That Don't Impress Me Much
HAIM Lyrics


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I've known a few guys who thought they were pretty smart
But you've got being right down to an art
You think you're a genius, you drive me up the wall
You're a regular, original know-it-all

Oh oh, you think you're special
Oh oh, you think you're something else
Okay, so you're a rocket scientist
That don't impress me much
So you got the brains, but have you got the touch?
Now, don't get me wrong, yeah, I think you're alright
But that won't keep me warm in the middle of the night
That don't impress me much

I never knew a guy who carried a mirror in his pocket
And a comb up his sleeve, just in case
And all that extra hold gel in your hair oughta lock it
'Cause heaven forbid it should fall outta place

Oh oh, you think you're special
Oh oh, you think you're something else

Okay, so you're Brad Pitt
That don't impress me much (Ah ah oh)
So you got the looks, but have you got the touch?
Now, don't get me wrong, yeah, I think you're alright
But that won't keep me warm in the middle of the night
That don't impress me much

You're one of those guys who likes to shine his machine
Make me take off my shoes before you let me get in
I can't believe you kiss your car good night
Now come on, baby, tell me, you must be joking, right?

Oh oh, you think you're special
Oh oh, you think you're something else

Okay, so you've got a car
That don't impress me much (Ah ah oh)
So you got the moves, but have you got the touch?
Now, now, don't get me wrong, yeah, I think you're alright
But that won't keep me warm on those long, cold and lonely nights
That don't impress me much

That don't impress me much
That don't impress me much
That don't impress me much
That don't impress me much




That don't impress me much
Oh no

Overall Meaning

"That Don't Impress Me Much" is a popular song by the American band HAIM, released in 2014. The song is known for its catchy tune and lyrics that are witty and clever. The lyrics of this song are about a woman who is not impressed by all the outward appearances and materialistic things such as intelligence, beauty, and possessions, and who only values the emotional connection with her partner. The song's lyrics are very relatable as many people have experienced similar situations in their own lives.


The first verse of "That Don't Impress Me Much" seems to be a dig at a pretentious and self-absorbed partner who thinks too highly of himself. The second verse is criticizing a man who is vain, and takes too much care of his appearance. In the third and final verse, the songwriter is suggesting that a man who is obsessed with his car is also unimpressive. Overall, the lyrics of the song are about not being lured by good looks or material possessions, but by a deeper connection with someone.


Line by Line Meaning

I've known a few guys who thought they were pretty smart
I have come across men who considered themselves intelligent


But you've got being right down to an art
However, you possess the ability to always be correct with remarkable skill


You think you're a genius, you drive me up the wall
You believe you are exceptionally intelligent, and it annoys me


You're a regular, original know-it-all
You are a typical, distinctive person who thinks they know everything


Oh oh, you think you're special
You have an exaggerated belief in your uniqueness


Okay, so you're a rocket scientist
Although you are well-educated and smart


That don't impress me much
That fact does not astonish me


So you got the brains, but have you got the touch?
You may be intelligent, but can you satisfy me?


Now, don't get me wrong, yeah, I think you're alright
I do not have negative feelings for you, I like you


But that won't keep me warm in the middle of the night
However, that will not give me comfort when I feel lonely


I never knew a guy who carried a mirror in his pocket
I have never met a man who carried a looking glass in his trousers


And a comb up his sleeve, just in case
Nor a brush up his arm, in event of any circumstance


And all that extra hold gel in your hair oughta lock it
Additionally, the excessive hair gel should keep it in place


'Cause heaven forbid it should fall outta place
As that occurrence might be terrible


Okay, so you're Brad Pitt
You are very attractive and handsome, like the celebrity Brad Pitt


That don't impress me much (Ah ah oh)
However, your physical appearance does not affect me


So you got the looks, but have you got the touch?
Although you are good-looking, can you satisfy me?


You're one of those guys who likes to shine his machine
You are the type of person who enjoys polishing his vehicle


Make me take off my shoes before you let me get in
You require me to remove my footwear before entering your car


I can't believe you kiss your car good night
I find it hard to believe that you bid farewell to your car with a kiss every night


Now come on, baby, tell me, you must be joking, right?
Please, my dear, inform me that you are teasing me


So you've got a car
So, you possess an automobile


That don't impress me much (Ah ah oh)
However, that fact does not greatly astonish me


So you got the moves, but have you got the touch?
You may have exciting dance moves, but can you satisfy me?


Now, now, don't get me wrong, yeah, I think you're alright
Do not misunderstand me, I acknowledge that you are ok


But that won't keep me warm on those long, cold and lonely nights
However, you cannot provide me warmth during empty and lonely nights


That don't impress me much
That information does not fill me with wonder


That don't impress me much
That information does not fill me with wonder


That don't impress me much
That information does not fill me with wonder


That don't impress me much
That information does not fill me with wonder


That don't impress me much
That information does not fill me with wonder


Oh no
Expressing a sudden realization about something




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Robert John Lange, Shania Twain

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

Rosalyn Fulford

CreoleKing

Yo... WORD TO ME BRO!!!

A lot of their music gives me those type of vibes!!! Classic rock feels... like, classic alternative... just like, these SISTERS are sooooo damn awesome and unique to me!!!! I fell in love with them when i stumbled upon their song, "RIGHT NOW"... in which i was led to after listening to, "ISSUES", by, JULIA MICHAELS (also consider tappin in to)!!

Side Note/Fun Fact:
Apparently their parents are/were musicians, (i say are and also were bcz, in my opinion, once a musician and/or artist, always one. However, if one doesn't necessarily do it anymore, i can see how some reference past artist using the word, "were".
Anyhow, their dad allegedly had a dream that inspired him to make a group made up of his three girls.

So, as u may have picked up on, im a HUGE FAN!!! And mostly for their music foremost but, their back story and path has made me a super fan.
I am someone who is careful about claiming to be a fan of someONE... as people are just people to me; celebrities and all!! So, i may like your music but, maybe your personality rubs me wrong so i would just say i am a fan of one's music. (Personality as in, interviews and such situations that reflect a person's character).

In conclusion, if you really like their vibe so far, definitely check out some of their other songs!!! They're awesome!!!!

Some of my faves if anyone cares are:

● RIGHT NOW
●THE WIRE
●FOREVER
●NIGHTS SO LONG
●DON'T SAVE ME
●WANT YOU BACK!!!! (SUPER FAVE + VIDEO)
●IF I COULD CHANGE YOUR MIND
●HALLELUJAH
●FALLING
●SOMETHING TO TELL YOU
●LITTLE OF YOUR LOVE

F*CK IT!!! ALL OF THEM!!!! GO CHECK THEM OUT PLUS.......
.......



Zeerak Z

I've known a few guys who thought they were pretty smart
But you've got being right down to an art
You think you're a genius-you drive me up the wall
You're a regular original, a know-it-all
Oh-oo-oh, you think you're special
Oh-oo-oh, you think you're something else

Okay, so you're a rocket scientist
That don't impress me much
So you got the brain but have you got the touch
Don't get me wrong, yeah I think you're alright
But that won't keep me warm in the middle of the night
That don't impress me much

I never knew a guy who carried a mirror in his pocket
And a comb up his sleeve-just in case
And all that extra hold gel in your hair oughtta lock it
'Cause Heaven forbid it should fall outta place

Oh-oo-oh, you think you're special
Oh-oo-oh, you think you're something else

Okay, so you're Brad Pitt
That don't impress me much
So you got the looks but have you got the touch
Don't get me wrong, yeah I think you're alright
But that won't keep me warm in the middle of the night
That don't impress me much

You're one of those guys who likes to shine his machine
You make me take off my shoes before you let me get in
I can't believe you kiss your car good night
C'mon baby tell me-you must be jokin', right!

Oh-oo-oh, you think you're special
Oh-oo-oh, you think you're something else

Okay, so you've got a car
That don't impress me much
So you got the moves but have you got the touch
Don't get me wrong, yeah I think you're alright
But that won't keep me warm in the middle of the night

That don't impress me much
You think you're cool but have you got the touch
Don't get me wrong, yeah I think you're alright
But that won't keep me warm on the long, cold, lonely night
That don't impress me much

Okay, so what do you think you're Elvis or something...
Oo-Oh-Oh
That don't impress me much!

Oh-Oh-Oh-Oh-No
Alright! Alright!

You're Tarzan!
Captain Kirk maybe.
John Wayne.
Whatever!
That don't impress me much!



RuwaidahPaul

I've known a few guys who thought they were pretty smart
But you've got being right down to an art
You think you're a genius-you drive me up the wall
You're a regular original, a know-it-all
Oh-oo-oh, you think you're special
Oh-oo-oh, you think you're something else

Okay, so you're a rocket scientist
That don't impress me much
So you got the brain but have you got the touch
Don't get me wrong, yeah I think you're alright
But that won't keep me warm in the middle of the night
That don't impress me much

I never knew a guy who carried a mirror in his pocket
And a comb up his sleeve-just in case
And all that extra hold gel in your hair oughtta lock it
'Cause Heaven forbid it should fall outta place

Oh-oo-oh, you think you're special
Oh-oo-oh, you think you're something else

Okay, so you're Brad Pitt
That don't impress me much
So you got the looks but have you got the touch
Don't get me wrong, yeah I think you're alright
But that won't keep me warm in the middle of the night
That don't impress me much

You're one of those guys who likes to shine his machine
You make me take off my shoes before you let me get in
I can't believe you kiss your car good night
C'mon baby tell me-you must be jokin', right!

Oh-oo-oh, you think you're special
Oh-oo-oh, you think you're something else

Okay, so you've got a car
That don't impress me much
So you got the moves but have you got the touch
Don't get me wrong, yeah I think you're alright
But that won't keep me warm in the middle of the night

That don't impress me much
You think you're cool but have you got the touch
Don't get me wrong, yeah I think you're alright
But that won't keep me warm on the long, cold, lonely night
That don't impress me much

Okay, so what do you think you're Elvis or something...
Oo-Oh-Oh
That don't impress me much!

Oh-Oh-Oh-Oh-No
Alright! Alright!

You're Tarzan!
Captain Kirk maybe.
John Wayne.
Whatever!
That don't impress me much!



All comments from YouTube:

Maëlle Russo

I love shania twain but this cover is gold , wow well done. So smooth and nice

Ellaine Fatima

Now I no longer have to skip to 1:20 min just to replay this amazing version. saves to liked videos and playlist

Daniel Bassett

Thank you for trimming this down! This cover gave me chills honestly. I've just discovered these sisters but now I can't stop listening to them!

sabsucksatgames

Love this cover! Shania Twain as always been a favorite artist of mine, and they definitely did it justice!

Tom Almond

That bass makes me feel things in my soul

Jodi

Tom Almond omg same! 💋

Rosie Maple Moth

Bruh

Mansta Productions

Same bro

Mirranda Smith

Tom Almond omg sameeeeee

Morgan

i love haim, every song i listen to i always have the best memories attached to them. so thanks haha

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