Semi Precious Weapons is a rock band from New York City consisting of Justi… Read Full Bio ↴Semi Precious Weapons is a rock band from New York City consisting of Justin Tranter on vocals, Stevy Pyne on guitar, Cole Whittle on bass and Dan Crean on drums. Pyne replaced former guitarist, Aaron Lee Tasjan, in November 2008. The band play their own "Filthy Glamour" brand of rock music and espouse a "Dirty Showbiz" philosophy.

In 2006, Semi Precious Weapons (SPW) was formed by Berklee College of Music graduates Tranter, Whittle, Crean and Tasjan. In 2007 erstwhile manager BP Fallon brought in Tony Visconti to produce their first album, We Love You. Funded by Tranter's jewelry sales, they originally released the album as a free download.

In March 2008 the band signed a worldwide recording agreement with Razor & Tie. The band's album We Love You was re-released under this label on September 30, 2008. Semi Precious Weapons signed to Interscope Records in November, 2009. Since November 27, they have been the special guests for Lady Gaga's The Monster Ball. At the same time they began recording a new album titled You Love You, which released on June 29, 2010.

In January 2008 they caused a stir in the United Kingdom after Kate Moss attended their concert at London's Death Disco club and danced with 'six foot bisexual' singer Justin Tranter. Vogue described the band as "unashamedly crass and deliciously animated". On March 18, 2010, the band's eponymous song "Semi Precious Weapons" achieved their first number one - on New Zealand radio station The Edge.

Justin Tranter has a jewelry line called "Fetty" that sells at Barneys New York. The designs include weapons, hearts, and diamond braille. Justin Tranter was a coach on the MTV show MADE, where he helped a shy sixteen-year-old become a bassist in her own band. Their track "Magnetic Baby" is featured as a downloadable track in Rock Band 2. The band had a cameo in the video for Lady Gaga's "Telephone" and served as her opening act on her 2009-2011 tour The Monster Ball Tour.

Taste
Semi Precious Weapons Lyrics

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I gotta mouth and she's wet
I gotta mouth and she's wet
I gotta mouth and she's wet

And I'm pretty sure you wanna touch it

I can't wait until I taste you
I can't wait until I taste you

I gotta smile and she's sore
I gotta smile and she's sore
I gotta smile and she's sore

And in 10 minutes
She better be yours
I can't wait until I taste you
I can't wait until I taste you
Let's do something grownups do
I can't wait until I taste you
I gotta hand and he's strong

And I'm pretty sure
He wants you to play along
I can't wait until I taste you
I can't wait until I taste you
Let's do something grownups do
I can't wait until I taste you

Ah ah ah uh uh
Ah uh ah uh

Ah uh uh ah
Ya ya ya ya yeah yeah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Semi Precious Weapons' song "Taste" suggest sexual desire, using sensual imagery and suggestive language to allude to the act of sexual intimacy. The repetition of the phrase "I gotta mouth and she's wet" creates a provocative visual image that is intended to be provocative and teasing. The lyrics also allude to the idea of sexual power dynamics, with the singer emphasizing their own confidence and sexual agency while suggesting that the subject of their desire will be dominated and ultimately consumed by them.

Despite the explicit nature of the lyrics, there is also a sense of playfulness and humor to the song, with the singer taking on a teasing, almost childlike tone at times. Lines like "Let's do something grownups do" suggest a willingness to explore and experiment, while the repeated refrain of "I can't wait until I taste you" creates a sense of anticipation and excitement.

Ultimately, the lyrics of "Taste" are intended to be provocative and playful, celebrating the pleasures of sexual desire and physical intimacy. While some listeners may find the song to be vulgar or offensive, others will see it as a celebration of consensual sexual expression and the joys of physical connection between two consenting adults.

Line by Line Meaning

I gotta mouth and she's wet
I possess a mouth that's salivated and the presence of another person is implied.

And I'm pretty sure you wanna touch it
An assumption is made that the other individual desires to engage physically with the singer.

I can't wait until I taste you
The singer expresses eagerness to explore physical pleasure with the other individual.

I gotta smile and she's sore
The artist possesses a pleased facial expression with their partner looking somewhat fatigued or uncomfortable.

And in 10 minutes, she better be yours
A sense of urgency and importance is implied, where achieving a specific outcome within 10 minutes is proclaimed.

Let's do something grownups do
Engaging in an activity considered to be more mature or risqué is suggested.

I gotta hand and he's strong
The singer has a hand that possesses strength, with the implication that it can be used in a certain way.

And I'm pretty sure he wants you to play along
The artist supposes that their partner is interested in participating in certain physical activities with them.

Ah ah ah uh uh, Ah uh ah uh, Ah uh uh ah, Ya ya ya ya yeah yeah
Vocalizations provided for musical effect.

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: AARON TASJAN, JUSTIN TRANTER

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