The Gills are a soulful and energetic, indie rock band from Pensacola, Flor… Read Full Bio ↴The Gills are a soulful and energetic, indie rock band from Pensacola, Florida. After many changes in the line-up, there are currently four members of The Gills. The only original member of the Gills is lead-singer Jesse Wheeler, who is joined by his older brother Chris Wheeler and Matt & Andy Prince. The musical styles of the band fall into many genres, but the Gills are consistently described as "Contemporary indie rock with a heart deeply rooted in classic rock and blues". All who experience The Gills are unable to miss the dynamic playing styles of the two sets of brothers, their ability to feed off of each others' energy, and the perfect balance of talent. The Wheeler brothers have written over 200 original songs between them, and are currently working with the Prince brothers to record their first album together as a 4-piece in Nashville, TN. The mission of the band is to generate positive experiences and to create something meaningful that will leave a lasting impression.

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Lemonade
The Gills Lyrics

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He tells lies and she don't sleep, trying to get it right, trying to get it right
I said something that he doesn't like, tried to get a bite, just to get a bite

I say lemonade are you alright, you wanna come rot my teeth tonight?
Looking for your friend 'cause you think it's the end of something beautiful
You're never gonna see him again

Don't make me do it to you

Don't make me burn it to the ground

Ju Ju cocaine, sipping on the crack pipe, killing the pain
It's the cool kids living it up
It's the cool kids' piss in the cup

I say lemonade you don't know, some go high, some go low
You know I can not explain what they did to my brain
Don't know why I did it but I did it again

Don't make me do it to you
Don't make me burn it to the ground, ground

I say lemonade are you alright, you wanna come rot my teeth tonight?
Looking for your friend 'cause you think it's the end of something beautiful
You're never gonna see him again

Don't make me do it to you
Don't make me burn it to the

Don't make me burn it to the
Don't make me burn it to the ground, ground

Overall Meaning

The Gills's song Lemonade discusses themes of addiction, drug use, and self-destructive behavior. The opening lines set the tone for a dysfunctional relationship, with the man lying and the woman unable to sleep. Despite this, they are both trying to make things work, trying to get it right. The singer, however, does not seem to be in the best of states either, having said something that the man did not like and trying to get a reaction out of him. The chorus incorporates the imagery of lemonade as a tempting, but ultimately harmful substance. The singer seems to be offering it to someone, asking if they want to "come rot my teeth tonight." This plays with the idea of indulging in something that may feel good in the moment but will ultimately have negative consequences.

The second verse goes deeper into the themes of addiction, with references to cocaine and crack pipes. The singer describes those who use these drugs as the "cool kids," even though the reality of their behavior is self-destructive. The line "it's the cool kids' piss in the cup" is a vivid depiction of the lengths people will go to in order to avoid getting caught by the law. The repetition of "don't make me do it to you" in the chorus could be interpreted in different ways. It may be a warning to someone else not to succumb to self-destructive behavior or a plea to oneself not to give in to temptation.

Overall, Lemonade is a cautionary tale about the dangers of addiction and self-destructive behavior. It is a reminder that even when things seem tempting, they may have severe consequences.

Line by Line Meaning

He tells lies and she don't sleep, trying to get it right, trying to get it right
He is untruthful and she cannot rest, both of them are striving to improve themselves

I said something that he doesn't like, tried to get a bite, just to get a bite
I made a comment that upset him and was trying to provoke a response

I say lemonade are you alright, you wanna come rot my teeth tonight?
I ask the drink 'lemonade' if it is doing well and jokingly invite it to harm my teeth

Looking for your friend 'cause you think it's the end of something beautiful, You're never gonna see him again
Searching for a lost friend because it feels like the end of a beautiful relationship, but acknowledging that the friend is truly gone

Don't make me do it to you, Don't make me burn it to the ground
Please do not force me to take drastic action and destroy everything

Ju Ju cocaine, sipping on the crack pipe, killing the pain
Referencing drug use to cope with emotional pain

It's the cool kids living it up, It's the cool kids' piss in the cup
Describing the lifestyle of 'cool kids' that includes partying and reckless, disrespectful behavior

You know I can not explain what they did to my brain, Don't know why I did it but I did it again
Unable to articulate how the reckless behavior is affecting their mind, but acknowledging a pattern of repeating it

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Written by: Jesse Wheeler

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