That Ain't My Trip
The Flaming Lips Feat. Jim James Lyrics
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You scream your screechy bat blue calls that ain't my trip
You like to drive your car too fast that ain't my trip
I can't communicate with bats that ain't my trip
You tell me you like gangs and guns that ain't my trip
You say you'd like to rule the world that ain't my trip
You say you'd like to smash their skulls that ain't my trip
The lyrics to The Flaming Lips Feat. Jim James's That Ain't My Trip challenge and reject the societal norms and expectations placed upon individuals in relationships. The singer is asserting their own boundaries and preferences in contrast to their partner's desire for control and power. The repetition of "that ain't my trip" highlights the singer's unwavering stance against their partner's desires and behavior.
The first half of the lyrics focus on physical intimacy, with the singer rejecting their partner's desire to shave their balls and communicate with bats. The use of "screechy bat blue calls" creates a jarring and unsettling image, emphasizing the singer's discomfort with their partner's unconventional requests. Similarly, the second half of the lyrics address power and control, with the singer rejecting their partner's desire for violence and domination. The singer directly confronts their partner's statement about wanting "more boys than girls," further emphasizing the singer's rejection of their partner's ideals.
Line by Line Meaning
You always want to shave my balls that ain't my trip
I don't want you to shave my genitals
You scream your screechy bat blue calls that ain't my trip
I don't like the way you scream
You like to drive your car too fast that ain't my trip
I don't enjoy driving fast in your car
I can't communicate with bats that ain't my trip
I am not comfortable communicating with bats
You tell me you like gangs and guns that ain't my trip
I am not interested in gangs and guns
You say you'd like to rule the world that ain't my trip
I don't want to rule the world
You say you'd like to smash their skulls that ain't my trip
I don't want to harm anyone
You say you want more boys than girls that ain't my trip
I don't have a preference for the sex of children
Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, BMG Rights Management
Written by: JIM JAMES, STEVEN DROZD, WAYNE COYNE
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