After the release of "Strange Love", they released "Special" as the first single off their second EP. The "Everything Opposite" EP was released on 11 October 2019.
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Simple Creatures Lyrics
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Leave my dead body on the side of a mountain
You bathe in the light of a trash fire
I see the stars in the eyes of a vampire
I'm too sweet to be salty about it
And too sour to be happy without it
I'm just here for your entertainment
Whoa-oh-oh
Am I good enough for you?
Whoa-oh-oh
Am I good enough for you?
I don't owe you anything
But I'll give you everything
Watch you pile it up and sing
"Thanks, I hate it"
No, you're never satisfied
Now you wanna run and hide
Can't you look me in the eyes and say
"Thanks, I hate it"
I know I meant nothing to ya
Crucify me, hallelujah
Make believe that we will never change
Stay the same but kinda different
Read my mind but say you didn't
Hurry up, so I don't have to wait
Whoa-oh-oh
Just shut up and take the stage
Whoa-oh-oh
This outrages all the rage
I don't owe you anything
But I'll give you everything
Watch you pile it up and sing
"Thanks, I hate it"
No, you're never satisfied
Now you wanna run and hide
Can't you look me in the eyes and say
"Thanks, I hate it"
Throw another penny in the fountain
Leave my dead body on the side of a mountain
You bathe in the light of a trash fire
I see the stars in the eyes of a vampire
I don't owe you anything
But I'll give you everything
Watch you pile it up and sing
"Thanks, I hate it"
No, you're never satisfied
Now you wanna run and hide
Can't you look me in the eyes and say
"Hahaha, thanks"
The lyrics to Simple Creatures' song "Thanks, I Hate It" are an embodiment of the frustration that comes with constantly trying to please others. The song delves deep into the feelings of trying to meet expectations and yet never being good enough for someone. The opening lines suggest that the singer is ready to let go of all cares and leave everything behind, while the following lines depict the difference between how the singer perceives their world and how the other person perceives it. The phrase "You bathe in the light of a trash fire, I see the stars in the eyes of a vampire" signifies this false perception and the singer's desire to break free from it.
The lyrics smack of frustration and disappointment. The repeating line "Am I good enough for you?" provides the song's only chorus, highlighting the singer's desire for validation. The phrases "But I'll give you everything, watch you pile it up and sing 'Thanks, I hate it'" signify the expectation placed on the singer, who is giving their all, only to be constantly dismissed, leaving the performer feeling overwhelmed, burnt out and dissatisfied. The song ends with the repeated line "Can't you look me in the eyes and say, "Hahaha, thanks," hinting at the person being dismissive of the performer's efforts.
Line by Line Meaning
Throw another penny in the fountain
You keep wishing for something that may never come true
Leave my dead body on the side of a mountain
You don't seem to care about my wellbeing or feelings
You bathe in the light of a trash fire
You surround yourself with things that have no true value or meaning
I see the stars in the eyes of a vampire
I look for beauty where others may see darkness or ugliness
I'm too sweet to be salty about it
I won't let your negativity bring me down
And too sour to be happy without it
I need some negativity in my life to truly appreciate the good things
I'm just here for your entertainment
I feel like I exist solely for your amusement
I'll spit my teeth out on the pavement
I'll do something drastic just to get your attention
I don't owe you anything
I refuse to be indebted to you
But I'll give you everything
I'll still do everything in my power to please you
Watch you pile it up and sing
I'll watch you accept everything I give you, but still find something to complain about
"Thanks, I hate it"
You always act ungrateful or dissatisfied
No, you're never satisfied
No matter what I do, it's never enough for you
Now you wanna run and hide
You don't want to confront the reality of the situation
Can't you look me in the eyes and say
Why can't you be honest with me
"Thanks, I hate it"
You're always so negative
I know I meant nothing to ya
I know that I'm insignificant to you
Crucify me, hallelujah
You're willing to sacrifice me for your own benefit
Make believe that we will never change
You don't want to admit that there is any room for improvement in our relationship
Stay the same but kinda different
You want things to be different, but you don't want to change anything about yourself
Read my mind but say you didn't
You act like you don't know what I'm thinking, even though it's obvious to everyone
Hurry up, so I don't have to wait
You're impatient and always in a rush
Just shut up and take the stage
Stop talking and start doing something
This outrages all the rage
Your behavior is completely unreasonable
"Hahaha, thanks"
You always find something funny or sarcastic to say
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Alex Gaskarth, Mark Hoppus, Zakk Cervini
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@TransFemCombatClub
Never has the title of a song so perfectly summarised how I feel about it’s music video.
@Wildcard94531
I know right?
@mayab.8070
i'm 37 seconds in and i wholeheartedly agree with you
@ThreeAreEss
So THIS is where that cursed image of Mark originally came from...
@calebalwayswill7423
I'm gonna be that guy...... what image?
@misguided_ghost
Caleb Alwayswill it’s weird photo of baby mark i think
@hashoonarias3924
THIS IS MORE WEIRD THAN THE LAST ONE
@ThebubbleySquirtle
Hashoon Arias didn’t think they could make a weirder video but here we go. Gg Alex gg Alex because we KNOW this was his idea
@evanclawson2167
I literally almost pissed my pants when I saw Alex as the old lady
@hotpinkbabe1022
Why do I have a feeling this video was Alex’s idea? 😂