Buckhead
The Floyds Lyrics
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Well the shit town people drive their shiny cars,
But they have to use their wipers all the time.
When the flavor of the day, comes to play,
They all spend their $50 and stand in line.
Let me up, I don't want no more.
Let me up, I don't want no more.
Can't walk the walk with all the splinters in the floor.
Let me up, I don't want no more.
Tried to fake it, but my knees got sore, yeah, yeah, yeah.
I feel the stares from their blood shot eyes.
But, I've have to keep on walking, act like I'm blind.
If their lives are perfect anyway,
Then why are they always reaching for chunks of mine?
(chorus)
Do you really want it baby?
(what's your inspiration? )
Would you like to have it baby?
(what's your aggravation? )
Do you really flaunt it baby?
(like marilyn or presley? )
Do you really want it baby?
(my brain is going crazy.)
Well the shit town people drive their shiny cars,
But they have to use their wipers all the time.
(chorus)
(what's your aggravation? )
(what's your inspiration? )
(what's your aggravation? )
The lyrics of Buckhead, composed by Butch Walker and Chrystina Lloree and performed by The Floyds, is a commentary on the hypocrisy and shallowness of the shiny, upscale neighborhood of Buckhead in Atlanta. The song highlights how the residents of Buckhead flaunt their wealth with their shiny cars and glamorous lifestyles but, at the same time, are seemingly unhappy as they constantly search for something more. The lyrics suggest that the people in Buckhead are only interested in superficial things and are always striving for more, leading to an unsatisfying and unfulfilling life.
The singer of the song seems to be an outsider who does not belong in this world. The lyrics describe how they try to fit in with the crowd, but their knees get sore from trying too hard to conform. They feel the stares of people with bloodshot eyes, indicating that the residents of Buckhead are always on the lookout for something better, something that can make them stand out. However, the singer chooses to keep walking and act like they are blind to the constant seeking of perfect lives in Buckhead.
The chorus poses a series of questions, asking "Do you really want it baby?" to the people of Buckhead. The lyrics imply that despite their glamorous lives, there is always something missing, some deep-seated aggravation that they are unable to shake. The reference to Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Presley suggests an obsession with fame and materialistic success instead of genuine happiness.
Overall, Buckhead is a commentary on how people can get lost in the pursuit of superficial things and forget what truly matters in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Well the shit town people drive their shiny cars,
Residents of this boring, superficial town are obsessed with material possessions like their fancy cars.
But they have to use their wipers all the time.
Despite their love for expensive vehicles, they still have to deal with the inconvenience of frequent rain.
When the flavor of the day, comes to play,
Whenever a popular trend or new attraction comes to town,
They all spend their $50 and stand in line.
Everyone rushes to be a part of it and pays a lot of money to do so.
Let me up, I don't want no more.
I'm tired and ready to quit.
I tried to beg, but my knees got sore.
I've been struggling and pleading for too long, my efforts are in vain.
Can't walk the walk with all the splinters in the floor.
It's hard to keep up appearances when everything feels rough and unstable.
Tried to fake it, but my knees got sore, yeah, yeah, yeah.
Even if I try to pretend everything is fine, it's hard to hide the pain and exhaustion.
I feel the stares from their blood shot eyes.
I sense the judgement and scrutiny of others around me.
But, I've have to keep on walking, act like I'm blind.
Despite the attention of others, I have to keep moving forward and ignore their criticism.
If their lives are perfect anyway,
Since they seem to have everything going for them,
Then why are they always reaching for chunks of mine?
Why do they feel the need to take from me or compete with me if they're supposedly content?
Do you really want it baby? (what's your inspiration?)
Are you really looking for something meaningful or are you just following the trend? What motivates you?
Would you like to have it baby? (what's your aggravation?)
Do you truly desire what you're striving for or are you just frustrated with what you currently have?
Do you really flaunt it baby? (like marilyn or presley?)
Are you genuinely proud of your accomplishments and possessions or are you just trying to impress others like famous icons did?
Do you really want it baby? (my brain is going crazy.)
Is this really what you want or are you feeling overwhelmed and confused?
What's your aggravation?
What's causing you stress and frustration?
What's your inspiration?
What drives you and gives you purpose?
What's your aggravation?
What's causing you stress and frustration?
Contributed by Aiden D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.