The group made their first appearance with their single “3 Strikes,” featured in Kylie Jenner’s “Glosses” short film. “Come First” became their biggest hit so far, peaking at number 10 on the Billboard Spotify Velocity chart. The pop trio released a musical project named Bop City on October 21, 2016 and the follow-up Bop City 2: TerroRising on June 16, 2017.
The group announced the final installment of the Bop City saga, The Girl Who Cried Purple on September 8, 2017 by releasing the project’s lead single “Holding Your Tongue.” Soon after it was also revealed their debut album would come out in 2018.
3 Strikes
Terror Jr Lyrics
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Down for one night, like I got three strikes
Down for one night, like I got three strikes
Down for one night, like I got three strikes
-Don me (ain't) -don me (yeah) -don me
-Don me, called on me, called on me
-Don me (ain't) -don me (yeah) -don me
Doing like ninety-five on the interstate
Looking for a dinner plate
I'm hungry, you called me
To say you got something, and it's all me
Can you hold me
Down for one night, like I got three strikes?
Need you to free me
It's a prison inside my mind
Break me, taste me
Roll me up like the northern lights
Can you hold me
Down for one night, like I got three strikes?
-Don me (ain't) -don me (yeah) -don me
-Don me, called on me, called on me
-Don me (ain't) -don me (yeah) -don me
-Don me, called on me, (like I got three strikes) called on me
-Don me (ain't) -don me (yeah) -don me
-Don me, called on me, called on me
-Don me (ain't) -don me (yeah) -don me
-Don me, called on me, (like I got three strikes) called on me
Lit up, burnt out
Closer to God than we've ever been now
Sipping slow, talking loud
Enough soul, we could sell out
Can you hold me
Down for one night, like I got three strikes?
I need you to free me
It's a prison inside my mind
Break me, taste me
Roll me up like the northern lights
Can you hold me
Down for one night, like I got three strikes?
-Don me (ain't) -don me (yeah) -don me
-Don me, called on me, called on me
-Don me (ain't) -don me (yeah) -don me
-Don me, called on me, (like I got three strikes)
-Don me (ain't) -don me (yeah) -don me
-Don me, called on me, called on me
-Don me (ain't) -don me (yeah) -don me
-Don me, called on me, (like I got three strikes) called on me
(Ain't) -don me (yeah) -don me
-Don me, called on me, called on me
-Don me (ain't) -don me (yeah) -don me
-Don me, called on me, (like I got three strikes)
-Don me (ain't) -don me (yeah) -don me
-Don me, called on me, called on me
-Don me (ain't) -don me (yeah) -don me
-Don me, called on me, (like I got three strikes) called on me
Like I got three strikes
Like I got three strikes
Like I got three strikes
Like I got three strikes
The lyrics of Terror Jr’s song “3 STRIKES” seem to be about being in a relationship where the dynamic is not healthy. The repeated line “Down for one night, like I got three strikes” could be interpreted as the singer feeling like they are constantly walking on thin ice, as if they only have three chances until their partner leaves them. The song also has a sense of feeling trapped, as evidenced in the lyrics “It's a prison inside my mind.” The lines “Lit up, burnt out, closer to God than we've ever been now” might suggest that the relationship is full of highs and lows and that the couple is reaching a point where things are getting explosive.
Line by Line Meaning
Down for one night, like I got three strikes
I'm only available for one night because I feel like I'm on my last chance
Don me (ain't) -don me (yeah) -don me
You keep calling me and reaching out even though I'm unsure about us
Doing like ninety-five on the interstate
I'm in a hurry and taking risks
Looking for a dinner plate
I'm hungry for something, like validation or love
I'm hungry, you called me
You're offering me something I crave
To say you got something, and it's all me
You're willing to give me what I want
Lit up, burnt out
I'm exhausted from living a flashy, fast-paced lifestyle
Closer to God than we've ever been now
My excesses and exhaustion have brought me closer to a sense of spirituality
Sipping slow, talking loud
I'm taking things easy and feeling confident
Enough soul, we could sell out
Our creativity and authenticity are enough to make us famous
Can you hold me down for one night, like I got three strikes?
Can you make me feel worth something, even though I feel like my chances are running out?
I need you to free me, it's a prison inside my mind
I need someone to help me escape my own insecurities and doubts
Break me, taste me, roll me up like the northern lights
I'm asking for someone to be daring and passionate with me
Like I got three strikes
I feel like I'm on the brink of failure and need someone to prop me up
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: FELIX SNOW, DAVID SINGER VINE, LISA VITALE
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