JJ
Priests Lyrics
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You dated a model one time she stuck her finger in a light socket
About things like that people were always so mean
And rude but I always felt like, "oh Veronika, baby, I think I kinda know what you mean"
I can't believe I always had such awful taste
You were just a rich kid low life in a very big jacket in a very big way
The most interesting things about you
I thought I was a cowboy because I
Smoked Reds
I thought I was a cowboy 'cause I
Smoked Reds
You thought I was disgusting
You thought I was disgusting
All the jock frat boys called you a hipster fag
And I think you liked it, I think you loved it
I think you loved it
I wrote a bunch of songs for you
But you never knew and you never deserved them
Who ever deserves anything anyway
What a stupid concept
The song "JJ" by Priests tells the story of a relationship between two people - the singer and Veronika. At the beginning of the relationship, Veronika had a bad attitude and a dating history that included a model who stuck her finger in a light socket. Despite this, the singer understood her and felt like he knew what she meant when others were mean and rude to her. He admits that he had terrible taste and was attracted to Veronika because she was a rich kid with a big jacket and smoked Parliaments, which were considered "baby cigarettes".
The singer then reveals that he thought he was a cowboy because he smoked Reds, while Veronika thought he was disgusting. The jock frat boys called her a hipster fag, but the singer believes that she liked it. He wrote songs for her, but she never knew or deserved them. The song ends with the idea that the concept of deserving anything is stupid.
Overall, this song explores themes of attraction, identity, and privilege. The singer is attracted to Veronika because of her privileged background and alternative image, while realizing that he himself has questionable taste. The song also touches on the struggles of identity and the negative stereotypes that come with certain groups or lifestyles.
Line by Line Meaning
When I met you you were just a bad attitude
Upon our meeting, you exhibited a disagreeable demeanor.
You dated a model one time she stuck her finger in a light socket
At some point in time, you dated a model who encountered an electric shock.
About things like that people were always so mean
On topics like that, individuals were consistently unkind.
And rude but I always felt like, "oh Veronika, baby, I think I kinda know what you mean"
Despite their impoliteness, I empathized with you, Veronika.
I can't believe I always had such awful taste
I am astonished by the unpleasant things I once found appealing.
You were just a rich kid low life in a very big jacket in a very big way
You were a privileged person of low morals with a large jacket and confidence.
The most interesting things about you was that you smoked Parliaments, the babiest cigarettes
One of your most notable qualities was your consumption of small cigarettes.
I thought I was a cowboy because I Smoked Reds
Due to smoking Red cigarettes, I felt like a cowboy.
You thought I was disgusting
You found me repulsive.
All the jock frat boys called you a hipster fag
The sports-focused fraternity members labeled you as a trendy homosexual.
And I think you liked it, I think you loved it. I think you loved it
I believe you enjoyed being referred to in that way.
I wrote a bunch of songs for you. But you never knew and you never deserved them
I wrote multiple songs for you, but you were oblivious and undeserving.
Who ever deserves anything anyway. What a stupid concept
The idea of anyone deserving anything is foolish.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: GIDEON FORMAN, KATIE GREER, DANIELE YANDEL, TAYLOR YONDER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jounhahill5621
Estaba escuchando la banda PerfectPussy, y segui buscando bandas y encontre esta maravilla! ❤ Vamonos a los 70's
@Siggorillo
What the ever loving fuck...
@nicoregules
what the heck is happening with that guitar
@DerEchteBold
It isn't handled very skillfully, that's all ; )
@jadesded
Especially with the trem. pedal that makes it sounds dissonant from the bass like STOP. Though the fuzz with the mid boost timbre isn't bad. Just wish someone else was playing the guitar, dude sounds like guitarists I'd play with in highschool.
@FilmBoBaggins211
@@jadesded idk. I disagree. I go with the art of every song from every artist. Personally I like what they are doing
@FilmBoBaggins211
Jts called surf, ya fucking dip
@potatoheadhaoy
Kinda no-wave-y, but it's probably unintentional.
Also, discount Black Francis ding
@TheMrbeasely
I always hate the artsy camera angles. Just show the band. I don't need a closeup of the drummers crotch, the singers lips, the bass players headphones, etc.
@FilmBoBaggins211
Idk, something tells me you'll get over it.