Red Eye Flashes Twice
Julian Smith Lyrics
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Everybody's trying to get their picture looking nice
But they act like a camera is some foreign device
I've got something to ask you, and i'll keep it concise
What are you stupid?
Red eye flashes twice!
I was trying to snap a picture of my buddies Bill and Bryce
Bill takes lots of pictures so he gave me some advice
He moved before the second flash, photographer - yeah right...
What are you stupid, Bill?
Red eye flashes twice!
All your friends will hate your guts, if you don't stand still
Your family will disown your butt, and probably have you killed *bang*
If you have a girlfriend, which we all know you don't
But if you do she'd leave you and then you definitely won't - have a girlfriend
The famous person in this picture wasn't very nice
I just wanted his picture, and his pizza slice
With just one flash he walked away as if I had head lice
What are you stupid?
He... I've s... I've seen all your movies twice...
All your friends will hate your guts if you don't stand still
Your family will disown your butt and probably have you killed *bang*
If you have a girlfriend, which we all know you don't
But if you do she'll leave you and then you'll definitely won't
See it's much easier to just assume that the flash is gonna go two times and just wait there for a second
Rather than move and risk all these people in your life hating you forever, wanting you dead because every time they look at their picture they don't see the picture, they see "Oh there's so-and-so, he ruined my picture in front of the Washington Monument, I friggin hate that guy!"
All your friends will hate your guts if you don't stand still
Your family will disown your butt and probably have you killed *bang bang bang*
If you have a girlfriend which we all know you don't
But if you do she'll leave you and
Then
You
Definitely
Won't, you'll be single for the rest of your life
And you won't have any pictures of yourself either
I MADE THIS FOR YOU!
This song is gonna make me famous!
So go download it on iTunes, right now!
I wanna be a featured artist, feast... featured artist of the month.
The lyrics of Julian Smith's song "Red Eye Flashes Twice" emphasize the frustration and annoyance that comes with taking a photo with someone who can't seem to stand still or refuses to acknowledge the common knowledge that red eye flashes twice. The song highlights the importance of patience and staying still for just a second longer to ensure that the photo taken has good quality and doesn't ruin anyone's picture. The singer specifically calls out his friend Bill for moving before the second flash and missing the opportunity for a good photo.
The song extends beyond just the frustration of taking photos and emphasizes the concept of perception. The singer describes how a famous person in the picture wasn't very nice and walked away after just one flash. The reaction from the singer’s perspective might be seen as a comedic take on the surreal experience of being close to a celebrity. But the underlying point is the damage that comes with perception. As a public figure, the slightest thing could easily damage their reputation, and in some cases, the way people act in front of them is a reflection of the preconceived notions they have. Similarly, the actions we take (moving before the second flash) or the things we say (act like a camera is some foreign device) can influence our perception in the eyes of those around us.
Overall, the song is intended to be humorous but carries a deeper message about perception and patience. It encourages people to take a step back and assess their actions to see how they affect others and the perception people have of them. Taking a good photo can be as simple as allowing for a second flash or as complex as preventing a world of hurt feelings by carefully choosing how one's action influences them.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody's trying to get their picture looking nice
Everyone wants to have a good picture of themselves
But they act like a camera is some foreign device
People act awkward when they have to pose for a photo
I've got something to ask you, and i'll keep it concise
The singer has a suggestion to make and will say it briefly
What are you stupid?
The singer is asking a rhetorical question to emphasize the importance of the suggestion
Red eye flashes twice!
Wait for the second flash to avoid red eyes in the picture
All your friends will hate your guts, if you don't stand still
Your friends won't like you if you ruin their pictures by moving
Your family will disown your butt, and probably have you killed *bang*
Your family won't be happy with you either and may joke about killing you
If you have a girlfriend, which we all know you don't
The singer is joking that the listener doesn't have a girlfriend
But if you do she'd leave you and then you definitely won't - have a girlfriend
If you ruin her pictures, she'll break up with you and you won't have a girlfriend anymore
The famous person in this picture wasn't very nice
The singer had a bad experience trying to take a picture of a celebrity
I just wanted his picture, and his pizza slice
The singer wanted a picture with the celebrity and his pizza
With just one flash he walked away as if I had head lice
The celebrity left after one flash, making the singer feel awkward
See it's much easier to just assume that the flash is gonna go two times and just wait there for a second
It's easier to wait for the second flash rather than moving and risk ruining the picture
So go download it on iTunes, right now!
The singer is promoting his song on iTunes
I wanna be a featured artist, feast... featured artist of the month.
The singer wants to be a featured artist on iTunes' homepage
Contributed by Bentley N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Larissa Barta
This is a song for every person in the world...
Everybody's trying to get their picture looking nice,
But they act like a camera is some foreign device,
I've got somethin' to ask you and I'll keep it concise,
WHAT ARE YOU STUPID!
Red eye flashes twice!
I was trying to snap a picture of my buddies, Bill and Bryce,
Bill takes lots of pictures,
so he gave me some advice,
He moved before the second flash,
"photographer" yeah right!
WHAT ARE YOU STUPID, BILL!
Red eye flashes twice!
All your friends will hate your guts
if you don't stand still,
Your family will disown your butt
and probably have you killed,
If you have a girlfriend,
which we all know you don't,
But if you do she'll leave you,
and then you de-fin-ite-ly won't...
Have a girlfriend...
The famous person in this picture wasn't very nice,
I just wanted his picture,
and his pizza slice,
With just one flash he walked away as if I had head lice,
WHAT ARE YOU STUPID!
Heh... I've seen all your movies twice
All your friends will hate your guts
if you don't stand still,
Your family will disown your butt
and probably have you killed,
If you have a girlfriend,
which we all know you don't,
But if you do she'll leave you,
and then you de-fin-ite-ly won't...
See it's much easier to just assume
that the flash is gonna go two times
and to just wait there for a second,
rather than move and risk all these people in your life
hating you forever and wanting you dead,
because every time they look at their picture,
they don't see the picture,
they see, "Oh, there's 'So-and-So'.
He ruined my picture
IN FRONT OF THE WASHINGTON MONUMENT.
I FREAKIN' HATE THAT GUY!"
All your friends will hate your guts if you don't stand still,
Your family will disown your butt and probably have you killed,
If you have a girlfriend,
which we all know you don't,
But if you do she'll leave you,
and then you de-fin-ite-ly won't...
You'll be single, for the rest of your life.
And you won't have any pictures of yourself either...
sWooZie
its still a bop!
aSongScout
absolutely!
The Jungle
True
Strange man
Didn't I'd see you here
ShinobiCen
Hey swoozie what are you doing here? Lol, btw I love your vids
GT5 bonelesshuman
SWOOZIE???!!!
Arthur Morgan
Nuts that this was made in 2010. The production quality of this guy’s videos is still good even in 2020.
Jeffrey Kelly
bruh u died in 1899 how would know
Princess
I know right
iMThatOnlyBeast13
Good content is timeless