Womanizer
The All-American Rejects Lyrics


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Superstar, where you from, how's it going?
I know you, gotta clue whatcha doing
You can play brand new to all the other chicks out here
But I know who you are, who you are, baby

Look at you, getting more than just a re-up
Baby you, got all the puppets with their strings up
Faking like a good one, but I call 'em like I see 'em
I know what you are, what you are, baby

Womanizer, woman-womanizer, you're a womanizer,
Oh womanizer, oh you're a womanizer, baby
You you you are, you you you are
Womanizer, womanizer, womanizer (womanizer)

Boy don't try to front
I (I) know just (just) what you are-are-are
Boy don't try to front
I (I) know just (just) what you are-are-are

(Whoo) You got me going
(Whoo) You're oh so charming
(Whoo) You're nothing but a
A Womanizer

Daddy-o, you've got the swagger of a champion
Too bad for you, you just can't find the right companion
I guess when you have one too many, makes it hard, it could be easy
Who you are, that's just who you are, baby

Lollipop, you must mistake you're a sucker
To think that I, would be a victim, not another
Say it, play how you want it
But no way I'm never gonna fall for you, never you, baby

Womanizer, woman-womanizer, you're a womanizer,
Oh womanizer, oh you're a womanizer, baby
You you you are, you you you are
A womanizer, womanizer, womanizer (womanizer)

Boy don't try to front
I (I) know just (just) what you are-are-are
Boy don't try to front
I (I) know just (just) what you are-are-are

(You) You got me going
(You) You're oh so charming
(You) You're nothing but a
A womanizer

Boy don't try to front
I (I) know just (just) what you are-are-are
Boy don't try to front
I (I) know just (just) what you are-are-are

(Whoo) You say I'm crazy
(Whoo) I got you crazy
(Whoo) You're nothing but a
(Whoo) Womanizer

Maybe if we both lived in a different world (Ooh)
Yeah
It would be all good and maybe I could be your girl
But I can't 'cause we don't
Me and you and you for me
No matter how they toss the dice
It had to be, the only one for me is you, and you for me
So happy together

Boy don't try to front
I (I) know just (just) what you are-are-are
Boy don't try to front
I (I) know just (just) what you are-are-are

(You) You got me going
(You) You're oh so charming
(You) You're nothing but
(You) A womanizer

Boy don't try to front
I (I) know just (just) what you are-are-are
Boy don't try to front
I (I) know just (just) what you are-are-are

(You) You say I'm crazy
(You) I got your crazy
(You) You're nothing but a
(You) Womanizer

Boy don't try to front
I (I) know just (just) what you are-are-are
Boy don't try to front
I (I) know just (just) what you are-are-are





Womanizer, woman-womanizer, you're a womanizer,
Oh womanizer, oh you're a womanizer, baby

Overall Meaning

The All-American Rejects' song "Womanizer" is a social commentary on the issue of men who manipulate women and use them for their own pleasure. The lyrics suggest that the subject of the song, the "womanizer," is a well-known figure within the community who can easily deceive women into thinking he is someone he is not. He is the proverbial puppet master, controlling the women around him like puppets on strings. Despite his charm, however, the singer of the song sees through his facade and knows exactly what he is - a player who uses women for his own gratification.


The refrains of the song, "Womanizer, woman-womanizer, you're a womanizer. Oh womanizer, oh you're a womanizer, baby. You you you are, you you you are, womanizer, womanizer, womanizer (womanizer)," repeat throughout the song, emphasizing the singer's hatred for the subject of the song. Despite the subject's attempts to deceive women, the singer knows exactly who he is and won't fall for his deceitful tactics.


Overall, "Womanizer" is a powerful commentary on the issue of manipulation and objectification in relationships. It highlights the importance of seeing people for who they truly are and not being deceived by surface-level charm and charisma.


Line by Line Meaning

Superstar, where you from, how's it going?
The singer greets and questions the person who is being referred to as a superstar.


I know you, gotta clue whatcha doing
The singer states that they are aware of the actions of the superstar.


You can play brand new to all the other chicks out here
The singer highlights how the superstar can act as if they are new and unfamiliar to other women.


But I know who you are, who you are, baby
Despite the superstar's act, the artist knows their true identity.


Look at you, getting more than just a re-up
The artist comments on how the superstar is getting more than just a refill or replenishment.


Baby you, got all the puppets with their strings up
The singer characterizes the other women under the superstar's influence as being like puppets whose actions are controlled by someone else.


Faking like a good one, but I call 'em like I see 'em
The singer believes that the women around the superstar are only pretending to be good, but they are not fooled and can see through the act.


I know what you are, what you are, baby
The artist confidently asserts that they know the true nature of the superstar.


Womanizer, woman-womanizer, you're a womanizer,
The artist labels the superstar as a womanizer.


Oh womanizer, oh you're a womanizer, baby
The artist emphasizes their assertion that the superstar is a womanizer.


You you you are, you you you are
The singer repeats the label of 'womanizer' to further emphasize their point.


Boy don't try to front
The artist addresses the superstar and warns them not to pretend or act falsely.


I (I) know just (just) what you are-are-are
The singer repeats their previous assertion that they know the true identity of the superstar.


(Whoo) You got me going
The singer admits that the superstar is affecting them emotionally or physically in some way.


(Whoo) You're oh so charming
The singer compliments the superstar's charm and appeal.


(Whoo) You're nothing but a
The artist negatively characterizes the superstar.


A Womanizer
The artist confirms their belief that the superstar is a womanizer.


Daddy-o, you've got the swagger of a champion
The singer addresses the superstar with a term of endearment and compliments their confident, winning attitude.


Too bad for you, you just can't find the right companion
The singer remarks that despite the superstar's charisma, they cannot seem to find a suitable partner.


I guess when you have one too many, makes it hard, it could be easy
The artist suggests that the superstar's romantic problems may be caused by their frequent or casual relationships.


Who you are, that's just who you are, baby
The artist reaffirms their belief that the superstar is a womanizer and cannot seem to change their ways.


Lollipop, you must mistake you're a sucker
The artist uses a metaphor to call out the other women around the superstar for being foolishly taken advantage of.


To think that I, would be a victim, not another
The singer declares that they are not naïve or easily manipulated like the other women the superstar takes advantage of.


But no way I'm never gonna fall for you, never you, baby
The artist asserts that they will not be tricked or fooled by the superstar's manipulative ways.


You say I'm crazy
The singer quotes the superstar as implying that they are irrational or unreasonable.


I got you crazy
The singer expresses that the superstar's actions are affecting them emotionally or making them behave strangely.


You're nothing but a
The singer again offers a negative characterization of the superstar.


Womanizer
The artist reaffirms their belief that the superstar is a womanizer.


Maybe if we both lived in a different world (Ooh)
The artist imagines a different, hypothetical situation in which they and the superstar may have a chance at a relationship.


It would be all good and maybe I could be your girl
The singer suggests that in this different world, they may be compatible with the superstar and could be romantically involved.


But I can't 'cause we don't
The singer acknowledges that they cannot be with the superstar because of their current circumstances, despite their previous hopes.


Me and you and you for me
The artist expresses a fanciful idea of being romantically connected with the superstar and having them reciprocate their feelings.


No matter how they toss the dice
The artist acknowledges that their fantasy is unlikely or random chance will not play out in their favor.


It had to be, the only one for me is you, and you for me
Despite their situation, the artist affirms their feelings for the superstar.




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Lyrics:

Superstar, where you from, how's it going?
I know you, gotta clue whatcha doing
You can play brand new to all the other chicks out there
But I know who you are, who you are, baby

Look at you, getting more than just a re-up
K-Fed, you, yeah you shouldn't sign a pre-nupt
Faking like a good one, but I call 'em like I see 'em
I know what you are, what you are, baby

Womanizer, woman-womanizer, you're a womanizer,
Oh womanizer, oh you're a womanizer, baby
You you you are, you you you are a
Womanizer, womanizer, womanizer (womanizer)

Boy don't try to front
Cuz I know just just what you are
Boy don't try to front
Cuz I know just just what you are

(Whoo) You got me going
(Whoo) You're oh so charming
(Whoo) You’re nothing but a
A Womanizer

Daddio, you've got the swagger of a champion
Too bad for you, you just can't find the right companion
I guess when you have one too many, makes it hard, it could be easy
Who you are, that's just who you are, baby

Lollipop, you must mistake you're a sucker
To think that I, would be a victim, not another
Say it, play it how you want it
But no way I'm never gonna fall for you, never you, baby

Womanizer, woman-womanizer, you're a womanizer,
Oh womanizer, oh you're a womanizer, baby
You you you are, you you you are a
A womanizer, womanizer, womanizer (womanizer)

Boy don't try to front
Cuz I know just just what you are
Boy don't try to front
Cuz I know just just what you are

(Whoo) You got me going
(Whoo) You're oh so charming
(Whoo) You’re nothing but a
A womanizer

Boy don't try to front
Cuz I know just just what you are
Boy don't try to front
Cuz I know just just what you are

(Whoo) You got me crazy
(Whoo) I got you crazy
(Whoo) You're nothing but a
(Whoo) Womanizer

Maybe if we both lived in a different world (Ooh)
Yeah
It would be all good and maybe I could be your girl
But I guess I can't cause we don't
Me and you and you for me
No matter how they toss the dice
It had to be, the only one for me is you, and you for me
So happy together

Boy don't try to front
Cuz I know just just what you are
Boy don't try to front
Cuz I know just just what you are

(You) You got me going
(You) You're oh so charming
(You) You’re nothing but
(You) A womanizer

Boy don't try to front
Cuz I know just just what you are
Boy don't try to front
Cuz I know just just what you are

(You) You got me crazy
(You) I'll give you crazy
(You) You're nothing but a
(You) Womanizer

Boy don't try to front
Cuz I know just just what you are
Boy don't try to front
Cuz I know just just what you are

Womanizer, woman-womanizer, you're a womanizer,
Oh womanizer, oh you're a womanizer, baby



All comments from YouTube:

portialeung

"Why Womanizer? Is it because of it's deep political connotations?" ULTIMATE WIN TO THE MAX.

Gale Nibble

And they predicted the future.

Eglinton

I wish this was on Spotify lol I need this for my playlist

デイエゴモンテス

Totally agree with you.

ally gaskarth

Eglinton IKR i can relate dammit 😭😭

Joe Reilly

Years later and people still dont get this was satire😂😂😂😂

Joseph Becker

Literally their best song. Good to know what I'll force my kids to play in a decade in a half.

Artemis Panther

Who else wants AAR to just sing all of Happy Together?

CiCC

Its a JOKE guys relax! the rejects are clowns who like to have a laugh, hence why he was playing with a toy accordian, and beer bottles being used and the bridge of the song was another song. so just take a few deep breaths and relax.

CiCC

@Eric Frye happy together by the turtles.

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