This eventually led Oh No Oh My to invade Europe, gallivanting around the continent wreaking havoc upon the entire population with their awesome and mighty "ROCK". In between rocking the face off of the people of Western Europe, the band took a small break in the summer of 2008 to record some songs that had been kicking around for a couple of years. These 5 songs formed the EP entitled "Dmtirij Dmitrij" named for their beloved driver and friend, Dima, who had become fast friends with the band whilst speeding like mad men across the Autobahn at night, for the show must go on!
After some more tours and self reflection, an epiphany was formed amongst the members of the road weary band. It had been almost 4 years since the band last attempted to write and record a large collection of songs. And even then, the previous "album" was never recorded with the intention of being released as such. So, to rectify this situation, it was decided that a big fat "HOLD" must be placed on all other band related activities at the time, and Oh No Oh My's first album (at least intentionally) was to be made!
So after much time passing while writing and recording, the band is now set to release a collection of 12 brand new songs upon the world, to collectively be called "People Problems". Because most problems in life stem from people, and what better thing to write about than people, and our problems with them? A fairly dramatic stylistic departure from the previous music Oh No Oh My was known for, the songs of "People Problems" are made up in a much more somber, yet grand scale, which include arrangements for a string quartet. Recorded sporadically over 8 months in Austin, Texas at Public Hi-Fi (owned by Spoon drummer/producer, Jim Eno) by Jeff Byrd and Brad Bell, as well as at the Sugarcube (Daniel's own studio).
Skip the Foreplay
Oh No Oh My Lyrics
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And now the baby's on its way
You swear you don't know
As her belly grows and grows
Oh you thought it was a gift
When she asked you for a lift
La la la la la la la
You skipped the foreplay
And now the baby's on its way
When you finally told her dad
It was strange 'cause he was glad
La la la la la la la
The lyrics to "Skip the Foreplay" by Oh No Oh My seem to be telling a cautionary tale about the dangers of rushing into a relationship without properly considering the consequences. The line "You skipped the foreplay and now the baby's on its way" suggests that the couple in the song may have rushed into physical intimacy without taking precautions, resulting in an unintended pregnancy. As the baby grows, the singer denies any knowledge of the situation, perhaps indicating a lack of responsibility or a desire to avoid consequences.
The line "oh you thought it was a gift when she asked you for a lift" could be interpreted as a metaphor for the singer being happy to help out in the moment, but not considering the long-term implications of their actions. The repetition of "la la la" throughout the song could represent a refusal to fully confront the reality of the situation, or a way of shutting out the unpleasant consequences of their actions.
Overall, the song seems to be cautioning against the dangers of moving too quickly in a relationship and ignoring the potential consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
You skipped the foreplay
You rushed into things without taking the time to properly prepare or set the mood
And now the baby's on its way
As a consequence, you are now facing the unexpected and life-altering consequences of your hasty actions
You swear you don't know
You deny having any knowledge or responsibility for the situation that has arisen
As her belly grows and grows
However, evidence of the situation is clearly visible and continuing to grow with each passing day
Oh you thought it was a gift
Initially, you may have perceived the situation as a positive or enjoyable experience
When she asked you for a lift
Perhaps you were even convinced or persuaded by someone else to engage in the reckless behavior that led to this outcome
La la la la la la la
There is a sense of carelessness or ignorance in your attitude, as you seem to be avoiding the reality of the situation
When you finally told her dad
At some point, you were forced to confront the situation and the people who will be affected by it
It was strange 'cause he was glad
Surprisingly, one of the people you expected to react negatively or with disappointment instead responded positively and with acceptance
La la la la la la la
Despite everything, there is still a hint of denial or avoidance in your behavior and attitude
Contributed by Lillian G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.