Nitroglycerine
The Gories Lyrics
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And she shows all her claws
Says all the wrong things to hurt me
She just knows them all
One second and she's so shy
Then she just blows up
It's like dropping a stick of dynamite
She's volatile she's my baby
Nitroglycerine nitroglycerine
Nitroglycerine she'll tantalize me
Till I got to explode
When I'm up there with her
You just go go go
Then she starts to bite me
Man I just don't know
She starts taking chunks of flesh
Like a dog on a bone
She's volatile she's my baby
Nitroglycerine nitroglycerine
Nitroglycerine
I just don't know what'll happen next
Will she want to fight with me, or
Will she just want sex?
I say girl you get us killed
She just laughs and says
Baby, if I die with you
It'll be the answer to all my prayers
She's volatile she's my baby
Nitroglycerine nitroglycerine
Nitroglycerine
The lyrics of The Gories' song "Nitroglycerine" describe a tumultuous and explosive relationship between the singer and their partner. The singer portrays their partner as someone who is unpredictable and capable of emotional outbursts. The first verse highlights their partner's tendency to say hurtful things, demonstrating their ability to know exactly how to hurt the singer. The second verse describes the rapid shift in their partner's behavior, switching from shyness to explosive anger, symbolized by the comparison to dropping a stick of dynamite in a small container. The chorus further emphasizes their partner's volatile nature, comparing them to the explosive substance nitroglycerine.
The lyrics continue with the singer expressing their confusion and uncertainty about their partner's actions. They describe how their partner can suddenly become aggressive and attack them, taking chunks of flesh like a dog on a bone. Despite the tumultuous nature of their relationship, the singer admits their strong attraction and connection to their partner. They acknowledge that being with their partner is an exhilarating experience, and despite the risks and challenges, they are willing to go along for the ride. The lyrics also suggest that their partner's intensity may extend beyond confrontations, as they question whether the next interaction will be a fight or a sexual encounter.
Overall, "Nitroglycerine" portrays a relationship characterized by emotional volatility and unpredictability. The lyrics explore the conflict and intensity that can arise from the singer's connection with their partner, highlighting the exhilarating and dangerous aspects of such a passionate union.
Line by Line Meaning
She fights like a cornered animal
She fiercely defends herself, attacking like an animal trapped in a corner
And she shows all her claws
She reveals her sharp and menacing side, ready to hurt
Says all the wrong things to hurt me
She deliberately says hurtful things to cause me pain
She just knows them all
She possesses a knowledge of exactly what words will inflict the most harm
One second and she's so shy
In one moment, she appears timid and reserved
Then she just blows up
Suddenly, she erupts with anger or aggression
It's like dropping a stick of dynamite
Her outburst is as explosive and destructive as igniting an explosive device
In a Dixie cup
Contained within a small and seemingly harmless container
She's volatile she's my baby
She is unpredictable and unstable, yet I love her
Nitroglycerine nitroglycerine
Like the explosive substance nitroglycerine, she has the potential to cause destruction
Nitroglycerine she'll tantalize me
Her unpredictable nature both captivates and arouses me
Till I got to explode
Until I reach my breaking point and can no longer contain myself
When I'm up there with her
When I am in her presence, near her
You just go go go
Everything intensifies and accelerates rapidly
Then she starts to bite me
She begins to attack and harm me physically
Man I just don't know
I am left confused and uncertain about her actions
She starts taking chunks of flesh
She aggressively tears pieces of flesh from me
Like a dog on a bone
Similar to how a dog viciously gnaws on a bone
I just don't know what'll happen next
I am completely unaware of what will occur in the following moments
Will she want to fight with me, or
I ponder whether she will engage in conflict with me, or
Will she just want sex?
If her desires will lean towards intimacy instead
I say girl you get us killed
I express concern, warning that her actions may lead to our demise
She just laughs and says
She dismisses my worries with laughter and responds
Baby, if I die with you
If the ultimate consequence of being with you is my death
It'll be the answer to all my prayers
It would fulfill all her desires and wishes
She's volatile she's my baby
Despite her unstable nature, I cherish her as my partner
Nitroglycerine nitroglycerine
Emphasizing her explosive and dangerous qualities
Nitroglycerine
Referring again to her unpredictable and destructive nature
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patrickJMT
man, the gories rock. i finally got to see them a couple of months ago at fun,fun,fun fest in austin. too bad mick put on about 40 pounds though : ) not quite the same, but still great!
Slammerworm1
This video pretty much sums up why I love rock and roll.
Tommy Udo
The 2nd BEST Garage-PUNK band of all time - after The Sonics.
Napoleon Chagnon
The video matches the song, enough said. I take my hat off. The Gories are still one of my all time fave combos.
andyscoot43
Love the Silvertone/Teisco combo all these bands use
Stanley Box
Just saw these guys yesterday in San Antonio, TX! They were great! I love this song!
Claudia Bouchacourt
Mick, the most awesome frontman, ever. Also, who can't love a dude that lives to collect comic books?
Marongiu & I Sporcaccioni
great video! How to create a good rock'n'roll song without sophistications.
Cameron Johnson
This video reminded me how much I love go go dancers!
Cameron Johnson
@Laquita Matthews Far out! That video has a sort of surrealistic quality and your dancing really sets that dreamlike tone. I really dig it. I first saw this video about 6 or 7 years ago around Halloween, about the same time I first heard of The Ghastly Ones and Frankenstein Drag Queens from Planet 13.