The Dandy Warhols is an American alternative rock band formed in Portland, … Read Full Bio ↴The Dandy Warhols is an American alternative rock band formed in Portland, Oregon in 1993. The band was founded by lead singer Courtney Taylor-Taylor, keyboardist Zia McCabe, guitarist Peter Holmström, and drummer Eric Hedford. Hedford left in 1998 to be replaced by Taylor-Taylor's cousin Brent DeBoer. The band's name is a play on the name of American pop artist Andy Warhol.

The Dandy Warhols are strongly influenced by The Brian Jonestown Massacre, The Velvet Underground, The Beach Boys, Simon and Garfunkel, The Beatles, The Shadows and The Rolling Stones. They also include implicit musical references to My Bloody Valentine in some songs. Frontman Courtney Taylor-Taylor describes the band's beginning as a group of friends who "needed music to drink to".

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The Dandy Warhols Lyrics

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ahhh
thanks for the show

take it to go

ahhh
thanks for the show
hangman know where i get to go

hangman know where i wanna go

ahhh
baby rock
baby don't go, baby don't go
ahhh
ready, go?

if you don't think don't know baby thanks for the show
if you don't think don't know baby thanks for the show

ohhh
thanks for the show
ohhh
thanks for the show

ohhh
thanks for the show

Overall Meaning

The Dandy Warhols's song Thanks for the Show seems to be an expression of gratitude for the experiences and opportunities that life has given the singer. The repeated chorus of "thanks for the show" can be interpreted as a nod to the ups and downs of life, and a recognition that it is through these experiences that one's character is shaped. The reference to the "hangman" in the second verse may be an allusion to death, and how even though we may not know where we're headed, we should appreciate the journey.

The lines "baby rock, baby don't go" could refer to a relationship, with the singer pleading for their partner not to leave. The subsequent line of "ready, go?" seems to imply that the singer is okay with the other person's departure, as if they have a sense of resignation and are ready to move on. The final lines of the song repeat the chorus, highlighting once again the theme of gratitude.

Overall, Thanks for the Show can be seen as a song about acceptance and gratitude, with the repeated chorus acting as a reminder to appreciate the journey of life, even when it's difficult. The song's upbeat tempo and catchy melody add to its optimistic tone.

Line by Line Meaning

ahhh
Expressing a feeling of satisfaction or relaxation.

thanks for the show
Gratitude towards the performance or display.

take it to go
Proceeding to leave or move on from the experience.

hangman know where i get to go
Acknowledgment of an inevitable consequence or punishment for actions taken.

hangman know where i wanna go
Describing a desire for a certain outcome or destination, even if it comes with a negative consequence.

baby rock
Addressing a significant other, possibly in a term of endearment.

baby don't go, baby don't go
A plea for someone not to leave or abandon the singer.

ready, go?
Asking if someone is prepared or willing to proceed.

if you don't think don't know baby thanks for the show
Acknowledging someone's lack of understanding or insight, but still thanking them for their participation.

ohhh
Exclamation of a strong emotion or feeling.

thanks for the show
Gratitude towards the performance or display.

ohhh
Exclamation of a strong emotion or feeling.

thanks for the show
Gratitude towards the performance or display.

ohhh
Exclamation of a strong emotion or feeling.

thanks for the show
Gratitude towards the performance or display.

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