Lemonade
Braids Lyrics

I don't want to go out there
The singer is expressing a desire to avoid the outside world or uncomfortable situations.

I don't want to know what you're wearing
The singer expresses disinterest in the details or superficial aspects of someone's appearance.

There are black diamonds in your eyes
The singer is noting an intense or mysterious quality in the other person's gaze.

And just so you know, your skin is scaling
The artist is pointing out a physical flaw or sign of decay in the other person's appearance.

Have you fucked all the stray kids yet?
The artist is asking a provocative question about the other person's sexual history or behavior.

They're their sleeping in my backyard
The singer is describing a group of people who are present but not actively participating or contributing.

They're just looking out for no one
The singer suggests that the group is self-involved and lacks concern for others.

Except to smoke and piss in good fun
The artist notes a behavior that is seen as enjoyable or entertaining but potentially disrespectful or vulgar.

With their dogs and wives and new sons
The artist describes the group's familial relationships and responsibilities.

And their mother never will hug
The artist suggests a lack of physical affection or emotional warmth in the family dynamic.

'Cause she's never really found love
The singer implies that the mother has not experienced a fulfilling or romantic relationship.

Just a woman who will always lug
The artist suggests that the mother has burdens or responsibilities that weigh her down.

Just some honey with a nice shove
The singer uses an ambiguous phrase that may be meant to convey both a sexual meaning and a reference to the mother's role as a caregiver or provider.

And what I, and what I found is that we
The singer is introducing a reflection or realization that they have come to.

We're all just sleeping around
The singer is making a cynical observation about promiscuity or sexual behavior.

This woman used to come here
The artist describes a person who is no longer present or has changed over time.

With her daughter and her husband
The artist notes the familial relationships of the woman's past companions.

Now no one sees her husband
The singer suggests that the woman's husband is absent or uninvolved in her life.

'Cause her ass has caught the harvest
The singer uses an ambiguous phrase that may be meant to convey both a sexual meaning and a reference to the woman's perceived flaws or aging.

And her pants have got a good fill
The artist is further describing the woman's physical appearance and suggesting that her clothing is ill-fitting.

I noticed underneath the window sill
The artist is indicating that they have observed something or are paying close attention to their surroundings.

Well I was jerking with my lemonade
The artist is engaging in a casual activity (drinking lemonade) while making a provocative statement or gesture (masturbating).

I told him to get fucked and then get laid
The singer uses aggressive or vulgar language to convey dominance or defiance towards another person.

Now what do you say to a man who's got no taste
The artist is posing a rhetorical question or dismissing the other person's opinions.

Who's really got no potential
The singer suggests that the other person has no worthwhile qualities or abilities.

Except to procreate for him essential
The singer is making a cynical or dismissive comment about the other person's biological function or reproductive abilities.

All we really want to do is love
The singer is expressing a simple and universal desire for human connection and affection.