From the beginning Madilyn displayed deep care and concern for others. By as early as age seven, she was using songwriting as a way to express the joys and sorrows she saw people go through in life.
Madilyn knew she was onto something when a woman with tears brimming in her eyes approached her after hearing one of her songs. The woman was not only touched by her performance but amazed that Madilyn had written the song herself at such a young age. Her writing has developed and continues to connect with her audience in a special way. In Madilyn’s own words, “I hope my songs are relatable and are able to touch peoples’ hearts. My goal is to make people feel something when they listen.”
And Then There Was YouTube. Madilyn’s desire to reach more people with her music hit a wall almost right away. After all she comes from a very tiny town in northern Wisconsin. YouTube was a great resource and extended her audience.
After posting a few music videos with a close friend, Madilyn courageously uploaded her first solo video in the Fall of 2009. Her submission won a cover contest held by fellow YouTuber Kata Hay. That success was all the inspiration Madilyn needed to start her own channel. In November of the same year the Madilyn Bailey channel was launched.
Thrift Shop
Madilyn Bailey Lyrics
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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 so damn frosty
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 some Pro Wings, make them cool, sell those
The sneaker heads would be like "Aw, he got the Velcros"
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, I rock that oh
The built-in onesie with the socks on it oh
I hit the party and they stop in that
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 [?]
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
then you hella won't
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
The lyrics to Madilyn Bailey's "Thrift Shop" song can be interpreted as social commentary on the obsession with materialism and the culture of consumerism, especially in the fashion industry. The singer of the song is on a mission to find and collect items from a thrift shop that could pass as fashionable, stunting and flossing in his second-hand finds. In the first verse, he only has a meager twenty dollars in his pocket but is still determined to find a 'come-up' and is excited about his finds. He then goes on to describe his outfit, which includes a leopard mink, gator shoes, and pink clothes but curiously smells like R. Kelly's sheets. The singer finds it hilarious that he has spent ninety-nine cents on clothes that could pass for high-end and knows that he would get compliments for his thrift store finds. It can be interpreted that the singer is laughing at the ridiculousness of high fashion and how it can be easily imitated by thrifting.
In the second verse, the singer takes the absurdity even further, saying he would take anything from his grandpa, including Velour jumpsuits and house slippers, dookie brown leather jackets, and even a broken keyboard. He then goes on to scold sneakerheads who would shell out hundreds of dollars for shoes he could easily make cool by attaching Velcros. In the bridge, he repeats the idea of buying secondhand clothes, but this time, he is shouting out a thrift shop and singing about taking items from dead people that are donated by relatives to second-hand stores.
Overall, the song can be interpreted as a satire on how society values material wealth above everything else and the growing issue of fast fashion. Through humor and irony, Madilyn Bailey sheds light on how ridiculous it is to spend exorbitant amounts of money buying clothes that will soon be out of style when one can embrace reusable fashion like the clothes found in thrift shops.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm gonna pop some tags
I'm going to check out the thrift shop merchandise
Only got twenty dollars in my pocket
I don't have much money to spend
I - I - I'm hunting, looking for a come-up
I'm searching for something valuable or unique
This is freaking awesome
I am excited by the prospect of finding a great deal
I Walk up to the club I’m like, "What up, I got a big rock!"
I feel confident and cool in my thrift shop finds
I'm so pumped about the stuff from the thrift shop
I am excited about my thrift shop purchases
Ice on the fringe, it's so damn frosty
people like, "whoa. He’s lookin real funky"
My unique style catches people's attention
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
I am confident and stylish in my thrift shop finds, but some of them may need washing
But, it was ninety-nine cents!
I got a great deal on this item
Coppin' it, washin' it, 'bout to go and get some compliments
I plan to clean up my purchase and receive compliments on my unique style
Passin' up on those moccasins someone else's been walkin' in
But me and grungy slammin it
I choose not to buy used shoes, but I still look great in my grungy outfit
I am stuntin' and flossin' and
Savin' my money and that's a bargain
I am showing off my style while also being thrifty
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?
I appreciate vintage fashion and may even ask for 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
I have a unique collection of thrift shop finds, from clothing to household items
Hello, hello, my ace man, my Mello
John Wayne ain't got nothing on my fringe game, I know
I could take some Pro Wings, make them cool, sell those
The sneaker heads would be like "Aw, he got the Velcros"
I am confident in my ability to make even the most basic items look cool and trendy
What you know about rockin' a wolf on your noggin?
What you knowin' about wearin' a fur fox skin?
I am pushing the boundaries of fashion by wearing unconventional items
I'm digging, I'm digging, I'm searching right through that luggage
One man's trash, that's another man's come-up
I am committed to finding valuable items in even the most seemingly unappealing places
Thank your granddad for donating that plaid button-up shirt
'Cause right now I'm up in here statured
I appreciate vintage clothing and the value it adds to my style
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)
I frequently shop at the Goodwill and enjoy searching for hidden treasures in that section
Your grammy, your aunty, your momma, your mammy
I'll take those flannel zebra jammies, second-hand, I rock that oh
I appreciate all sources of vintage clothing and can make even the most unconventional items look cool
The built-in onesie with the socks on it oh
I hit the party and they stop in that
They be like, "Oh, that Gucci - that's hella tight."
I am fearless in my fashion choices and can make even the most outrageous items look cool
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 [?]
I am critical of the high cost of designer clothing, which I believe is often overpriced
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
I do not want to be just another person wearing the same expensive designer clothing, which I see as a rip-off
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
I am confident in my unique style and do not need to rely on expensive brand names to attract attention
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 can make even outdated clothing look fashionable and trendy
Contributed by Charlotte H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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 - I’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 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' 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 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, I rock that oh
The built-in onesie with the socks on it oh
I hit the party and they stop in that
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 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
then you hella won't
[Hook x2]
[Bridge: x2]
I’ll wear your granddad's clothes
I’ll look incredible
I'm in this big coat
From that thrift shop down the road
Jeffrey Alcalá Rangel
Fun fact: YouTube didn't recommend you this, you searched for it
Dr Dracula
@Mohammed Sharabia صح لسانك يالطعمية 😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉
Mohammed Sharabia
yeah million times
TheElementalGriffin
I actually found it when I googled the original and this was in the other reccordings.
Dr Dracula
Looks like im flirting u when i use the emoji 😉😉😉😉😉😉😉
Dr Dracula
True 😉
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 - I’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 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' 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 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, I rock that oh
The built-in onesie with the socks on it oh
I hit the party and they stop in that
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 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
then you hella won't
[Hook x2]
[Bridge: x2]
I’ll wear your granddad's clothes
I’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.