Extra
Just a Band Lyrics


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Extra, Extra
Extra, Extra
Tired of being less than you
I can do much better than you
Doesn't matter what it takes
I don't care so much at stake
Cut it snip it trim it down
I'm gonna be what you're about
I'm gonna show you how it's done
I'm gonna get better, yes better, get better
I can be better (Extra)
I'm a go-getter (Extra)
I can see clearer (Extra)
Gonna get nearer (Extra)
Extra, Extra, Extra
I wanna be darker, I wanna be thinner
I wanna be richer, I wanna be richer
I wanna be taller, I wanna be cooler
I wanna be wiser, I wanna be
I wanna be darker, I wanna be thinner
I wanna be richer, I wanna be taller
I wanna be cooler, I wanna be wiser
Extra Extra Extra
I wanna be darker, I wanna be thinner
I wanna be richer, I wanna be richer,
I wanna be taller, I wanna be cooler
I wanna be wiser, I wannabe
I wanna be darker, I wanna be thinner
I wanna be richer, I wanna be taller
I wanna be cooler, I wanna be wiser
Extra, Extra, Extra
Hold your turn better wait in line,
This is just my thing to see
Who's the winner you or me?
This will be much fun to see (Extra)
Held it, killed it, Held it
I'm gonna wait this time around
I'm gonna get better, who's better
I can be better (Extra)
I'm a go-getter (Extra)
I can see clearer (Extra)
Gonna get nearer (Extra)
Extra, Extra, Extra
I wanna be darker, I wanna be thinner
I wanna be richer, I wanna be richer
I wanna be taller, I wanna be cooler
I wanna be wiser, I wanna be
I wanna be darker, I wanna be thinner
I wanna be richer, I wanna be taller
I wanna be cooler, I wanna be wiser
Extra Extra Extra
I wanna be darker, I wanna be thinner
I wanna be richer, I wanna be richer,
I wanna be taller, I wanna be cooler
I wanna be wiser, I wannabe
I wanna be darker, I wanna be thinner
I wanna be richer, I wanna be taller
I wanna be cooler, I wanna be wiser
Extra, Extra, Extra
Tired of being less than you
I can be much better than you (extra)
Does not matter what it takes
I don't care
So much at stake
Cut it snip it trim it down
I'm gonna be what you're about
I'm gonna show you how it's done
I'm gonna get better, get better, get better
Hold your turn better wait in line,
This is just my thing to see
Who's the winner you or me?
This will be much fun to see
Held it, killed it, Held it
I'm gonna wait this time around
I'm gonna get better, who's better
I'm gonna get better, I can be better




Extra aah
Extra, Extra, Extra

Overall Meaning

The song "Extra" by Just a Band is an upbeat dance track that encourages listeners to strive for greatness and become their best selves. The repetition of "Extra, Extra" throughout the song emphasizes the desire to go beyond what is expected and achieve excellence. The lyrics express frustration with being perceived as less than someone else, and the determination to surpass this perception. The lines "I wanna be darker, I wanna be thinner, I wanna be richer, I wanna be taller, I wanna be cooler, I wanna be wiser" show a desire for self-improvement in all areas of life.


The song also touches on the idea of competition, with the lines "Hold your turn better wait in line, this is just my thing to see, who's the winner you or me? This will be much fun to see." The desire to be better than others is often a motivator for success, and the song recognizes this in a playful way.


Line by Line Meaning

Extra, Extra
The singer is emphasizing their desire for more, for something extra.


Tired of being less than you
The singer is dissatisfied with their current position and status in comparison to someone else.


I can do much better than you
The singer is confident that they can outperform the person they are comparing themselves to.


Doesn't matter what it takes
The artist is willing to put in any effort or take any action necessary to achieve their desires.


I don't care so much at stake
The artist is not afraid of the potential risks or consequences of their actions.


Cut it snip it trim it down
The singer is willing to make changes and cut out anything that may be hindering their progress towards their goals.


I'm gonna be what you're about
The singer wants to emulate the qualities and characteristics of the person they are comparing themselves to.


I'm gonna show you how it's done
The artist wants to prove to the person they are comparing themselves to that they are capable of achieving success.


I'm gonna get better, yes better, get better
The artist is determined to keep improving and getting better in all aspects of their life.


I can be better (Extra)
The artist believes they have the potential to improve and achieve more than they currently have.


I'm a go-getter (Extra)
The singer is proactive and motivated to achieve their goals, they are a 'go-getter'.


I can see clearer (Extra)
The artist has a clearer vision or understanding of what they want and how to achieve it.


Gonna get nearer (Extra)
The singer is getting closer to achieving their goals and desires.


I wanna be darker, I wanna be thinner
The singer wants to change their physical appearance to better fit their desired image.


I wanna be richer, I wanna be richer
The singer desires wealth and financial stability.


I wanna be taller, I wanna be cooler
The artist wants to improve their physical attributes and social status.


I wanna be wiser, I wanna be
The artist desires knowledge and wisdom to make better decisions and improve their life.


Hold your turn better wait in line,
The singer is encouraging the person they are comparing themselves to to wait their turn and see who will come out on top.


This is just my thing to see
The singer is excited to see who will come out on top and views this as a competition.


Who's the winner you or me?
The artist wants to prove that they are the better option and superior to the person they are comparing themselves to.


This will be much fun to see (Extra)
The artist views this competition and desire for more as exciting and enjoyable.


Held it, killed it, Held it
The artist has succeeded in their goal and wants to emphasize their triumph.


I'm gonna wait this time around
The singer is willing to be patient and wait for the right opportunity.


I'm gonna get better, who's better
The artist is confident in their ability to improve and wants to prove themselves as the best.


Extra aah
An exclamation emphasizing the singer's desire for more.


Extra, Extra, Extra
Reemphasizing the singer's desire for more and their determination to achieve their goals.




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