From the banks of the Ohio river, The Dopamines take what they love from th… Read Full Bio ↴From the banks of the Ohio river, The Dopamines take what they love from the new wave of pop punk and form a style all their own. 25 minutes of no bullshit influenced by 90's lookout, minneapolis punk, and the Kobanes. Buy them a beer.

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You'd Make A Good Horsecop
The Dopamines Lyrics

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The lights are flashing green but no one’s moving
The fumes are collecting in the passenger seat
Yeah I know, I'll eventually move.
But unlike you, I guess I got nothing to prove
You keep weaving through traffic,
and I’ll keep huffing exhaust.

'Cause huffing exhaust beats breaking for assholes.

I’ll let you know when I’m face down.

Tore up the roof of my mouth from eating your bullshit.
Now I’m tracing my tongue on the lacerations.
Yeah my mouth will eventually heal,
but you’re feeding me more and I'm so sick of being polite.
Next week just please cut out the bullshit from your grocery list.

I must insist.

Whoa no! whoa no! whoa no oh oh oh!
Now all I got left is a black lung, and I’m spotting on my tongue.
Whoa no! whoa no! whoa no oh oh oh.
Yeah I know I'll eventually move,
but unlike you I guess I feel like I got nothing to prove.
Yeah my mouth will eventually heal,
but you’re feeding me more and I'm so sick of being polite

Whoa no! whoa no! whoa no oh oh oh.
Whoa no oh cause huffing exhaust beats breaking for assholes.

Overall Meaning

The Dopamines's song You'd Make a Good Horsecop is a reflection on the frustration and disillusionment felt towards societal norms and expectations. The opening lyrics depict a stagnant, frustrating situation where the lights are flashing green, but no one is moving. This can be interpreted as a metaphor for life's monotonous routines and the feeling of being stuck in a rut. The fumes collecting in the passenger seat can represent the negative emotions and experiences that have accumulated over time. The singer acknowledges that they will eventually move, but unlike the rest of society, they feel like they have nothing to prove.

The following verse deals with the theme of communication and the importance of speaking up when feeling mistreated. The singer talks about how they have been hurt by someone's "bullshit," possibly a friend or a romantic partner. They've tried to be polite about it, but they're tired of being fed more lies. They plead with this person to stop lying and cut out the "bullshit" from their life. The repetition of "Whoa no!" at the end of the verse could be interpreted as the singer's frustration and disbelief in their situation.

The chorus ties the two verses together by reiterating the idea that "huffing exhaust beats breaking for assholes." This could be interpreted in many different ways, but essentially means that doing what one wants is better than being forced to conform to societal norms that may not align with one's values. The final line "I'll let you know when I'm face down" is a direct challenge to the listener, suggesting that the singer is willing to fight for their beliefs and values even if it means facing the consequences.

Line by Line Meaning

The lights are flashing green but no one's moving
Despite the signal being green, the cars remain stationary.

The fumes are collecting in the passenger seat
The toxic exhaust gases are being inhaled by the passenger.

Yeah I know, I'll eventually move. But unlike you, I guess I got nothing to prove
The passenger will move eventually, but does not feel the need to hurry like the driver.

You keep weaving through traffic, and I'll keep huffing exhaust.
The driver is maneuvering through traffic, while the passenger is forced to inhale the noxious car fumes.

'Cause huffing exhaust beats breaking for assholes.
The passenger would rather inhale the poisonous gases than put up with rude drivers.

I’ll let you know when I’m face down.
The passenger will inform the driver when the pollution causes them to pass out.

Tore up the roof of my mouth from eating your bullshit.
The passenger is frustrated from listening to the driver's lies and is damaging their mouth by biting down forcefully.

Now I’m tracing my tongue on the lacerations.
The passenger is trying to soothe the pain in their mouth by running their tongue over the wounds.

Yeah my mouth will eventually heal, but you’re feeding me more and I'm so sick of being polite.
The passenger's mouth will recover eventually, but they are tired of trying to be nice to the driver while being lied to.

Next week just please cut out the bullshit from your grocery list.
The passenger is hoping that the driver will stop lying and being dishonest.

I must insist.
The passenger is firm in their request for honesty from the driver.

Now all I got left is a black lung, and I’m spotting on my tongue.
The passenger's prolonged exposure to the car fumes has caused them to have breathing difficulties and mouth irritations.

Yeah I know I'll eventually move, but unlike you I guess I feel like I got nothing to prove.
The passenger will eventually leave the car, but does not feel the need to prove anything like the driver.

Whoa no! whoa no! whoa no oh oh oh!
A expression of disbelief and frustration by the passenger.

Whoa no oh cause huffing exhaust beats breaking for assholes.
The passenger would rather inhale the toxic car fumes than deal with rude drivers on the road.

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