Busted
Side Dish Lyrics
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I love to sing, I play a mean guitar
The girl I date, her old man's a jerk
I try to please him, but it don't work
Meeting her outside her house
I hope she wears that sexy blouse
We better not get caught this time
Her old man finds out, then it's a crime
And now we're busted...
[chorus]
Come play with me tonight
Whether it is wrong or right
We'll have lots of fun
Baby 'cause you're the one
We're in the car, we're talkin' up a storm
I lean the wrong way and I hit the horn
Just as things were going great
I see her dad coming through the gate
Do we hang or do we run?
What's in his hand, is that a gun?
I look at her and she at me
Do we stay or do we flee?
Run away with me tonight
I'll make sure everything's all right
You never should have trusted
That baby, oh baby, we wouldn't get busted
In the song "Busted" by the band Side Dish, the singer describes his precarious situation with his girlfriend's overbearing father. The singer is broke and drives a terrible car, but he has a talent for music and dreams of making it big. Unfortunately, his girlfriend's father disapproves of him and makes things difficult for the couple.
The chorus of the song is an invitation to his girlfriend to run away with him and ignore her father's wishes. The singer promises that they will have fun together, come what may. While driving around in his unreliable car, the singer hits the horn accidentally and draws attention to himself and his girlfriend. They see the father coming towards them and the singer must decide whether to run or face the consequences.
The lyrics are relatable to anyone who has or had disapproving parents or guardians when it comes to romantic relationships. The song captures the thrill and desperation of young love, while highlighting some of the obstacles that can get in the way. The singer isn't perfect, but he is willing to take risks for his girlfriend.
Line by Line Meaning
Got no money, have a lousy car
I am not wealthy and the vehicle I own is of low quality.
I love to sing, I play a mean guitar
I possess a passion for singing and have the ability to play the guitar skillfully.
The girl I date, her old man's a jerk
My girlfriend's father is unkind and unpleasant.
I try to please him, but it don't work
I attempt to satisfy him, but it is ineffectual.
Meeting her outside her house
We are planning to meet in front of her residence.
I hope she wears that sexy blouse
I anticipate that she will be dressed in a provocative top.
We better not get caught this time
It would be preferable if we were not apprehended on this occasion.
Her old man finds out, then it's a crime
If her father discovers our plans, it will constitute an offense.
Come play with me tonight
I am inviting you to spend time with me this evening.
Whether it is wrong or right
The morality of our actions is irrelevant.
We'll have lots of fun
We will experience an enjoyable time together.
Baby 'cause you're the one
You are the reason why I want to do this with you.
We're in the car, we're talkin' up a storm
We are conversing fervently while traveling via automobile.
I lean the wrong way and I hit the horn
I unintentionally press the car horn due to my positioning.
Just as things were going great
Just when the situation was becoming pleasant.
I see her dad coming through the gate
I observe her father entering the property.
Do we hang or do we run?
Should we remain in place or attempt to escape?
What's in his hand, is that a gun?
Is he holding a firearm?
I look at her and she at me
We gaze at each other in a moment of uncertainty.
Do we stay or do we flee?
Should we persist in our location or depart immediately?
Run away with me tonight
I implore you to escape with me this evening.
I'll make sure everything's all right
I will guarantee that we will be safe.
You never should have trusted
It was not wise to put your faith in our endeavor.
That baby, oh baby, we wouldn't get busted
If you had not done so, we might have avoided being detained.
Contributed by Bentley Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.