Frug
Rilo Kiley Lyrics

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And I can do the frug
I can do the Robocop
I can do the Freddie
I cannot do the Smurf
And I can hate your girl
I can tell you that she's real pretty
I can take my clothes off
I cannot fall in love

And I can do the frug
I can do the Robocop
I can do the Freddie
I cannot do the Smurf

And I can watch TV
I can shuffle up to Buffalo
I can do a backbend
I will not call you back
And I can start a book
I can make some mac and cheese
I can sleep twelve hours
You'll never see my eyes

Chorus

And I can hate your girl
I can tell you that she's real pretty
I can take my clothes off
I cannot fall in love
You'll never see my eyes
I will not call you back
I cannot do the smurf
I cannot fall in love
I'll never fall in love
I cannot fall in love...

Chorus

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Rilo Kiley's song "Frug" are about the idea of the singer being able to do many things except for falling in love. The first verse talks about various dance moves that the singer can do like the Frug, the Robocop, and the Freddie but cannot do the Smurf, which could be interpreted as a metaphor for love. The second verse talks about different actions like watching TV or doing a backbend, but the singer mentions that they will not call back or fall in love. The chorus repeats the idea of the singer being able to do certain things but not falling in love.

The song could be seen as a commentary on the general fear of love and vulnerability. The singer seems to be able to do many things in life, but the idea of falling in love is too scary for them to handle. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes this theme and adds a sense of hopelessness to the song.

Overall, "Frug" is a deep and thought-provoking song that speaks to the human experience of love and vulnerability. It's a song that can resonate with many people who have ever felt scared or hesitant to fall in love.

Line by Line Meaning

And I can do the frug
I am capable of dancing the frug

I can do the Robocop
I am able to perform the dance move known as the Robocop

I can do the Freddie
I am capable of doing the Freddie, another type of dance move

I cannot do the Smurf
Unfortunately, I am not skilled at performing the Smurf dance move

And I can hate your girl
I have the ability to dislike your significant other

I can tell you that she's real pretty
I am capable of recognizing that your girlfriend is attractive

I can take my clothes off
I am able to undress

I cannot fall in love
Unfortunately, I am not able to experience romantic love

And I can watch TV
I have the ability to watch television

I can shuffle up to Buffalo
I am able to perform the dance move known as shuffling up to Buffalo

I can do a backbend
I am capable of doing a backbend