Raised under the wet and grey Belgian skies, much of Lorenzo Cook’s upbring… Read Full Bio ↴Raised under the wet and grey Belgian skies, much of Lorenzo Cook’s upbringing was spent an ocean away from where his passport said he was from. Growing up as an American expat in the heart of Europe, Lorenzo was introduced to a world of music that would otherwise have never met his ears by a wide range of international friends and musicians whom he spent most of teenage years with. His parents, well versed in music and keen to play NPR’s All Songs Considered at the dinner table, helped Cook’s appreciation and fascination with American music grow as well.
Upon turning 18 and moving out to Syracuse, NY to pursue his academics, Cook was met with a vibrant local music scene the likes of which he had never felt in Brussels. A home found in basement shows and the will to not only make music, but be part of a new and exciting culture of ‘do it yourself’ diligence.

After two years, and two bedroom-recorded albums under the name Spark Alaska, it was time to break out of the quiet and comfortable shell Cook had made for himself.

Equipped with an old Peavey guitar, a microphone that had never been yelled into before, and a handful of musician friends to take over for Lorenzo’s inept rhythmic abilities, Petite League was born. It was the snotty, noisey music that Cook had always wanted to make.

Pulling Teeth
Petite League Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴

Scratches down my side, oh in blood is how she wrote
Hurt in my heart, you're a painful lumineer
I loved you more than one night, but you don't remember me

If you disappear all too quick in the middle of the night
All I've got to remember you are these bite marks in my neck
So whats your name? Where you from? Where you going?
I know it's hard to be in New York in the summer

Whats your name? Where you from? Where you going?
I know it's hard to be in New York in the summer

Overall Meaning

The opening lines, "hearts around my eyes as my teeth touch your veneers," sets a tone of intimacy and vulnerability, expressed through the physicality of teeth touching veneers. The next line, "bloody nose of a rich girl, you're a painful souvenir," suggests a painful encounter with a wealthy partner that has left the singer feeling like a souvenir of a painful event. The repetition of "hearts around my eyes" and "na na na na na na na" throughout the song emphasizes the intensity of the emotional experience described.

As the song continues, the language becomes even more visceral, with the image of teeth breaking skin and a painful "lumineer," which could be a play on the word "luminary" or refer to someone with luminescent qualities. The line "I loved you more than one night, but you don't remember me" suggests that this encounter may have been a one-night stand or a fleeting romance that has since been forgotten by one party. The final lines, "what's your name? Where you from? Where you going? I know it's hard to be in New York in the summer," convey a sense of disorientation and a desire for connection in a bustling, disorienting city.

Line by Line Meaning

Hearts around my eyes as my teeth touch your veneers
I am enamored with you and feel a connection as our teeth touch.

Bloody nose of a rich girl, you're a painful souvenir
Your presence is overpowering and has left a lasting, painful impact on me.

Hearts around my eyes as my teeth broke your skin
Our passion was intense and raw, causing physical pain.

The air conditioner is broken, the evidence oh, she glistens
In the oppressive heat, sweat glistens on her skin as a testament to our physical connection.

Heart's in my throat, oh it's love like pulling teeth
I am anxious and nervous because love is difficult and often painful.

Scratches down my side, oh in blood is how she wrote
She marked me with physical scars in a way that was passionate and intense.

Hurt in my heart, you're a painful lumineer
You shine brightly and beautifully, but the pain you cause is palpable.

I loved you more than one night, but you don't remember me
Our connection was strong and meaningful to me, but to you it was just a fleeting moment.

If you disappear all too quick in the middle of the night
I fear you will leave me suddenly and without warning.

All I've got to remember you are these bite marks in my neck
The physical marks you left on me are the only evidence of our connection.

So whats your name? Where you from? Where you going?
I am desperate to know more about you and your life.

I know it's hard to be in New York in the summer
The heat and humidity of summer in New York can be difficult to bear.

Whats your name? Where you from? Where you going?
I am persistent in trying to learn more about you because of my strong feelings.

I know it's hard to be in New York in the summer
The oppressive heat of a New York summer continues to be felt, making it difficult to focus on anything else.

Contributed by Keira I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

TRACKS

No Related Genres

More Genres

No Artists Found

More Artists Load All

No Albums Found

No Tracks Found

PT3M15S

08SPANISH LEMONADE2:48

09TRASH BLOSSOMS3:06

10GHOST 19982:41

Genre not found

Artist not found

Album not found

Search results not found

Song not found

Most interesting comments from YouTube:

Lorenzo G Cook

7y↑29

thank you so much for posting this! Much love to the lazylazypeople

You can stream the song on Spotify here:
https://open.spotify.com/album/6SqqSy5LfMpOcyDQXh53wC

and pre-order the record / vinyl here! Record is out sept. 1st :3

https://petiteleague.bandcamp.com/

Thanks again!

TheLazylazyme

7y↑43

Hearts around my eyes as my teeth touch your veneers
Bloody nose of a rich girl, you're a painful souvenir
Hearts around my eyes as my teeth broke your skin
The air conditioner is broken, the evidence she glistens

Heart in my throat, oh it's love like pulling teeth
Scratches down my side, in blood is how she wrote
Hurt in my heart, you're a painful lumineer
I loved you more than one night, but you don't remember me

If you disappear all too quick in the middle of the night
All I've got to remember you are these bite marks in my neck
So whats your name? Where you from? Where you going?
I know it's hard to be in New York in the summer
So whats your name? Where you from? Where you going?
I know it's hard to be in New York in the summer

All comments from YouTube: