Taper Jean Girl
Kings of Leon Lyrics
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Aha shake bury your eyes in a secret place
Aha shake black as night on a Sunday
Cunts watch their bodies, no room for make up
I think he's tasted, tasted the watcher
Heartbreak knockin' 'em down like the seventh grade
Heartbreak, cigarettes and songs, with a winter's chafe
Heartbreak keep like my daughter and a run away
Cunts watch their bodies, no room for make up
I think he's tasted, tasted the watcher
Aha shake tapered jean girl kills me
Cunts watch their bodies, no room for make up
I think he's tasted, tasted the watcher
The lyrics to Kings of Leon's Taper Jean Girl are cryptic and esoteric, leaving much open for interpretation. The song begins with "Aha shake taper jean girl with a motel face," which could be interpreted as the singer being entranced by a young girl who wears skinny jeans and a plain, unadorned face. The repetition of the phrase "Aha shake" creates a sense of rhythm and urgency that underlies the entire song.
The next line, "Aha shake bury your eyes in a secret place," continues the theme of secrecy and hidden desires. The blackness of the girl's eyes on a Sunday reinforces the idea that something illicit or clandestine is going on.
The verse that follows seems to be about a man who has been watching the girl, tasting her in some way. The use of the word "cunts" is jarring and suggests that the man in question might be crude or brutish in his desires. The repetition of the line "I think he's tasted, tasted the watcher" reinforces this idea and creates a sense of unease.
The chorus brings back the idea of heartbreak and how it can knock people down. The cigarettes and songs with winter's chafe create an image of someone who is trying to cope with harsh emotions. The chorus ends with the line "Aha shake tapered jean girl kills me," which could be taken as a kind of admiring lament - the girl is so alluring that she is dangerous to the singer.
The final verse repeats the themes of the first verse, with references to the girl's body and the watcher who has tasted her. Overall, the lyrics to Taper Jean Girl create a moody, atmospheric piece that combines themes of secrecy, desire, heartbreak, and danger.
Line by Line Meaning
Aha shake taper jean girl with a motel face
The girl wearing tight taper jeans and having a cheap motel-like complexion catches the attention of the singer.
Aha shake bury your eyes in a secret place
The singer urges the girl to hide her eyes in a hidden spot, indicating the need to keep secrets.
Aha shake black as night on a Sunday
Comparing the girl's black clothing with the darkness of night, the singer indicates the girl’s ability to be mysterious like a Sunday night.
Cunts watch their bodies, no room for make up
Women obsessively monitor their bodies to the extent they don't care about makeup, highlighting societal pressure of appearance and beauty.
I think he's tasted, tasted the watcher
The singer suggests that the male character in the song has had experiences that have led him to become more aware and cautious.
Heartbreak knockin' 'em down like the seventh grade
The pain of heartbreak can be felt as deeply as it is when a person is in the seventh grade, representing both the deep and almost unbearable sorrow.
Heartbreak, cigarettes and songs, with a winter's chafe
The singer uses heartsick moments, smoking, and music to cope with the numbness of winter and the accompanying pain.
Heartbreak keep like my daughter and a run away
A reference to how the pain of heartbreak persists and leaves a sting the same way a child or someone who's run away can leave a haunting impact.
Aha shake tapered jean girl kills me
The singer admits that the girl's tight-fitting jeans and other attractive attributes slay him.
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Written by: Caleb Followill, Jared Followill, Matthew Followill, Nathan Followill
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