Hot Freaks is a five-piece twee pop band from Minneapolis. Their style pull… Read Full Bio ↴Hot Freaks is a five-piece twee pop band from Minneapolis. Their style pulls equally from the hooky jangle-pop groups of the 1960s and shiny indie pop from the late '00s, like MGMT and Elephant 6 veterans of Montreal. In 2013, they released their only full-length album before splitting in 2015. They reunited in 2020 after frontman Leo Vondracek noticed a significant bump in their Spotify numbers due to their song Puppy Princess gaining traction on TikTok.

Paycheck 2 Paycheck
Hot Freaks Lyrics

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I met you, girl, on Wednesday now I'm asking for a date
You think I'm kinda fruity, yeah you're not sure what to think
But from my point of view, girl
There ain't nobody to fret about

I wanna make you feel like you heart is in a race
Bouncing, bouncing, bouncing 'cause you just got so excited
But you should know by now, girl, there's no need to be wired

Because the sandman's coming down and he ain't bringing spiders

I wanna make you feel like this isn't a mistake
As we're walking to my car, you have time to escape
But your intuition tells you that there might be
Something good if you linger
Yeah, you think it's a mistake but babe
I put the ring on your finger

Oh whoa, whoa
You, tell me what you wanna do
You're alone and it's a Friday
Let's tear up that highway (look at that nice sunset)
I wanna touch your shoulder (if that's not too forward)

Whoa, whoa, you
Credit where credits is due
Show me to my rescue
I just think you're so cool
(Fancy like a jacket)
I love the way you're looking at me
Tell me how you do it
(Tell me how you do it!)

I wanna take you out, take you to a distant place
Gonna make you wish that your (crunch) was in my face
Oh you're not amused? I take that back, my sense of humor
Unless you like it, baby? You should've spoken sooner! (Woo!)

You should know by now that there is no right or wrong
There's only what I want, and I want to have it all
But if you'll be my bad girl, I'll be your tuxedo
The sandman, he's coming down and he's wearing a speedo

Oh, whoa, whoa
You, tell me what you wanna do
You're alone and it's a Friday
Let's tear up that highway (look at that nice sunset)
I wanna touch your shoulder (if that's not too forward)

Whoa, whoa, you
Credit where credit is due
Show me to my rescue
I just think you're so cool
(Fancy like a jacket)
I love the way you're look at me

(Whoa, oh, oh)
(Ohh, hey yeah)

I'm paycheck to paycheck
Never have it near enough
Paycheck to paycheck
Someday we will live it up
Credit where credit is due
All my dreams come true, yeah

Every other weekend (spending time with your kids)
Every other weekend (giving all that we can give)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Hot Freaks' song "Paycheck 2 Paycheck" describe the singer's desire to pursue a romantic relationship with someone they just met. The opening verses suggest that the person is uncertain about the singer's intentions, but the singer believes that there is nothing to worry about. They want to make this person feel excited and alive, but also assure them that there is no need to be anxious. The chorus repeats the idea that the person should tell the singer what they want to do, to be more open and express their feelings.

The second verse suggests that the person is on the fence about pursuing a relationship, but their intuition is telling them that there might be something worthwhile if they give it a chance. The singer seems bold and confident, suggesting that they will take their date to a distant and exciting place. But they also show a willingness to take back what they say if it doesn't land well. The chorus repeats with the singer emphasizing that they think the person is cool and giving them credit for rescuing them.

The final verse plays on the idea that the singer is living paycheck to paycheck, suggesting that they don't have a lot of material wealth, but they still want to pursue a meaningful relationship. They believe that their dreams will come true and they will eventually live it up. They end with a commitment to spending time with their partner and giving all that they can give. The lyrics suggest a desire for vulnerability, excitement, and commitment in a relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

I met you, girl, on Wednesday now I'm asking for a date
I'm asking you out because I'm interested in you.

You think I'm kinda fruity, yeah you're not sure what to think
You're not sure if you're attracted to me or not.

But from my point of view, girl There ain't nobody to fret about
I don't care what others think, I just want to be with you.

I wanna make you feel like you heart is in a race Bouncing, bouncing, bouncing 'cause you just got so excited
I want to make you feel excited and happy when you're with me.

But you should know by now, girl, there's no need to be wired Because the sandman's coming down and he ain't bringing spiders
You don't need to be anxious or nervous because everything will be fine.

I wanna make you feel like this isn't a mistake As we're walking to my car, you have time to escape But your intuition tells you that there might be Something good if you linger Yeah, you think it's a mistake but babe I put the ring on your finger
I want you to feel like being with me is the right choice, and if you trust me, I'll make it worth your while.

Oh whoa, whoa You, tell me what you wanna do You're alone and it's a Friday Let's tear up that highway (look at that nice sunset) I wanna touch your shoulder (if that's not too forward)
Let's have some fun together and enjoy each other's company.

Whoa, whoa, you Credit where credits is due Show me to my rescue I just think you're so cool (Fancy like a jacket) I love the way you're looking at me Tell me how you do it (Tell me how you do it!)
I admire and respect you, and I'm attracted to you. Tell me more about yourself.

I wanna take you out, take you to a distant place Gonna make you wish that your (crunch) was in my face Oh you're not amused? I take that back, my sense of humor Unless you like it, baby? You should've spoken sooner! (Woo!)
Let's go on an adventure together and have a good time. I'm trying to be funny, but I don't want to offend you.

You should know by now that there is no right or wrong There's only what I want, and I want to have it all But if you'll be my bad girl, I'll be your tuxedo The sandman, he's coming down and he's wearing a speedo
I want to live life to the fullest with you, and I'm willing to take risks if you are. Let's have some fun and not worry about being perfect.

I'm paycheck to paycheck Never have it near enough Paycheck to paycheck Someday we will live it up Credit where credit is due All my dreams come true, yeah Every other weekend (spending time with your kids) Every other weekend (giving all that we can give)
I don't have a lot of money, but I'm willing to work hard to make a better life for us. Let's work together to achieve our dreams and enjoy the time we have with our families.

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