Neighbors
S/T Lyrics
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Tell me something I don't know
His chest is thicker
I don't have to measure
I know that it's bigger
I don't know about your neighbor
Please don't talk about your neighbor
He's built like a barrel
And his arms are large
And my arms are skinny
I really fear your neighbor
He probably owns a gun
But doesn't need it
He could squash me like a bug
And fix your car at the same time
I just lost you to your neighbor
But I don't think that he's your type
He's always there and he makes you cook
And you never cook
Retrieve a beer for your new neighbor
Where did I fall short
When did you get so annoyed
The song "Neighbors" by S/T is a humorous take on the envy and fear that comes with living near someone who seems to have it all. The singer is asking their partner to tell them something new about their neighbor, but quickly starts to describe themself as inferior. The neighbor is described as having a thick chest and large arms, while the singer is skinny and fearful. The neighbor is also said to likely own a gun, adding to their intimidation factor.
The chorus repeats the line "please don't talk about your neighbor, I don't want to hear his name," hinting at the jealousy and insecurity the singer feels. The bridge offers a bit of commentary on the dynamic between the singer and their partner - the neighbor is always there and makes them cook, while the singer never cooks. The song ends with the singer handing a beer to their partner's new neighbor and wondering where they went wrong.
Overall, the song seems to be poking fun at the petty rivalries and comparisons that can occur between neighbors. The singer is able to laugh at themselves and their own insecurities, while still highlighting the power and influence their neighbor seems to have.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me all about your neighbor
Provide me information about the person living next to you
Tell me something I don't know
Share some exclusive details or new facts
His chest is thicker
He has a strong physical built and developed chest muscles
I don't have to measure
I don't need to compare physique with him
I know that it's bigger
Referring to his chest, I am aware that he has a more developed upper body
I don't know about your neighbor
I don't have any other information regarding your neighbor
Please don't talk about your neighbor
I am not interested in talking or hearing about your neighbor
I don't want to hear his name
I do not want any updates or news related to your neighbor
He's built like a barrel
Your neighbor is bulky and pretty huge
And his arms are large
His arms are pretty big in size and muscular
And my arms are skinny
My arms are relatively thin as compared to his arms
I really fear your neighbor
I am scared of the physical strength of your neighbor
He probably owns a gun
It is possible that he has a weapon in his possession like a gun
But doesn't need it
Though he might have weapons, he doesn't require them, as his strength is enough
He could squash me like a bug
He can easily overpower and defeat me
And fix your car at the same time
He is capable of doing mechanical repairs and fixing things at the same time
I just lost you to your neighbor
You are attracted to your neighbor and are paying more attention to him than me
But I don't think that he's your type
He is not the kind of person you would usually date or prefer
He's always there and he makes you cook
He is present around you always and prefers you to cook for him
And you never cook
You don't cook food very often
Retrieve a beer for your new neighbor
Please bring a beer for your neighbor as a friendly gesture of hospitality
Where did I fall short
Where did I go wrong or where have I missed something
When did you get so annoyed
When did you start getting upset and agitated
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