The original GCH began playing birthday parties, clubs, and festivals which eventually led to numerous larger venues throughout the northeast, including four years on Warped Tour (2003, 2004, 2006, 2008). During this time, GCH released four self-produced CDs: "Hed Candy" (1999), "Greasy Kids Stuff" (2000), "For the Kids" (2001) and "Papercut Chronicles EP" (2004).
"As cruel as School Children" was released on July 25, 2006. A second version of the album, released on November 4, 2006 additionally contains the single "Cupid's Chokehold"
After the release of "For the Kids", lead singer Travis McCoy won MTV's Direct Effect MC Battle and as a prize, he appeared in Styles P's video "Daddy Get That Cash".
The current configuration of GCH formed as guitarist Disashi Lumumba-Kasongo joined in late 2004, with bassist Eric Roberts joining in mid 2005.
After hearing the song "Taxi Driver", Patrick Stump of Fall Out Boy invited the band to one of his shows. Gym Class Heroes then went on to join Pete Wentz's label, Decaydance Records, an imprint of Fueled by Ramen. Travis later said that Stump's support, coupled with the label's touring ethos and family atmosphere, led the band to signing with Decaydance/Fueled by Ramen.
Gym Class Heroes appeared on the Warped Tour in the summer of 2005 and 2006. The band completed their leg of a tour with The All-American Rejects on Nov. 29 in Las Vegas.
Their recent hit "Clothes Off" reached the No# 3 spot in the uk top 40 charts.
Lead singer Travis McCoy is currently working on a side project called Tequila Mockingbird with Nick Scimeca and is due out sometime early next year.
In mid-September 2008, Gym Class Heroes put out their album, "The Quilt". It was recorded during their late 2007 tour with Fall Out Boy and Plain White T's, "Young Wild Things". Soon after toured with Lil' Wayne on his "I Am Music" tour (late 2008).
The next album will be titled The Papercut Chronicles 2. The Stereo Hearts Songfacts reports that the first single from the album, "Stereo Hearts," features Maroon 5 frontman and The Voice coach Adam Levine on the chorus. It was released for download on iTunes on June 14, 2011 and also sent to all radio stations around the world the same day.
Travis McCoy is currently on a humanitarian trip across the globe to spread awareness about HIV/AIDS and how to prevent it.
Clothes Off
Gym Class Heroes Lyrics
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We have to take our clothes off
We have to party all night
And we have to take our clothes off
To have a good time
Oh no
I couldn't help but to notice how alone you are
I dig the attitude and how you're acting like you own the bar
Got me flashing keys and I don't even own a car
Like you ain't feeling my charm, because I know you are
I'm trying to see how your lips feel
Oh I'm sorry, my name is Travee and I'm pretty much a big deal
Oh, you've never heard of me
That sounds absurd to me
The way you stole my attention was flat out burglary
What do you say let's exit stage left so me and you can
Possibly reconvene and play some naked peekaboo
'Cause after all the blouse you're wearing is kinda see through
And it's obvious I'm heading wherever you're leading me too
Such an angel with a devilish angle
And quite the certified sweet talker
And you're buying every line of it girl
And I don't really blame you
If I was in your shoes I'd probably do the same too
We have to take our clothes off
We have to party all night
And we have to take our clothes off
To have a good time
Oh no
Now here's another bar, I'm coming for the slow gunners
Put your helmets on and take a seat on the short bus
Next stop, right around the corner from your momma live
No turning back so you better buckle up
Shit, don't be concerned with mine
I feel like a Speak and Spell way I got you learning my lines
Fine, pull the string, replay that shit
I change my name to "did he really just say that shit?"
Yep
I'll take a mile if you let me
Six-five, two hundred plus and so sexy
My legs going up for keeping my phone on vibrate
To hide the fact your girlfriend keeps textin' me
And I've been tryin' to never mind it man
But every time I get a new number, she finds it damn
And you thought you had it sewn up
Until right around amazing o'clock when I showed up
We have to take our clothes off
We have to party all night
And we have to take our clothes off
To have a good time
Oh no
Got chicks, all hot chicks
And you rock chicks, datin' hip hop chicks
Slim chicks, round chicks
Black, white, yellow, and brown chicks
Got chicks, all hot chicks
And you rock chicks, datin' hip hop chicks
Slim chicks, round chicks
Black, white, yellow, and brown chicks
Good grief girl, you're giving me goosebumps
Standing there in your underwear and new pumps
It's like the more time we waste and less time I get to taste you
Honestly I could easily replace you
It's not a skam girl
That's how I am girl
Peter Pan, I'm a sucka for smucka's jam girl
It's clear I'm only here for good clean fun
Shut up and kiss me like the antedotes under my tongue
Whoa
We have to take our clothes off
And we have to party all night
And we have to take our clothes off
To have a good time
Oh no
We have to take our clothes off
And we have to party all night
And we have to take our clothes off
To have a good time
Oh no
Got chicks, all hot chicks
And you rock chicks, datin' hip hop chicks
Slim chicks, round chicks
Black, white, yellow, and brown chicks
Got chicks, all hot chicks
And you rock chicks, datin' hip hop chicks
Slim chicks, round chicks
Black, white, yellow, and brown chicks
The song "Clothes Off!!" by Gym Class Heroes is about enjoying the night and having a good time. The lyrics suggest taking off your clothes as a metaphor for letting go and being free, which helps one to loosen up and fully enjoy themselves. The song starts with the singer noticing a girl who is alone in a bar and trying to impress her. He makes cheesy jokes and tries to get her to come with him to have some fun. The next stanza talks about another girl who is bombarding him with texts and he tries to ignore it.
The chorus repeats the idea that in order to have a good time, one needs to take their clothes off and party all night. The song then goes on to describe the variety of women the singer has in his life, emphasizing that he likes all types of girls. He compliments the girl he is with, telling her she gives him "goosebumps" and saying he is "a sucka for smucka's jam girl". The song ends with encouraging the girl to shut up and kiss him.
Overall, "Clothes Off!!" is a fun, danceable song that emphasizes the importance of letting go and enjoying oneself. The lyrics are cheesy, but that adds to the charm of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
See here's the thing
The singer is about to share a revelation or truth.
We have to take our clothes off
Removing clothing is necessary for having a good time and/or engaging in sexual activity.
We have to party all night
The singer is advocating for a long night filled with fun and possibly sex.
And we have to take our clothes off
Repetition of the necessity of removing clothing for a good time and/or sexual activity.
To have a good time
The ultimate goal is to have a fun and enjoyable experience.
Oh no
Unclear, possibly an expression of surprise or disappointment.
Excuse me miss
The singer is addressing a woman they are interested in.
I couldn't help but to notice how alone you are
The artist makes an observation about the woman's current situation.
I dig the attitude and how you're acting like you own the bar
The artist finds the woman's confident demeanor attractive.
Got me flashing keys and I don't even own a car
The artist is trying to impress the woman with material possessions they don't actually own.
Like you ain't feeling my charm, because I know you are
The singer is confident in their ability to charm and attract the woman.
I'm trying to see how your lips feel
The artist is interested in kissing the woman.
Oh I'm sorry, my name is Travee and I'm pretty much a big deal
The singer is trying to impress the woman by introducing themselves as someone important.
Oh, you've never heard of me
That sounds absurd to me
The singer is surprised that the woman has not heard of them and is implying that they are notable or famous.
The way you stole my attention was flat out burglary
The woman has thoroughly captured the singer's attention.
What do you say let's exit stage left so me and you can
Possibly reconvene and play some naked peekaboo
The artist is suggesting that he and the woman leave to engage in sexual activity.
'Cause after all the blouse you're wearing is kinda see-through
And it's obvious I'm heading wherever you're leading me too
The artist is indicating that he is turned on by what the woman is wearing and is willing to follow her sexual lead.
Such an angel with a devilish angle
And quite the certified sweet talker
And you're buying every line of it girl
The singer is complimenting the woman's ability to appear sweet while also expressing sexual interest.
And I don't really blame you
If I was in your shoes I'd probably do the same too
The singer understands why the woman is interested and would feel the same way if he were in her position.
Now here's another bar, I'm coming for the slow gunners
Put your helmets on and take a seat on the short bus
Next stop, right around the corner from your momma live
No turning back so you better buckle up
The artist is moving on to a new topic, while using metaphors to describe it.
Shit, don't be concerned with mine
I feel like a Speak and Spell way I got you learning my lines
The artist discourages the woman from worrying about his behavior, but suggests that he is convincing her through practiced speech.
Fine, pull the string, replay that shit
I change my name to "did he really just say that shit?"
The artist is confident in his words and unafraid to be controversial.
Yep
I'll take a mile if you let me
Six-five, two hundred plus and so sexy
The singer is requesting that the woman allow him to take liberties and is expressing his physical attraction to her.
My legs going up for keeping my phone on vibrate
To hide the fact your girlfriend keeps textin' me
The artist is using a euphemism to suggest that he is receiving sexual messages from the woman's partner.
And I've been tryin' to never mind it man
But every time I get a new number, she finds it damn
And you thought you had it sewn up
Until right around amazing o'clock when I showed up
The singer is suggesting that the woman's partner is cheating on her, and he is the one who exposed it.
Got chicks, all hot chicks
And you rock chicks, datin' hip hop chicks
Slim chicks, round chicks
Black, white, yellow, and brown chicks
The singer is describing his romantic interest in women of various races and body types.
Good grief girl, you're giving me goosebumps
Standing there in your underwear and new pumps
The woman's appearance is having a physical effect on the singer.
It's like the more time we waste and less time I get to taste you
Honestly I could easily replace you
The artist is using crude language to suggest that he has lost patience and is only interested in the woman for sex.
It's not a skam girl
That's how I am girl
Peter Pan, I'm a sucka for smucka's jam girl
It's clear I'm only here for good clean fun
Shut up and kiss me like the antedotes under my tongue
The artist justifies his behavior by claiming it is part of his personality and he is only seeking casual pleasure. He is suggesting the woman stop arguing and begin kissing him.
Whoa
Unclear, possibly an expression of surprise, excitement, or sexual arousal.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SAM HOLLANDER, DAVID KATZ, DISASHI LUMUMBA-KASONGO, TRAVIS MCCOY, MATTHEW MCGINLEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Tony G
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AliciaFromTheFarAwayPlace
I'm on a nostalgia trip. This song is still a bop. 🤙🏾
The Hit!
Facts!!!
LIL TOKE 007
I always sing the hook to this day lmao
Alejandra
there is no way that music from these days can be better then the old ones
Daniel Stillie
10 years later I can confirm that this song is a million times better than most current music in the year 2023 🎶
CoriJade M
10 years later & this song still makes me wanna helicopter my hair & throw my ass 😂😂
cobiscuit
I love this song unconditionally as itself..but I love it even more when I remember Patrick Stump sings in it, and Panic! at the disco dances in furry costumes, and Pete coslays as Elvis and it makes my love for this song grow even more.
Teena Jarvis
I can only imagine how fun this music video was to make 😂