Funny You Should Ask
The Front Bottoms Lyrics


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The good thing about this cast is I can still hold a knife
So if you ever twist my arm again I'll be sure to put up a fight
You see I just don't wanna do the things that you want me to do
But I'm a sucker, so I do them cause I am still in love with you

She said
"Honey, y'gotta learn that love is simple just like mud.
If you play the dirt, then I'll play the water. All we gotta do is touch"

Cause I was young, I thought I didn't have to care about anything
But I'm older now and know that I should
Cause I was young, I thought I didn't have to care about anything
But I'm older now and know that I should

And it's freezing
And I am watching you shovel snow off a driveway across from my parent's home
Now it's summer (now it's summer)
And you are laying out on your lawn
You look so sexy, Chelsea, with your polka dot bikini on

Come on, Chelsea, speak a little French to me
Heard you spent two whole semesters drinking wine
While I was stuck in Jersey trying to save some money
I guess I'm just another thing you left behind

But you were young, you thought you didn't have to care about anyone
But you're older now and wish that you could
Cause you were young, you thought you didn't have to care about anyone
But you're older now and know that you should

It's funny you should ask
Cause I don't remember
It's funny you should ask
I coulda been a contender

1,2,3! Everyone say cheese!
Thought you got the best of me
Turns out it was a video
Me and my best friend, me and my cousins
Sitting there smiling
Turns out it was a video

Cause I was young, I thought I didn't have to care about anything
But I'm older now and know that I should
Cause I was young, I thought I didn't have to care about anything
But I'm older now and know that I should

It's funny you should ask
'Cause I don't remember
It's funny you should ask
I coulda been a contender
It's funny you should ask
No I will not surrender




It's funny you should ask
Cause I don't remember

Overall Meaning

The song "Funny You Should Ask" by The Front Bottoms talks about the journey of growing up and learning from mistakes, as well as the complexity of relationships. The first verse talks about how the singer is still in love with someone even though they don't want to do everything they're asked. The singer even goes as far as to say that they can still hold a knife, which implies they're willing to fight back. In the second verse, the singer recalls a conversation they once had with someone where they were told that love is simple, and like mud, it only takes a touch.


The chorus of the song reflects on how the singer thought they didn't have to care about anything when they were young, but now that they're older, they know they should. The third verse describes the changing seasons, with a winter scene of watching someone shovel snow and a summer scene of seeing someone in a polka dot bikini. The singer asks the person to speak French to them and references how they spent time drinking wine while the singer was saving money. The final verse repeats the idea of growing up and realizing that caring about others is important.


Overall, "Funny You Should Ask" is a song about growing up, learning from mistakes, and understanding the importance of caring for others.


Line by Line Meaning

The good thing about this cast is I can still hold a knife
Despite being injured, I still have the ability to defend myself.


So if you ever twist my arm again I'll be sure to put up a fight
If you try to force me to do something, I will resist.


You see I just don't wanna do the things that you want me to do
I am hesitant to fulfill your expectations.


But I'm a sucker, so I do them cause I am still in love with you
Despite my reluctance, I comply with your wishes because I am still in love with you.


She said "Honey, y'gotta learn that love is simple just like mud.
My partner taught me that love is uncomplicated like mud.


If you play the dirt, then I'll play the water. All we gotta do is touch"
"If you engage in something, I will follow along. The mere act of being together is sufficient."


Cause I was young, I thought I didn't have to care about anything
In my youth, I believed that nothing needed to be of concern.


But I'm older now and know that I should
Now that I am older, I understand the importance of caring.


And it's freezing
The temperature is extremely cold.


And I am watching you shovel snow off a driveway across from my parent's home
I observe you clearing snow from a driveway opposite of my parents' house.


Now it's summer (now it's summer)
Presently, it is summer.


And you are laying out on your lawn
You are relaxing on your lawn.


You look so sexy, Chelsea, with your polka dot bikini on
You appear attractive, Chelsea, in your polka dot bikini.


Come on, Chelsea, speak a little French to me
Chelsea, please say some French words to me.


Heard you spent two whole semesters drinking wine
I heard that you spent two full semesters drinking wine.


While I was stuck in Jersey trying to save some money
During that time, I was dealing with financial struggles in New Jersey.


I guess I'm just another thing you left behind
I feel like you disregarded me as you moved on.


But you were young, you thought you didn't have to care about anyone
When you were younger, you felt as though you didn't owe anyone care or concern.


But you're older now and wish that you could
Now, you are older and regret not being more compassionate.


It's funny you should ask
It's interesting that you inquire about this.


Cause I don't remember
I do not recollect.


I coulda been a contender
I had the potential to succeed or excel.


No I will not surrender
I refuse to give up or submit.




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@TheMinecraftMod1

The good thing about this cast is I can still hold a knife
So if you ever twist my arm again I'll be sure to put up a fight
You see I just don't wanna do the things that you want me to do
But I'm a sucker, so I do them cause I am still in love with you

She said
"Honey, y'gotta learn that love is simple just like mud.
If you play the dirt, then I'll play the water. All we gotta do is touch"

Cause I was young, I thought I didn't have to care about anything
But I'm older now and know that I should
Cause I was young, I thought I didn't have to care about anything
But I'm older now and know that I should

And it's freezing
And I am watching you shovel snow off a driveway
Across from my parent's home
Now it's summer (now it's summer)
And you are laying out on your lawn
You look so sexy, Chelsea, with your polka dot bikini on

Come on, Chelsea, speak a little French to me
Heard you spent two whole semesters drinking wine
While I was stuck in Jersey trying to save some money
I guess I'm just another thing you left behind

But you were young, you thought you didn't have to care about anyone
But you're older now and wish that you could
Cause you were young, you thought you didn't have to care about anyone
But you're older now and know that you should

It's funny you should ask
Cause I don't remember
It's funny you should ask
I coulda been a contender

1, 2, 3! Everyone say cheese!
Thought you got the best of me
Turns out it was a video
Me and my best friend, me and my cousins
Sitting there smiling
Turns out it was a video

But I was young, I thought I didn't have to care about anyone
But I'm older now and know that I should
Cause I was young, I thought I didn't have to care about anyone
But I'm older now and know that I should

It's funny you should ask
Cause I don't remember
It's funny you should ask
I coulda been a contender
It's funny you should ask
No I will not surrender
It's funny you should ask
Cause I don't remember



All comments from YouTube:

@nickdibiasio6772

I fold my socks to this song.

@WillyNordwrench

Nick Di Biasio I still do

@chaddebeau0308

You fold your socks? Wtf

@darkmasterchief227

what are socks?

@nickdibiasio6772

+Chad DeBeau It's funny you should ask...

@TheNonTrollingTrollz

Nick Di Biasio youre a beautiful man

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but spider

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also dog

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and dolls

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