Thirsty
Lauren Sanderson Lyrics
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What's the point of it?
Add a lil drums to it
Expecting the worst, oh yeah
And girl what's the point of this?
I got a little too drunk, yeah
But you gotta understand
I wonder what it's like
I wonder what it's like
To be you
I don't know what it's like
But I feel it in your eyes that
Something's bugging you
Oh yeah
But even on my worst day
It's feelin like my birthday
Girl you know you driving me insane
And even when I do try
It gets to being midnight
I guess we'll drive in circles
Jump the hurdles
Thirsty for the pain
It feel like
Thirsty for the pain
Maybe I want it
Maybe I need it
Maybe I'm thirsty
Yeah
Every time I'm all alone
I'm on the beach or I skate or I'm blowing smoke
Yeah, you text me all sexy
You want some more
Now I'm in my head
Fuck I'll pick up the phone
I be like 911, what's your emergency?
Why do I pick up knowing you be hurting me?
Guess I'm thirsty
Guess I'm thirsty for the pain
What's the point of making hits if you can't be yourself? yeah
What's the point of showing people love if they don't act right?
We don't want awards
We don't want no fuckin clout, yeah
We don't want no more
We just come in thru the back, yeah
Leaving out the front
And fucking up the function
Everybody watching
We ain't saying nothing
I been biking all day
I been skating too
Girls kissing girls
And my girls sending nudes
Drinking Capri Suns, Cheetos
We on the tv though
Sleezy hotels, listening to the Beatles
And no I can't complain
And even on my worst days
It's feelin like my birthday
Girl you know you driving me insane
And even when I do try
It gets to being midnight
I guess we'll drive in circles
Jump the hurdles
Thirsty for the pain
It feel like
Thirsty for the pain
Maybe I want it
Maybe I need it
Maybe I'm thirsty
The lyrics of Lauren Sanderson’s song “Thirsty” are about the desire for pain and self-destruction. The song begins by questioning the purpose of what’s going on, whether it’s making music or even the act of communicating with someone. This could potentially be interpreted as an existential crisis, as the singer asks “what’s the point?” but then adds that she’s “expecting the worst”.
The chorus of the song is where the theme of wanting pain becomes more apparent. The lines “Thirsty for the pain, maybe I want it, maybe I need it, maybe I’m thirsty” suggest that the singer wants to experience pain, even though she may know it’s not in her best interest. She likens this to being “like 911, what’s your emergency?”, as if the desire for pain is an emergency that she needs to fulfill.
The second verse has a more carefree tone, with the singer describing activities like biking, skating, and even girls kissing girls. But the theme of self-destruction is still present when she says “my girls sending nudes”, potentially indicating a desire to expose oneself and be vulnerable even if it may have negative consequences. The chorus repeats, once again highlighting the desire for pain even on the singer’s worst days.
* The song was released in 2019 as part of Lauren Sanderson’s debut album “Midwest Kids Can Make It Big”
* The song’s lyrics were written by Lauren Sanderson herself, along with Virginia Beach-based producer GMW
* The song’s sound is a mix of alternative rock, indie pop, and hip hop
* Lauren Sanderson has cited hip hop artists like Mac Miller and J. Cole as major influences on her music
* The song’s music video features Lauren Sanderson driving in a vintage car through a desert landscape, with shots of her singing and dancing in the car
* Lauren Sanderson has said that the song was inspired by a difficult time in her life where she was struggling with her mental health
* The song was featured on the soundtrack for the popular video game FIFA 20
* Lauren Sanderson has described the song as being “about the chaos of my creativity and my loneliness”
* The song’s title “Thirsty” is a term commonly used in slang to describe someone who is desperate or trying too hard
* The song has been described as having a “haunting” quality, with Sanderson’s vocals sometimes reaching a whisper
Chords:
Verse: F#m, G#, B, E
Chorus: B, F#m, G#m, E, B, F#m, E, G#m
Line by Line Meaning
What's the point of it?
Asking why it is necessary
What's the point of it?
Reiterating the question
Add a lil drums to it
Suggesting to add some rhythm to the music
Expecting the worst, oh yeah
Anticipating something bad to happen
And girl what's the point of this?
Asking why the situation is happening
I got a little too drunk, yeah
Admitting to being intoxicated
But you gotta understand
Pleading for understanding
We driving through the night
Traveling overnight
I wonder what it's like
Curiosity about something
I wonder what it's like
Repeating the curiosity
To be you
Wishing to experience someone else's life
I don't know what it's like
Acknowledging the lack of knowledge
But I feel it in your eyes that
Sensing that something is wrong through body language
Something's bugging you
Understanding that something is bothering the other person
Oh yeah
Affirming the previous statement
But even on my worst day
Despite difficult times
It's feelin like my birthday
Feeling good
Girl you know you driving me insane
Expressing frustration with someone
And even when I do try
Despite making an effort
It gets to being midnight
Facing a late hour
I guess we'll drive in circles
Driving aimlessly
Jump the hurdles
Overcoming obstacles
Thirsty for the pain
Craving emotional pain
It feel like
Describing the feeling
Thirsty for the pain
Repeatedly expressing the craving for pain
Maybe I want it
Admitting to wanting pain
Maybe I need it
Acknowledging that pain may be necessary
Maybe I'm thirsty
Speculating on the craving for pain
Every time I'm all alone
When solitude sets in
I'm on the beach or I skate or I'm blowing smoke
Describing activities done while alone
Yeah, you text me all sexy
Receiving seductive messages
You want some more
Expressing desire for more intimacy
Now I'm in my head
Mind consumed by thoughts
Fuck I'll pick up the phone
Giving in to temptation
I be like 911, what's your emergency?
Making light of the situation
Why do I pick up knowing you be hurting me?
Questioning a self-destructive behavior
Guess I'm thirsty
Repeating the craving for pain
Guess I'm thirsty for the pain
Affirming the previous statement
What's the point of making hits if you can't be yourself? yeah
Questioning the importance of fame over personal authenticity
What's the point of showing people love if they don't act right?
Asking the reason for showing love without reciprocation
We don't want awards
Not seeking recognition
We don't want no fuckin clout, yeah
Disdaining social status
We don't want no more
Expressing dissatisfaction with something
We just come in thru the back, yeah
Sneaking in unnoticed
Leaving out the front
Exiting discreetly
And fucking up the function
Disrupting expectations
Everybody watching
Being observed by others
We ain't saying nothing
Choosing to remain silent
I been biking all day
Biking for a long time
I been skating too
Also skating for a long time
Girls kissing girls
Watching girls kiss each other
And my girls sending nudes
Receiving explicit images from friends
Drinking Capri Suns, Cheetos
Snacking on junk food
We on the tv though
Being featured on television
Sleezy hotels, listening to the Beatles
Staying in questionable hotels while listening to the Beatles
And no I can't complain
Despite everything, not having much to complain about
Writer(s): Keith Varon, Lauren Ashley Sanderson
Contributed by Eva I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.