Stepkids
The Avalanches feat. Jennifer Herrema and Warren Ellis Lyrics
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I know you want something to do, my darlin'
Wouldn't you like to have some money to spend?
What would you do with my money now?
Do you see yourself in diamonds
Do you see yourself in diamonds
Probably not (probably not)
Take it to the store and get a Coke
A pack of smokes and a can of spray paint
Down by the giant drainpipe
Light firecrackers while we crack cans of beer
And if those boys aren't skating there
Maybe we can paint pentagrams
And pot leaves along the walls
You fell down, now you should get up
No-one cares that your knees got cut up
After all it's just a little blood
And you don't have nice clothes anyway
You don't have anything that's nice at all
And you need a new asthma inhaler
Down by the giant drainpipe
Light firecrackers while we crack cans of beer
And if those boys aren't skating there
Down by the giant drainpipe
Light firecrackers while we crack cans of beer
And if those boys aren't skating there
Maybe we can paint pentagrams and pot leaves along the walls
I'll see you by the water
We can hang out all night long
Or some tall boys, a pack of smokes and a can of spray paint
Light firecrackers while we crack cans of beer
And if those boys aren't skating there
Down by the giant drainpipe
Light firecrackers while we crack cans of beer
And if those boys aren't skating there
Maybe we can paint
The lyrics to The Avalanches Feat. Jennifer Herrema & Warren Ellis's song Stepkids depict a scene of rebellious youth seeking meaning in life through reckless abandon and vandalism. The singer offers his partner money and asks what she would do with it, suggesting she could buy diamonds but admitting she probably wouldn't. Instead, they wander to a giant drainpipe where they light firecrackers, drink beer, and paint pentagrams and pot leaves on the walls. The lyrics suggest that these activities are a form of camaraderie and escapism, and that material possessions have little value in their worldview.
Overall, the song presents a critique of consumerism and conformity, depicting a group of individuals who reject the norms of society and instead embrace their own subculture. The lyrics paint a vivid image of a world beyond the mainstream, one where the thrill of rebellion and connection with friends are the ultimate sources of fulfillment.
Line by Line Meaning
What would you do for a dollar?
Asking what the person would be willing to do in exchange for money.
I know you want something to do, my darlin'
Acknowledging the other person's boredom and offering a solution.
Wouldn't you like to have some money to spend?
Further emphasizing the benefits of having money.
What would you do with my money now?
Questioning how the person plans to use the money.
Do you see yourself in diamonds
Asking if the person desires expensive material possessions.
Probably not (probably not)
Assuming that diamonds are not of interest to the person.
Take it to the store and get a Coke
Suggesting a small, inexpensive purchase that the person can make.
Or some tall boys
Suggesting that the person can also buy cans of beer.
A pack of smokes and a can of spray paint
Suggesting that the person can buy cigarettes and spray paint, indicating a rebellious attitude.
Down by the giant drainpipe
Referring to a specific location.
Light firecrackers while we crack cans of beer
Describing a mischievous and possibly dangerous activity the two can engage in together.
And if those boys aren't skating there
If there are no other people around.
Maybe we can paint pentagrams
Suggesting another rebellious activity.
And pot leaves along the walls
Suggesting that they can also spray paint marijuana symbols on the walls.
You fell down, now you should get up
Encouraging the other person to keep going despite obstacles.
No-one cares that your knees got cut up
Indicating that the other person's minor injury is not a big deal.
After all it's just a little blood
Further emphasizing the insignificance of the injury.
And you don't have nice clothes anyway
Pointing out that the other person's appearance does not matter in this context.
You don't have anything that's nice at all
Further emphasizing that material possessions are not important in this context.
And you need a new asthma inhaler
Mentioning a health concern that the other person has.
I'll see you by the water
Making plans to meet up with the other person later.
We can hang out all night long
Discussing the possibility of spending a lot of time together.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROBERT JORDAN CHATER, ANTHONY DI BLASI, JASON LEARY LOEWENSTEIN
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