Kimya Dawson (born 17th November 1972) is an Olympia-based singer-songwrite… Read Full Bio ↴Kimya Dawson (born 17th November 1972) is an Olympia-based singer-songwriter, and a prominent part of the anti-folk movement.

Dawson became well known as a member of The Moldy Peaches. Since the Moldy Peaches took a break from performing and recording in 2004, Dawson has released a string of lo-fi homemade albums, and toured widely in North America and Europe.

In 2005 the Pharmacy and Matty Pop Chart performed as her backing band on a U.S. tour. In 2006 she collaborated with a number of friends to make a group, Antsy Pants, that recorded and released an album on Plan It X Records.

Dawson's songs are featured in the films The Guatemalan Handshake and Glue, both of which were shown at the Olympia Film Festival in November 2007. There is also some of her music in the cult movie Juno, which is the fastest selling film soundtrack since Saturday Night Fever.

Kimya's "kid's album" Alphabutt was released in 2007, and recording for her new album "Thunder Thighs" is wrapping up as of Fall 2010. The mean time she has spent writing and touring, as well as spending time with her family and singing with the Olympia Free Choir.

Nobody's Hippie
Kimya Dawson Lyrics

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i'm nobody's hippie and the best medicine
is back on track with his taco bell girlfriend
maybe i'll listen to back in black again
and write more letters that i'll never send

and pretend i'm going for a drive
and pretend i'm driving on I-5
and pretend i'm drinking five alive

and soon you will arrive

and say you're my hippie i'll say i'm your hippie
we'll giggle and cuddle and always be happy
we'll never go crazy we'll never feel crappy
we'll never feel crappy we'll always be happy

and you and me will be whirlwinds of danger
we'll crash on our bikes and take candy from strangers
i'll sleep on the top bunk you'll sleep in the manger
the odds always upstage the wager

i'm nobody's hippie and the best medicine's
back in the sack with his burger king girlfriend
maybe i'll play tekken 2 all alone again
hold down select and then laff at big heads

so please be my hippie i'm nobody's hippie
we'll smoke some patchouli our lives will be trippy
i try to be mallory but i'm still skippy
we'll freebase tamari like pat benatari

i'm nobody's hippie and the best medicine
is back on track with his taco bell girlfriend
maybe i'll listen to back in black again

and write more letters that i'll never send
and write more letters that i'll never send

Overall Meaning

In Kimya Dawson's song Nobody's Hippie, she explores the idea of what it means to be a hippie, and how she doesn't fit the typical stereotype. The lyrics "I'm nobody's hippie and the best medicine is back on track with his taco bell girlfriend" indicate that she is content with not conforming to societal norms and that her happiness comes from being with her partner rather than living a counter-cultural lifestyle. However, she also acknowledges the appeal of some aspects of hippie culture, such as listening to classic rock ("maybe I'll listen to back in black again") and writing letters without ever sending them ("write more letters that I'll never send"). The chorus of the song, "So please be my hippie I'm nobody's hippie, we'll smoke some patchouli our lives will be trippy," suggests that she desires a partner who shares her unconventional values but is also aware of the unrealistic expectations that come with being a full-fledged hippie.

The verses of the song also touch on the idea of pretending, from the first verse where she pretends to go on a drive on I-5 while waiting for her partner to arrive, to the second verse where she pretends to be playing Tekken 2. This can be interpreted as a way of coping with reality or escaping from mundane tasks. The lyrics "we'll never go crazy we'll never feel crappy, we'll always be happy" further exemplify this idealistic view of life, showcasing a desire to always be carefree and happy.

Overall, Nobody's Hippie explores the idea of living a non-conventional lifestyle while acknowledging the appeal of some aspects of counter-culture. Through the use of imagery and lyrics, the song highlights the importance of finding contentment in one's own path and seeking out like-minded individuals.

Line by Line Meaning

i'm nobody's hippie and the best medicine
I reject the hippie stereotype and my best remedy is not conforming to any stereotype

is back on track with his taco bell girlfriend
I am getting over a past relationship by being with someone else

maybe i'll listen to back in black again
I may listen to music that reminds me of my past struggles

and write more letters that i'll never send
I will express my feelings through writing, but will not send the letters

and pretend i'm going for a drive
I will imagine myself going out for a drive

and pretend i'm driving on I-5
I will visualize myself driving on a specific road

and pretend i'm drinking five alive
I will pretend to consume a specific drink

and soon you will arrive
I am anticipating someone's arrival

and say you're my hippie i'll say i'm your hippie
We will refer to each other as hippies, sharing a non-conformist attitude towards society

we'll giggle and cuddle and always be happy
We will enjoy moments of tenderness and always maintain a positive outlook on life

we'll never go crazy we'll never feel crappy
We will avoid feeling negative emotions and never lose our sanity

we'll always be happy
We will always maintain a happy disposition

and you and me will be whirlwinds of danger
We will be seen as unpredictable and adventurous individuals

we'll crash on our bikes and take candy from strangers
We will indulge in impulsive, risky behavior

i'll sleep on the top bunk you'll sleep in the manger
We will have unusual sleeping arrangements

the odds always upstage the wager
We will face unpredictable and challenging situations that defy expectations

so please be my hippie i'm nobody's hippie
I invite someone to join me in my non-conformist lifestyle

we'll smoke some patchouli our lives will be trippy
We will consume drugs and live a hallucinogenic life

i try to be mallory but i'm still skippy
I aspire to be someone else but am stuck with who I am

we'll freebase tamari like pat benatari
We will consume a specific drug in a non-traditional way

and write more letters that i'll never send
I will continue to express myself through writing, but will not send the letters

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02Great Crap6:13

03My Bike3:11

04Jest's Birthday2:06

05Time To Think2:49

06The Sound of Ataris2:13

07So Nice So Smart2:45

08For Boxer2:10

09I'm Fine

10Stink Mama2:45

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I'm nobody's hippie and the best medicine
is back on track with his Taco Bell girlfriend
maybe I'll listen to Back in Black again
and write more letters that I'll never send

and pretend I'm going for a drive
and pretend I'm driving on I-5
and pretend I'm drinking five alive
and soon you will arrive

and say you're my hippie I'll say I'm your hippie
we'll giggle and cuddle and always be happy
we'll never go crazy we'll never feel crappy
we'll never feel crappy we'll always be happy

and you and me will be whirlwinds of danger
we'll crash on our bikes and take candy from strangers
I'll sleep on the top bunk you'll sleep in the manger
the odds always upstage the wager

I'm nobody's hippie and the best medicine's
back in the sack with his burger king girlfriend
maybe i'll play Tekken 2 all alone again
hold down select and then laugh at big heads

and pretend that my selective seclusion
doesn't make me start to jump to conclusions
the shit's not a high fiber optic illusion
my premonitions are not all delusions

please be my hippie I'm nobody's hippie
we'll smoke some patchouli our lives will be trippy
I try to be Mallory but I'm still skippy
we'll freebase tamari like pat benatari

I'm nobody's hippie and the best medicine
is back on track with his Taco Bbell girlfriend
maybe i'll listen to Back in Black again
and write more letters that I'll never send
and write more letters that I'll never send