The group's name is derived from FuzzTone, the commercial name of a guitar distortion booster invented in 1964 and whose distinctive sound was popularized in the 1965 hit song by "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" by Rolling Stones.
Third Time's The Charm
The Fuzztones Lyrics
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Your mouth was sayin no, your eyes were sayin faster
Crocodile tears don't hold up to inspection
I bet you didnt know that i thrive upon rejection
Someone down below mustve sent you here to tease me
What they didnt know is in the end you would appease me
Lookin for a thrill i'll give you all you ever wanted
Over in the corner lookin for disaster
You dont feel the chains but you recognize your captor
Crocodile tears dont hold up to inspection
Bet you didnt know that i thrive upon rejection
The Fuzztones's song Third Time's the Charm portrays a man trying to woo a woman who seems hesitant at first but eventually gives in to his advances. The lyrics suggest that this woman is playing hard to get, indicated by her saying no with her mouth but her eyes indicating otherwise. The man in question sees through her facade and notes that her crocodile tears don't hold up to inspection, implying that she is being insincere when she denies her attraction to him. He even claims that he thrives on rejection, which may suggest that he enjoys the challenge of winning over women who initially reject him.
The lyrics take a darker turn in the second half of the song as the man becomes increasingly possessive and controlling. He suggests that someone sent the woman to tease him but did not anticipate that she would eventually give in to his desires. He then goes on to tell her that she is being haunted, indicating that he plans to pursue her relentlessly. The final line of the song, "you don't feel the chains but you recognize your captor," further emphasizes the man's predatory behavior.
Line by Line Meaning
Over in the corner with your face of alabaster
You are standing in the corner with your white, pale face.
Your mouth was sayin no, your eyes were sayin faster
Although you were saying 'no', your eyes were showing quick and willing consent.
Crocodile tears don't hold up to inspection
Your insincere tears cannot withstand close examination.
I bet you didnt know that i thrive upon rejection
You were unaware that I enjoy being turned down by women.
Someone down below mustve sent you here to tease me
Perhaps someone sent you to purposely provoke and tease me.
What they didnt know is in the end you would appease me
However, they did not realize that eventually, you would give in to me.
Lookin for a thrill i'll give you all you ever wanted
If you are searching for excitement, I am willing to fulfill your every desire.
Try to run away, little girl you're being haunted
If you attempt to escape from me, you will be followed and haunted by me.
Over in the corner lookin for disaster
You are still in the corner, seeking danger and trouble.
You dont feel the chains but you recognize your captor
Although you may not physically feel it, you are aware that you are my prisoner.
Bet you didnt know that i thrive upon rejection
Once again, I don't think you understand that I enjoy being rejected by women.
Writer(s): Tony Bramel
Contributed by Ruby P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.