American Apparel Ad Girls
Courtney Lyrics
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I like it when you don't touch my hair
Oh, ooh, ooh, oh
I prefer it if you don't touch my hair
Chapstick and mascara
Dawson's 50 load weekend
Anus
Laser hair removal
We know it when you're creeping
You know (?) is there
So, please, feel free to like us
And buy these tops we wear
These ill shirts
Oh my God, 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
Lupita n'yongo
Delicious
The courtney act patented lubing technique
You play the saxophone?
I thought you said you said you were good at sex
Alaska... 5000
(?) Pantyhose without any runs (no 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
Being tucked continuously for a month
Or being one of the american apparel ad girls
Being one of the american apparel ad girls...
Know what I mean?
I like britney spears serving 2007
Oh, 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, so... No
I like your pussy
I like happy cow
I like it when you drink an espresso
And you have to poop immediately
I like turtles
We know it when you're creeping
You know (?) is there
So, please, feel free to like us
And buy these tops we wear
These ill shirts
I like when you don't touch my hair
They're good shirts
I like when you don't touch my hair
No, I'm serious
They're good shirts
I prefer it if you don't touch my hair
Sickening
Please, stay the fuck away from my hair
We know it when you're creeping
You know (?) is there
So, please, feel free to like us
And buy these tops we wear
These ill shirts
They're good shirt, baby
They're good shirts
Sickening
That's all
The song American Apparel Ad Girls by Courtney Act is a satirical and humorous commentary on consumerism, sexuality, and gender identity, as celebrated in the fashion industry. The lyrics describe the experience of being an American Apparel Ad Girl, an archetype of the brand's hyper-sexualized, yet quasi-feminist, advertising campaign. The opening lines "I like it when you don't touch my hair..." captures the sense of control that these models have over their image and the notion of empowerment that comes with it. By extension, the song suggests that even in a hyper-sexualized fashion industry, individuals have autonomy and the power to control how they are perceived and portrayed.
The subsequent lines incorporate a litany of pop culture references, sexual innuendos, and irreverent humor, creating a jarring but entertaining effect. The line "Bisexual uber-drivers" might be seen as a nod to queer visibility and representation found in ride-sharing apps, while "Lupita N'yongo" is an allusion to the Oscar-winning actress and her position as a black woman in Hollywood. The song plays with gender and queer identities while giving these themes a humorous twist, such as the line "Fag swag" and the mention of "tucking" (tucking is a practice employed by some trans women and other gender non-conforming individuals to hide their genitalia).
Overall, the song offers a witty and light-hearted commentary on the fashion industry and its cultural implications. It highlights the notion that advertising campaigns often create an idealized version of reality and how those who represent it have agency over their perception.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, ooh, ooh, oh
Expressing enjoyment or excitement, no deeper meaning
I like it when you don't touch my hair
I prefer if you do not touch my hair
Chapstick and mascara
Cosmetics I use
Dawson's 50 load weekend
A reference to adult film actor Dawson and his ability to perform in many scenes
Anus
A sexual reference
Laser hair removal
A cosmetic procedure
Willam... Perhaps?
A reference to drag queen Willam Belli
We know it when you're creeping
We can tell when someone is spying on us
You know (?) is there
There is something in the air that is noticeable
So, please, feel free to like us
We welcome your attention and approval
And buy these tops we wear
Please purchase merchandise from us
These ill shirts
These excellent shirts
Oh my God, I'm on that t-shirt
Excitement at seeing oneself on a t-shirt
They're good shirts
The shirts are of high quality
Fag swag
A reference to clothing popular amongst LGBTQ+ individuals
This merchandise is for sale
Advertising that merchandise is available to purchase
Sickening
An exclamatory phrase to express admiration
Bisexual uber-drivers
A reference to individuals who drive for the rideshare company Uber and identify as bisexual
Tell me about it
An expression of interest or agreement
My voice
Possibly a reference to the sound of one's voice
Lupita n'yongo
A reference to actress Lupita Nyong'o
Delicious
An exclamatory phrase to express approval or admiration
The courtney act patented lubing technique
A reference to a sexual technique supposedly invented or used by Courtney Act
You play the saxophone?
A question inquiring if someone plays saxophone
I thought you said you said you were good at sex
A humorous comment or sexual innuendo
Alaska... 5000
A reference to drag queen Alaska Thunderfuck 5000
(?) Pantyhose without any runs (no runs)
An incomplete phrase, possibly a reference to wearing pantyhose with no snags
Feeling my oats when I'm out with gia gunn
Feeling confident and empowered when in the presence of drag queen Gia Gunn
Queens with old school names like nicole paige brooks
Referencing drag queens with classic or traditional names, such as Nicole Paige Brooks
And having mathu anderson beating your face
A reference to makeup artist Mathu Andersen applying cosmetics to one's face
Being tucked continuously for a month
A reference to tucking one's genitals for an extended period of time
Or being one of the american apparel ad girls
Preferring to be a model in American Apparel advertisements
Being one of the american apparel ad girls...
Continuation of the above thought
Know what I mean?
A rhetorical question, seeking agreement or understanding
I like britney spears serving 2007
A reference to the style and persona of Britney Spears in 2007
Oh, I love it when it smells like your mom
A humorous or sexual comment
Washes your clothes
Someone who does one's laundry
I like ariana grande so much I wanna
Expressing admiration or affection for Ariana Grande
Order an ariana venti
A joking reference to ordering a large cup of coffee at Starbucks
I like turtles
A random or nonsensical comment
I like people who are pretty in their
Expressing appreciation for people who are beautiful in their own unique way
Own unique way, so... No
A strange or abrupt ending to a thought
I like your pussy
A sexual comment
I like happy cow
A reference to the brand of butter or dairy products
I like it when you drink an espresso
A random comment or observation about someone's coffee consumption
And you have to poop immediately
A humorous or crude observation about the effects of coffee
We know it when you're creeping
Repeated from earlier
You know (?) is there
Repeated from earlier
So, please, feel free to like us
Repeated from earlier
And buy these tops we wear
Repeated from earlier
These ill shirts
Repeated from earlier
They're good shirt, baby
Repeated from earlier
Sickening
Repeated from earlier
That's all
End of the song
Contributed by Xavier C. 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