Playground
Sean Van der Wilt & Trisha Paytas Lyrics


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SEAN
Welcome to my playground
Wanna play dolly I'll be Ken if you wanna be Barbie

Let me show you all the things in my toy chest
We can play operation if you undress

TRISHA
Or have a tea party
Make believe its a jungle safari

Taking selfies in my sand box dump truck
Keep it dirty in my sand box double dutch

SEAN
I can take you to a party in the hills of cali
In a Mazda you'll be riding
Hold it down and keep it classy

TRISHA
King of all the wild ones
Sticking out your big tongue
Giving you the giving you the giving you the
The big guns

SEAN
I just want want to play play play play
Yea I just want want to play play play

TRISHA
Welcome to my playground

Pa pa playground
Pa pa playground
Pa pa playground

Welcome to my playground

SEAN
Yea
Welcome to my playground
I'm giving you a naughty
Seesaw on that wood now molly

Let me teach couple tricks merry go down
Round about round about till ya scream my name out
SEAN V
Yeah

TRISHA
Wanna go downtown donkey kong on that mmm till sundown
Slippery lippery dip dip while we wile out
yea bouncy bouncy on my swing set fall out

I can take you to a party in the hills of cali
While your eyes are on my lips
And then I'm giving you a ugh

SEAN
Beating on my chest drums
Sticking out my big tongue
Giving you the giving you the giving you the
The big guns

I just want want to play play play play
I just want want to play play play

TRISHA
Welcome to my playground

Pa pa playground
Pa pa playground
Pa pa playground

Welcome to my playground

SEAN
Yo
Lets take it back to the school yard
In my cherry red Ferrari on the boulevard
The prince of pop from the bottom to the top

TRISHA
Gonna make that show stop

SEAN
When I see your booty drop AY AYYYY

We miss behave in detention
We bonified street criminal nuisense
With no regard to authority
TRISHA
all you other wannabes
SEAN
gonna get lost in my jet stream
TRISHA
Cause
I can take you to a party in the hills of cali
while your eyes are on my lips
And then I'm giving you a ugh
SEAN
Beating on my chest drums
sticking out my big tongue
giving you the giving you the giving you the
The big guns
I just want want to play play play play
I just want want to play play play
TRISHA
Welcome to my playground
Pa pa playground
Pa pa playground




Pa pa playground
Welcome to my playground

Overall Meaning

The Sean Van der Wilt & Trisha Paytas's song Playground is a sexually suggestive and playful tune that explores the metaphorical idea of a playground as a place where two lovers can engage in fun and intimate activities. In the first verse, Sean invites his partner to explore his toy chest, suggesting that they might play doctor with an adult twist. Trisha suggests they have a tea party or take selfies while playing in the sand, further exploring the playful and childish nature of their relationship. Sean then promises to take her to a party in the hills of California, implying that their love can be both innocent and fun while also being wild and passionate. The chorus emphasizes that all they want is to play and have a good time.


The second verse further elaborates on the playful and naughty side of their relationship. Sean suggests that they play on a seesaw and a merry-go-round while Trisha suggests they engage in a bouncy and wild behavior on her swing set. Both of them talk about going downtown and engaging in more sexual and adventurous activities. They both promise to take their lover to a party in the hills of California, emphasizing that fun, sexiness, and passion are at the core of their relationship. The bridge reminds the listeners that they are free-spirited and non-conformist, and they will not conform to societal norms.


Line by Line Meaning

Welcome to my playground
Sean and Trisha are inviting the listener to their 'playground', which appears to be a metaphor for a fun and adventurous place to experiment and act freely.


Wanna play dolly I'll be Ken if you wanna be Barbie
Sean is suggesting that he and the listener can role-play as dolls, with him taking the masculine role of Ken and the listener taking the feminine role of Barbie.


Let me show you all the things in my toy chest
Sean is offering to share all the tricks and games he has with the listener.


We can play operation if you undress
Sean is suggesting that the listener undress so they can play a game of 'operation', which is likely a sexy metaphor for physical intimacy.


Or have a tea party
Trisha suggests they can play a game of tea party, which is likely a metaphor for something playful and fun.


Make believe its a jungle safari
Trisha is suggesting a game of safari, where they can pretend to be animal hunters exploring the wild.


Taking selfies in my sand box dump truck
Trisha is suggesting taking photos of themselves while playing in the sand box using a toy dump truck.


Keep it dirty in my sand box double dutch
Trisha is suggesting keeping the sand box dirty while playing 'double dutch', which is a girls' skipping game where a long rope is turned while participants jump in and out of it.


I can take you to a party in the hills of cali
Sean offers to take the listener to a party in the hills of California in his Mazda car.


In a Mazda you'll be riding
Sean clarifies that the ride will be in his Mazda car.


King of all the wild ones
Trisha refers to Sean as the king of all the wild ones, likely indicating he is the leader of a group that is not bound by conventional rules and norms.


Sticking out your big tongue
Sean is sticking out his tongue as if he's being playful or mischievous.


Giving you the giving you the giving you the, The big guns
Trisha is suggesting that Sean is giving her his 'big guns', likely referring to his impressive physical assets or skills.


I just want want to play play play play
Sean expresses his desire to play and have fun without any restrictions or limitations.


Pa pa playground
This is a repeated phrase that emphasizes the theme of the song, which is all about playing and having fun.


I'm giving you a naughty Seesaw on that wood now molly
Sean is offering to give the listener a 'naughty' ride on a seesaw, which is a playground equipment that goes up and down. The phrase 'on that wood now molly' is unclear in meaning.


Let me teach couple tricks merry go down
Sean suggests that he can teach the listener some tricks while they ride on the playground equipment 'merry go round'. Going 'down' on a merry go round could have a sexual connotation.


Round about round about till ya scream my name out
Sean is very likely referring to having sex with the listener on the 'merry go round', where he wants to make them orgasm loud enough to 'scream my name out'.


Wanna go downtown donkey kong on that mmm till sundown
Trisha is suggesting some sexual activity with Sean. 'Going downtown' is a slang term for oral sex, and 'donkey kong' could refer to some adventurous positions or techniques. 'On that mmm' is unclear in meaning.


Slippery lippery dip dip while we wile out
Trisha is suggesting some sexual activity with Sean. 'Slippery lippery' could be slang for using lubrication for sexual activity. 'Dip dip' is unclear in meaning. 'Wile out' means to behave in a wild or unrestrained way.


Bouncy bouncy on my swing set fall out
Trisha is suggesting they have some fun on the swing set, likely referring to engaging in playful or sexual behavior. 'Bouncy bouncy' may be a slang term for sex acts, and 'fall out' could refer to being unable to stand or keep up with the activity due to exhaustion or pleasure.


Beating on my chest drums
Sean is pounding on his chest like a drum, likely indicating his excitement and enthusiasm for playing and having fun.


all you other wannabes gonna get lost in my jet stream
Sean feels superior to other people who want to be like him (wannabes) and is confident that they cannot keep up with his level of excitement and adventure ('jet stream').


When I see your booty drop AY AYYYY
Sean is likely referring to getting turned on when the listener moves their buttocks in a sexy way ('booty drop'). 'AY AYYYY' is a phrase of excitement or approval.


We misbehave in detention
Sean and Trisha are suggesting that they act naughty and break rules even in a structured and controlled environment like detention.


We bonified street criminal nuisense
They are calling themselves 'street criminal nuissance', indicating that they disrupt the social order and causes trouble, though the remark is likely intended to be tongue-in-cheek.


With no regard to authority
They have a general disregard for authority and the rules set by society, probably as part of their free-spiritedness and desire to have fun and not be tied down by convention.




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Itโ€™s so sad that this era is over

@pizzaseven1327

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@DreamQueenScream

Agreed. This was the most iconic era

@brookelee9745

This was Trisha at her best.

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I crisply can't stop watching these music videos. Trish is my ultimate hero.

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that was a lost of fun

@tammie2312

Then I feel sad for you .

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