One way
The Bloodhound Gang Lyrics


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Jimmy Pop's not a pooper not a pauper but a popper
And I got more pop than Orville Redenbacher
And I got more gravy than the whole Gravy Train
When I'm kooky going loopy like a man insane
I won't be around when the world ends
So the only thing that I'll recycle is your girlfriend
Aww back to the side I jump up I swing
When I'm using Knockem' Sockem' ya know I'm playing it to win
The Nina the Pinta the Santa Maria
See you later salamander cause I wouldn't want to be ya
I''m a chip I'm a Pringle cause you know I gots the flavor
Pop me up in your mouth like I was a Life Saver
Ain't got no soul but I got more than Don Henley
I''m whiter than Casper but I'm not that friendly
Marco Polo you tried to fly solo
Make your thoughts vocal I'll put ya in a choke hold

One way or another I'm gonna find ya I'm gonna getcha getcha getcha getcha
One way or another I'm gonna find ya I'm gonna getcha I'll getcha

I'm a gangster no I'm a gangster bitch
Your momma gave me head your girlie gave me the itch
So scratch it 'til the bass beats fast listen to the shotgun blast
In the oven you'll get burned or in the tank that you'll get gassed
Fake-o like Bacos never mistake though
Showing up painted up fresh from Macco
Now I'm coming in in stereo rounder than a Cheerio
Quick to fill your fix and I'm dizzier than a merry-go
Rock this obnoxious I'm truly not nice
Cause I'm blood sucking evil like Muppets On Ice
Arriba arriba I'm the under achiever
Gonna Leave It To Beaver I'm the Daydream Believer
I'm like Mothra man with my big wingspan
And your the mother fucking Jap that killed my offspring Chan
I'm a Menace To Society I'm gonna fill the prophecy
First I'll drink your Genesee and then I'll take your liberty

One way or another I'm gonna find ya I'm gonna getcha getchagetcha getcha
One way or another I'm gonna find ya I'm gonna getcha I'llgetcha

Di Di Mao
You burn village down
You bring family over we all Wang Chung

I'm a tarantula in your Chiquita
And when you're peeling back the skin I'm gonna see ya
I'm gonna bite ya I'm gonna bite ya
I'm Jimmy Pop I'll tell you straight up I don't like ya
Cause I'm cold kicking lyrics till the day I die
Many fail to copy but at least they still try
Busting up vocabulary is what I do most
I'm gonna spread your legs like butter and gobble ya up liketoast
You went for the cherry you went bobbing for the apple
But the apple it be rotten and you had to eat the scrappple
Scrapple? Pig meat from a pig pen hog leftovers your girlfriend
So I flex to the effects and I don't care what nobody thinks
I'm eating up your sherbet and dropping all your TiddileyWinks
Whoops goes my arm I think it's outta socket
Come over little girlie I got some candy in my pocket





One way or another I'm gonna find ya I'm gonna getcha getchagetcha getcha
One way or another I'm gonna find ya I'm gonna getcha I'llgetcha

Overall Meaning

The Bloodhound Gang's song "One Way" is full of irreverent and nonsensical lyrics that convey a sense of anarchic fun. The song is about a wild and crazy guy named Jimmy Pop, who boasts about his love of pop culture, his sexual conquests, and his willingness to do anything to win. He brags that he has more pop than Orville Redenbacher and more gravy than the whole Gravy Train. He also describes himself as a chip or a Pringle that you can pop in your mouth, and as a tarantula waiting to bite his prey. He goes on to threaten his enemies with violence, putting them in a chokehold and warning them that he will fill the prophecy by drinking their Genesee and taking their liberty.


Despite its zany lyrics, "One Way" has a catchy beat and a catchy chorus that is sure to get stuck in your head. The song's use of repetition and rhyme creates a sense of momentum and excitement that makes it a favorite with fans of punk and alternative rock. Overall, "One Way" is a fun and energetic anthem that celebrates the joys of living life on your own terms.


Line by Line Meaning

Jimmy Pop's not a pooper not a pauper but a popper
I'm Jimmy Pop, I'm not poor and I'm not a pooper. I'm a popper, meaning I make lots of money.


And I got more pop than Orville Redenbacher
I have more money and popularity than the famous popcorn maker Orville Redenbacher.


And I got more gravy than the whole Gravy Train
I have a lot of money, even more than the entire Gravy Train - a well-known brand of dog food.


When I'm kooky going loopy like a man insane
I act weird and crazy like a maniac when I'm in a fun-loving mood.


I won't be around when the world ends
I won't be alive when the world comes to an end.


So the only thing that I'll recycle is your girlfriend
I will take your girlfriend and make her mine, as the only thing I am interested in recycling is her, not materials.


Aww back to the side I jump up I swing
I'm jumping up and swaying to the side in excitement.


When I'm using Knockem' Sockem' ya know I'm playing it to win
When I'm playing the game Knockem' Sockem', I'm playing to win.


The Nina the Pinta the Santa Maria
I'm referencing Christopher Columbus' ships which sailed to the Americas in 1492.


See you later salamander cause I wouldn't want to be ya
I'm saying goodbye to someone I don't like, comparing them to a salamander, a creature I find unappealing.


I'm a chip I'm a Pringle cause you know I gots the flavor
I'm like a snack. I have an attractive and desirable quality, just like a tasty, flavored chip or Pringle.


Pop me up in your mouth like I was a Life Saver
I'm saying that I'm sweet and enjoyable to have around, just like the candy Life Savers.


Ain't got no soul but I got more than Don Henley
I don't have a lot of morals or emotions like empathy, but I have more of these qualities than Don Henley, a famous singer and songwriter.


I'm whiter than Casper but I'm not that friendly
I'm comparing myself to the friendly ghost Casper, but I'm not that friendly myself, despite being very white.


Marco Polo you tried to fly solo
I'm challenging someone, referencing Marco Polo, who was an Italian explorer known for his solo expeditions.


Make your thoughts vocal I'll put ya in a choke hold
I'm warning someone to voice their opinions, but if they say something I don't like, I'll put them in a chokehold.


I'm a gangster no I'm a gangster bitch
I'm saying I'm a tough guy or a badass, possibly in a humorous way, but also gendering myself as a woman.


Your momma gave me head your girlie gave me the itch
Someone's mother performed oral sex on me, and their girlfriend aroused me.


So scratch it 'til the bass beats fast listen to the shotgun blast
I'm telling someone to enjoy themselves, perhaps sexually, and to listen to the sound of a shotgun.


In the oven you'll get burned or in the tank that you'll get gassed
You will face consequences, either getting burned in an oven, or getting gassed in a tank.


Fake-o like Bacos never mistake though
Don't be fooled by imitations, like Bacos which are imitation bacon bits but always try to stay true to yourself.


Showing up painted up fresh from Macco
I'm looking good and fresh after getting my car painted at Maaco, an auto painting shop.


Now I'm coming in in stereo rounder than a Cheerio
I'm coming in strong with a powerful voice, as if broadcast in stereo, and I'm feeling confident, like a Cheerio cereal with a circular shape.


Quick to fill your fix and I'm dizzier than a merry-go
I am quick to satisfy someone's cravings and desires, and my behavior may be erratic, like someone who has been spinning on a merry-go-round.


Rock this obnoxious I'm truly not nice
I'm saying that I'm loud and annoying, and I'm not a nice guy.


Cause I'm blood sucking evil like Muppets On Ice
I'm saying that I'm evil or greedy, like the story in The Muppets On Ice television special.


Arriba arriba I'm the under achiever
I'm saying 'up! up!' in Spanish, as if motivating myself to be better, but at heart, I'm really someone who fails to live up to expectations.


Gonna Leave It To Beaver I'm the Daydream Believer
I'm referencing TV shows 'Leave It To Beaver' and 'The Monkees,' which both inspired viewers to be gentle dreamers.


I'm like Mothra man with my big wingspan
I'm like a monster from Japanese fiction, Mothra, who has oversized wings that help him fly.


And your the mother fucking Jap that killed my offspring Chan
I'm calling someone a murderer, comparing them to a Japanese soldier, using a racial slur, and stating that they killed someone's child.


I'm a Menace To Society I'm gonna fill the prophecy
I'm warning that I am a danger to society, and that I may fulfill a prophecy, possibly hinting at something ominous.


First I'll drink your Genesee and then I'll take your liberty
I'm saying that I will first drink someone's beer, Genesee, before taking away their freedom or liberty.


Di Di Mao
An Italian phrase for 'hurry up,' which I'm using here to sound interesting or imply a sense of urgency.


You burn village down
I'm saying that somewhere or someone is being destroyed, which is a bad situation.


You bring family over we all Wang Chung
I'm saying that when people gather together or dance, they look foolish, like the popular 80s band, Wang Chung.


I'm a tarantula in your Chiquita
I'm saying that I am dangerous or unwelcome, like a tarantula, even in something that seems innocent, like a Chiquita banana.


And when you're peeling back the skin I'm gonna see ya
I'm implying that I'm hidden under the surface, and when someone is peeling back something, they will discover me.


I'm gonna bite ya I'm gonna bite ya
I'm threatening someone, saying that I will bite them.


I'm Jimmy Pop I'll tell you straight up I don't like ya
I'm declaring that I don't like someone, being upfront and honest about it.


Cause I'm cold kicking lyrics till the day I die
I am always writing and rapping lyrics, and I will continue to do so until I die.


Many fail to copy but at least they still try
Many people try to copy my style, but not everyone can succeed, and I still respect those who work hard to try.


Busting up vocabulary is what I do most
I am always coming up with new words and phrases, and using language in innovative ways.


I'm gonna spread your legs like butter and gobble ya up liketoast
I'm being vulgar and suggesting that I will have sex with someone, in a manner comparable to spreading butter on toast.


You went for the cherry you went bobbing for the apple
Someone is taking risks, attempting to get something desirable, like fruit from a tree, but they are taking a chance and may come up empty-handed.


But the apple it be rotten and you had to eat the scrape
Even when someone does get something desirable, like a delicious apple, it may turn out to be rotten or bad, making it an unsatisfactory reward.


Scrapple? Pig meat from a pig pen hog leftovers your girlfriend
Scrapple is cheap and undesirable meat made from pig scraps, and I'm comparing it to someone's girlfriend who may also be a cheap or unsatisfying partner.


So I flex to the effects and I don't care what nobody thinks
I'm being bold and unapologetic, not caring about others' opinions and making my own choices.


I'm eating up your sherbet and dropping all your TiddileyWinks
I'm being playful and irreverent, enjoying someone's sherbet dessert while disregarding their small, childlike toys or games, Tiddileywinks.


Whoops goes my arm I think it's outta socket
I'm being humorous or silly, pretending that my arm is suddenly dislocated or injured.


Come over little girlie I got some candy in my pocket
I'm making a proposition to someone, suggesting they come over to me, a man, who may have candy, but with possible unwanted intentions.


One way or another I'm gonna find ya I'm gonna getcha getcha getcha getcha
I will find someone, possibly in a threatening way, but with determination and resolve.


One way or another I'm gonna find ya I'm gonna getcha I'll getcha
I'm repeating myself, saying I will find someone and get them, with confidence.




Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAMES M. FRANKS, QUINCY D. JONES, HARRY WAYNE CASEY, RICHARD FINCH, MICHAEL BOWE

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