Fuckit all
Pop Song
Jesus Lizard Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Peculiar to this girl, peculiar to the world, she wants to watch a fella get along
?? (It kept) my pack, I take a bad rap, I can't hear my other way (throw my other weight) around
I take a good nap, I call her up now, I taught that girl see, everythnig I know, hey
My baby tell me, my baby tell me, my baby girl, an Indiana girl
I got her knocked now, a seein' ?? (fuck) now, I tell her ?? (doc date) her here
My folks don't realize, about the little girl, or so we know (don't), just to make her smile
I say we got now, to ?? (up a clog) now, I taught that girl everythngi I know, hey
My baby tell me, my baby tell me, my baby girl, an Indiana girl
I say ??(ya frighten) me, don't ever fight me, I taught that girl everythnig I know
Yeah, everything I know, yeah, everything I know, yeah, everythnig I know how, huh
Huh, huh, huh, huh, huh, huh, duh, duh
The Jesus Lizard's "Pop Song" is a complex and enigmatic composition that defies any straightforward interpretation. The lyrics seem to describe a sexual relationship between the singer and his girlfriend, who might be living in a different state. The singer is obsessed with pleasing his partner and gaining her approval, and he seemingly derives his self-esteem and sense of validation from her. At times, he appears to be critical of himself, taking a "bad rap" and needing to "throw his weight around" to get by. However, he also exudes a kind of manic energy, expressing his pleasure in taking "good naps" and "knocking" his girlfriend. Ultimately, the song ends with a series of repetitive chants ("yeah, everything I know, huh") that could be seen as an expression of frustration or resignation.
However, "Pop Song" is not a song that can be easily reduced to its lyrics. Rather, the music itself adds another layer of complexity to the song's meaning. The track's frenzied rhythm, jagged guitar riff, and David Yow's unhinged vocals create an atmosphere of unbridled anxiety and primal release. Through his performance, Yow seems to embody the singer's conflicted emotions, switching between anger, desperation, and ecstasy. Overall, "Pop Song" is a fascinating and unsettling piece of avant-garde music that rewards repeated listens and close attention to its nuances.
Line by Line Meaning
My baby take me, my baby take me, my baby take me where I've never been
My significant other takes me to new and exciting places that I've never before experienced.
Peculiar to this girl, peculiar to the world, she wants to watch a fella get along
She is unique, both in the sense of her personality and in relation to the rest of the world, and she enjoys seeing me navigate through life.
?? (It kept) my pack, I take a bad rap, I can't hear my other way (throw my other weight) around
Something is holding me back, I'm getting a bad reputation, and I can't seem to find a different way forward.
I take a good nap, I call her up now, I taught that girl see, everythnig I know, hey
I rest well and then contact my significant other, who I have taught a lot about life.
My baby tell me, my baby tell me, my baby girl, an Indiana girl
My significant other talks to me and reminds me that she is from Indiana.
I got her knocked now, a seein' ?? (fuck) now, I tell her ?? (doc date) her here
I have successfully convinced her to have sex with me, and I tell her about the date we have planned for later.
My folks don't realize, about the little girl, or so we know (don't), just to make her smile
My parents don't know about my significant other, but we do little things to make each other happy.
I say we got now, to ?? (up a clog) now, I taught that girl everythngi I know, hey
We have each other in the present moment and are ready to move forward, and I have already taught her so much about life.
My baby spank me, my baby thank a me, my baby hit me, like I've never been
My significant other spanks me, expresses gratitude toward me, and hits me in ways that I've never before experienced.
My baby tell me, my baby tell me, my baby girl, an Indiana girl
My significant other talks to me and reminds me that she is from Indiana.
I say ??(ya frighten) me, don't ever fight me, I taught that girl everythnig I know
My significant other can be intimidating, but I never want to fight with her, and I've already taught her everything I know.
Yeah, everything I know, yeah, everything I know, yeah, everythnig I know how, huh
I've taught my significant other everything I know, and I'm emphasizing just how much knowledge I've passed on to her.
Huh, huh, huh, huh, huh, huh, duh, duh
Repetitive sounds made by the singer that don't hold significant meaning.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRADLEY KIRK ARNOLD, CHRISTOPHER LEE HENDERSON, MATTHEW DARRICK ROBERTS, ROBERT TODD HARRELL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind