Frankie
One11Twenty Lyrics


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Johnny Ronald's brother was a baseball star
They called him Frankie the Machine for his golden arm
But Johnny, all he really wanted was to play guitar
Thinking why does everybody always work so hard
(I'll give 'em)

WHOOP DIDDY
WHOOP DIDDY
WHOOP DIDDY
WHOOP DIDDY

I'm feeling sentimental and I'm caught up in a loop
Did he set up scented candles and talk about how it used to be
You made it easy like a base on balls
Gave me a reason to play at all
Keep your eye on that ball

Aint nobody every gone change
Aint no money every gone come my way
Champagne in the middle of the day
Tryna stay awake for the Anaheim game
Damn look at that play
Caught 'em off base
Pop fly tagged out caught too late
It's time I traded this old bat for a new bass
Call it safe but it's all a game

There I said it
It'll break your heart
Like your name's Tom Petty
And you better not let it down
When it all goes wrong take no blame, take no credit
When it all goes wrong,
Johnny, Johnny tell 'em

You can tell, you can tell, you can absolutely tell
I'm pushin everything about me up one hell of a hill
You can tell, you can tell, you can absolutely tell
I'm pushin everything about me up one hell of a hill

You can tell, you can tell, you can absolutely tell
I'm pushin everything about me up one hell of a hill
You can tell, you can tell, you can absolutely tell
I'm pushin everything about me up one hell of a hill

I don't wanna care about it anyway
You can make it heavy I know I can handle any weight
I'm used to booze
Minute Maid lemonade celebrate anything anytime anyway
Leviosah, feels like I'm levitating
Not much goin on but I never stayed in
If I look excited, I'm just that kind of guy

Did you get used to me baby?
Do you still even give the truth to me baby?
Or did we choose to lose?
I wanna choose to move with you baby
Get long in the tooth with you baby
I wanna hangout in the dugout with you baby
And we can choose to lose

You can tell, you can tell, you can absolutely tell
I'm pushin everything about me up one hell of a hill
You can tell, you can tell, you can absolutely tell
I'm pushin everything about me up one hell of a hill

You can tell, you can tell, you can absolutely tell
I'm pushin everything about me up one hell of a hill




You can tell, you can tell, you can absolutely tell
I'm pushin everything about me up one hell of a hill

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of One11Twenty's song "Frankie" tell the story of two brothers who have very different dreams. While Frankie excels in his baseball career and is nicknamed "the Machine" for his excellence, Johnny prefers to play guitar instead of pursuing a prestigious career in sports. The chorus repeats the phrase "Whoop Diddy," which seems to be an expression of Johnny's excitement for music and serves as a contrast to the hard work and pressure put on Frankie for his athletic achievements.


The second verse takes a more introspective turn, with the singer reminiscing about a past relationship and the difficulty of dealing with heartbreak. The song loops back to the chorus, with Johnny expressing his determination to pursue his musical aspirations, regardless of the obstacles he may face. The use of baseball imagery throughout the lyrics serves as a metaphor for life's challenges and the importance of perseverance in pursuing one's dreams.


Line by Line Meaning

Johnny Ronald's brother was a baseball star
Johnny Ronald's brother was a famous baseball player.


They called him Frankie the Machine for his golden arm
They nicknamed him Frankie the Machine because of his incredible throwing arm.


But Johnny, all he really wanted was to play guitar
Despite his brother's success, Johnny's true passion was playing the guitar.


Thinking why does everybody always work so hard (I'll give 'em) WHOOP DIDDY
Johnny questions why people work so hard and sarcastically responds with 'WHOOP DIDDY'.


I'm feeling sentimental and I'm caught up in a loop
The artist is feeling overwhelmed with emotions and stuck in a cycle of thoughts.


Did he set up scented candles and talk about how it used to be
The singer wonders if someone had set up candles and reminisced about the past.


You made it easy like a base on balls
The person being addressed made it easy for the singer, like a free walk to first base in baseball.


Gave me a reason to play at all Keep your eye on that ball
The person being addressed gave the artist a reason to keep going and achieve their goals. 'Keep your eye on that ball' serves as a reminder to stay focused.


Aint nobody every gone change Aint no money every gone come my way Champagne in the middle of the day
The artist believes that nothing will ever change and they won't make any money, but they still celebrate with champagne during the day.


Tryna stay awake for the Anaheim game Damn look at that play Caught 'em off base Pop fly tagged out caught too late It's time I traded this old bat for a new bass Call it safe but it's all a game
The artist is trying to stay awake to watch a baseball game in Anaheim. They marvel at a great play and contemplate trading their old baseball bat for a new bass guitar. They also acknowledge that the game of life is a game, and everything is ultimately a matter of perception.


There I said it It'll break your heart Like your name's Tom Petty And you better not let it down When it all goes wrong take no blame, take no credit When it all goes wrong, Johnny, Johnny tell 'em
The singer reveals something that may be heartbreaking, like a Tom Petty song. They advise that when things go wrong, one should neither take the blame nor the credit. They address Johnny, asking him to speak up and tell the truth.


You can tell, you can tell, you can absolutely tell I'm pushin everything about me up one hell of a hill
The artist believes that they're facing a difficult journey, but they're determined to overcome it and succeed.


I don't wanna care about it anyway You can make it heavy I know I can handle any weight I'm used to booze Minute Maid lemonade celebrate anything anytime anyway Leviosah, feels like I'm levitating Not much goin on but I never stayed in If I look excited, I'm just that kind of guy
The singer expresses disinterest in caring about anything but is also confident in their ability to handle any situation. They're used to drinking and celebrating, even with simple things like lemonade. The singer feels like they're floating and doesn't stay idle. They also claim to naturally appear excited.


Did you get used to me baby? Do you still even give the truth to me baby? Or did we choose to lose? I wanna choose to move with you baby Get long in the tooth with you baby I wanna hangout in the dugout with you baby And we can choose to lose
The singer questions if their partner has become familiar with them and is wondering if they're still truthful with them. They reflect on whether they chose to lose or take a risk. The singer then expresses a desire to commit fully to their partner and be with them for the long haul, even if it means losing. They also use baseball references, mentioning 'hanging out in the dugout', to express their love and commitment.




Writer(s): Timothy Jordan, Kyle Delfatti

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