"You know that feeling when you see him on TV and you feel like you're going to throw up?" I feel like I can't look at him anymore because I get so physically freaked out and upset. I don't wanna be one of those "tune out, turn off" people, but I don't even know if I can mentally take watching him lie anymore. It makes me so angry and upset."
Seconds
Le Tigre Lyrics
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You've lied now ten thousand times...it's show business anyhow.
You make me sick, sick, sick, sick.
Where'd you get all the attention?
Your dad's money too base to mention?
His coattails are looking word. You've had a nice ride, that's for sure.
Better thank your brain-dead clientele for all the money that you'll spend in hell.
Wanma percent of every nation, your'e the type to rise to that occasion.
On a golf cart...wearing some uniform...bombing in the night-time...lying on tv...you make me
sick
The lyrics above are from Le Tigre's song "Seconds". It is a song that talks about a person who is fake and pretentious in their behavior towards others. The opening line of the song, "Pipe down baby, why so fake loud?" is a direct attack on the person's behavior of being loud and boisterous despite being fake.
The lyrics then go on to criticize the person's character and achievements. The line "You've lied now ten thousand times...it's show business anyhow" suggests that they have been untruthful in their dealings and have somehow managed to succeed in show business despite their flaws. The lyrics continue to criticize the person for being complacent and not working hard enough. "His coattails are looking worn. You've had a nice ride, that's for sure" suggests that the person has had an easy ride and has relied on their privileged background to get ahead.
The song then takes a political turn and attacks the person for their actions on a wider scale. "Wanna percent of every nation, you're the type to rise to that occasion" suggests that the person is greedy and wants to have control over everything. The lyrics then accuse the person of stealing and lying, "Stole the race, no surprise there. The elevator always beats the stairs. On a golf cart...wearing some uniform...bombing in the night-time...lying on tv..." The song ends by saying that the person's actions make the singer sick.
Overall, the song is a commentary on the state of show business and politics, criticizing those in power who are dishonest, fake, and complacent.
Line by Line Meaning
Pipe down baby, why so fake loud?
Why are you trying to be noticed so badly? Stop trying so hard.
You've lied now ten thousand times...it's show business anyhow.
You have lied so much that it seems to be a part of your job in the entertainment industry.
You make me sick, sick, sick, sick.
Your actions and personality disgust me greatly.
Where'd you get all the attention?
How did you become the center of attention in this situation?
Your dad's money too base to mention?
Did you acquire your wealth and popularity through familial connections?
His coattails are looking word. You've had a nice ride, that's for sure.
You have ridden on the success of your father for far too long, but it won't last forever.
Better thank your brain-dead clientele for all the money that you'll spend in hell.
You should express gratitude towards your unintelligent fanbase who support you because they will ultimately lead you to damnation with their money.
Wanna percent of every nation, your'e the type to rise to that occasion.
You have aspirations to have control over an entire nation and are likely to achieve that goal due to your ambition and corrupt nature.
Stole the race, no surprise there. The elevator always beats the stairs.
It doesn't come as a shock that you won the race unfairly, as those who take shortcuts tend to have an advantage over those who put in the hard work.
On a golf cart...wearing some uniform...bombing in the night-time...lying on tv...you make me sick
Your willingness to engage in unethical behavior, such as driving drunk on a golf cart while in uniform, bombing people at night, and lying on television only adds to my disgust towards you.
Lyrics © TERRORBIRD PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: JOCELYN SAMSON, JOHANNA FATEMAN, KATHLEEN M HANNA
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