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.
Cookie Jar
Gym Class Heroes Lyrics
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Radiokilla
Haha, you know what it is
Gym Class Heroes, The-Dream
It's hard to look innocent when I got cookie crumbs all over my face and shit
I like girls
They look so good in their 7 Jeans
Want you to be the one
And my only
I want to be faithful
But I can't keep my hands out the cookie jar
My hands, my hands, my haha, my hands
Can't keep my hands, my hands, my ha, my
Can't keep my hands, my hands, my ha, my
Can't keep my hands, my hands, my hands out the cookie jar
You see I got this problem
I need help trying to solve it
'Cause meeting after meeting
And I'm still a cookie-holic
You can hide 'em, I'ma find 'em
On the counter, in the closet
And I'll say I ain't do it
With my face covered in chocolate
My girl be setting booby traps
To catch me eating Scooby Snacks
I left crumbs in the bed once
But I told her I was through with that
She still don't be believing me
And I guess that I'm cool with that
But I got a sweet tooth
That'll never come loose
And the fact of the matter is
I like girls
They like me
They look so good in their 7 Jeans
Want you to be the one
And my only
I want to be faithful
But I can't keep my hands out the cookie jar
My hands, my hands, my haha, my hands
Can't keep my hands, my hands, my ha, my
Can't keep my hands, my hands, my ha, my
Can't keep my hands, my hands, my hands out the cookie jar
I got a thing for Milano biscotti Italianos
And I'll never turn down some Oreos if you got them
Butter pecan Puerto Rican
Or them oatmeal raisin Asians
Hazelnut Brazilians, macadamia Caucasians
Double Stuf or Thin Mint
It don't matter, you gettin' it
'Cause I got a sweet tooth
That'll never come loose
And the fact of the matter is
I like girls
They like me
They look so good in their 7 Jeans
Want you to be the one
And my only
I want to be faithful
But I can't keep my hands out the cookie jar
My hands, my hands, my haha, my hands
Can't keep my hands, my hands, my ha, my
Can't keep my hands, my hands, my ha, my
Can't keep my hands, my hands, my hands out the cookie jar
I'm a monster for these cookies
I'm a beast for their treats
A animal for their crackers
Head to feet, they so damn sweet
Can't keep my hands, my hands, my huh-uh, my
Can't keep my hands, my hands, my hands out the cookie jar
And there you have it
I tried my best
I went to Cookie Anonymous
I guess I'm a failure
I can't seem to keep my damn hands out the cookie jar, but
It is what it is
In Gym Class Heroes' "Cookie Jar," the singer is facing a personal struggle as a cookie addict. The lyrics discuss how much he loves cookies and how he just can't help himself from taking them even when he knows he shouldn't. The singer admits that he has tried to stop his addiction and has even gone to meetings, but he cannot resist the temptation. He also confesses that he loves women and finds them attractive in their 7 jeans, but he cannot be faithful due to his cookie obsession. He expresses his desire to have someone to love only and be faithful to but acknowledges his inability to control his cookie cravings.
The song is a clever metaphor for addiction and temptation that could be applied to many areas of life, not just cookies. The lyrics invite listeners to relate to the idea of struggling with something that they know is wrong but that they cannot resist.
Line by Line Meaning
Haha, you know what it is
This is a playful introduction to the song.
It's hard to look innocent when I got cookie crumbs all over my face and shit
I have been caught eating cookies, and it's hard to deny it when there are cookie crumbs all over my face.
I like girls
I have a romantic interest in girls.
They look so good in their 7 Jeans
I find girls attractive when they wear 7 Jeans.
Want you to be the one
I want to find someone special to be with.
And my only
I want to be faithful to this special someone.
I want to be faithful
I want to remain loyal to my romantic partner.
But I can't keep my hands out the cookie jar
I keep giving into temptation and cheating on my partner.
Can't keep my hands, my hands, my haha, my hands
I keep being unfaithful to my partner despite my efforts not to.
You see I got this problem
I have a problem with self-control when it comes to cookies.
I need help trying to solve it
I need to find a way to overcome my addiction to cookies.
Cause meeting after meeting
I have attended meetings to try and overcome my addiction.
And I'm still a cookie-holic
Despite my best efforts, I am still addicted to cookies.
You can hide 'em, I'ma find 'em
I am determined to find cookies no matter where they are hidden.
On the counter, in the closet
I will look for cookies in any location, even if they are hidden away.
And I'll say I ain't do it
I will lie about eating cookies even when faced with evidence.
With my face covered in chocolate
I will even deny eating cookies despite having visible chocolate on my face.
My girl be setting booby traps
My partner has set traps to catch me eating cookies.
To catch me eating Scooby Snacks
My partner has set traps disguised as Scooby Snacks to catch me eating cookies.
I left crumbs in the bed once
I once ate cookies in bed and left crumbs behind.
But I told her I was through with that
I promised my partner that I would stop eating cookies in bed.
She still don't be believing me
My partner does not trust me to stay away from cookies.
And I guess that I'm cool with that
I am okay with my partner not trusting me.
But I got a sweet tooth
I have a strong craving for sweets, especially cookies.
That'll never come loose
My desire for cookies is always present and never goes away.
I got a thing for Milano biscotti Italianos
I have a preference for certain types of cookies, such as Milano biscotti Italianos.
And I'll never turn down some Oreos if you got them
I would never refuse Oreos if they are available.
Butter pecan Puerto Rican
I enjoy eating butter pecan cookies made by Puerto Ricans.
Or them oatmeal raisin Asians
I have a fondness for oatmeal raisin cookies made by Asians.
Hazelnut Brazilians, macadamia Caucasians
I appreciate cookies made with hazelnut by Brazilians and macadamia by Caucasians.
Double Stuf or Thin Mint
I enjoy both Double Stuf and Thin Mint cookies.
It don't matter, you gettin' it
I will eat any type of cookie I can find.
I'm a monster for these cookies
I have a strong craving and desire for cookies.
I'm a beast for their treats
I have an insatiable appetite for sweet treats, especially cookies.
A animal for their crackers
I feel like an animal when I eat crackers.
Head to feet, they so damn sweet
Cookies are so sweet that I crave them from head to toe.
And there you have it
The song is now over.
I tried my best
Despite my efforts, I cannot resist eating cookies.
I went to Cookie Anonymous
I have attended meetings to try and overcome my addiction to cookies.
I guess I'm a failure
I have not been able to overcome my addiction to cookies.
I can't seem to keep my damn hands out the cookie jar, but
Despite my best efforts, I cannot resist eating cookies.
It is what it is
I accept that I have an addiction to cookies and I cannot change it.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Faheem Rasheed Najm, Sean Kirk Hall, Terius Youngdell Nash, Christopher A. Stewart, Disashi Lumumba-Kasongo, Travis L. McCoy, Matthew McGinley
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@AdelSweezy
Best era of my life
@JoeSki253
No doubt bro! Prime GCH, fall out boy, I think American idiot/bullet in a Bible, t-pain, weird al, 04-‘08-‘09ish was a great era
@MrSampLHD
fr
@skaddadle432
Makes me wanna cry
@jackdelacey2505
Same
@Tizzystreeks
Straight up! 😢 What a time!
@lilgodfrey3151
We don't search for old music but we search for the memories.
@stevenlopez8502
Tru story
@lene4277
True it actually makes me cry 🥺
@user-ku5dk9ux2v
Точно !