shortstraw started out in 2007 as a two-piece thrash folk band consisting of the enigma that is oliver nathan and what most would call 'sarcastic', alastair thomas. they played a few shows in and around melville, joburg before bringing in the guitar and keyboard skills of jay hartford and the basswork of the esteemed and handsome phil brierley. now a four-piece, slightly less folky outfit, shortstraw aim to hit the gigging circuit with guns blazing, so look out for a show near you... fuck that's boring. apologies. frankie says go fuck yourself.
Bikini Weather
Shortstraw Lyrics
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Just invite me in
Let's do breakfast in the afternoon
Let's do scones and tea
We can spend our riches on our way home
Living comfortably
Watch it go out the window
Oh, so innocently
You're such a robot, oh
You're such a robot, no
You're such a robot, all senses go
You're such a robot, oh
You're such a robot, no
You're such a robot, oh (Such a robot!)
You're such a robot, oh
You're such a robot, no
You're such a robot, all senses go
You're such a robot, oh
You're such a robot, no
You're such a robot, oh
(Take it to the Matthew's bridge)
We can divide our interests, set our boundaries
We can compromise
And when you're lonely, we can go out
We can socialise
And so we'll converse, we can chit-chat
It's so predictable
It's getting stale, so monotonous
Let's make things interesting
We'll start a rumour, oh
We'll start a rumour, no
We're starting rumours, all senses go
We'll start a rumour, oh
We'll start a rumour, no
We're starting rumours oh (Start a rumor!)
We'll start a rumour, oh
We'll start a rumour, no
We're starting rumours, all senses go
We'll start a rumour, oh
We'll start a rumour, no
We're starting rumours oh
(Take it to the Steven's bridge)
You're such a robot, oh
You're such a robot, no
You're such a robot, oh
You're such a robot, oh
You're such a robot, no
You're such a robot, oh
Drop the beat down and give me a reason why (You're such a robot, oh)
You've gotta be skinny for the summer season (You're such a robot, no)
This is bikini weather! (You're such a robot, oh)
Suck in your gut now and push out your chest (You're such a robot, oh)
'Cause you gotta look thin to fit in that dress (You're such a robot, no)
This is bikini weather! (You're such a robot, oh)
Drop the beat down and give me a reason why (You're such a robot, oh)
You've gotta be skinny for the summer season (You're such a robot, no)
This is bikini weather! (You're such a robot, oh)
Suck in your gut now and push out your chest (You're such a robot, oh)
'Cause you gotta look thin to fit in that dress (You're such a robot, no)
This is bikini weather! (You're such a robot, oh)
To the world, you're so cynical (You're such a robot, oh)
Open your eyes - You're being difficult (You're such a robot, no)
'Cause you're sitting on top of the world (You're such a robot, oh)
To the world, you're so cynical (You're such a robot, oh)
Open your eyes - You're being difficult (You're such a robot, no)
'Cause you're sitting on top of the world (You're such a robot, oh)
Drop the beat down and give me a reason why
You've gotta be skinny for the summer season (It's bikini weather)
Suck in your gut now and push out your chest
'Cause you gotta look thin to fit in that dress oh (It's bikini weather)
The song 'Bikini Weather' by Shortstraw depicts the pressure and expectations placed on women by society to fit into a specific body type during the summer season. The lyrics criticize the idea that women need to be skinny in order to wear a bikini and the pressure that society puts on them to achieve this unrealistic standard. The song suggests that instead of conforming to these standards, one should embrace their body and enjoy life without being so self-critical.
The first verse describes the singer being invited by skinny women to eat scones and tea together in the afternoon, suggesting that these women are putting on a front and following the behaviors expected of them. The second verse speaks about dividing interests and setting boundaries, but ultimately finding conversation stale and monotonous. The bridge of the song calls out the expectation that women need to be skinny to fit into a bikini, and the chorus refers to these women as "robots" following a set of expectations set by society. The final section of the song suggests opening one's eyes to the expectations placed on them and being confident in oneself.
Overall, the song speaks to the pressure put on individuals to conform to societal expectations, and encourages listeners to challenge these expectations and embrace their individuality.
Line by Line Meaning
Skinny bitches, you're so difficult
Addressing a target audience that has an unrealistic expectation of thinness.
Just invite me in
I want to communicate with you. Please make an effort to include me.
Let's do breakfast in the afternoon
Let's change things up, let's make things more interesting.
Let's do scones and tea
Let's enjoy a lighter, more delicate outing. Something a little more leisurely.
We can spend our riches on our way home
We may as well enjoy our time together and spend our money on things we enjoy.
Living comfortably
We must enjoy life and make our time here as comfortable and enjoyable as possible.
Watch it go out the window
Our time and money spent together will be full of frivolous indulgences.
You're such a robot, oh You're such a robot, no You're such a robot, all senses go
People are stuck in predetermined patterns of behavior that are negatively affecting their enjoyment of life.
We can divide our interests, set our boundaries
We can compromise
We need to work together to ensure our happiness by considering each other's interests and making compromises.
And when you're lonely, we can go out
We can socialise
I am here for you, and we can enjoy each other's company and interact with the world outside.
It's getting stale, so monotonous
Let's make things interesting
We need to break out of our routine and try new things so we can have more fulfilling lives.
We'll start a rumour, oh We'll start a rumour, no We're starting rumours, all senses go
We need to create exciting rumors that will enliven the community's imagination.
Take it to the Matthew's bridge
Now we will ascend to a higher plane where we will cast our ideas to a wider audience.
Drop the beat down and give me a reason why
You've gotta be skinny for the summer season
Our society unfairly expects people to be unrealistically thin for the summer season.
Suck in your gut now and push out your chest
'Cause you gotta look thin to fit in that dress
We feel pressure to alter our bodies in unhealthy ways to meet these expectations.
To the world, you're so cynical
Open your eyes - You're being difficult
We need to open our worldview and approach situations with an open mind instead of being a closed-minded skeptic.
'Cause you're sitting on top of the world
We all have the potential to be immensely powerful, influential people.
It's bikini weather
It's time to enjoy light and fun activities that fit with the spirit of the season.
Take it to the Steven's bridge
Now it is time to impart our wisdom and messages to a wider audience who will benefit from them.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RUSSELL GRANT COWARD, GAD DE COMBES, OLIVER NATHAN, THOMAS JAMES REVINGTON, ALASTAIR LESLIE THOMAS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@sunlit_juice
Skinny bitches, you're so difficult
Just invite me in
Let's do breakfast in the afternoon
Let's do scones and tea
We can spend our riches on our way home
Living comfortably
Watch it go out the window
Oh, so innocently
You're such a robot, oh
You're such a robot, no
You're such a robot, all senses go
You're such a robot, oh
You're such a robot, no
You're such a robot, oh (Such a robot!)
You're such a robot, oh
You're such a robot, no
You're such a robot, all senses go
You're such a robot, oh
You're such a robot, no
You're such a robot, oh
(Take it to the Matthew's bridge)
We can divide our interests, set our boundaries
We can compromise
And when you're lonely, we can go out
We can socialise
And so we'll converse, we can chit-chat
It's so predictable
It's getting stale, so monotonous
Let's make things interesting
We'll start a rumour, oh
We'll start a rumour, no
We're starting rumours, all senses go
We'll start a rumour, oh
We'll start a rumour, no
We're starting rumours oh (Start a rumor!)
We'll start a rumour, oh
We'll start a rumour, no
We're starting rumours, all senses go
We'll start a rumour, oh
We'll start a rumour, no
We're starting rumours oh
(Take it to the Steven's bridge)
You're such a robot, oh
You're such a robot, no
You're such a robot, oh
You're such a robot, oh
You're such a robot, no
You're such a robot, oh
Drop the beat down and give me a reason why (You're such a robot, oh)
You've gotta be skinny for the summer season (You're such a robot, no)
This is bikini weather! (You're such a robot, oh)
Suck in your gut now and push out your chest (You're such a robot, oh)
'Cause you gotta look thin to fit in that dress (You're such a robot, no)
This is bikini weather! (You're such a robot, oh)
Drop the beat down and give me a reason why (You're such a robot, oh)
You've gotta be skinny for the summer season (You're such a robot, no)
This is bikini weather! (You're such a robot, oh)
Suck in your gut now and push out your chest (You're such a robot, oh)
'Cause you gotta look thin to fit in that dress (You're such a robot, no)
This is bikini weather! (You're such a robot, oh)
To the world, you're so cynical (You're such a robot, oh)
Open your eyes - You're being difficult (You're such a robot, no)
'Cause you're sitting on top of the world (You're such a robot, oh)
To the world, you're so cynical (You're such a robot, oh)
Open your eyes - You're being difficult (You're such a robot, no)
'Cause you're sitting on top of the world (You're such a robot, oh)
Drop the beat down and give me a reason why
You've gotta be skinny for the summer season (It's bikini weather)
Suck in your gut now and push out your chest
'Cause you gotta look thin to fit in that dress oh (It's bikini weather)
@HenryDube72
South African indie scene never been better :-)
@leobarnes4593
RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA GOD I LOVE THIS COUNTRY
@africaeurope1294
I miss it so much
@HenryDube72
@@africaeurope1294 2014 was the year of alternative rock/pop music in South Africa.
@africaeurope1294
@@HenryDube72 yeah.. Now I'm 39 yrs old so haha. But I miss those days.. Desmond and tutus, shortstraw, shadow club etc
@HenryDube72
@@africaeurope1294 Monark, Gangs Of Ballet, The Arrows, Michael Lowman etc
@SteveUmculo
Back here 10 years later because of The Video Store. Thanks for the trip down memory lane ya legends <3
@tarynrutters3713
South Africa in a video - so groovy.
@MORindie
Didn't know there was such a great South African music scene! Gotta grab this song ASAP :)
@careydeaneperry9542
I love how Matthew Mole is in this <3