick you out a star
And if you need space, leave me in the dark

I'm a killer, call me zodiac
No, I don't care if you don't call me back
And if you do I'll know you want it back
Keep on wasting my time playing games like that
People say I've got great personalities, what's so wrong with me?

Now you're messing with a gemini, two sides
I'm addicted to the quiet type, tongue tied
You got secrets that you gotta hide, so do I
You give me the high, I'll give you the green light

Gemini, two sides
I'm addicted to the quiet type, tongue tied
You got secrets that you gotta hide, so do I
You give me the high, I'll give you the green light

Just give me the high
Just give me the high, I'll give you the green light

Just give me the high
You give me the high, I'll give you the green light

Overall Meaning

The song “Gemini” by American Teeth delves into the complexity and duality of a Gemini personality, which is revealed through the use of contrasting themes and lyrics throughout the song. The chorus highlights the idea of two opposing sides of the Gemini sign, as the singer describes being “addicted to the quiet type,” but also having “secrets that [they] gotta hide.” This reflects the internal struggle that many Geminis face - being a bundle of contradictions and duality. The singer craves the high that this person brings them but is often left with just a green light, which symbolizes them giving permission to go ahead with something but without any real substance behind it.

The verses of the song give a glimpse into the singer’s innermost thoughts and feelings of loneliness, insomniac tendencies, and confusion about their personality. They mention being called an insomniac and feeling addicted to drugs, which could be a coping mechanism to deal with their inner turmoil. Additionally, they reference being left behind and feeling lonely, which is where their fascination with the quiet type could stem from. This is conveyed through the lyrics, “I been up the right track 'cause I don't care, I'll just take a flight back if you're not there.”

Overall, American Teeth's “Gemini” captures the complexity of the Gemini sign, highlighting the duality and sometimes chaotic inner world that Geminis experience.

Line by Line Meaning

Gemini, two sides
The singer is a Gemini, which represents duality or two sides to their personality.

I'm addicted to the quiet type, tongue tied
The singer is attracted to someone who is introverted and doesn't talk much.

You got secrets that you gotta hide, so do I
The singer acknowledges that they and the person they're interested in have things they keep hidden from others.

You give me the high and I'll give you the green light
If the person they're interested in gives them the feeling they crave, the artist is willing to proceed with the relationship.

Guess I'm fucking lonely, laying in my bed
The artist is feeling lonely and possibly using drugs to cope.

Yes, I'm getting stoned 'cause it's better than the meds
The singer prefers using drugs to prescribed medications to deal with their emotional distress.

I been up the right track 'cause I don't care
The singer has been focusing on themselves and their own needs rather than worrying about others' opinions or approval.

I'll just take a flight back if you're not there
The artist is willing to move on and leave the relationship behind if the other person isn't interested.

God, I'm sick, call me insomniac
The artist is struggling with their mental health and possibly experiencing insomnia as a result.

I see you post but you don't call me back
The other person is not responding to the artist's attempts at communication.

And then you hit me when you want it back
The other person only reaches out to the singer when they want something or miss them.

Keep on wasting my time playing games like that
The artist feels that the other person is playing games and disrespecting their time and emotions.

People say I've got great personalities, what's so wrong with me?
The singer is struggling with low self-esteem and wondering why they're not successful in this relationship despite their positive traits.

I can make you sad if you into that
The singer can bring out negative emotions in the other person if they're attracted to that dynamic.

But watch me crack a smile when you get attached
The singer enjoys seeing the other person develop feelings for them.

And we can go to space, pick you out a star
The artist is willing to go to great lengths to please the other person and make them happy.

And if you need space, leave me in the dark
The artist is willing to give the other person the distance they need if that's what they want.

I'm a killer, call me zodiac
The singer references the infamous zodiac killer, perhaps to suggest that they're not to be messed with.

No, I don't care if you don't call me back
The singer is distancing themselves emotionally and trying not to care about the other person's actions.

And if you do I'll know you want it back
The other person only contacts the artist when they miss them or regret their actions.

Keep on wasting my time playing games like that
The artist continues to feel mistreated and disrespected by the other person's actions.

Now you're messing with a gemini, two sides
The other person is dealing with the artist's dual personality traits and perhaps finding it difficult to understand or cope with.

Just give me the high
The singer is seeking the emotional rush or high they get when interacting with the other person.

Just give me the high, I'll give you the green light
If the other person provides the feeling of excitement the artist craves, they're willing to pursue the relationship.

Writer(s): Elisha Noll, Colin Brittain

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