Thrift Shop
Madilyn Lyrics


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I'm gonna pop some tags
Only got twenty dollars in my pocket
I'm hunting, looking for a come-up
This is freaking awesome

I'm gonna pop some tags
Only got twenty dollars in my pocket
I- I- I'm hunting, looking for a come-up
This is freaking awesome

I walk up to the club I'm like, "What up, I got a big rock!"
I'm so pumped about the stuff from the thrift shop
Ice on the fringe, it's, oh, so frosty
People like, "Whoa. He's lookin real funky"
Rollin' in the hella deep, headin' to the mezzanine
Dressed in all pink, 'cept my gator shoes, those are green
Draped in a leopard mink, girls standin' next to me
Probably shoulda washed this, it smells like R. Kelly's sheets

But it was ninety-nine cents!
Coppin' it, washin' it, 'bout to go and get some compliments
Passin' up on those moccasins someone else's been walkin' in
But me and grungy slammin it
I am stuntin' it and flossin' it and
Savin' my money and that's a bargain
I'ma take your grandpa's style, I'ma take your grandpa's style
No, for real - ask your grandpa - can I have his hand-me-downs?
Velour jumpsuit and some house slippers
Dookie brown leather jacket that I found diggin'
They had a broken keyboard, so I bought a broken keyboard
I bought a sick blanket and then I bought a kneeboard
Hello, hello, my ace man, my Mello
John Wayne ain't got nothing on my fringe game, I know
I could take the Pro Wings, make 'em cool, sell those
The sneaker heads would be like "Aw, he got the Velcro"
"Aw, he got the Velcro"

'Cause I'm gonna pop some tags
Only got twenty dollars in my pocket
I - I - I'm hunting, looking for a come-up
This is freaking awesome

I'm gonna pop some tags
Only got twenty dollars in my pocket
I - I - I'm hunting, looking for a come-up
This is freaking awesome

What you know about rockin' a wolf on your noggin?
What you knowin' about wearin' a fur fox skin?
I'm digging, I'm digging, I'm searching right through that luggage
One man's trash, that's another man's come-up
Thank your granddad for donating that plaid button-up shirt
'Cause right now I'm up in here statured
I'm at the Goodwill, you can find me in the Uptons
I'm not, I'm not sick of searchin' in that section Uptons
Your grammy, your aunty, your momma, your mammy
I'll take those flannel zebra jammies, second-hand and rock that
Oh, he built-in onesie with the socks on it
Oh, I hit the party and they stop in that
They be like, "Oh, that Gucci - hell, that's hella tight."
I'm like, "Yo, that's fifty dollars for a T-shirt."
Limited edition, let's do some simple addition
Fifty dollars for a T-shirt - that's just some ignorant rendition
I call that getting swindled and pimped
I call that getting tricked by a business
That shirt's hella dough
And having the same one as six other people in this club - that's a hella don't
Peep game, come take a look through my telescope
Trying to get girls from your brand? Then you hella won't
Oh, then you hell of, hella won't

'Cause I'm gonna pop some tags
Only got twenty dollars in my pocket
I - I - I'm hunting, looking for a come-up
This is freaking awesome

I'm gonna pop some tags
Only got twenty dollars in my pocket
I - I - I'm hunting, looking for a come-up
This is freaking awesome

I'll wear your granddad's clothes
I'll look incredible
I'm in this big coat
From that thrift shop down the road

I'll wear your granddad's clothes
I'll look incredible
I'm in this big coat
From that thrift shop down the road

I'm gonna pop some tags
Only got twenty dollars in my pocket
I - I - I'm hunting, looking for a come-up
This is freaking awesome

'Cause I'm gonna pop some tags
Only got twenty dollars in my pocket




I - I - I'm hunting, looking for a come-up
This is freaking awesome

Overall Meaning

"Thrift Shop" is a song about shopping for used clothes and finding treasures at a low price at a thrift shop. The singer, Madilyn, is on a mission to find new clothing pieces to add to her wardrobe with only twenty dollars in her pocket. She walks through the thrift shop searching for the best deal, and she emphasizes the satisfaction of thrifting irrespective of how it may be perceived by some people. Madilyn claims that she is ready to wear and rock someone else's clothes, implying that quality and style are more important than price.


In the second verse, Madilyn talks about how she would rather wear her grandfather's clothes than wear overpriced attire from a brand. She emphasizes that wearing a thrifted item of clothing works just as well as designer clothes. She brags about her finds and how much she has saved since she did not buy expensive clothes from a brand store.


The song emphasizes the idea that personal style and taste are more important than fashion trends or social status. It is about the sense of adventure and creativity that comes with finding unique items and making them work in a new context. Thrift shopping allows one to pursue individuality and break away from the homogeneity of fashion.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm gonna pop some tags
I'm going to shop for second-hand clothes


Only got twenty dollars in my pocket
I have a limited budget for my shopping


I'm hunting, looking for a come-up
I'm searching for a great deal or a valuable item


This is freaking awesome
I am very excited and pleased with what I have found


I walk up to the club I'm like, "What up, I got a big rock!"
I am feeling confident and proud of my unique style


I'm so pumped about the stuff from the thrift shop
I am extremely excited about my purchases from the second-hand store


Ice on the fringe, it's, oh, so frosty
My jacket sleeves are covered in fringe, which looks cool and fashionable


People like, "Whoa. He's lookin real funky"
Others are impressed by my unique sense of style


Rollin' in the hella deep, headin' to the mezzanine
I am walking with confidence and style to the upper level of the club


Dressed in all pink, 'cept my gator shoes, those are green
I am wearing a pink outfit with green shoes made of alligator skin


Draped in a leopard mink, girls standin' next to me
I am wearing a leopard fur coat and girls are standing next to me, possibly impressed by my style


Probably shoulda washed this, it smells like R. Kelly's sheets
My clothes smell a bit odd or dirty, but I got them for cheap so it's not a big deal


But it was ninety-nine cents!
I got the item for a very cheap price


Coppin' it, washin' it, 'bout to go and get some compliments
I bought the item, cleaned it, and plan to wear it to receive compliments


Passin' up on those moccasins someone else's been walkin' in
I'm not interested in buying used moccasins that someone else has already worn


But me and grungy slammin it
I am making the grungy look work for me and rocking it confidently


I am stuntin' it and flossin' it and
I am showing off my unique style and making it look great


Savin' my money and that's a bargain
By shopping at the thrift store, I am saving money and getting a great deal


I'ma take your grandpa's style, I'ma take your grandpa's style
I am inspired by vintage styles and will take them and make them my own


No, for real - ask your grandpa - can I have his hand-me-downs?
I am being serious about wanting to wear vintage clothes and even asking for them from people's grandparents


Velour jumpsuit and some house slippers
I'm wearing a comfortable outfit consisting of a velour jumpsuit and house slippers


Dookie brown leather jacket that I found diggin'
I found a brown leather jacket in a pile of clothes and am wearing it


They had a broken keyboard, so I bought a broken keyboard
I bought a keyboard that didn't work, possibly as a joke or for artistic purposes


I bought a sick blanket and then I bought a kneeboard
I bought a cool blanket and also bought a kneeboard for some reason


Hello, hello, my ace man, my Mello
I am greeting my friend in a friendly and upbeat way


John Wayne ain't got nothing on my fringe game, I know
I am confident that my fringe style is better than John Wayne's


I could take the Pro Wings, make 'em cool, sell those
I could make a pair of uncool shoes look cool and sell them for a profit


The sneaker heads would be like "Aw, he got the Velcro"
People who love sneakers or shoes would be impressed that I have shoes with Velcro on them


'Cause I'm gonna pop some tags
I am excited to shop for second-hand clothes


What you know about rockin' a wolf on your noggin?
Do you know anything about wearing a wolf hat?


What you knowin' about wearin' a fur fox skin?
Do you have any experience wearing a fox fur coat?


I'm digging, I'm digging, I'm searching right through that luggage
I am searching through a pile of clothes or luggage to find the perfect item


One man's trash, that's another man's come-up
Something that one person doesn't want can be a great find for someone else


Thank your granddad for donating that plaid button-up shirt
I am grateful to someone's granddad for donating a plaid shirt that I found and love


'Cause right now I'm up in here statured
I am feeling confident and important in my current situation


I'm at the Goodwill, you can find me in the Uptons
I am shopping at the Goodwill store located in the Uptons area


I'm not, I'm not sick of searchin' in that section Uptons
I am still enjoying searching for clothes in the Uptons area of the store


Your grammy, your aunty, your momma, your mammy
I am addressing different female family members who may have donated clothes to the store


I'll take those flannel zebra jammies, second-hand and rock that
I am willing to wear second-hand flannel zebra pajamas and make them look cool


Oh, he built-in onesie with the socks on it
Someone is wearing a onesie with built-in socks


Oh, I hit the party and they stop in that
When I arrive at a party, people stop and stare at my cool outfit


They be like, "Oh, that Gucci - hell, that's hella tight."
People admire my outfit and think it looks expensive and stylish


I'm like, "Yo, that's fifty dollars for a T-shirt."
I am surprised at the high price of a T-shirt


Limited edition, let's do some simple addition
This is a limited edition item, let's do some simple math to figure out its value


Fifty dollars for a T-shirt - that's just some ignorant rendition
Paying $50 for a T-shirt is ridiculous and ignorant


I call that getting swindled and pimped
I consider it a scam to pay a high price for a T-shirt


I call that getting tricked by a business
I feel like the business is taking advantage of people by charging such high prices


That shirt's hella dough
The shirt is very expensive


And having the same one as six other people in this club - that's a hella don't
It's not cool to have the same shirt as six other people at the same club


Peep game, come take a look through my telescope
Check out my unique viewpoint and perspective


Trying to get girls from your brand? Then you hella won't
If you're trying to impress girls with your brand or expensive clothes, it probably won't work


Oh, then you hell of, hella won't
It's even more certain that you won't impress girls with expensive clothes


'Cause I'm gonna pop some tags
I am excited to shop for second-hand clothes


Only got twenty dollars in my pocket
I have a limited budget for my shopping


I'm hunting, looking for a come-up
I'm searching for a great deal or a valuable item


This is freaking awesome
I am very excited and pleased with what I have found


I'll wear your granddad's clothes
I am willing to wear vintage clothes that belonged to someone's granddad


I'll look incredible
I have confidence in my ability to make any outfit look great


I'm in this big coat
I am wearing a large and possibly extravagant coat


From that thrift shop down the road
I bought the coat from a nearby thrift shop




Writer(s): Ryan Lewis, Ben Haggerty

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Megi Kercuku

[Hook x2:]
I'm gonna pop some tags
Only got twenty dollars in my pocket
I - I - I'm hunting, looking for a come-up
This is freaking awesome

[Verse 1:]
I walk up to the club - Iโ€™m like, "What up, I got a big rock!"
Look, I'm so pumped about the stuff from the thrift shop
Ice on the fringe, it's all soย [-]ย frosty
people like, "whoa. Heโ€™s lookin real funky"
Rollin' in the hella deep, headin' to the mezzanine,
Dressed in all pink, 'cept my gator shoes, those are green
Draped in a leopard mink, girls standin' next to me
Probably shoulda washed this, it smells like R. Kelly's sheets

But, it was ninety-nine cents!
Coppin' it, washin' it, 'bout to go and get some compliments
Passin' up on those moccasins someone else's been walkin' in
But me and grungy slammin it
I am stuntin' and flossin' and
Savin' my money and that's a bargain
I'ma take your grandpa's style, I'ma take your grandpa's style,
No for real - ask your grandpa - can I have his hand-me-downs?
Velour jumpsuit and some house slippers
Dookie brown leather jacket that I found diggin'
They had a broken keyboard, so I bought a broken keyboard
I bought a sick blanket, then I bought a kneeboard
Hello, hello, my ace man, my Mello
John Wayne ain't got nothing on my fringe game, I know
I could take them Pro Wings, make them cool, sell those
The sneaker heads would be like "Aw, he got the Velcros"

[Hook x2]

[Verse 2:]
What you know about rockin' a wolf on your noggin?
What you knowin' about wearin' a fur fox skin?
I'm digging, I'm digging, I'm searching right through that luggage
One man's trash, that's another man's come-up
Thank your granddad for donating that plaid button-up shirt
'Cause right now I'm up in here staturedย 
I'm at the Goodwill, you can find me in the (Uptons)
I'm not, I'm not sick of searchin' in that section (Uptons)
Your grammy, your aunty, your momma, your mammy
I'll take those flannel zebra jammies, second-hand, I rock that oh
The built-in onesie with the socks on it oh
I hit the party and they stop in thatย 
They be like, "Oh, that Gucci - that's hella tight."
I'm like, "Yo - that's fifty dollars for a T-shirt."
Limited edition, let's do some simple addition
Fifty dollars for a T-shirt - that's just some ignorant rendition
I call that getting swindled and pimpedย 
I call that getting tricked by a business
That shirt's hella dough
And having the same one as six other people in this club thatโ€™s a hella don't
Peep game, come take a look through my telescope
Trying to get girls from your brand? then you hella won't
then you hella won't

[Hook x2]

[Bridge: x2]
Iโ€™ll wear your granddad's clothes
Iโ€™ll look incredible
I'm in this big coat
From that thrift shop down the road



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Mohammed Sharabia

yeah million times

TheElementalGriffin

I actually found it when I googled the original and this was in the other reccordings.

Dr Dracula

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Megi Kercuku

[Hook x2:]
I'm gonna pop some tags
Only got twenty dollars in my pocket
I - I - I'm hunting, looking for a come-up
This is freaking awesome

[Verse 1:]
I walk up to the club - Iโ€™m like, "What up, I got a big rock!"
Look, I'm so pumped about the stuff from the thrift shop
Ice on the fringe, it's all soย [-]ย frosty
people like, "whoa. Heโ€™s lookin real funky"
Rollin' in the hella deep, headin' to the mezzanine,
Dressed in all pink, 'cept my gator shoes, those are green
Draped in a leopard mink, girls standin' next to me
Probably shoulda washed this, it smells like R. Kelly's sheets

But, it was ninety-nine cents!
Coppin' it, washin' it, 'bout to go and get some compliments
Passin' up on those moccasins someone else's been walkin' in
But me and grungy slammin it
I am stuntin' and flossin' and
Savin' my money and that's a bargain
I'ma take your grandpa's style, I'ma take your grandpa's style,
No for real - ask your grandpa - can I have his hand-me-downs?
Velour jumpsuit and some house slippers
Dookie brown leather jacket that I found diggin'
They had a broken keyboard, so I bought a broken keyboard
I bought a sick blanket, then I bought a kneeboard
Hello, hello, my ace man, my Mello
John Wayne ain't got nothing on my fringe game, I know
I could take them Pro Wings, make them cool, sell those
The sneaker heads would be like "Aw, he got the Velcros"

[Hook x2]

[Verse 2:]
What you know about rockin' a wolf on your noggin?
What you knowin' about wearin' a fur fox skin?
I'm digging, I'm digging, I'm searching right through that luggage
One man's trash, that's another man's come-up
Thank your granddad for donating that plaid button-up shirt
'Cause right now I'm up in here staturedย 
I'm at the Goodwill, you can find me in the (Uptons)
I'm not, I'm not sick of searchin' in that section (Uptons)
Your grammy, your aunty, your momma, your mammy
I'll take those flannel zebra jammies, second-hand, I rock that oh
The built-in onesie with the socks on it oh
I hit the party and they stop in thatย 
They be like, "Oh, that Gucci - that's hella tight."
I'm like, "Yo - that's fifty dollars for a T-shirt."
Limited edition, let's do some simple addition
Fifty dollars for a T-shirt - that's just some ignorant rendition
I call that getting swindled and pimpedย 
I call that getting tricked by a business
That shirt's hella dough
And having the same one as six other people in this club thatโ€™s a hella don't
Peep game, come take a look through my telescope
Trying to get girls from your brand? then you hella won't
then you hella won't

[Hook x2]

[Bridge: x2]
Iโ€™ll wear your granddad's clothes
Iโ€™ll look incredible
I'm in this big coat
From that thrift shop down the road

Fastfox Doodles

Damn, cant believe u took the time to do this! Thx btw

Nanimama

thx!

Beth

THIS IS FREAKING AWESOME.

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