Scared Of Chaka released a number of full lengths, 7" EPs, and split records throughout their career for labels like 702 Records, Empty Records, Dirtnap Records and Hopeless Records spin off Sub City Records. With the release of 2001's Crossing with Switchblades the band called it quits. David Hernandez now plays bass for The Shins.
Girls Like You
Scared Of Chaka Lyrics
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Your angel eyes your disco thighs you mean so much to me
That guy i saw you with last night cant do you like i do
With x-ray spex and monkey sex i'm breaking through to you
You better get out of that bed i can see you better already
I keep one foot on the ledge just to keep my camera hand steady
Its girls like you that make me break inside my glassy skull
Its girls like you that make the rest of those girls seem so dull
And when you let me in i'll be inside you evermore
I dont need permission i got your admission
The song "Girls Like You" by Scared of Chaka is about unrequited love, where the singer is head over heels for a girl who doesn't reciprocate his feelings. He starts by saying he doesn't understand why she makes him cry because she means so much to him. He admires her "angel eyes" and "disco thighs," but is jealous and protective about the guy he saw her with the night before. The singer keeps one foot on the ledge of a building to keep his camera hand steady as he spies on her. He laments that girls like her are the ones who break him inside and make other girls seem dull in comparison. He says his mama warned him about girls like her and that when he finally has sex with her, he wouldn't need her permission.
The lyrics are a mixture of frustration, obsession, and raw emotion. The singer's love for this girl is intense, but it's also toxic, making him feel broken and paranoid. He objectifies her by referring to her body parts but also seems to genuinely care for her. The tone of the song is melancholic and anxious, perfectly capturing the emotions of unrequited love.
Line by Line Meaning
I dont know why you make me cry you mean so much to me
I'm confused about my emotions towards you. Despite the fact that you make me cry, you mean the world to me.
Your angel eyes your disco thighs you mean so much to me
I'm fascinated by your captivating beauty, your serene eyes, and your alluring legs.
That guy i saw you with last night cant do you like i do
I can confidently say that the guy I saw you with last night can't physically satisfy you like I can.
With x-ray spex and monkey sex i'm breaking through to you
I'm using unconventional methods (like X-ray vision and primal sex) to woo you and break through your defenses.
You better get out of that bed i can see you better already
You should get out of bed because I can already envision you more clearly and have a better connection with you that way.
I keep one foot on the ledge just to keep my camera hand steady
I have to remain on edge to steady my hand while holding a camera in order to capture a glimpse of you at any given moment.
Its girls like you that make me break inside my glassy skull
Girls like you have a significant impact on me, making me feel completely vulnerable and overwhelmed inside my head.
Its girls like you that make the rest of those girls seem so dull
You are so unique that it is nearly impossible for other girls to compare, rendering them uninteresting and mundane by comparison.
My mama told me there'd be girls like you to watch out for
My mother warned me about girls like you; those who captivate and entice but require caution in order to avoid being hurt.
And when you let me in i'll be inside you evermore
When you finally grant me permission to be with you, my presence will remain with you forevermore.
I dont need permission i got your admission
You have already admitted to having feelings for me, rendering permission unnecessary.
Contributed by Alexander M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.